Mehmood Birth Anniversary: 5 Memorable Movie Roles of the Comedy Legend

In his directorial debut, Mehmood wanted a rare blend for those times – comedy horror genre. He produced the film, acted in it and wrote Bhoot Bungla with Rangan Bose. Mehmood also cast Tanuja and Nazir Hussain in a revenge tale panning generations. The film gave audiences the freak of their lives but also hauled out several hearty laughs. The unique film established Mehmood as a comedy force to reckon with. Mehmood gave SD Burman, the son of RD Burman, his first break as a music composer with this film.

Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966)

In a film that included equally entertaining Kishore Kumar, Mehmood’s flawless rendition was an undisputed standout by a mile. The unforgettable scene in the film where Mehmood’s character narrates the script of his project to his father, Ramlal (played by Om Prakash) is an all-time classic. Considered one of his best performances ever, Mehmood as the film crazy steals the show with thorough sound effects, hyperboles and an urge to entertain. For his brilliant comic timing, Mehmood won his first Filmfare award for Best Comedian.

Bombay To Goa (1972)