Who was Junior Mehmood? Biography, Wiki, Age, Wife, Kids, Parents, Death Cause, Movies & More
Junior Mehmood (born 15 November 1956 – died 8 December 2023, Aged: 67 years old), whose real name was Naeem Sayyed, was a popular child actor, singer, and Marathi film director who worked in more than 250 films in different languages.
He was known for his comic timing and his resemblance to the legendary comedian Mehmood Ali, who gave him the name Mehmood. He passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 67, after a prolonged battle with stage four cancer.
Early Life and Family
Junior was born on November 15, 1956, in Bombay, Bombay State (now Mumbai, Maharashtra), India. He was the third among six siblings. His father was a train driver and they lived in railway quarters in Antop Hill, Wadala. His elder sister, Minoo Mumtaz, was also a successful dancer and character actress in Bollywood movies. His youngest brother, Anwar Ali, is also an actor and a producer of films like Khud-daar and Kaash.
Mehmood has been interested in acting and mimicking since his childhood. He used to perform regularly in his school functions and imitate the styles of different actors.
He joined the film industry when he was just nine years old, with the help of his elder brother, who was a still photographer on film sets. He made his debut with the film Kitna Nazook Hai Dil (1967), which was never released due to technical reasons. He got his breakthrough with the film Naunihal (1967), where he played the role of Biloo.
Junior Mehmood Wiki/Bio
| Name | Junior Mehmood |
| Real Name | Naeem Sayyed |
| Date of Birth | November 15, 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, Bombay State (now Mumbai, Maharashtra), India |
| Date of Death | December 8, 2023 |
| Place of Death | Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Cause of Death | Stage four cancer |
| Other Names | Mohammed Naim |
| Occupations | Actor, film director, producer, singer |
| Years Active | 1967-2023 |
| Net worth | INR 2-3 crores (approx.) |
| Spouse | Name not known |
| Children | Hasnain Sayed (son) |
| Parents | Father: Name not known (deceased) (train driver) Mother: Name not known |
| Siblings | Brothers: 3 Sisters: 2 (including Minoo Mumtaz) |
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| Wikipedia | Junior_Mehmood |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Acting Career & Movies
Junior had a successful career as a child actor in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He worked with many prominent actors and directors of that era, such as Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Shakti Samanta, Nasir Hussain, and Prakash Mehra. He was especially close to Mehmood Ali, who mentored him and gave him the name Junior Mehmood. He also acted as Mehmood’s brother-in-law in the film Suhag Raat (1968).
Some of his most memorable films as a child actor are Brahmachari (1968), where he danced to the song Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche, Kati Patang (1970), where he played the role of Munna, Aan Milo Sajna (1970), where he sang the song Achha To Hum Chalte Hain, Caravan (1971), where he played the role of Montu, Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), where he played the role of Chote/Jhamure, and Mera Naam Joker (1970), where he played the role of young Raju.
As he grew up, he continued to act in supporting and comic roles in films like Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), Aap To Aise Na The (1980), Apna Bana Lo (1982), Lovers (1983), Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989), Ramgarh Ke Sholay (1991), Judaai (1997), and Jaana Pehchana (2011). He also appeared in television shows like Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012-2014), Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka (2016-2017), and Tenali Rama (2019).
Apart from acting, Junior Mehmood also ventured into singing and directing. He sang songs like Main Hoon Beauty Queen (2001) and Masti Nahi Sasti (2017). He also produced and directed six Marathi films, such as Tulas Aali Ghara (2001), Adla Badli (2008), and Man Pakharu Pakharu (2008).
Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Mohabbat Zindagi Hai | 1966 |
| Naunihal | 1967 |
| Suhaag Raat | 1968 |
| Brahmachari | 1968 |
| Do Raaste | 1969 |
| Kati Patang | 1970 |
| Aan Milo Sajna | 1970 |
| Haré Rama Haré Krishna | 1971 |
| Chhoti Bahu | 1971 |
| Aap Ki Kasam | 1974 |
| Geet Gaata Chal | 1975 |
| Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se | 1978 |
| Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni | 1989 |
| Judaai | 1997 |
| Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | 2002 |
| Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat | 2002 |
| Humein Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya Chupke Chupke | 2003 |
| Journey Bombay to Goa | 2007 |
| Jaana Pehchana | 2011 |
| Masti Nahi Sasti | 2017 |
Personal Life, Spouse & Kids
Mehmood was married and had a son named Hasnain Sayed, who is a writer and a music manager. He was a devout Muslim and used to visit the Haji Ali Dargah regularly. He was also fond of cars and owned one of the 12 imported cars in Mumbai at one point in time.
Net worth
Junior Mehmood is a veteran actor, singer, and director who has acted in 265 movies in 7 different languages. According to some sources, his net worth as of 2023 is estimated to be around INR 2-3 crores (approx.).
Death Cause
Junior was diagnosed with stage four cancer in November 2023, which had affected his liver, lungs, and intestine. He also developed jaundice and lost a lot of weight. He was undergoing treatment at his residence in Parel, Mumbai, with his family by his side. He expressed his wish to meet his old friends from the film industry, and actors like Jeetendra, Johnny Lever, and Sachin Pilgaonkar visited him and offered their help.
He passed away in the early hours of December 8, 2023, at the age of 67. His funeral was attended by many celebrities, such as Raza Murad, Aditya Pancholi, Sudesh Bhosale, and Avtar Gill. He was buried at the Juhu Muslim Cemetery, where his mother was also laid to rest.
Trivia
- Mehmood was given the name Junior Mehmood by Mehmood Ali, who was impressed by his performance at his daughter’s birthday party, where he danced to his song Hum Kaale Hai To Kya Hua Dilwale Hai.
- Junior tied a knot on his wrist and paid Mehmood Ali five rupees and 25 paise as a token of respect and gratitude for accepting him as his disciple.
- Mehmood was very close to Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra, who treated him like their own son. He also shared a good rapport with Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor.
- He acted in 265 movies in 7 different languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, and Bhojpuri.
- He was given the name Junior by Mehmood Ali, who was his mentor and idol. He also imitated his style and mannerisms in many films.
- He was known for his comic timing and dancing skills. He performed a parody of Mehmood’s famous song Hum Kaale Hai To Kya Hua Dilwale Hai in the 1968 film Brahmachari, which made him very popular.
- He was a fan of Johnny Lever and considered him as his guru. Johnny Lever was the first person from the film industry to visit him after he was diagnosed with cancer and offered him financial help, which he politely declined.
- Junior was active on social media and used to share his pictures and videos on his Instagram account. He also had a hashtag #juniormehmood, where his fans and followers posted their tributes and memories of him.
