Mohammed Umar Mukri (5 January 1922 – 4 September 2000), popularly known as Mukri, was an Indian actor, who worked as a comedian in

Hindi films Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Hollywood". The industry, producing films in th ...

. Born as Muhammad Umar Mukri in

Uran Uran is a coastal town in Raigad District's Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra state in Konkan division. It lies to the east of Mumbai across the Dharamtar Creek. Uran is primarily a fishing and agriculture village, which has developed into the spec ...

. He started his film career with the film ''Pratima'' along with noted film actor

Dilip Kumar Dilip Kumar (born Muhammad Yusuf Khan; 11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021) was an Indian actor and film producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. Credited with pioneering method acting in cinema, he dominated Hindi cinema from the 1950s throughout t ...

in 1945. They were schoolmates together in the past. Subsequently, in career spanning 50 years, he acted in over 600 films. Mukri, with his toothless smile, diminutive stature and perfect comic timing amused the audiences in more than 600 films, in over six decades in

Indian cinema The cinema of India, consisting of motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various film industries, each focused on p ...

. His notable films are ''

Mother India ''Mother India'' is a 1957 Indian epic drama film, directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar. A remake of Khan's earlier film '' Aurat'' (1940), it is the story of a poverty-stricken village wo ...

'' (1957), ''

Sharabi ''Sharaabi'' () is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language Comedy drama, comedy drama film produced and directed by Prakash Mehra. This was Mehra's sixth film with Amitabh Bachchan. The dialogues were written by Kadar Khan. During an interview to film ex ...

'' (1984), ''

Amar Akbar Anthony ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed and produced by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. Released in India on 27 May 1977, the film stars an ensemble cast of Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bac ...

'' (1977), '' Laawaris'' (1981), '' Bombay to Goa'' (1972), ''

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'' (1970), '' Kohinoor'' (1960) and many more.

Career

His career in films ran parallel to that of

, who was his schoolmate. They made their debut with the

Bombay Talkies Bombay Talkies was a movie studio founded in 1934. During its period of operation, Bombay Talkies produced 40 movies in Malad, a suburb of the Indian city of Bombay. The studio was established in 1934 by Himanshu Rai and Devika Rani. Afte ...

film ''Pratima'', also the directorial debut of actor P. Jairaj. Before joining the film industry, Mukri worked as a Qazi.

Death and legacy

Mukri died in Mumbai on 4 September 2000 at the age of 78, at Lilavati Hospital due to a heart attack and kidney failure. His lifelong friend and schoolmate actor

and his wife Saira Banu were present by his deathbed. Actor

Sunil Dutt Sunil Dutt (born Balraj Raghunath Dutt; 6 June 1929 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian actor, film producer, director, and politician known for his work in Hindi Cinema. He acted in more than 80 films over a career spanning five decades and was t ...

had also been occasionally visiting Mukri in the hospital. Mukri's oldest daughter Naseem Mukri was also there and made arrangements for her father's funeral. Johnny Walker who worked with Mukri in at least 15 films, recalled, "He had this great pairing with Sheikh Mukhtar – one was very tall and one very short – they looked very good together and made a fine pair. They were known as Laurel and Hardy."

Personal life

Mukri and his wife Mumtaz had 5 children; 2 daughters Naseem and Amina and three sons Nasir, Farooque and Bilal. Eminent Koknis >> Mr. Mohammed Umer Mukri
One of his daughters is Naseem Mukri, who wrote dialogue of movies '' Dhadkan'' and '' Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya''. She wrote the screenplay of ''Dhadkan'' and acted in it too.Biography
IMDB. His daughter, Naseem Mukri, had reportedly told the news media, "Abba was extremely religious. He also was a keen horserace enthusiast, even owned a couple. Every Sunday would see him at the races."

