Renowned actor Naeem Sayyed, often known as Junior Mehmood, succumbed to abdomen most cancers on the age of 67 in his Khar residence, in Mumbai, on Friday. The unhappy information was confirmed by his household in a press release to indianexpress.com, expressing, “Junior Mehmood passed away at 2:15 am at his residence. He was suffering from stomach cancer. May his eternal soul rest in peace.”

Husnain, Junior Mehmood’s son, shared with indianexpress.com, “We came to know about his fourth-stage stomach cancer only 18 days ago. We took him to Tata Memorial Hospital. The dean there told us that treatment and chemotherapy at this stage would be very painful. The hospital had suggested that we take care of him at home.”

Commencing his cinematic journey as a baby artist in Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966), Junior Mehmood grew to become a outstanding determine with roles in movies comparable to Naunihal, Caravan, Haathi Mere Saathi, Mera Naam Joker, Suhaag Raat, Brahmachari, Kati Patang, Hare Raama Hare Krishna, Geet Gaata Chal, Imaandaar, Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri, Aaj Ka Arjun, Gurudev, Chhote Sarkar, and Judaai. His presence prolonged to tv with appearances in reveals like Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara and Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka. In addition, Junior Mehmood ventured into Marathi cinema as a producer and director.

Initially named Junior Mehmood by the late comedy icon Mehmood, his co-star within the 1968 film Suhaag Raat, Naeem Sayyed has left an indelible mark on the leisure industry.

The funeral ceremony is scheduled for right now at Santacruz kabrastan. Junior Mehmood is survived by his spouse Lata and two sons.