Bollywood fraternity mourns the demise of veteran actor Naeem Sayyed also known as Junior Mehmood.
Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer passed away in Mumbai on Friday. He was 67. The actor breathed his last in the early hours of Friday.
His last rites will be performed in Santacruz burial ground after today’s afternoon prayers.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta took to his X profile and wrote, “Will always remember Jr Mehmood fondly for all the cuteness and laughs. He was an integral part of my childhood. RIP Jr Mehmood”
Filmmaker Lakshmi R Iyer wrote, “Performed on this popular song in a fancy dress competition during my school days and won, You were part of my childhood #JuniorMehmoood sir. Thanks for all the good memories Rest in peace”
Gadar franchise director Anil Sharma expressed, “Very sad to hear about #jrmehmood sad demise…RIP”
Actor Junior Mehmood was known for his roles in films like ‘Kati Patang’ and ‘Aan Milo Sajna’ among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer. He has been featured in over 200 films in different languages.
He is best known for movies like ‘Brahmachari’ (1968), ‘Mera Naam Joker’ (1970), ‘Parvarish’ (1977), and ‘Do Aur Do Paanch’ (1980).