Mukri

Mohammed Umar Muqri
Mohammed Umar Muqri
Born	5 January 1922; Uran, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died	4 September 2000 (aged 78); Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1945–1994
Spouse	Mumtaz
Relatives	Naseem Mukri (daughter)

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.^[1]^[2]

Born as Muhammad Umar Mukri in Uran. He started his film career with the film Pratima along with noted film actor Dilip Kumar in 1945. They were schoolmates together in the past. Subsequently, in career spanning 50 years, he acted in over 600 films.^[3]^[2]

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.^[4]

His notable films are Mother India (1957), Sharabi (1984), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Laawaris (1981), Bombay to Goa (1972), Gopi (1970), Kohinoor (1960) and many more.

Career

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.^[3] 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. Actor 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.^[4]^[2]

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."^[2]

Personal life

Mukri and his wife Mumtaz had 5 children; 2 daughters Naseem and Amina and three sons Nasir, Farooque and Bilal.^[3] 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.^[5]^[2] 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."^[2]

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^[2]
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^[2]
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^[2]
Daku Ki Ladki (1954)
Mangu (1954)
Mastana (1954)
Mirza Ghalib (1954)^[2]
Baghi (1953)
Shahenshah (1953)
Aan (1952) (as Muqri) .... Chandan^[2]
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)

References

^ Gulzar; Govind Nihalani; Saibal Chatterjee (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. p. 341. ISBN 8179910660. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Lata Khubchandani (4 September 2000). "Remembering Mukri (obituary)". rediff.com website. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c Eminent Koknis >> Mr. Mohammed Umer Mukri Archived 18 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine
^ ^a ^b "Hindi film comedian Mukri dies at 78". rediff.com website. 4 September 2000. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
^ Biography Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine IMDB.