Never got a lead role, yet no film was complete without him, even Dilip Kumar, Amitabh couldn’t break this record, the name of this actor is…
GH News January 02, 2025 08:07 PM
Comedians have always been an essential part of movies depending on their genre. Whether it is a rom-com comedy or even a comedy-thriller a comedian or comic angle in the film plays a crucial role. The actor we are discussing is someone who was highly valued during his acting days. Although he never got a lead role his presence in films was indispensable. He featured in several iconic movies including Sharabi Naseeb Muqaddar Ka Sikandar Lawaris Mahaan Coolie and Amar Akbar Anthony.
The actor and comedian we are talking about is none other than Mukri. Known for his mischievous laughter and impeccable comic timing Mukri was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during the 1940s.
Mukri worked with numerous legendary actors including Amitabh Bachchan Sunil Dutt Raj Kapoor Dev Anand Sanjeev Kumar and Pran. Interestingly Mukri collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan in over 10 films all of which turned out to be massive hits.
There have been plenty of instances where removing Mukris character from a movie would result in a lack of charm or appreciation in the film.
Veteran Hindi cinema actor Mukri appeared in around 600 films throughout his illustrious career. With his diverse and remarkable performances he consistently won the hearts of audiences.
According to several media reports Mukris presence in films during that era was deemed essential. Even if his role was small it always left an impact. This is why neither Amitabh Bachchan nor Dilip Kumar could surpass Mukris record of appearing in such an extensive number of films.