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Mukri
"Mukri" (5 January 1922 - 4 September 2000) was born as Muhammad Umar Mukri in 1922 in Alibagh. He started his film career from film "Pratima" along with notable Indian film actor Dilip Kumar in 1945.
Mukri with his toothless smile, diminutive stature and perfect humor timing amused the audiences in more than 600 films, over six decades in Bollywood.
His notable films are Mother India(1957), Sharabi(1984), Amar Akbar Anthony(1977), Lawaris(1981), Bombay to Goa(1972), Gopi(1972), Kohinoor(1960) and many more.
Personal life
Mukri left behind his wife and 5 children. One of his child is Naseem Mukri who wrote dialogues of movies Dhadkan and Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya. She wrote screenplay of Dhadkan and acted in it too.
Trivia
His career in films ran parallel to Dilip Kumar. Both of them were in school together, making their debut with the Bombay Talkies film Pratima, also the directorial debut of actor P. Jairaj.
Before joining film industry, Mukri worked as a Qazi.
Death
Mukri died in Mumbai on 4 September 2000 at Leelawati hospital due to heart attack.
Filmography
Betaaj Badshah (1994) .... College Principal
Baali Umar Ko Salaam (1994) (uncredited) .... Rahul
Farishtay (1991)
Trinetra (1991) .... Organizer Show Fight Wrestler in Water
Izzatdaar (1990)
Jaadugar (1989) .... Nathulal
Daata (1989) .... Pandit Ram Prasad
Gair Kaanooni (1989) .... Chinnappa Malappa Shetty
Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989)
Ram Lakhan (1989) .... Dhondu Nai
Agnee (1988) .... Santosh Sen
Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) .... Inmate
Bhatakti Jawani (1988)
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) (uncredited) .... Master of the house newlyweds
Kaash (1987) .... Fisherman of the dogs
Hawalaat (1987) .... Director (guest appearance)
Imaandaar (1987) .... Nathulal
Parivaar (1987) .... Banwari
Karma (1986) .... Chhote Khan
Amrit (1986) .... Kamru
Babu (1985) .... Constable
Hum Dono (1985) .... Popley
Naya Bakra (1985) .... Boy
Jhutha Sach (1984) .... Politician (song "Loot Gayi")
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984) .... Harkishen
Rakta Bandhan (1984) .... Dharamdas
Sharaabi (1984) .... Natthulal
Coolie (1983) .... Mr. Iyengar
Mahaan (1983) .... Guru's foster father
Sun Meri Laila (1983) .... Ad Film Director
Daulat Ke Dushman (1983) .... Soni
Anokha Bandhan (1982) .... Kalu Mali (Gardener)
Vidhaata (1982) .... Dance Organiser
Sun Sajna (1982)
Dharam Kanta (1982) .... Shiva's stepfather
Khud-Daar (1982) .... Tailor
Khoon Ka Rishta (1981)
Sannata (1981)
Laawaris (1981) .... Gaffoor Bhai
Khoon Aur Paani (1981) .... Saramji Rustomji Bochwala - man with newspaper
Ladies Tailor (1981) (as Muqri) .... Kaniz's Drummer
Naseeb (1981) .... Mehboob Bhai
Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
Umrao Jaan (1981) (uncredited) .... Parnan Aziz
Karz (1980) .... College Principal
The Burning Train (1980) .... Kanhaiya
Abdullah (1980) .... Trader
Phir Wohi Raat (1980)
Takkar (1980)
Yari Dushmani (1980) .... Hotel manager
Aatish (1979) .... Diwan Chotelal
Shikshaa (1979) .... Parsi driving classic car
Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979)
Sunayana (1979) .... Circus owner
Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) .... Guest appearance
Ankh Ka Tara (1978) .... Govind
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
Pandit Aur Pathan (1977) .... Parheshan
Amaanat (1977) .... Mr. Lobo
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) .... Taiyyab Ali