Filmography

* Betaaj Badshah (1994) as College Principal *'' Dushman Zamana'' (1992) as Mickey Seth, Garage Owner * Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi (1991) as House Servant * Trinetra (1991) as Wrestler Show Organizer * Izzatdaar (1990) * Jaadugar (1989) as Nathulal * Daata (1989) as Pandit Ram Prasad * Gair Kaanooni (1989) as Chinnappa Malappa Shetty * Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989) *

Ram Lakhan ''Ram Lakhan'' is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by Subhash Ghai and written by Anwar Khan with screenplay by Ram Kelkar. ''Ram Lakhan'' stars an ensemble cast of Raakhee, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Madhuri ...

(1989) as Dhondu Nai * Agnee (1988) as Santosh Sen * Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) as Inmate * Bhatakti Jawani (1988) * Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) (uncredited) as Master of the house of newlyweds * Kaash (1987) as Municipal Dog Catcher * Hawalaat (1987) as Director (guest appearance) * Imaandaar (1987) as Nathulal * Parivaar (1987) as Banwari *'' Ek Aur Sikander'' as Chacha (1986) *

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(1986) as Chhote Khan *

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(1986) as Kamru * Babu (1985) as Constable * Hum Dono (1985) as Popley * Naya Bakra (1985) as Boy * Jhutha Sach (1984) as Politician (song "Loot Gayi") * Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984) as Harkishen * Rakta Bandhan (1984) as Dharamdas * Sharaabi (1984) as Natthulal *

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(1983) as Mr. Iyengar * Mahaan (1983) as Guru's foster father * Sun Meri Laila (1983) as Ad Film Director * Daulat Ke Dushman (1983) as Soni * Anokha Bandhan (1982) as Kalu Mali (Gardener) *

Vidhaata Vidhaata ( ''Creator'') is a 1982 Indian action-drama film directed by Subhash Ghai and produced by Gulshan Rai under his own production company Trimurti Films. It stars Dilip Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Padmini Kolhapure, ...

(1982) as Dance Organiser *

Sun Sajna ''Sun Sajna'' is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Chander Bahl for Rajshri Productions, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjeeta Kaur, Iftekhar, Ram Mohan and Jagdeep. Plot Basanti (Ranjeeta Kaur), a lively young woman, lives in Madh ...

(1982) * Dharam Kanta (1982) as Shiva's stepfather *

Khud-Daar ''Khud-Daar'' () is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ravi Tandon. The music is by Rajesh Roshan and the lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Parveen Babi, Vinod Mehra, Prem Cho ...

(1982) as Tailor Master * Khoon Ka Rishta (1981) * Sannata (1981) * Lawaaris (1981) as Gaffoor Bhai * Khoon Aur Paani (1981) as Saramji Rustomji Bochwala – man with newspaper * Ladies Tailor (1981) (as Muqri) as Kaniz's Drummer * Naseeb (1981) as Mehboob Bhai * Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) * Umrao Jaan (1981) (uncredited) as Parnan Aziz * Karz (1980) as College Principal *

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) as Kanhaiya * Abdullah (1980) as Trader * '' Phir Wohi Raat'' (1980) * Takkar (1980) * Yari Dushmani (1980) as Hotel manager * Aatish (1979) as Diwan Chotelal * Shikshaa (1979) as Parsi driving classic car * Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979) * Sunayana (1979) as Circus owner * Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) as Guest appearance * Ankh Ka Tara (1978) as Govind * Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) *

Pandit Aur Pathan ''Pandit Aur Pathan'' () is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Joginder, Joginder Shelly. Cast *Agha (actor), Agha as Hairan *Helen Jairag Richardson, Helen as Salma *Nazir Hussain as Roopa's blind dad *Dheeraj Kumar as Birju * ...

(1977) as Parheshan * Amaanat (1977) as Mr. Lobo * ''

'' (1977) as Taiyyab Ali * Chandi Sona (1977) as Chhota *

Saheb Bahadur ''Sahib Bahadur'' is a 1977 Indian Hindi cinema, Hindi film directed by Chetan Anand. Plot In a small town of Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare Murari, an equally corrupt ...

