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Mac Mohan Born Mohan Makijany
24 April 1938
Karachi, Sindh, British IndiaDied 10 May 2010 (aged 72)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaOccupation Actor Years active 1964–2010 Spouse Minny Makijany Mohan Makijany (24 April 1938 – 10 May 2010), popularly known as Mac Mohan, was a well-known Indian character actor in Hindi language films.[1] Although, Mac Mohan acted in over 190 films and remained popular as a villain through the 1970s and 1980s with films like Don, Karz, Satte Pe Satta, Zanjeer, Rafoo Chakkar, Shaan and Khoon Pasina, he is mostly remembered for his role of Sambha, the sidekick of dacoit Gabbar Singh in Ramesh Sippy’s blockbuster Sholay (1975).[2][3]
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Biography
Early life and career
Mohan was born in Karachi in British India state. Mohan came to Bombay with the intention to become a cricketer, but here, he joined theatre and finally became a Bollywood actor.[1] He learned acting in the Filmalaya School of Acting in Bombay.[4]
Mac Mohan started his Hindi film career as an assistant with director Chetan Anand, before making his debut as an actor in his film, Haqeeqat in 1964. He had acted in more than 190 films. He was mostly known for his role as Sambha in Ramesh Sippy's popular film Sholay in 1975, apart from Zanjeer, Don, Shaan and Satte Pe Satta.[5][6] His last appearance was in Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge as 'guest appearance'.
Besides Hindi movies, he also acted in the films in a number of other Indian languages, which include Punjabi, Haryanvi, Sindhi, Gujarati and Marathi.[4] He had delivered dialogue in almost all Indian languages except Oriya.[1] He also acted in English, Russian[4] and Spanish films.[1]
Illness and death
In November 2009, a day before he could start the shooting for Ashwini Dheer’s Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, he was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri in Mumbai after his health detoriated. He had a tumour in the right lung, and died of lung cancer on 10 May 2010.[7] Asian Academy Of Film & Television had a special prayer meeting on 14 May at Noida Film City. There was also a prayer meeting (chautha) on the 14th of May 2010 at Ajivasan Hall for family and friends, and from the oldest of his spot boys to Amitabh Bachchan attended the prayer meeting to pay their respect.
Personal life
Mac Mohan married Minny in 1986 and they had two daughters, Vinati and Manjari and a son, Vikrant. He was also the maternal uncle of actress Raveena Tandon.[1][8] He was also Sunil Dutt's classmate in Lucknow from where he hailed.[9]
Selected filmography
Year Film Role Notes 2009 Luck By Chance Mac 2007 Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited Harley Davidson 2007 Nirhua Rickshaw Wala Miseerji Bhojpuri film 2006 Vidhyaarthi: The Power of Students Inspector Gautam 2005 Pehchaan: The Face of Truth Opposition Leader 2005 Insan 2004 Ghar Grihasti Mangesh's friend 2004 Patli Kamar Lambe Baal Madhav Saab 2003 Stumped Dukhiram 2002 Soch 2002 Gangobai 2002 Aakhri Inteqam Mac Mohan 2001 Uljhan Mac Mohan (as Macmohan) 2001 Qatil Haseeno Ka Ranga 2000 Glamour Girl Malik 2000 Jai Shakumbhari Maa Kaal Bhairav (as Mac.Mohan) 1999 Lal Baadshah Vikram's Henchman 1999 Aaag Hi Aag Tony (uncredited) 1999 Chandaal Atma Topichand Jasoos/Writer Chandi Das 1998 Zulm-O-Sitam Mac 1998 Maharaja Hunter 1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi Tatya 1998 Jaane Jigar Mac 1997 Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi Police Inspector 1997 Bhai Bhai Raghu 1996 Ram Aur Shyam 1996 Maahir Murarilal 1996 Vijeta Fernandes (uncredited) 1996 Apne Dam Par 1995 Rock Dancer Advocate 1995 Kalyug Ke Avtaar Henchman 1995 Sarhad: The Border of Crime Mack (as Mack Mohan) 1995 Jai Vikraanta 1994 Mr. Azaad 1994 Zaalim 1994 Amaanat 1994 Prem Yog 1994 Insaniyat False Jailor 1994 Dulaara Salim Langda 1994 Chauraha Mac 1994 Gopalaa Swant 1994 Madam X[disambiguation needed ] Jhaka 1994 Pathreela Raasta 1993 Aadmi Dhar Pakad Singh's assistant 1993 Sainik Private Ranjit 1993 Police Wala 1993 Krishan Avtaar 1993 Dil Ki Baazi 1993 Aankhen Tejeshwar's Henchman (Spy) 1993 Badi Bahen 1993 Gurudev Mac 1993 Kundan Mac 1993 Zakhmi Rooh Mac 1992 Humshakal Police Office from other city (terrorist in the theatre) 1992 Humlaa Bhawani's man 1992 Mr. Bond 1992 Sarphira 1992 Adharm Rafiq 1992 Shola Aur Shabnam Jaichand (uncredited) 1992 Naseebwaala John 1991 Ajooba Bandit 1991 Paap Ki Aandhi Mac Mohan 1991 Jeene Ki Sazaa Prof. Chowdhury 1991 Khel Police Inspector S. Kumar 1991 Khooni Panja 1991 Numbri Aadmi 1991 Trinetra Mac 1990 Baaghi: A Rebel for Love Kaajal's Interviewer 1990 Zimmedaaar Man who beat up the press editor 1990 Kafan 1990 Naaka Bandi Cameo (song "Rekha Ko Dekha") 1990 Awwal Number Mani 1989 Paap Ka Ant 1989 Lashkar Raghu 1989 Na-Insaafi Gopal (Billa's Gang) 1989 Daata Kundan's friend 1989 Billoo Baadshah 1989 Ilaaka Mohan 1989 Aakhri Baazi Mac 1989 Farz Ki Jung Janga 1989 Ajeeb Itefaq Kamal 1989 Asmaan Se Ooncha 1989 Gharana 1989 Guru Mac - bandit 1989 Jaaydaad Mac (as Macmohan) 1989 Main Tera Dushman Havaldar Dhaniram 1989 Mitti Aur Sona Dhaga 1989 Mohabat Ka Paigham Malhotra 1988 Ganga Tere Desh Mein Sewaram's Man 1988 Mahaveera Don's Chaudhry 1988 Commando Security Officer 1988 Paap Ki Duniya 1988 Akhri Muqabla Shikari 1988 Mar Mitenge Prakash 1988 Qatil Plain-clothes Police Officer 1988 Sagar Sangam Maqbool 1987 Insaf Ki Pukar Soloman (as Mc. Mohan) 1987 Satyamev Jayate Kaalia (uncredited) 1987 Aag Hi Aag Bhairav 1987 Loha Shera's Man in prison 1987 Jawab Hum Denge Mac Kelkar 1987 Khudgarz Sudhir's man 1987 Watan Ke Rakhwale Mac 1986 Avinash Mac 1986 Allah-Rakha Goon 1986 Begaana Lall's assistant 1986 Ilzaam Dhanraj's Gang 1986 Shart[disambiguation needed ] Jabbar (photographer) 1986 Aaj Jhale Mukt Mi Gypsy Dancer/Singer 1986 Palay Khan Zulekha's father 1986 Shatru Kanu 1986 The Living Corpse 1985 Telephone 1985 Zabardast Bhima (as Macmohan) 1985 Yudh Dariyal 1985 Zamana Balwant 1985 Jawaab Juda 1985 Aandhi Toofan Balbir's man 1985 Haveli Runaway prisoner (as Mack Mohan) 1984 Karishmaa Mac 1984 Jagir Mac - bandit 1984 Duniya Kabir 1984 Andar Baahar Man who took Monica out of her place 1984 Baazi[disambiguation needed ] Rocky's accomplice 1984 Boxer (Guest Appearance) 1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive 1984 Awaaz Rustom 1984 Captain Barry 1984 Shapath 1984 Teri Bahon Mein 1983 Mahaan Mac 1983 Chor Police 1983 Haadsaa Gangster's goon 1982 Dharam Kanta Manglu (as Mack Mohan) 1982 Sawaal Mac 1982 Ashanti Dhurjan 1982 Aamne Samne Mac 1982 Satte Pe Satta Ranjit's Henchman 1982 Haathkadi Dheeraj 1982 Daulat Shekar Singh 1982 Kache Heere False Income Tax Officer 1981 Krodhi Mac(as Macmohan) 1981 Hum Se Badkar Kaun 1981 Nakhuda Anthony 1981 Professor Pyarelal Mac - Ronnie's associate 1980 Morcha 1980 Shaan Jagmohan - Shakal's assistant (uncredited) 1980 Dostana Daaga's man 1980 Qurbani Mac 1980 Karz Sir Judah's Spokesperson 1980 Alibaba Aur 40 Chor Mahmud 1980 The Burning Train Mac (Laborer) 1980 Beqasoor