Junior Mehmood death: How Naeem Sayyed got his screen name

Junior Mehmood has died at of 67 in Mumbai. He was suffering from st four stomach cancer and was receiving care at Parel-based Tata Memorial Hospital, where he took his last breath on Friday, December 8. actor, whose real name was Naeem Sayyed, was kwn by nickname Junior Mehmood in industry. comic icon, late Mehmood gave him said name and this is how he came by it.

story behind Naeem Sayeed’s screen name Junior Mehmood 

Naeem Sayeed mimicked actors while in school and even went to movie sets with his bror, who worked as a photographer in films. At of eight, Naeem me his screen debut in movie Suhagraat, which starred Rajshree, Jeetendra, and Mehmood. 

He danced to Hum Kale Hai Toh Kya Hua Dilwale Hain at Mehmood's daughter Ginny's birthday celebration. actor was really impressed and called Naeem’s far and asked to meet at Ranjit Studio. He n me him his shishya.

Mehmood was a major collaborator of Naeem Sayeed, who even mimicked him. Grually, he was being referred to as Junior Mehmood by people in industry. After his debut film, Suhagraat, he started using Junior Mehmood as his screen name. 

Junior Mehmood on his changed name

Talking about it, Naeem said in an interview with Rediff.com, “I was called Junior Mehmood from re on. I h to meet him at least three times a week. I didn't feel b that my real name Naeem Sayyed was never used; in fact I was happy that my ust's name was used because that gave me popularity. I looked like Mehmmodsaab, so people thought I was his son. All that worked in my favour.” 

Junior Mehmood is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter-in-law and a grandson. According to reports, his last rites will take place at Santacruz West's Juhu Muslim Cemetery today at approximately 12 pm.