(1977) as Waiter * Tyaag (1977) as Mangal Dada *

Fakira ''Fakira'' is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language crime action film produced by N.N. Sippy and directed by C.P. Dixit. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Asrani, Aruna Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Asit Sen, Ramesh Deo and Madan Puri. The mus ...

(1976) as Chimanlal's Private Secretary * Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) as Phalku * Arjun Pandit (1976) *

Bairaag ''Bairaag'' () is a 1976 Hindi-language film. Produced by the duo Mushir-Riaz, it is directed by Asit Sen. The film stars Dilip Kumar, who received a Filmfare nomination for Best Actor for playing a triple role. ''Bairaag'' also stars Saira ...

(1976) (as Muqri) as Munim * '' Jai Bajrang Bali'' (1976) as Shakun's assistant * Bundal Baaz (1976) as Gupta * Aa Jaa Sanam (1975) * Andhera (1975) * Mazaaq (1975) as Chunnilal Paan Wala *

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(1975) as Maniram * '' Kunwara Baap'' (1974) as Hawaldar (Constable) * Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) as Stage Prompter * Do Phool (1974) as Man who captures Pavitra * Duniya Ka Mela (1974) * Loafer (1973) as Bus Boy * Heera (1973) as Manglu *

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(1973) as Ramsingh * Mehmaan (1973) as Bellboy * Mere Gharib Nawaz (1973) as Afzal * Suraj Aur Chanda (1973) * '' Bombay to Goa'' (1972) as South Indian *

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) as Kanhaiya * Annadata (1972) as Shaadilal * '' Anokha Daan'' (1972) * Apradh (1972) as German Jewelry Appraiser * Zindagi Zindagi (1972) as Dr. Sunil's servant * Hungama (1971) as Broker Talaram * Rakhwala (1971) (uncredited) as Dr. Panchotiya * Pyar Ki Kahani (1971) as Member of Banke's party * Upaasna (1971) * Albela (1971) * Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) as Thakur Chandan Singh * Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (1971) as James * Jwala (1971) * Lakhon Me Ek (1971) as Makhanlal * Main Sunder Hoon (1971) as Dattaram * Paras (1971) as Manager * Mastana (1970) as Dhanraj's Chauffeur *

Prem Pujari ''Prem Pujari'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film produced, directed and written by Dev Anand for Navketan Films, his directorial debut. It stars Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Shatrughan Sinha, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and a th ...

(1970) as Indian Muslim * Bachpan (1970) as Rahim's dad * Bhai-Bhai (1970) * Darpan (1970) * Devi (1970) as Sunder Das *

(1970) as Ramlal *

Mera Naam Joker ''Mera Naam Joker'' () is a 1970 Indian romantic drama film, directed, edited and produced by Raj Kapoor under his banner R. K. Films, and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. The film stars Raj Kapoor as the eponymous character, with his son Rish ...

(1970) as Circus Surgeon * Suhana Safar (1970) as Mukkaramjah Mknaik 'Mukri' * Do Raaste (1969) as Special Guest * Bhai Bahen (1969) as Mangu * Chirag (1969) as Tingu * Madhavi (1969) as Kaviraj * Meri Bhabhi (1969) * Nannha Farishta (1969) as Chaubey * Yakeen (1969) as Father of the guy who found body at the beach * Aabroo (1968) * Anokhi Raat (1968) as Naubat * Izzat (1968) as Rondhu * '' Padosan'' (1968) as Banarasi * '' Raja Aur Runk'' (1968) as Sunder – Sudhir's friend * Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) as Krishnamurthy * Vaasna (1968) * Anita (1967) * Chandan Ka Palna (1967) as Munshi Chhote Lal * Duniya Nachegi (1967) * Farz (1967) as Raju * Hamare Gam Se Mat Khelo (1967) * Meherban (1967) as Nathu aka Moti – Owner of Gadhamaharaj *

