"Mukri" was born as Muhammad Umar Mukri in 1922 in Alibagh. He started his film career from film "Pratima" along with notable India

India

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n film actor Dilip Kumar in 1945.

Mukri with his toothless smile, diminutive stature and perfect humor timing amused the audiences in more than 600 films, over six decades in Bollywood

Bollywood

Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...

.

His notable films are Mother India

Mother India

Mother India is a 1957 Hindi film epic, written and directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar. The film, a melodrama, is a remake of Mehboob Khan's earlier film, Aurat...

(1957), Sharabi(1984), Amar Akbar Anthony(1977), Lawaris(1981), Bombay to Goa

Bombay to Goa

Bombay to Goa is a 1972 adventure-comedy Hindi movie starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Aruna Irani and Mehmood. The movie is known particularly for its catchy tunes.It is a remake of the hit Tamil film Madras to Pondicherry....

(1972), Gopi(1972), Kohinoor(1960) and many more.

Personal life

Mukri left behind his wife and 5 children. One of his child is Naseem Mukri who wrote dialogues of movies Dhadkan

Dhadkan

Dhadkan is a Bollywood movie which deals with the love triangle of Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and Sunil Shetty. Sunil Shetty won a Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance.- Synopsis :...

 and Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya is a Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan. At the time the film was made, Kapoor and Bachchan were dating. The movie is a remake of the 1981 film Ek Hi Bhool. The film released to poor reviews and was a failure at the box office...

. She wrote screenplay of Dhadkan and acted in it too.

Trivia

• His career in films ran parallel to Dilip Kumar
  Dilip Kumar
  Dilip Kumar , is an Indian actor and a former Member of Parliament.He lives in Pali Hill, Bandra in Mumbai, India. He is commonly known as "Tragedy King",and is described as "the ultimate method actor" by Satyajit Ray....
  
  . Both of them were in school together, making their debut with the Bombay Talkies film Pratima, also the directorial debut of actor P. Jairaj.
• Before joining film industry, Mukri worked as a Qazi.

Filmography

• Betaaj Badshah (1994) .... College Principal
• Baali Umar Ko Salaam (1994) (uncredited) .... Rahul
• Farishtay (1991)
• Trinetra (1991) .... Organizer Show Fight Wrestler in Water
• Izzatdaar (1990)
• Jaadugar (1989) .... Nathulal
• Daata (1989) .... Pandit Ram Prasad
• Gair Kaanooni (1989) .... Chinnappa Malappa Shetty
• Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989)
• Ram Lakhan (1989) .... Dhondu Nai
• Agnee (1988) .... Santosh Sen
• Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) .... Inmate
• Bhatakti Jawani (1988)
• Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) (uncredited) .... Master of the house newlyweds
• Kaash (1987) .... Fisherman of the dogs
• Hawalaat (1987) .... Director (guest appearance)
• Imaandaar (1987) .... Nathulal
• Parivaar (1987) .... Banwari
• Karma (1986) .... Chhote Khan
• Amrit (1986) .... Kamru
• Babu (1985) .... Constable
• Hum Dono (1985) .... Popley
• Naya Bakra (1985) .... Boy
• Jhutha Sach (1984) .... Politician (song "Loot Gayi")
• Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984) .... Harkishen
• Rakta Bandhan (1984) .... Dharamdas
• Sharaabi (1984) .... Natthulal
• Coolie (1983) .... Mr. Iyengar
• Mahaan (1983) .... Guru's foster father
• Sun Meri Laila (1983) .... Ad Film Director
• Daulat Ke Dushman (1983) .... Soni
• Anokha Bandhan (1982) .... Kalu Mali (Gardener)
• Vidhaata (1982) .... Dance Organiser
• Sun Sajna (1982)
• Dharam Kanta (1982) .... Shiva's stepfather
• Khud-Daar (1982) .... Tailor
• Khoon Ka Rishta (1981)
• Sannata (1981)
• Laawaris (1981) .... Gaffoor Bhai
• Khoon Aur Paani (1981) .... Saramji Rustomji Bochwala - man with newspaper
• Ladies Tailor (1981) (as Muqri) .... Kaniz's Drummer
• Naseeb (1981) .... Mehboob Bhai
• Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
• Umrao Jaan (1981) (uncredited) .... Parnan Aziz
• Karz (1980) .... College Principal
• The Burning Train (1980) .... Kanhaiya
• Abdullah (1980) .... Trader
• Phir Wohi Raat
  Phir Wohi Raat
  Phir Wohi Raat is a 1980 suspense film of horror genre starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role as a psychologist doctor opposite Kim Yashpal. Danny later on married Kim Yashpal. The music is by R.D.Burman. This is the first and the only film directed by Danny Denzongpa. It fetched 1.2 crore...
  
