Keshto Mukherjee (7 August 1925 – 3 March 1982) was an Indian actor and comedian. He was born in Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India. He specialised in comic

drunkard Alcoholism is the continued drinking of alcohol despite it causing problems. Some definitions require evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Problematic use of alcohol has been mentioned in the earliest historical records. The World Hea ...

roles in Hindi films. Though he was famous for his

typecast role in Hindi films, he was a teetotaller throughout his life. However in his own interview published in the Stardust magazine in 1981, he mentioned the following; "I drink a lot. I started boozing when I left my home town and came to Bombay to become a film hero. I lived in a dingy room in the railway quarters with nothing to eat, but lots to drink. I drank because I was frustrated. I didn’t have any work. I drank to get some sleep, to forget that there were rats running all around the place, that there was a dog sleeping next to me. I drank to relieve the tension. And I only had daaru as my true friend. And again, it was because of this daaru that I gained popularity. Today, if anyone says my name, everyone pictures a bevda. I cannot ditch my friend now. I still drink. The only day when I didn’t touch a drop of liquor was on my wedding day." He used to share a very good relation with the iconic

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and had very tiny but important roles in the maestro's films such as the trickster in '' Bari Theke Paliye'', the madman in ''

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'' or character roles in '' Nagarik'' and '' Jukti Takko Aar Gappo''.

Family and personal life

Keshto Mukherjee was married to Shobha Mukherjee, and they had two sons, Ashok Mukherjee and Babloo Mukherjee. His Younger Son Ashok Mukherjee Died in Road Accident.

Death

Keshto Mukherjee died on March 3, 1982, due to a heart attack in Mumbai (then Bombay).

Selected filmography

*'' Nagarik'' (1952) - Jatin Babu *'' Musafir'' (1957) - Street Dancer *''

'' (1958) - Lunatic *'' Bari Theke Paliye'' (1958) - Magician *''Lukochuri'' (1958) *'' Khazanchi'' (1958) *'' Parakh'' (1960) - Compounder Keshto *'' Masoom'' (1960) - CID Officer *''Aas Ka Panchhi'' (1961) *'' China Town'' (1962) - Keshto *'' Prem Patra'' (1962) *'' Asli Naqli'' (1962) *'' Aashiq'' (1962) - Bheekhu *''

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'' (1962) - Johnny *'' Daal Me Kala'' (1964) - Mangu *''Faraar'' (1965) - School Janitor *'' Akashdeep'' (1965) - Ramu (uncredited) *''

Teesri Kasam ''Teesri Kasam'' () is a 1966 Hindi, Hindi language drama film directed by Basu Bhattacharya and produced by lyricist Shailendra (lyricist), Shailendra. It is based on the short story ''Mare Gaye Gulfam'', by the Hindi novelist Phanishwarnath Re ...

'' (1966) - Shivratan *'' Pinjre Ke Panchhi'' (1966) - Keshto (Barber) *''Paari'' (1966) *'' Biwi aur Makan'' (1966) *'' Mehrban'' (1967) - Gadhamaharaj's devotee *'' Majhli Didi'' (1967) - Bhola - Navin's employee *'' Baazi'' (1968) - Madhav *'' Padosan'' (1968) - Calcuttiya *''Shikar'' (1968) *'' Sadhu Aur Shaitaan'' (1968) *''Apna Ghar Apni Kahani'' (1968) *'' Anokhi Raat'' (1968) - Buyer (stammerer) *'' Chanda Aur Bijli'' (1969) - Raju *'' Suhana Safar'' (1970) - Keshto *'' Maa Aur Mamta'' (1970) - Drunkard *'' Geet'' (1970) - Keshav *'' Mere Humsafar'' (1970) - Abdul Narayan D'Souza *'' Umang'' (1970) - Prem Praksh Jagmag (uncredited) *'' Maa Ka Aanchal'' (1970) - Drunkard Flower Vendor *'' Bachpan'' (1970) - Advocate John - Tom's dad *'' Guddi'' (1971) - Kader Bhai *'' Rakhwala'' (1971) - Drunk patient (uncredited) *'' Mere Apne'' (1971) - Jattu *'' Memsaab'' (1971) - Masterji *'' Lakhon Mein Ek'' (1971) - Chatterjee *'' Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari'' (1971) - Doctor *'' Door Ka Raahi'' (1971) - Paunchkaudi *''Chori Chori'' (1972) - Hotel Manager *''

Piya Ka Ghar ''Piya Ka Ghar'' ( My Beloved's House) is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee, and produced by Rajshri Productions, starring Anil Dhawan and Jaya Bachchan. A remake of Raja Thakur's Marathi film ''Mumba ...