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(1967) as Jaggu * Ram Aur Shyam (1967) as Murlidhar * Suraj (1966) as Anokhe * Daadi Maa (1966) as Bihari * Johar in Kashmir (1966) as School-master * Mera Saaya (1966) as Munshiji (Banke's Friend) * Smuggler (1966) as Banarsi "Batlitodh" * Johar-Mehmood in Goa (1965) as Master/Headmaster Pinto * Bahu Beti (1965) as Kadam * Himalay Ki Godmein (1965) as Budhimaan * Nishan (1965) * Char Dervesh (1964) as Masha Allah * Phoolon Ki Sej (1964) as Jacket * Pooja Ke Phool (1964) as Kisaan * Bahurani (1963) * Dev Kanya (1963) * Phool Bane Angarey (1963) * Aashiq (1962) * Asli-Naqli (1962) as Nandu * Man-Mauji (1962) .... Darbari Lal * Sangeet Samrat Tansen (1962) .... Ustad Fateh Khan * Son of India (1962) * Bada Aadmi (1961) * Anuradha (1960) .... Atmaram * Bewaqoof (1960) .... Sherdil (Marina's dad) * Kohinoor (1960) * Anari (1959) .... Kamdhar (Raj Kapoor's co-worker) * Barkha (1959) .... Shambu * Kali Topi Lal Rumal (1959) *

Qaidi No. 911 ''Qaidi No. 911'' () is a 1959 Indian Hindi-language crime film produced and directed by Aspi Irani, and written by C. J. Pavri. The film stars Sheikh Mukhtar, Nanda and Mehmood. It focuses on a man who is arrested for a robbery he never commi ...

(1959) * Aji Bas Shukriya (1958) * Amar Deep (1958) .... Lali * Kala Pani (1958) .... Madhosh Miyan * Malik (1958) * Sohni Mahiwal (1958) * Mother India (1957) (as Muqri) .... Shambu * Suvarna Sundari (1957) * Aawaz (1956) * Chori Chori (1956) (as Muqri) .... Madarilal * Lalten (1956) * Paisa Hi Paisa (1956) *

Kismet Ka Khel ''Kismet Ka Khel'' () is a 1956 Indian Hindi-language social crime drama film, produced and directed by Kishore Sahu. Made under "Sahu Films Ltd.", the story and screenplay were by Kishore Sahu, with dialogue by Ramesh Gupta. The music was compos ...

(1956) * Char Paise (1955) * Inaam (1955) *

Amar (1954 film) ''Amar'' () is a 1954 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film produced and directed by Mehboob Khan. Dealing with the controversial subject of rape, the film revolves around the titular upper-class lawyer (Dilip Kumar), his feminist fiancé ...

(as Muqri) .... Advocate * Daku Ki Ladki (1954) * Mangu (1954) * Mastana (1954) *

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(1954) * Baghi (1953) * Shahenshah (1953) * Aan (1952) (as Muqri) .... Chandan * Annadata (1952) * Sazaa (1951) .... Batwa * Jan Pahchan (1950) .... Lallu * Pardes (1950) *

Anokha Pyar ''Anokha Pyar'' () is a 1948 Indian Hindi language film. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Nalini Jaywant in lead roles. The black and white romantic love triangle was directed by M. I. Dharamsey under the Ambika Films banner. The music was c ...

(1948) * Mera Geet (1946) * Pratima(1945) Self: * ''

Kala Bazar ''Kala Bazar'' () is a 1960 Hindi crime film produced by Dev Anand for Navketan Films. Written and directed by Dev's younger brother Vijay Anand, the film starred Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Vijay Anand, Chetan Anand, Nanda, Rashid Khan, Mad ...

'' (1960) .... Himself * ''Shrimanji'' (1968) .... Himself * '' Gomti Ke Kinare'' (1972) .... Himself * ''Raj Kapoor'' (1987) .... Himself (during funeral) * ''Sar Ankhon Par'' (1999) .... Himself Archive Footage: * Film Hi Film (1983) (uncredited)

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