Emotional Farewell: Avtar Gill and Raju Shrestha Bid Adieu to Veteran Actor Junior Mehmood
The Bollywood fraternity mourns the loss of veteran actor Naeem Sayyed, fondly known as Junior Mehmood, who succumbed to stage four cancer at the age of 67. His demise has left a void in the hearts of colleagues and friends. Avtar Gill and Raju Shrestha, both deeply affected by the passing, bid an emotional goodbye to their dear friend at his last rites held at the Santacruz burial ground in Mumbai.
Actor Johnny Lever, accompanied by his family, singer Sudesh Bhosle, Raju Shrestha, Avtar Gill, Sunil Pal, Rakesh Bedi, Aditya Pancholi, and other prominent celebrities gathered at Junior Mehmood's residence to pay their final respects. The somber occasion witnessed an outpouring of love and grief from those who had shared the screen and life with the late actor.
Actor Raju Shrestha, emotionally recounting his childhood spent with Junior Mehmood, shared, "I used to live here, some two blocks down the lane. I have spent my childhood here playing cricket with Mehmood Jr. I remember Mithun Chakraborty, Aditya Pancholi, Mehmood Jr, and I used to play here all the time. He wasn’t just my co-actor; he was like my elder brother."
Veteran actor Avtar Gill paid tribute to the late superstar, highlighting the unique connection he shared with Junior Mehmood. Gill recalled, "When Mehmood Jr used to work in cinemas, I was in school. I remember watching his films in my school days and college days. We wanted to work together, but nothing ever worked out. He was a great guy, a great actor, an even better human being."
Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in iconic films like 'Kati Patang' and 'Aan Milo Sajna,' had a prolific career spanning over 200 films in various languages. His notable contributions include movies like 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970), 'Parvarish' (1977), and 'Do Aur Do Paanch' (1980). His stardom as a child artist remains unparalleled, having worked with industry stalwarts while maintaining humility and grace.