  (1980)
• Takkar (1980)
• Yari Dushmani (1980) .... Hotel manager
• Aatish (1979) .... Diwan Chotelal
• Shikshaa (1979) .... Parsi driving classic car
• Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979)
• Sunayana (1979) .... Circus owner
• Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) .... Guest appearance
• Ankh Ka Tara (1978) .... Govind
• Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
• Pandit Aur Pathan (1977) .... Parheshan
• Amaanat (1977) .... Mr. Lobo
• Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) .... Taiyyab Ali
• Chandi Sona (1977) .... Chhota
• Saheb Bahadur (1977) .... Waiter
• Tyaag (1977) .... Mangal Dada
• Fakira (1976) .... Chimanlal's Private Secretary
• Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) .... Phalku
• Arjun Pandit (1976)
• Bairaag (1976) (as Muqri) .... Munim
• Jai Bajrang Bali (1976) .... Shakun's assistant
• Bundal Baaz (1976) .... Gupta
• Aa Jaa Sanam (1975)
• Andhera (1975)
• Mazaaq (1975) .... Chunnilal Paan Wala
• Zorro (1975) .... Maniram
• Kunwara Baap (1974) .... Hawaldar (Constable)
• Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) .... Stage Prompter
• Do Phool (1974) .... Man who captures Pavitra
• Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
• Loafer (1973) .... Bus Boy
• Heera (1973) .... Manglu
• Honeymoon (1973) .... Ramsingh
• Mehmaan (1973) .... Bellboy
• Mere Gharib Nawaz (1973) .... Afzal
• Suraj Aur Chanda (1973)
• Bombay to Goa (1972) .... South Indian
• Piya Ka Ghar (1972) .... Kanhaiya
• Annadata (1972) .... Shaadilal
• Anokha Daan (1972)
• Apradh (1972) .... German Jewelry Appraiser
• Zindagi Zindagi (1972) .... Dr. Sunil's servant
• Hungama (1971) .... Broker Talaram
• Rakhwala (1971) (uncredited) .... Dr. Panchotiya
• Pyar Ki Kahani (1971) .... Member of Banke's party
• Upaasna (1971)
• Albela (1971)
• Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) .... Thakur Chandan Singh
• Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (1971) .... James
• Jwala (1971)
• Lakhon Me Ek (1971) .... Makhanlal
• Main Sunder Hoon (1971) .... Dattaram
• Paras (1971) .... Manager
• Mastana (1970) .... Dhanraj's Chauffeur
• Prem Pujari (1970) .... Indian Muslim
• Bachpan (1970) .... Rahim's dad
• Bhai-Bhai (1970)
• Darpan (1970)
• Devi (1970) .... Sunder Das
• Gopi (1970) .... Ramlal
• Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Circus Surgeon
• Suhana Safar (1970) .... Mukkaramjah Mknaik 'Mukri'
• Do Raaste (1969) .... Special Guest
• Bhai Bahen (1969) .... Mangu
• Chirag (1969) .... Tingu
• Madhavi (1969) .... Kaviraj
• Meri Bhabhi (1969)
• Nannha Farishta (1969) .... Chaubey
• Yakeen (1969) .... Father of the guy who found body at the beach
• Aabroo (1968)
• Anokhi Raat (1968) .... Naubat
• Izzat (1968) .... Rondhu
• Padosan (1968) .... Banarasi
• Raja Aur Runk
  Raja Aur Runk
  Raja Aur Runk is a 1968 Bollywood film, directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and starring Sanjeev Kumar and Ajit.The film is an Indian adaptation of Mark Twain's novel, The Prince and the Pauper.- Synopsis :...
  
