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He played a similar role in Padosan, and in Mehmood`s Bombay to Goa he played the role of a dozing passenger.

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But his patent drunken act was first unearthed by Asit Sen in Maa aur Mamta (1970). The actor was discovered by legendary film maker Ritwik Ghatak. Since then he repeated this character in several movies. Though he was famous for his drunkardtypecast role in Hindi films, he used to share a very good relation with the iconicdirectorRitwikGhatak and had very tiny but importantroles in the maestro's films such as the trickster in Bari Theke Paliye, the madman in Ajantrik or characterroles in Nagarik and JuktiTakko Aar Gappo.

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  • Keshto Mukerjee
  • Keshto Mukerji
  • Kesho
  • Kesto
  • Keshto
  • Kesto Mukherji
  • Keshto Mukhopadhyay
  • Kesto Mukherjee
  • Kishto Mukherji
  • Late Keshto Mukherjee
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  • Indian people
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Died
1985
Mumbai

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Though he was famous for his drunkard typecast role in Hindi films, he used to share a very good relation with the iconic director Ritwik Ghatak and had very tiny but important roles in the maestro's films such as the trickster in Bari Theke Paliye, the madman in Ajantrik or character roles in Nagarik and Jukti Takko Aar Gappo.

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Keshto Mukherjee (7 August 1905 – 2 March 1982[1]) was an Indian film actor and comedian.[2][3] He was born in Bombay, India.[4] He specialised in comic drunkard roles in Hindi films.[5]

Though he was famous for his drunkard typecast role in Hindi films, he used to share a very good relation with the iconic directorRitwik Ghatak and had very small but important roles in the maestro's films such as the trickster in Bari Theke Paliye, the madman in Ajantrik or character roles in Nagarik and Jukti Takko Aar Gappo.

Interesting facts about Keshto Mukherjee

  1. In the movie Mere Apne (1971), Keshto appears as a distant relative of Meena Kumari, who wants her to take care of their son as a nanny. In personal life he was a teetotaler.
  2. In Teesri Kasam, he acted with Raj Kapoor. He had very tiny but significant roles in Ghatak`s films such as the swindler in Bari theke paliye, the foolish-man in Pathetic Fallacy or character roles in Citizen and Argument and story.

    In Sadhu aur Shaitaan, he was one of the cronies of Kishore Kumar. A similar role was performed in the movie Padosan. He also acted in Raj Kapoor`s Teesri Kasam.

    Filmography of Kesto Mukherjee
    Aatank (1996)
    Hum Dono (1985)
    Divorce (1984)
    Hanste Khelte (1984)
    Troyee (1982)
    Meharbaani (1982)
    Haathkadi (1982)
    Dil-E-Nadaan (1982)
    Ghazab (1982)
    Shiv Charan (1982)
    Shradhanjali (1981)
    Rocky
    Wardaat (1981)
    Mangalsutra (1981)
    Kudrat (1981)
    Naseeb (1981)
    Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
    Main Aur Mera Haathi (1981)
    Nai Imarat (1981)
    Sansani: The Sensation (1981)
    Be-Reham (1980)
    Red Rose (1980) The Burning Train (1980)
    Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
    Desh Drohee (1980)
    Hum Nahin Sudherenge (1980)
    Khubsoorat (1980)
    Do Shikaari (1979)
    Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (1979)
    Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
    Jurmana (1979)
    Gol Maal (1979)
    Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
    Prem Bandhan (1979)
    Sargam (1979)
    Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979)
    Salaam Memsaab (1979)
    Azaad (1978)
    Damaad (1978)
    Naukri (1978)
    Aakhri Daku (1978)
    Devata (1978)
    Dillagi (1978)
    Khatta Meetha (1978)
    Rahu Ketu (1978)
    Kitaab (1977)
    Aafat (1977)
    Agar...

    In Parichay (1974), he appeared as the private tutor to a group of naughty children who terrify him by setting a turtle with a lighted candle on its back.

  3. In Zanjeer, Aap Ki Kasam and Sholay, Keshto Mukherjee's performances have left lasting impressions.

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Keshto Mukherjee was a brilliant Indian actor and specially known for his splendid comic performances.

After his debut with Nagarik, Hrishikesh Mukherjee had cast him for his 1953 film, Musafir. In Mehmood's movie Bombay to Goa, his role of a dozing passenger was a popular one.

  • He acted in the role of a street dancer in Musafir, directorial debut of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. His acting in Sholay, Zanjeer were critically acclaimed.

    Since then Kesto Mukherjee became a type cast and was seen in more films where he had to portray the role of a drunkard. In Zanjeer, Aap Ki Kasam and SholayKeshto Mukherjee`s performances have left long-lasting impressions. He played the role of one of the cronies of Kishor Kumar in Sadhu aur Saitan. In Parichay (1974) he plays the role of private tutor to a group of disobedient children who terrifies him by setting a turtle with a lighted candle on its back.

    It is a popular misconception that Shushmita Mukherjee is Keshto Mukherjee's daughter.

  • Though Keshto did many movies, he was best known for his role in Sholay (1975), Zanjeer (1973) and Chupke Chupke (1975).

    • Death

    He died on 2 March 1982 in Bombay, India.