'' (1972) - Baburao Kulkarni *'' Sanjog'' (1972) - Mohan's Father *'' Bombay To Goa'' (1972) - Sleeping Passenger *'' Lalkaar'' (1972) - Keshto *'' Parichay'' (1972) - Teacher *'' Koshish'' (1972) - The Man irritated by Hari's whistling (uncredited) *''

Sabse Bada Sukh is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Plot Village born Lalloo re-locates to Bombay, and returns a wealthy man. He goes to meet his friend, Shankar alias Bhompu, and together they meet and share tales, mostly about ...

'' (1972) - Guide at railway station *'' Yeh Gulistan Hamara'' (1972) - Soldier *''Bindiya Aur Bandook'' (1972) *'' Anokha Milan'' (1972) *'' Mem Saheb'' (1972) *'' Loafer'' (1973) - Drunk *'' Zanjeer'' (1973) - Gangu *'' Bada Kabootar'' (1973) - Abdul *''Sweekar'' (1973) - Drunkman *'' Samjhauta'' (1973) - Cheater at R.K.Studio *'' Chalaak'' (1973) - Gangaram Sakharam Patil *'' Achanak'' (1973) - Man in the train *'' Nirmaan'' (1974) - Bajrangi *'' Apradhi'' (1974) - Nawab Ashiq Mizaaj *'' Aarop'' (1974) - Kunwarelal *'' Geetaa Mera Naam'' (1974) - Keshto - Raja's Assistant *'' Aap Ki Kasam'' (1974) - Kanhaiya Lal (uncredited) *''Jab Andhera Hota Hai'' (1974) - Drunkard *'' Chor Chor'' (1974) - Keshto Mukherjee *''

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'' (1974) - Drunk Man *'' 5 Rifles'' (1974) - Drunkard *''

Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye ''Pran Jaye Per Vachan Na Jaye'' () is a 1974 Hindi-language action film directed by S. Ali Raza. It stars Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Bindu, Ranjeet, Jeevan, Madan Puri, Premnath, Iftekhar, Jayshree T. The music is by O. P. Nayyar. Plot Raja T ...

'' (1974) - Prospective groom for Janniya *'' Jeevan Rekha'' (1974) *'' Imaan'' (1974) - Mama *'' Humrahi'' (1974) *''

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'' (1974) *''Maze Le Lo'' (1975) *''Kaam Shastra'' (1975) *'' Chupke Chupke'' (1975) - James D'Costa (Driver) *'' Aakraman'' (1975) - Rangeela *''

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'' (1975) - Kanhaiyalal *'' Pratigya'' (1975) - Chandi *'' Kala Sona'' (1975) - Drunkard *''

Sholay ''Sholay'' (, ) is a 1975 Indian epic action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by his father G. P. Sippy, and written by Salim–Javed. The film is about two criminals, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), hired ...

'' (1975) - Hariram *'' Salaakhen'' (1975) - Qaidi No.840 *'' Mazaaq'' (1975) - Waiter *'' Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja'' (1975) *'' Do Thug'' (1975) - Jaggu *'' Dhoti Lota Aur Chaupaty'' (1975) *''Aag Aur Toofan'' (1975) *'' Sankoch'' (1976) - Dhakkan *'' Sabse Bada Rupaiya'' (1976) - Himalaya Club's President *''

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'' (1976) - Police Inspector Gomes *'' Zindagi'' (1976) - Principal 'Kalu' *''Sikka'' (1976) *'' Rakhi Aur Rifle'' (1976) *'' Meera Shyam'' (1976) *'' Gumrah'' (1976) - Kesto - Drunk *'' Arjun Pandit'' (1976) - Examiner *'' Aaj Ka Mahatma'' (1976) - Pedro *'' Vir Mangdavalo'' (1976) (Gujarati film) *'' Amaanat'' (1977) - Drunk *'' Chala Murari Hero Banane'' (1977) - Abdul *''Tinku'' (1977) - Truck Driver *'' Sahib Bahadur'' (1977) - Trumpet Player *'' Ram Bharose'' (1977) *'' Niaz Aur Namaz'' (1977) *'' Naami Chor'' (1977) *''

Kitaab ''Kitaab'' (''English: The Book'') is a 1977 Indian drama film written and directed by Gulzar. The film stars Uttam Kumar, Vidya Sinha, Shreeram Lagoo, Keshto Mukherjee and Asit Sen. The film was based on Bengali story ''Pathik'' by Samar ...

'' (1977) - Pandit Shankar Lal *''

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'' (1977) *'' Inkaar'' (1977) - Drunk fishing at the china creek *''

Dildaar ''Dildaar'' () is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by D. Rama Naidu under Suresh Productions and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars Jeetendra, Rekha, Nazneen and music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is a remake of t ...

