September 06, 2013


Hindi Films history will be incomplete without mentioning Johny Walker, Famous comedian of 50's and 60's who passed away in 2003.In one of his interviews, he mentioned how poverty stricken and earlier struggle marked his early days in Bombay in 1947 when his family moved from Indore.
By early 60's however, he had created name and fame for himself being one of most sought after actors.
Retired from films in late seventies, he continued to live happily with his family (Wife, three daughters and three sons). All sons studied abroad and he would frequently visit them.
According to his own words he had a principled life and was contended for what he had.
Born as Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi, he worked as a bus  conductor in Bombay  Electric Supply & Tramways Company.One day late Balraj Sahni boarded a bus and noted Mr.Kazi entertaining passengers with his unique style. He introduced Mr. Kazi to Guru Dutt who was in making of film 'Baazi". Guru Dutt gave his screen name Johny Walker after a Scotch whisky brand.