Tiwari 1980 Bombay 405 Miles Mac 1980 Guest House Shakti (uncredited) 1980 Patita Cripple Guy 1980 Patthar Se Takkar Mohan - Jagjivandas' goon 1980 Takkar Ranjeet's hood 1979 Do Shikaari 1979 Hum Tere Ashiq Hain Kaalia 1979 Chor Sipahee Bichoo 1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang Mac 1979 Kaala Patthar Rana 1979 Jaani Dushman Taxi Driver 1978 Phandebaaz 1978 Don Mac 1978 Ganga Ki Saugand Manglu 1978 Atithee Abdullah 1978 Chor Ho To Aisa Alexander 1977 Aap Ki Khatir Mac 1977 Chhailla Babu Mac 1977 Khoon Pasina Mack Mohan 1977 Immaan Dharam Man offered 5000rps to give witness 1977 Ab Kya Hoga Curator (uncredited) 1977 Farishta Ya Qatil 1977 Vishwasghaat Raja 1976 Hera Pheri Mac 1975 Sholay Sambha 1975 Rafoo Chakkar 1975 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty 1975 Himalay Se Ooncha 1975 Prem Kahani Anand 1975 Salaakhen Prince 1974 Majboor Prakash 1974 Kasauti Shyam (Ex-Writer) 1974 Manoranjan Train passenger 1974 Badla[disambiguation needed ] 1973 Zanjeer Man caught in Teja's liquor warehouse 1973 Anhonee Henchman with knife (as Mack Mohan) 1973 Hanste Zakhm Braganza 1973 Heera Panna Anil's Photographer 1973 Shareef Budmaash MacMohan 1972 Yeh Gulistan Hamara 1971 Man Mandir Pinto 1971 Memsaab 1970 Abhinetri Anjana's Fan (as Mac) 1970 Suhana Safar Bus Passenger (as Brij Mohan) 1969 Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke Madman (as Brij Mohan) 1967 Shagird Ramesh's Friend at an Engagement party (as Mac) 1964 Cha Cha Cha[disambiguation needed ] Sushil (as Brij Mohan) 1964 Aao Pyaar Karen 1964 Haqeeqat Ram Swarup's Youngest Brother (as Brij Mohan) References
- ^ a b c d e Chawla, Sonal (11 May 2010). "Sambha, We’ll miss you". Mumbai Mirror. p. 26. http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2010051120100511031404939c34996cf/Sambha-we%E2%80%99ll-miss-you.html. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
- ^ "Mac Mohan passes away". CNN-IBN. May 10, 2010. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/macmohan-passes-away/115010-8-66.html?from=trending.
- ^ "We will miss MacMohan - the Sambha of Sholay". Indiatimes Movies. 11 May 2010. http://movies.indiatimes.com/news-gossip/news/We-will-miss-MacMohan--the-Sambha-of-Sholay/articleshow/5916353.cms.
- ^ a b c "A tete-a-tete with Sambha". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 6 August 2007. http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/06/stories/2007080650950200.htm. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Amitabh salutes Mac Mohan". Indo-Asian News Service (NDTV). May 11, 2010. http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100140884&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Actor Mac Mohan dead". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 11 May. 2010. http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article426644.ece. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
- ^ Looking at Macmohan's Top 5 movies Rediff.com, May 11, 2010.
- ^ "‘He was a hero in real life’". Hindustan Times. May 12, 2010. http://www.hindustantimes.com/He-was-a-hero-in-real-life/Article1-542529.aspx.
- ^ "Actor Mac Mohan passes away". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 11 May 2010. http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article426644.ece.
External links
- Mac Mohan at the Internet Movie Database
Categories:- 1938 births
- 2010 deaths
- Cancer deaths in India
- Deaths from lung cancer
- Indian film actors
- Hindi film actors
- People from Lucknow
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