Bollywood has always been supreme in every kind of cinema genre, whether it be action or thriller. But when it comes to comedy, Bollywood flies on sky seven and the reason why the industry is on such a high level is somewhere legendary actor Mehmood Ali or simply known as Mehmood. The comedy king of Bollywood is one of the finest and versatile actors, the industry has ever nurched. The actor not just became the soul of many blockbusters but also created a legacy for himself that every actor wants to follow. From making his debut at the age of 11 in 1943 with ‘Kismet’ Mehmood featured in more than 300 movies. In honor of national comedian, here we bring you a list of the top 10 Bollywood movies that cemented Mehmood as the comedy king.
1. Padosan: Padosan is one of the most loved gems of Mehmood. The movie captures him playing the role of 'Master Pillai' who taught music to Bindu and tries to woo her. Apart from acting in the movie, he also produced it and gave voice to the famous jugalbandi, "Ek Chatur Naar", and "Aao Aao Sanwariya" with Manna Dey.
2. Kunwaara Baap: It has been years since Kunwaara Baap has been released but still there is no movie that can match the standards of this movie. Mehmood, as Mahesh, was nominated for Filmfare Award for the best performance in a comic role. Mehmood made this movie in order to create awareness around Polio that was killing the nation at that time.
3. Bhoot Bangla: Produced and helmed by Mehmood himself, Bhoot Bangla was a 1965 Bollywood horror-comedy. In the movie, Mehmood portrays the role of Mohan Kumar who also investigates the threatening phone calls made to Rekha.
4. Pyaar Kiye Jaa: Mehmood’s role as Atma in Pyaar Kiye Jaa helped him garner the Filmfare Award for best performance in a comic role. The movie tells the struggle of a guy who wants his dad to produce a movie for him.
5. Main Sunder Hoon: Main Sunder Hoon is a 1971 Hindi movie and a remake of the 1964 Tamil movie Server Sundaram. The role played by Nagesh in the Tamil version was reprised by Mehmood in the Hindi version. Mehmood is unbelievably classic in 'Main Sunder Hoon'.
6. Do Phool: Do Phool is that one movie that used Mehmood’s skill brilliantly and helped him shine brighter. The film featured Ashok Kumar, Vinod Mehra, and Mehmood in the lead roles. Mehmood was seen in dual roles in the film as Pavitra Kumar Rai "Puttan" / Mani. His portrayal of an Arab was something that tickled the audience's funnybone.
7. Bombay To Goa: Bombay to Goa is one of the funniest heist movies Bollywood has ever seen. In the movie, Mehmood essayed the role of Khanna, a funny and bubbly bus conductor. The entire story of the movie is played on the Bombay to Goa road journey, with the main characters onboard Khanna's bus.
8. Ek Kali Muskai: Ek Kali Muskai came out in 1968 and had Ashok Kumar, Meera Joglekar and Joy Mukherjee in the lead roles. Mehmood was seen in the comic role of Munna in the movie. His small role was made memorable in the film.
9. Sadhu Aur Shaitaan: Helmed by A. Bhimsingh, the film starred Mehmood, Om Prakash, and Pran in lead roles. The movie sees Mehmood playing the role of Bajrang and ram. The performance given by Mehmood not just wowed the audience but also collected applauds from the critics.
10. Dil Tera Diwana: A 1962 film, Dil Tera Diwana was directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu. The film featured Shammi Kapoor, Mala Sinha, Mehmood, Pran, and Om Prakash in the lead. Mehmood essayed the role of Shammi Kapoor's character's friend, who gets entangled in a mess due to his friend's wayward idea.