  (1968) .... Sunder - Sudhir's friend
• Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) .... Krishnamurthy
• Vaasna (1968)
• Anita (1967)
• Chandan Ka Palna (1967) .... Munshi Chhote Lal
• Duniya Nachegi (1967)
• Farz (1967) .... Raju
• Hamare Gam Se Mat Khelo (1967)
• Meherban (1967) .... Nathu aka Moti - Owner of Gadhamaharaj
• Milan (1967) .... Jaggu
• Ram Aur Shyam (1967) .... Murlidhar
• Suraj (1966) .... Anokhe
• Daadi Maa (1966) .... Bihari
• Johar in Kashmir (1966) .... School-master
• Mera Saaya (1966) .... Munshiji (Banke's Friend)
• Smuggler (1966) .... Banarsi "Batlitodh"
• Johar-Mehmood in Goa (1965) .... Master/Headmaster Pinto
• Bahu Beti (1965) .... Kadam
• Himalay Ki Godmein (1965) .... Budhimaan
• Nishan (1965)
• Char Dervesh (1964) .... Masha Allah
• Phoolon Ki Sej (1964) .... Jacket
• Pooja Ke Phool (1964) .... Kisaan
• Bahurani (1963)
• Dev Kanya (1963)
• Phool Bane Angarey (1963)
• Aashiq (1962)
• Asli-Naqli (1962) .... Nandu
• Man-Mauji (1962) .... Darbari Lal
• Sangeet Samrat Tansen (1962) .... Ustad Fateh Khan
• Son of India (1962)
• Bada Aadmi (1961)
• Anuradha (1960) .... Atmaram
• Bewaqoof (1960) .... Sherdil (Marina's dad)
• Kohinoor (1960)
• Anari (1959) .... Kamdhar (Raj Kapoor's co-worker)
• Barkha (1959) .... Shambu
• Kali Topi Lal Rumal (1959)
• Qaidi No. 911 (1959)
• Aji Bas Shukriya (1958)
• Amar Deep (1958) .... Lali
• Kalapani (1958) .... Madhosh Miyan
• Malik (1958)
• Sohni Mahiwal (1958)
• Mother India (1957) (as Muqri) .... Shambu
• Suvarna Sundari (1957)
• Aawaz (1956)
• Chori Chori (1956) (as Muqri) .... Madarilal
• Lalten (1956)
• Paisa Hi Paisa (1956)
• Char Paise (1955)
• Inaam (1955)
• Amar (1954) (as Muqri) .... Advocate
• Daku Ki Ladki (1954)
• Mangu (1954)
• Mastana (1954)
• Mirza Ghalib (1954)
• Baghi (1953)
• Shahenshah (1953)
• Aan (1952) (as Muqri) .... Chandan
• Annadata (1952)
• Sazaa (1951) .... Batwa
• Jan Pahchan (1950) .... Lallu
• Pardes (1950)
• Anokha Pyar (1948)
• Mera Geet (1946)
• Pratima (1945)

Self:

• Raj Kapoor (1987) .... Himself (during funeral)
• Gomti Ke Kinare (1972) .... Himself
• Shrimanji (1968) .... Himself
• Kala Bazar (1960) .... Himself

Archive Footage:

• Film Hi Film (1983) (uncredited)

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