Junior Mehmood
Indian actor (1956-2023)
Naeem Sayyed (15 November 1956 – 8 December 2023), known professionally as Junior Mehmood, was an Indian actor, singer, Marathi film director, and producer. The name Junior Mehmood was given to him by Mehmood Ali.
Life and career
Sayyed acted in 265 films in 7 different languages and also produced and directed 6 Marathi movies. He died from stomach cancer on 8 December 2023, at the age of 67.
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