Johny Lever, Sachin Pilgaonkar at Junior Mehmood’s residence

New Delhi:

Actors Johny Lever, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Raja Murad, Yashpal Sharma, Jaaved Jaaferi, Aditya Pancholi, singer Sudesh Bhosale paid their final respects to veteran actor Junior Mehmood in Mumbai on Friday. The actor, who was battling with most cancers, died on Thursday night time on the age of 67 at his Mumbai residence. Just a few days again, comic and actor Johny Lever met ailing Junior Mehmood. Speaking of his friendship with Junior Mehmood, Johny Lever informed ANI, “Our relationship was one that I will never forget until I die. Seeing his performance, I used to wonder whether I too could perform like this. He was my inspiration. We have seen him as a big star. He was a star from the time he was young and people used to go to the movies just to see him.” Take a have a look at the images right here:

Junior Mehmood and Sachin Pilgaonkar labored collectively as youngster artists in a number of initiatives reminiscent of Bachpan, Brahmachari and Geet Gaata Chal. Sharing a throwback image with the late actor, Sachin Pilgaonkar paid an emotional tribute to him. He wrote, “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.” Take a glance:

Junior Mehmood expressed his want to meet Jeetendra and Sachin Pilgaonkar a number of days again.  Both the actors obliged his final want. Writer-director Khalid Mohamed shared a childhood picture of Junior Mehmood and wrote on X, “Junior Mehmood, yesteryear’s adorable child star, is in hospital with 4th stage cancer. He has expressed his wish to meet Jeetendra whom he often co-starred with and childhood friend Sachin Pilgaonkar to visit him, please Jeetendra saab, Sachin ji grant him what could be his last wish.” In response to this, Sachin Pilgaonkar’s daughter Shriya Pilgaonkar wrote, “Papa is in touch and visited him today.” Take a glance:

Papa is in contact and visited him at this time . 🙏🏼❤️

— Shriya Pilgaonkar (@ShriyaP) December 5, 2023

Here’s a picture of Jeetendra and Johny Lever visiting Junior Mehmood at residence, shared by a fan.

Jeetendra and Sachin Pilgaonkar go to their ailing pal Junior Mehmood – See picture

Junior Mehmood, a veteran artist recognized with stage 4 abdomen most cancers, expresses need to reunite with mates Jeetendra and Sachin Pilgaonkar. Jeetendra and Sachin go to Mehmood, providing… pic.twitter.com/4gItMDBowC

— Johny Bava (@johnybava) December 6, 2023

Junior Mehmood’s household confirmed his loss of life at this time. “My father passed away at 2.00 am following his battle with stomach cancer. He was in a critical condition since last 17 days. He had lost 35-40 kg in a month,” Hasnain Sayyed, Junior Mehmood’s youthful son, informed information company PTI.

Junior Mehmood labored in additional than 260 movies throughout languages. They are  Brahmachari, Kati Patang, Hare Raama Hare Krishna, Geet Gaata Chal, Imaandaar, Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri, Aaj Ka Arjun, Gurudev, Chhote Sarkar and Judaai amongst many others. He additionally appeared in TV exhibits reminiscent of Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara and Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka.