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.
Born as Muhammad Umar Mukri in Uran. He started his film career as an assistant to debutant director K. Asif with Phool (1945) and as an actor with the film Pratima along with noted film actor Dilip Kumar in 1945, it was the second film for the latter. They used to be school friends at Anjuman Islam High School. Dilip Kumar was a year senior in school than Mukri whose classmate was Dilip Kumar's younger brother Nasir Khan, who also become an actor. 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.
His notable films are Mother India (1957), Sharaabi (1984), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Laawaris (1981), Bombay to Goa (1972), Gopi (1970), Kohinoor (1960) and many more.
Career He initially started his career as an assistant to K. Asif when the latter was making his directorial debut with Phool (1945). His career in films ran parallel to that of Dilip Kumar, who was his schoolmate. They made their debut with the Bombay Talkies 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 Dilip Kumar and his wife Saira Banu were present by his deathbed. Both Dilip Kumar and Sunil Dutt 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 an arranged marriage in 1950. They had 5 children; 2 daughters Naseem and Ameena 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 (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) Karma (1986) as Chhote Khan Amrit (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 Coolie (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 (1982) as Dance Organiser Sun Sajna (1982) Dharam Kanta (1982) as Shiva's stepfather Khud-Daar (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 (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 (1977) as Parheshan Amaanat (1977) as Mr. Lobo Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) as Taiyyab Ali Chandi Sona (1977) as Chhota Saheb Bahadur (1977) as Waiter Tyaag (1977) as Mangal Dada Fakira(1976) as Chimanlal's Private Secretary Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) as Phalku Arjun Pandit (1976) Bairaag (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 Zorro (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 Honeymoon (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 (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 (1970) as Indian Muslim Bachpan (1970) as Rahim's dad Bhai-Bhai (1970) Darpan (1970) Devi (1970) as Sunder Das Gopi (1970) as Ramlal Mera Naam Joker (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 Milan (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 (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 (1956) Char Paise (1955) Inaam (1955) Amar (1954 film) (as Muqri) .... Advocate Daku Ki Ladki (1954) Mangu (1954) Mastana (1954) Mirza Ghalib (1954) Baghi (1953) Shahenshah (1953) Aan (1952) (as Muqri) .... Chandan Annadata (1952) Sazaa (1951) .... Batwa Jan Pahchan (1950) .... Lallu Pardes (1950) Anokha Pyar (1948) Mera Geet (1946) Pratima(1945)
Self: Kala Bazar (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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