Keshto Mukherjee
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Keshto Mukherjee | |
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Born | 7 August 1925 Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India |
Died | 2 March 1982 (aged 56) Bombay State, (present-day Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Keshto Mukherjee (7 August 1925 – 2 March 1982) was an Indian film actor and comedian.[1][2] He was born in Kolkata,Bengal Presidency, British India.[3] He specialised in comic drunkard roles in Hindi films. Despite this he was a teetotaller throughout his life. [4]
Though he was famous for his drunkard typecast role in Hindi films, he used to share a very good relation with the iconic director Ritwik Ghatak and had very tiny but important roles in the maestro's films such as the trickster in Bari Theke Paliye, the madman in Ajantrik or character roles in Nagarik and Jukti Takko Aar Gappo.
Interesting facts about Keshto Mukherjee[]
- In the movie Mere Apne (1971), Keshto appears as a long distant relative of Meena Kumari, who wants her to take care of their son as nanny. In Parichay (1972), he appeared as the private tutor to a group of naughty children who terrify him by setting a turtle with a lighted candle on its back.
- In Zanjeer, Aap Ki Kasam and Sholay, Keshto Mukherjee's performances have left long-lasting impressions. In personal life he was a teetotaler.
- In Teesri Kasam, he acted with Raj Kapoor. In Sadhu aur Shaitaan, he was one of the cronies of Kishore Kumar. A similar role was performed in the movie Padosan. In Mehmood's movie Bombay to Goa, his role of a dozing passenger was a popular one.
- He acted in the role of a street dancer in Musafir, directorial debut of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It was Asit Sen who offered Keshto Mukherjee the role of a typical drunkard in the movie Maa Aur Mamta (1970).
- Keshto Mukherjee's son, Babloo Mukherjee is also a comedy actor and has acted in several films. It is a popular misconception that Sushmita Mukherjee, is Keshto Mukherjee's daughter.
- Though Keshto did many movies, however, he was best known for his role in Sholay (1975), Zanjeer (1973) and Chupke Chupke (1975).
Death[]
He died on 2 March 1982 in Bombay, India.
Selected filmography[]
- Nagarik (1952) - Jatin Babu
- Musafir (1957) - Street Dancer
- Ajantrik (1958) - Lunatic
- Bari Theke Paliye (1958) - Magician
- Lukochuri (1958)
- Khazanchi (1958)
- Parakh (1960) - Compounder Keshto
- Masoom (1960) - CID Officer
- Aas Ka Panchhi (1961)
- China Town (1962) - Keshto
- Prem Patra (1962)
- Asli Naqli (1962)
- Aashiq (1962) - Bheekhu
- Aarti (1962) - Johnny
- Daal Me Kala (1964) - Mangu
- Faraar (1965) - School Janitor
- Akashdeep (1965) - Ramu (uncredited)
- Teesri Kasam (1966) - Shivratan
- Pinjre Ke Panchhi (1966) - Keshto (Barber)
- Paari (1966)
- (1966)
- Mehrban (1967) - Gadhamaharaj's devotee
- Majhli Didi (1967) - Bhola - Navin's employee
- Baazi (1968) - Madhav
- Padosan (1968) - Calcuttiya
- Shikar (1968)
- Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968)
- Apna Ghar Apni Kahani (1968)
- Anokhi Raat (1968) - Buyer (stammerer)
- Chanda Aur Bijli (1969) - Raju
- Suhana Safar (1970) - Keshto
- Maa Aur Mamta (1970) - Drunkard
- Geet (1970) - Keshav
- Mere Humsafar (1970) - Abdul Narayan D'Souza
- Umang (1970) - Prem Praksh Jagmag (uncredited)
- Maa Ka Aanchal (1970) - Drunkard Flower Vendor
- Bachpan (1970) - Advocate John - Tom's dad
- Guddi (1971) - Kader Bhai
- Rakhwala (1971) - Drunk patient (uncredited)
- Mere Apne (1971) - Jattu
- Memsaab (1971) - Masterji
- Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) - Chatterjee
- Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) - Doctor
- Door Ka Raahi (1971) - Paunchkaudi
- Chori Chori (1972) - Hotel Manager
- Piya Ka Ghar (1972) - Baburao Kulkarni
- Sanjog (1972) - Mohan's Father
- Bombay To Goa (1972) - Sleeping Passenger
- Lalkaar (1972) - Keshto
- Parichay (1972) - Teacher
- Koshish (1972) - The Man irritated by Hari's whistling (uncredited)
- Sabse Bada Sukh (1972) - Guide at railway station
- Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972) - Soldier
- Bindiya Aur Bandook (1972)
- Anokha Milan (1972)
- Mem Saheb (1972)
- Loafer (1973) - Drunk
- Zanjeer (1973) - Gangu
- (1973) - Abdul
- Sweekar (1973) - Drunkman
- Samjhauta (1973) - Cheater at R.K.Studio
- (1973) - Gangaram Sakharam Patil
- Achanak (1973) - Man in the train
- Nirmaan (1974) - Bajrangi
- Apradhi (1974) - Nawab Ashiq Mizaaj
- Aarop (1974) - Kunwarelal
- Geetaa Mera Naam (1974) - Keshto - Raja's Assistant
- Aap Ki Kasam (1974) - Kanhaiya Lal (uncredited)
- Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974) - Drunkard
- Chor Chor (1974) - Keshto Mukherjee
- Trimurti (1974) - Drunk Man
- 5 Rifles (1974) - Drunkard
- Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) - Prospective groom for Janniya
- (1974)
- (1974) - Mama
- Humrahi (1974)
- Call Girl (1974)
- Maze Le Lo (1975)
- Kaam Shastra (1975)
- Chupke Chupke (1975) - James D'Costa (Driver)
- Aakraman (1975) - Rangeela
- Qaid (1975) - Kanhaiyalal
- Pratigya (1975) - Chandi
- Kala Sona (1975) - Drunkard
- Sholay (1975) - Hariram
- Salaakhen (1975) - Qaidi No.840
- Mazaaq (1975) - Waiter
- Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
- Do Thug (1975) - Jaggu
- (1975)
- Aag Aur Toofan (1975)
- Sankoch (1976) - Dhakkan
- Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) - Himalaya Club's President
- Charas (1976) - Police Inspector Golmes
- Zindagi (1976) - Principal 'Kalu'
- Sikka (1976)
- Rakhi Aur Rifle (1976)
- (1976)
- (1976) - Kesto - Drunk
- Arjun Pandit (1976) - Examiner
- (1976) - Pedro
- Amaanat (1977) - Drunk
- (1977) - Abdul
- Tinku (1977) - Truck Driver
- (1977) - Trumpet Player
- Ram Bharose (1977)
- (1977)
- Naami Chor (1977)
- Kitaab (1977) - Pandit Shankar Lal
- Kinara (1977)
- Inkaar (1977) - Drunk fishing at the china creek
- Dildaar (1977) - Raju
- Daku Aur Mahatma (1977) - Shersingh
- Chacha Bhatija (1977) - Kesto
- Agar... If (1977) - Chaman
- Aafat (1977) - Pyare Miyan
- Rahu Ketu (1978) - Taxi driver
- Aakhri Daku (1978)
- Naukri (1978) - Hawaldar
- Damaad (1978) - Tulsiram
- (1978) - Ramesh Sharma
- Giddha (1978) - Policeman
- (1978)
- Khatta Meetha (1978) - Milkman in the song "Roll Roll"
- Dillagi (1978) - Tonga driver
- Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) - Shantu's husband / Local drunk
- Sargam (1979) - Tushar Babu Ghosh / Chatterjee
- Prem Bandhan (1979) - Johny - Dr Vinod's Assistant
- Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979) - Rahim (Chauffeur)
- Gol Maal (1979) - Drunk
- Jurmana (1979) - Babu Ram
- Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) - Watchman
- Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (1979) - Mukherjee
- (1979) - Gulu
- Salaam Memsaab (1979) - James
- Ghar Ki Laaj (1979) - Manphool
- Desh Drohi (1980) - Drunkman in Hotel Room
- Khubsurat (1980) - Dayal's cook
- Aap Ke Deewane (1980) - Lawyer
- The Burning Train (1980) - Passenger in toilet
- (1980) - Mukherjee
- Red Rose (1980) - Man came to buy brassiere for his girlfriend
- Be-Reham (1980) - Ram Prasad
- Taxi Chor (1980) - Robert
- Qatil Kaun (1980) - Press Manager
- Garam Khoon (1980)
- (1980)
- Paanch Qaidi (1981) - Sharaabi
- Kudrat (1981) - Jagat Ram
- (1981) - Drunk in tonga
- Wardat (1981) - Dharamdas
- Naseeb (1981) - Ad Film Director
- Rocky (1981) - Drunk Driver
- Chhupa Chhuppi (1981)
- Shradhanjali (1981) - Rocky - Drummer
- Sansani: The Sensation (1981) - Juman Miya
- Nai Imarat (1981) - Drinkard
- Meena Kumari Ki Amar Kahani (1981)
- Main Aur Mera Haathi (1981)
- Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) - Husband of lady with necklace
- (1981)
- Hathkadi (1982) - Drunkman
- Dial 100 (1982) - P. K. Bahke
- Meharbaani (1982)
- Troyee (1982) - Drunkard
- Ghazab (1982) - Emperor
- Dil-E-Nadan (1982)
- Waqt-Waqt Ki Baat (1982)
- Shiv Charan (1982) - Sweeper
- Rachna (1983) - Babu
- Paanchwin Manzil (1983)
- Divorce (1984) - Shankar dada
- Kasam Durga Ki (1984)
- Hanste Khelte (1984) - Canteen Owner
- Hum Dono (1985) - Shankar
- Maa Ki Saugandh (1986)
- Aatank (1996) - Phillips Crasto (uncredited) (final film role)
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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1976 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Kaala Sona | Nominated |
1978 | Chacha Bhatija | Nominated | ||
1979 | Azaad | Nominated | ||
1981 | Be-Reham | Nominated | ||
Khubsoorat | Won |
References[]
- ^ "Don't miss out on the laughs". Financial Express. 1 February 2009. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Biography". Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Keshto Mukherjee Biography , Filmography & Movie List - BookMyShow". BookMyShow. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "He hammed with humour". The Hindu. 30 July 2004. Archived from the original on 10 April 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
External links[]
Categories:
- Indian male film actors
- Bengali male actors
- 1985 deaths
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Indian male comedians
- Male actors in Bengali cinema
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 1905 births
- 20th-century comedians