New Delhi:
One of the earliest and best-loved comedians of Indian Cinema, Johnny Walker brought smiles and amusement to all whenever he was on 70mm screen. His charisma, his timing, his sheer brilliance continues to transcend into the hearts of generations even after his demise, after all great people never die.
The nation on Friday celebrated the 96th birth anniversary of the legendary actor Johnny Walker (born as Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi). Born into the family of a mill worker, Jhonny was the second of 10 children and worked several odd jobs before he landed his much awaited break in cinema.
The marvellous actor re-christened himself after the famous whisky brand and went to play iconic roles of drunk characters in several movies.
Although he has done countless remarkable comedy scenes but the songs he featured on have become memorable for every fan. Let’s have a look at some of his most famous songs.
Pyaasa (1957): Sar Jo Tera Chakaraye
One of the most famous numbers of golden era, the tappy song Sar Jo Tera Chakaraye will always be puts music and Walker lovers at ease.
C.I.D. (1956): Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Jeena Yahan:
The original number that inspired recent multi-starrer blockbuster ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ featured Jhonny Walker and was a tribute to the spirit of Mumbai, then Bombay. The song always struck a chord with all those who ever went through the struggle of moving to a big city with dreams of ‘make it’ one day.
Mr and Mrs 55 (1955): Jaane Kahan Mera Jigar Gaya ji
The famous romantic song featured in Mr. & Mrs. '55, a 1955 Bollywood film, by director Guru Dutt. Guru Dutt stars alongside Madhubala, supported by Lalita Pawar, Johnny Walker and Jagdeep in this socially critical romantic comedy set in contemporary Bombay.
Black Cat (1959): Nashe Mein Ham Nashe Mein Tum
A Mohd Rafi and Suman Kalyanpur song from the movie Black Cat is another endearing romantic number featuring the evergreen actor Jhonny Walker. His remarkable performance in the song proves that he was as versatile as talented.
Aanad (1970) : Zindagi aur Maut
The darling of all who knew him left the world in year 2003. But the words he spoke in film Aanad will always continue to reverberate in Indian psyche:
"Zindagi aur maut upper wale ke hath mein hain jahanpanah, use na aap badal sakte hain na main;
Hum sab rangmanch ki kathputliyan hain, jinki dor upper wale ki ungliyon mein bandhi hai;
kab kaun kaise uthega, koi nai bata sakta."
(Life and death is controlled by the God, my lord; neither you nor I can change it
We are all but mere actors on the stage of life, who are directed by the one super power
Who will leave, when and how – no one can tell)
