This actor made Badruddin Jamaluddin like
johnny Walker, who once used to work as a
bus conductor
The star of
hindi cinema made a different identity in
hindi cinema on the basis of his
comedy and acting. An artist whose comic timing always brings a smile to people's faces, the world knows this stalwart of
comedy as
johnny Walker. Johnnie Walker brought a lot of smiles to the faces of the
audience in the 60s and 70s. Whenever there is talk of the best
comedian in
indian cinema,
johnny Walker's name comes first in it. Today is the 96th birth anniversary of this famous comedian. So let us tell you some things related to him on this special occasion-Johnny Walker was born on 11
november 1926 in
indore, Madhya Pradesh. Perhaps very few
people know his real name.
johnny Walker's real name was Badruddin Jamaluddin Qazi. Johnnie Walker's
father used to work in a factory. Due to the poor condition of the house,
johnny also started working from a young age. When that factory in
indore closed,
johnny Walker's entire family shifted to
mumbai in
search of work. Life in
mumbai was not that easy. To fill the stomach and earn two paise for the family,
johnny took up the
job of a
bus conductor. In those days, he used to get a salary of 26 rupees per month.
Johnny used to do his work in his own style, entertaining the
bus passengers. During this, once Balraj Sahni's eyes fell on him. After this Balraj Sahni told
director Guru Dutt about
johnny Walker. At that time Guru Dutt is preparing for his film Baazi. Balraj Sahni advises
johnny Walker to meet Guru Dutt. After this, he acted as Sharabi in front of Guru Dutt, which Guru Dutt liked very much and he cast
johnny Walker in the film Baazi. The film starred actor
dev anand and actress Geeta Bali in the lead roles. Here it opened the closed door of his fate and after that
johnny Bowker never looked back.
Badruddin Jamaluddin Qazi was known as
johnny Walker in films. The story behind his name change is quite interesting. It is said that
johnny initially worked in many films under his real name. Film
director and actor Guru Dutt named him Johnnie Walker after a popular whiskey brand because of his role as an alcoholic in most of the films.Johnny Walker did about 300 films in his film journey, including 'Jal', 'Aandhiyan', 'Naya Daur', 'Taxi Driver, 'Mudhamati,' 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', 'Gateway of India,' 'Mr. Superhit films like 'Mere Mehboob,' 'SaiID' are included.
johnny Walker got his first Filmfare Award not for
comedy but for the role of a supporting actor in the film 'Madhumati'. After this, he was also awarded the Best
comedian Award for the film 'Shikar'.