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{{Infobox person
| name = Mohammed Umer Mukri
| image = Muhammad-Umar-Mukri-pic.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1922|1|5}}
| birth_place = [[Uran]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2000|9|4|1922|1|5}}
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor
| spouse = Mumtaz
| relatives = Nasim Mukri (daughter)
| other_names = Muhammad Umar Mukri
| years_active = 1945 – 1994
}}
'''Mukri''' also spelled as '''Muqri''' (5 January 1922 – 4 September 2000) was an Indian film actor, who worked as a comedian in [[Hindi films]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema |author=Gulzar |author-link=Gulzar |author2=Govind Nihalani |author3=Saibal Chatterjee |publisher=Popular Prakashan |year=2003 |isbn=8179910660 |page=341 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8y8vN9A14nkC&q=Mukri+actor&pg=PT365 |access-date=28 January 2020 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011171750/https://books.google.com/books?id=8y8vN9A14nkC&pg=PT365&lpg=PT365&dq=Mukri+actor&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=rediff2/>

Born as Muhammad Umar Mukri in [[Uran]], in Kokani Muslim Family. 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.<ref name=kon/><ref name=rediff2/>

Mukri, with his toothless smile, diminutive stature and perfect humour timing amused the audiences in more than 600 films, in over six decades in [[Bollywood]].<ref name=rediff/>

His notable films are ''[[Mother India]]'' (1957), ''[[Sharabi]]'' (1984), ''[[Amar Akbar Anthony]]'' (1977), ''[[Laawaris (1981 film)|Lawaris]]'' (1981), ''[[Bombay to Goa]]'' (1972), ''Gopi'' (1972), ''[[Kohinoor (1960 film)|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]].<ref name=kon/> 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 Nasim Mukri was also there and made arrangements for her father's funeral.<ref name=rediff>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2000/sep/04mukri.htm |title=Hindi film comedian Mukri dies at 78 |website=rediff.com website|access-date=4 November 2020 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924154530/http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/sep/04mukri.htm |url-status=live |date=4 September 2000}}</ref><ref name=rediff2/>

[[Johnny Walker (actor)|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."<ref name=rediff2/>

==Personal life==
Mukri and his wife Mumtaz had 5 children; 2 daughters Naseem and Amina and three sons Nasir, Farooque and Bilal.<ref name=kon>[http://www.kokanworld.com/details.aspx?pid=251 Eminent Koknis >> Mr. Mohammed Umer Mukri] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318152342/http://www.kokanworld.com/details.aspx?pid=251 |date=18 March 2014 }}</ref> One of his children is Naseem Mukri who wrote dialogues of movies ''[[Dhadkan]]'' and ''[[Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya]]''. She wrote the screenplay of ''Dhadkan'' and acted in it too.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0611617/bio Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181009/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0611617/bio |date=3 March 2016 }} IMDB.</ref><ref name=rediff2>{{cite news |title=Remembering Mukri (obituary)|website=rediff.com website |date=4 September 2000 |access-date=4 November 2020 |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/sep/04mukri.htm|author=Lata Khubchandani}}</ref>
His daughter, Nasim 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."<ref name=rediff2/>

==Filmography==
* [[Ram Lakhan]] (1989) as Dhondu Naee
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* [[Sharaabi]] (1984) as Natthulal<ref name=rediff2/>
* [[Betaaj Badshah]] (1994) as College Principal
* [[Baali Umar Ko Salaam]] (1994) (uncredited) as Rahul
* [[Farishtay]] (1991)
* [[Trinetra]] (1991) as Show Organizer, Fights Wrestler in Water
* [[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 film)|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 Fisherman of the dogs
* [[Hawalaat]] (1987) as Director (guest appearance)
* [[Imaandaar]] (1987) as Nathulal
* [[Parivaar (1987 film)|Parivaar]] (1987) as Banwari
* [[Karma (1986 film)|Karma]] (1986) as Chhote Khan
* [[Amrit (film)|Amrit]] (1986) as Kamru
* [[Babu (1985 film)|Babu]] (1985) as Constable
* [[Hum Dono (1985 film)|Hum Dono]] (1985) as Popley
* Naya Bakra (1985) as Boy
* [[Jhutha Sach (film)|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 Hindi film)|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
* [[Khoon Ka Rishta]] (1981)
* [[Sannata]] (1981)
* [[Lawaaris (1981 film)|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 film)|Naseeb]] (1981) as Mehboob Bhai<ref name=rediff2/>
* Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
* [[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|Umrao Jaan]] (1981) (uncredited) as Parnan Aziz
* [[Karz (film)|Karz]] (1980) as College Principal
* [[The Burning Train]] (1980) as Kanhaiya
* [[Abdullah (film)|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 (film)|Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan]] (1978)
* [[Pandit Aur Pathan]] (1977) as Parheshan
* Amaanat (1977) as Mr. Lobo
* ''[[Amar Akbar Anthony]]'' (1977) as Taiyyab Ali<ref name=rediff2/>
* 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 film)|Sabse Bada Rupaiya]] (1976) as Phalku
* [[Arjun Pandit (1976 film)|Arjun Pandit]] (1976)
* [[Bairaag]] (1976) (as Muqri) as Munim
* ''[[Bajrangbali (1976 film)|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 Hindi film)|Zorro]] (1975) as Maniram
* ''[[Kunwara Baap (1974 film)|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 film)|Loafer]] (1973) as Bus Boy
* [[Heera (film)|Heera]] (1973) as Manglu
* [[Honeymoon (1973 film)|Honeymoon]] (1973) as Ramsingh
* [[Mehmaan (film)|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 film)|Annadata]] (1972) as Shaadilal
* ''[[Anokha Daan]]'' (1972)
* Apradh (1972) as German Jewelry Appraiser
* [[Zindagi Zindagi]] (1972) as Dr. Sunil's servant
* [[Hungama (1971 film)|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 (film)|Paras]] (1971) as Manager
* [[Mastana (1970 film)|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 film)|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 film)|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 film)|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<ref name=rediff2/>
* Daku Ki Ladki (1954)
* Mangu (1954)
* Mastana (1954)
* [[Mirza Ghalib (film)|Mirza Ghalib]] (1954)<ref name=rediff2/>
* Baghi (1953)
* Shahenshah (1953)
* Aan (1952) (as Muqri) .... Chandan<ref name=rediff2/>
* Annadata (1952)
* [[Sazaa (1951 film)|Sazaa]] (1951) .... Batwa
* Jan Pahchan (1950) .... Lallu
* Pardes (1950)
* [[Anokha Pyar (1948 film)|Anokha Pyar]] (1948)
* Mera Geet (1946)
* [[Pratima (1945 film)|Pratima]](1945)
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'''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)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0611617}}

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