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| name        = Mohammed Umer Mukri
| name        = Mohammed Umar Mukri
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| birth_date  = {{Birth date|df=yes|1922|1|5}}
| birth_date  = {{birth date|df=y|1922|01|05}}
| birth_place  = [[Uran]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]]
| birth_place  = [[Uran]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]]
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| death_place  = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| death_place  = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| occupation  = Actor
| occupation  = [[Actor]]
| spouse      = Mumtaz
| spouse      = Mumtaz
| relatives    = Nasim Mukri (daughter)
| relatives    = Naseem Mukri (daughter)
| other_names  = Muhammad Umar Mukri
| other_names  =  
| years_active = 1945 – 1994
| years_active = 1945–1994
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'''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/>
'''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]].<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/>
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/>
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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/>
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.
His notable films are ''[[Mother India]]'' (1957), ''[[Sharabi]]'' (1984), ''[[Amar Akbar Anthony]]'' (1977), ''[[Laawaris (1981 film)|Laawaris]]'' (1981), ''[[Bombay to Goa]]'' (1972), ''[[Gopi (1970 film)|Gopi]]'' (1970), ''[[Kohinoor (1960 film)|Kohinoor]]'' (1960) and many more.


==Career==
==Career==
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==Death and legacy==
==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/>
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.<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 &ndash; one was very tall and one very short &ndash; they looked very good together and made a fine pair. They were known as Laurel and Hardy."<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 &ndash; one was very tall and one very short &ndash; they looked very good together and made a fine pair. They were known as Laurel and Hardy."<ref name=rediff2/>


==Personal life==
==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>
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 daughters, 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/>
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."<ref name=rediff2/>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* [[Ram Lakhan]] (1989) as Dhondu Naee
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* [[Sharaabi]] (1984) as Natthulal<ref name=rediff2/>
* [[Betaaj Badshah]] (1994) as College Principal
* [[Betaaj Badshah]] (1994) as College Principal
* [[Baali Umar Ko Salaam]] (1994) (uncredited) as Rahul
*''[[Dushman Zamana]]'' (1992) as Mickey Seth, Garage Owner
* [[Farishtay]] (1991)
* [[Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi]] (1991) as House Servant
* [[Trinetra]] (1991) as Show Organizer, Fights Wrestler in Water
* [[Trinetra]] (1991) as Wrestler Show Organizer
* [[Izzatdaar]] (1990)
* [[Izzatdaar]] (1990)
* [[Jaadugar]] (1989) as Nathulal
* [[Jaadugar]] (1989) as Nathulal
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* [[Agnee (1988 film)|Agnee]] (1988) as Santosh Sen
* [[Agnee (1988 film)|Agnee]] (1988) as Santosh Sen
* [[Ganga Tere Desh Mein]] (1988) as Inmate
* [[Ganga Tere Desh Mein]] (1988) as Inmate
* Bhatakti Jawani (1988)
* [[Bhatakti Jawani]] (1988)
* [[Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi]] (1988) (uncredited) as Master of the house of newlyweds
* [[Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi]] (1988) (uncredited) as Master of the house of newlyweds
* [[Kaash]] (1987) as Fisherman of the dogs
* [[Kaash]] (1987) as Fisherman of the dogs
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* [[Imaandaar]] (1987) as Nathulal
* [[Imaandaar]] (1987) as Nathulal
* [[Parivaar (1987 film)|Parivaar]] (1987) as  Banwari
* [[Parivaar (1987 film)|Parivaar]] (1987) as  Banwari
*''[[Ek Aur Sikander]]'' as Chacha (1986)
* [[Karma (1986 film)|Karma]] (1986) as Chhote Khan
* [[Karma (1986 film)|Karma]] (1986) as Chhote Khan
* [[Amrit (film)|Amrit]] (1986) as Kamru
* [[Amrit (film)|Amrit]] (1986) as Kamru
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* [[Sharaabi]] (1984) as Natthulal
* [[Sharaabi]] (1984) as Natthulal
* [[Coolie (1983 Hindi film)|Coolie]] (1983) as Mr. Iyengar
* [[Coolie (1983 Hindi film)|Coolie]] (1983) as Mr. Iyengar
* [[Mahaan]] (1983) as Guru's foster father
* [[Mahaan (1983 film)|Mahaan]] (1983) as Guru's foster father
* [[Sun Meri Laila]] (1983) as Ad Film Director
* [[Sun Meri Laila]] (1983) as Ad Film Director
* [[Daulat Ke Dushman]] (1983) as Soni
* [[Daulat Ke Dushman]] (1983) as Soni
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* [[Sun Sajna]] (1982)
* [[Sun Sajna]] (1982)
* [[Dharam Kanta]] (1982) as Shiva's stepfather
* [[Dharam Kanta]] (1982) as Shiva's stepfather
* [[Khud-Daar]] (1982) as Tailor
* [[Khud-Daar]] (1982) as  
Tailor Master
* [[Khoon Ka Rishta]] (1981)
* [[Khoon Ka Rishta]] (1981)
* [[Sannata]] (1981)
* [[Sannata]] (1981)
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* Lakhon Me Ek (1971) as Makhanlal
* Lakhon Me Ek (1971) as Makhanlal
* [[Main Sunder Hoon]] (1971) as Dattaram
* [[Main Sunder Hoon]] (1971) as Dattaram
* [[Paras (film)|Paras]] (1971) as Manager
* [[Paras (1971 film)|Paras]] (1971) as Manager
* [[Mastana (1970 film)|Mastana]] (1970) as Dhanraj's Chauffeur
* [[Mastana (1970 film)|Mastana]] (1970) as Dhanraj's Chauffeur
* [[Prem Pujari]] (1970) as Indian Muslim
* [[Prem Pujari]] (1970) as Indian Muslim
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'''Self:'''
'''Self:'''
* Raj Kapoor (1987) .... Himself (during funeral)
* ''[[Kala Bazar]]'' (1960) .... Himself
* [[Gomti Ke Kinare]] (1972) .... Himself
* ''Shrimanji'' (1968) .... Himself
* Shrimanji (1968) .... Himself
* ''[[Gomti Ke Kinare]]'' (1972) .... Himself
* [[Kala Bazar]] (1960) .... Himself
* ''Raj Kapoor'' (1987) .... Himself (during funeral)
* ''Sar Ankhon Par'' (1999) .... Himself


'''Archive Footage:'''
'''Archive Footage:'''
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Mohammed Umar Mukri
Born(1922-01-05)5 January 1922
Died4 September 2000(2000-09-04) (aged 78)
OccupationActor
Years active1945–1994
Spouse(s)Mumtaz
RelativesNaseem 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, 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.[3][2]

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.[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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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, 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.[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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  1. 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.
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Lata Khubchandani (4 September 2000). "Remembering Mukri (obituary)". rediff.com website. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Eminent Koknis >> Mr. Mohammed Umer Mukri Archived 18 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  4. 4.0 4.1 "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.
  5. Biography Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine IMDB.

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