Chandi Sona (1977) .... Chhota
Saheb Bahadur (1977) .... Waiter
Tyaag (1977) .... Mangal Dada
Fakira (1976) .... Chimanlal's Private Secretary
Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) .... Phalku
Arjun Pandit (1976)
Bairaag (1976) (as Muqri) .... Munim
Bajrangbali (1976) .... Shakun's assistant
Bundal Baaz (1976) .... Gupta
Aa Jaa Sanam (1975)
Andhera (1975)
Mazaaq (1975) .... Chunnilal Paan Wala
Zorro (1975) .... Maniram
Kunwara Baap (1974) .... Hawaldar (Constable)
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) .... Stage Prompter
Do Phool (1974) .... Man who captures Pavitra
Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
Loafer (1973) .... Bus Boy
Heera (1973) .... Manglu
Honeymoon (1973) .... Ramsingh
Mehmaan (1973) .... Bellboy
Mere Gharib Nawaz (1973) .... Afzal
Suraj Aur Chanda (1973)
Bombay to Goa (1972) .... South Indian
Piya Ka Ghar (1972) .... Kanhaiya
Annadata (1972) .... Shaadilal
Anokha Daan (1972)
Apradh (1972) .... German Jewelry Appraiser
Zindagi Zindagi (1972) .... Dr. Sunil's servant
Hungama (1971) .... Broker Talaram
Rakhwala (1971) (uncredited) .... Dr. Panchotiya
Pyar Ki Kahani (1971) .... Member of Banke's party
Upaasna (1971)
Albela (1971)
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) .... Thakur Chandan Singh
Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (1971) .... James
Jwala (1971)
Lakhon Me Ek (1971) .... Makhanlal
Main Sunder Hoon (1971) .... Dattaram
Paras (1971) .... Manager
Mastana (1970) .... Dhanraj's Chauffeur
Prem Pujari (1970) .... Indian Muslim
Bachpan (1970) .... Rahim's dad
Bhai-Bhai (1970)
Darpan (1970)
Devi (1970) .... Sunder Das
Gopi (1970) .... Ramlal
Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Circus Surgeon
Suhana Safar (1970) .... Mukkaramjah Mknaik 'Mukri'
Do Raaste (1969) .... Special Guest
Bhai Bahen (1969) .... Mangu
Chirag (1969) .... Tingu
Madhavi (1969) .... Kaviraj
Meri Bhabhi (1969)
Nannha Farishta (1969) .... Chaubey
Yakeen (1969) .... Father of the guy who found body at the beach
Aabroo (1968)
Anokhi Raat (1968) .... Naubat
Izzat (1968) .... Rondhu
Padosan (1968) .... Banarasi
Raja Aur Runk (1968) .... Sunder - Sudhir's friend
Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) .... Krishnamurthy
Vaasna (1968)
Anita (1967)
Chandan Ka Palna (1967) .... Munshi Chhote Lal
Duniya Nachegi (1967)
Farz (1967) .... Raju
Hamare Gam Se Mat Khelo (1967)
Meherban (1967) .... Nathu aka Moti - Owner of Gadhamaharaj
Milan (1967) .... Jaggu
Ram Aur Shyam (1967) .... Murlidhar
Suraj (1966) .... Anokhe
Daadi Maa (1966) .... Bihari
Johar in Kashmir (1966) .... School-master
Mera Saaya (1966) .... Munshiji (Banke's Friend)
Smuggler (1966) .... Banarsi "Batlitodh"
Johar-Mehmood in Goa (1965) .... Master/Headmaster Pinto
Bahu Beti (1965) .... Kadam
Himalay Ki Godmein (1965) .... Budhimaan
Nishan (1965)
Char Dervesh (1964) .... Masha Allah
Phoolon Ki Sej (1964) .... Jacket
Pooja Ke Phool (1964) .... Kisaan
Bahurani (1963)
Dev Kanya (1963)
Phool Bane Angarey (1963)
Aashiq (1962)
Asli-Naqli (1962) .... 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
Kalapani (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)
Char Paise (1955)
Inaam (1955)
Amar (1954) (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:
Raj Kapoor (1987) .... Himself (during funeral)
Gomti Ke Kinare (1972) .... Himself
Shrimanji (1968) .... Himself
Kala Bazar (1960) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
Film Hi Film (1983) (uncredited)
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