'' (1977) - Raju *'' Daku Aur Mahatma'' (1977) - Shersingh *'' Chacha Bhatija'' (1977) - Kesto *'' Agar... If'' (1977) - Chaman *'' Aafat'' (1977) - Pyare Miyan *'' Rahu Ketu'' (1978) - Taxi driver *'' Aakhri Daku'' (1978) *'' Naukri'' (1978) - Hawaldar *'' Damaad'' (1978) - Tulsiram *'' Azad'' (1978) - Ramesh Sharma *''Giddha'' (1978) - Policeman *'' Devta'' (1978) *'' Khatta Meetha'' (1978) - Milkman in the song "Roll Roll" *'' Dillagi'' (1978) - Tonga driver *'' Do Ladke Dono Kadke'' (1979) - Shantu's husband / Local drunk *'' Sargam'' (1979) - Tushar Babu Ghosh / Chatterjee *'' Prem Bandhan'' (1979) - Johny - Dr Vinod's Assistant *'' Jhoota Kahin Ka'' (1979) - Rahim (Chauffeur) *''

Gol Maal ''Gol Maal'' () is a 1979 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and written by Rahi Masoom Raza and Sachin Bhowmick. It was produced by N. C. Sippy, with music by R. D. Burman. The film won several awards and was pr ...

'' (1979) - Drunk *'' Jurmana'' (1979) - Babu Ram *'' Duniya Meri Jeb Mein'' (1979) - Watchman *'' Hum Tere Ashiq Hain'' (1979) - Mukherjee *'' Do Shikari'' (1979) - Gulu *'' Salaam Memsaab'' (1979) - James *'' Ghar Ki Laaj'' (1979) - Manphool *'' Desh Drohi'' (1980) - Drunkman in Hotel Room *'' Khubsurat'' (1980) - Dayal's cook *''

Aap Ke Deewane ''Aap Ke Deewane'' () is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language romance film, produced by Vimal Kumar under the Film Krafts banner, presented by Rakesh Roshan and directed by Surendera Mohan. It stars Rishi Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan and Tina Munim, while ...

'' (1980) - Lawyer *''

The Burning Train ''The Burning Train'' is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film produced by B.R Chopra and directed by Ravi Chopra. The film features an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh ...

'' (1980) - Passenger in toilet *'' Hum Nahin Sudhrenge'' (1980) - Mukherjee *'' Red Rose'' (1980) - Man came to buy brassiere for his girlfriend *'' Be-Reham'' (1980) - Ram Prasad *'' Taxi Chor'' (1980) - Robert *''Qatil Kaun'' (1980) - Press Manager *''Garam Khoon'' (1980) *'' Ganga Aur Suraj'' (1980) *'' Paanch Qaidi'' (1981) - Sharaabi *''

Kudrat ''Kudrat'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language drama film, written and directed by Chetan Anand. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini, supported by Raaj Kumar, Priya Rajvansh and Vinod Khanna. This is the second movie of the Rajesh K ...

'' (1981) - Jagat Ram *''

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'' (1981) - Drunk in Tonga *'' Wardat'' (1981) - Dharamdas *'' Naseeb'' (1981) - Ad Film Director *''

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'' (1981) - Drunk Driver *''Chhupa Chhuppi'' (1981) *''Shradhanjali'' (1981) - Rocky - Drummer *'' Sansani: The Sensation'' (1981) - Juman Miya *''Nai Imarat'' (1981) - Drinkard *''Meena Kumari Ki Amar Kahani'' (1981) *'' Main Aur Mera Haathi'' (1981) *'' Katilon Ke Kaatil'' (1981) - Husband of lady with necklace *'' Jeene ki Arzoo'' (1981) *'' Hathkadi'' (1982) - Drunkman *'' Dial 100'' (1982) - P. K. Bahke *''Meharbaani'' (1982) *'' Troyee'' (1982) - Drunkard *''

Ghazab ''Ghazab '' () is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action comedy-drama film starring Dharmendra and Rekha. The film was a remake of the Tamil film '' Kalyanaraman''. The movie was a 'Hit' and the performance of Dharmendra was critically acclaimed ...

'' (1982) - Emperor *'' Dil-E-Nadan'' (1982) *''Waqt-Waqt Ki Baat'' (1982) *'' Shiv Charan'' (1982) - Sweeper *'' Rachna'' (1983) - Babu *''Paanchwin Manzil'' (1983) *''Divorce'' (1984) - Shankar dada *''Kasam Durga Ki'' (1984) *'' Hanste Khelte'' (1984) - Canteen Owner *'' Hum Dono'' (1985) - Shankar *''Maa Ki Saugandh'' (1986) *'' Aatank'' (1996) - Phillips Crasto (uncredited) (final film role)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mukherjee, Keshto Indian male film actors Bengali male actors 1982 deaths Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male comedians Male actors in Bengali cinema 20th-century Indian male actors 1925 births Filmfare Awards winners 20th-century Indian comedians