December 08, 2023
By Ananya Jain
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At the age of 67, actor Junior Mehmood formerly known as Naeem Syed died on Friday, December 8, after fighting a long battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. The actor breathed his last at his home in Khar, Mumbai.
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Junior Mahmood's friend Salam Qazi has confirmed the news of his death. He said that Junior Mahmood died at his residence at 2:15 am on December 8. He was suffering from stomach cancer for a long time.??
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According to the report, the last rites of the actor will be performed at Juhu Muslim Cemetery in Santa Cruz West at around 12 noon today.
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A few days ago, many film personalities like Jeetendra, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Johnny Lever had reached the actor's residence to inquire about his well being.??
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It is noteworthy that Junior Mehmood started his acting career as a male actor in films like Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966) and Naunihaal (1967).??
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In 1968, the actor shared the screen with late actor Mehmood in the film Suhaag Raat and after that he came to be known as Junior Mehmood.
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