Film comedian Mehmood is dead

Legendary Hindi film comedian Mehmood Ali died in the United States early today. He was 72.

The long-suffering actor was in Pennsylvania for medical treatment.

The body of Mehmood, who died in his sleep, will be brought to Mumbai [ Images ] to his brother Usman Ali.

Mehmood worked in more than 300 films in a career spanning almost three decades. His memorable films include Gumnaam, Bhoot Bangla, Padosan, Pyar Kiye Ja, Kunwara Baap, and Bombay To Goa [ Images ].

As a director, his last film was Dushman Duniya Ka in 1996. The film, which introduced his son Manzoor Ali, had special appearances from Shah Rukh Khan [ Images ] and Salman Khan [ Images ]. His second son of eight children, Maqsood 'Lucky' Ali is a well-known Hindi pop singer.

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