Sachin Pilgaonkar mourns 'Childhood Friend' Junior Mehmood with heartfelt tribute

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, renowned for his memorable performances in iconic films like 'Caravan,' 'Haathi Mere Saathi,' and 'Mera Naam Joker,' passed away after bravely battling stomach cancer. Confirming the news, his younger son Hasnain Sayyed shared the heartbreaking update, stating that Mehmood breathed his last at 2:00 am after being in critical condition for 17 days and having lost a significant amount of weight due to the illness.

Sachin Pilgaonkar, expressing his sorrow, paid homage to his childhood friend and co-actor, Junior Mehmood, through an emotional Instagram post. Sharing a heartfelt throwback picture with Jr. Mehmood, Pilgaonkar reminisced about their cherished memories, stating, "My childhood friend and co-actor, Jr. Mehmood, sadly passed away. I have so many beautiful memories with him that I will always cherish. Om shanti."
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The two actors, Junior Mehmood and Sachin Pilgaonkar, have shared a special bond since their early years in the industry, collaborating as child artists on notable projects like 'Bachpan,' 'Brahmachari,' and 'Geet Gaata Chal.'

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta also expressed his condolences on social media, reminiscing about Mehmood's significant role in shaping his childhood filled with cinematic memories. He bid farewell to the late actor, acknowledging his immense contribution to the world of entertainment.

Cine and TV Artists' Association (CINTAA) joined in mourning the loss, offering their condolences and acknowledging Mehmood's longstanding association as a member since 1966.

Junior Mehmood's illustrious career spanned over four decades, leaving an indelible mark with more than 260 films in multiple languages. His remarkable filmography includes notable movies like 'Kati Patang,' 'Imaandaar,' 'Chhote Sarkar,' 'Judaai,' and his television appearances in shows like 'Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara' and 'Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka.'




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