Mehmood Ali

Actror

Born: 29th September 1932, Bombay, British India

Died: 23rd July 2004, Dunmore, USA

During the 1980s, Mehmood lived in Bangalore. One of his sons was studying at Baldwin Boys' High School, where my mother was teaching, and my brother Nagesh was studying. Mehmood used to sponsor the prizes for the school's annual swimming meet, and was always present during the event. In fact, he was usually the star attraction at the swim meet, literally! Never failed to entertain, living up to his reputation of one of India's leading comedians. During one such meet, Nagesh went to talk to him and got his autograph.

Circa 1980s