Mac Mohan

Mohan Makijany (24 April 1938 – 10 May 2010), popularly known as Mac Mohan, was an Indian actor, who worked in Hindi cinema. He was known for his villainous roles in films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He appeared in over 200 films, including Don, Karz, Satte Pe Satta, Zanjeer, Rafoo Chakkar, Shaan, Khoon Pasina, and Sholay.

Early life and career Mac Mohan was born in Karachi in British India. Mohan came to Bombay to become a cricketer, but joined theatre and became a Bollywood actor. He learned acting in the Filmalaya School of Acting in Bombay.

Mac Mohan started his Hindi film career as an assistant with director Chetan Anand, before making his debut as an actor in his film, Haqeeqat in 1964. His last appearance was in Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge in a guest appearance.

Besides Hindi movies, he also acted in Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali and Sindhi films. He had delivered dialogue in almost all Indian languages except Odia, as well as in English, Russian and Spanish films.

He is the only actor whose real name "Mac" was used as his character name in many movies.

Illness and death In November 2009, a day before he could start the shooting for Ashwini Dheer's Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, Mac Mohan was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri in Mumbai after his health deteriorated. He had a tumour in the right lung, which grew to be lung cancer and he finally succumbed on 10 May 2010, aged 72. Asian Academy of Film & Television had a special prayer meeting on 14 May at Noida Film City. There was also a prayer meeting on the same day at Ajivasan Hall for family and friends, and people from the oldest of his spot boys to Amitabh Bachchan attended the prayer meeting to pay their respects.

Personal life Mac Mohan married Minny in 1986 and they had two daughters; Manjari Makijany, Vinati Makijany and a son Vikrant Makijany. He was the maternal uncle of actress Raveena Tandon. Mac Mohan's wife Minny is an Ayurvedic Doctor. It was when Mac Mohan's father was admitted to Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu that their interaction first started and later the relationship culminated into marriage. In the interview taken by professional writer Niilesh A Raje we learn that Mac Mohan had an excellent command of spoken and written English. Apart from reading newspapers at length, he loved reading Reader's Digest magazine a lot.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1961 Junglee Office staff 1964 Cha Cha Cha Sushil (as Brij Mohan) Haqeeqat Ram Swarup's Youngest Brother (as Brij Mohan) Aao Pyaar Karen Rakesh's Friend 1966 Street Singer Kidnapper 1967 Shagird Ramesh's Friend at an Engagement party (as Mac) 1969 Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke Madman (as Brij Mohan)1970 Suhana Safar Bus Passenger (as Brij Mohan) Abhinetri Anjana's Fan (as Mac)1971 Memsaab Victor Man Mandir Pinto Duniya Kya Jaane Balidaan Raja's Gang Member 1972 Yeh Gulistan Hamara 1973 Anhonee Henchman with knife (as Mack Mohan) Zanjeer Man caught in Teja's liquor warehouse Shareef Budmaash MacMohan Heera Panna Anil's Photographer Hanste Zakhm Braganza 1974 Nirmaan Mac Manoranjan Train passenger Kasauti Shyam (Ex-Writer) Majboor Prakash Parinay Narrator Badla 1975 Rafoo Chakkar #4 Duo Sholay Sambha Salaakhen Prince Prem Kahani Anand Himalay Se Ooncha Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty 1976 Hera Pheri Mac 1977 Immaan Dharam Man offered 5000rps to give witness Farishta Ya Qatil Khoon Pasina (as Mack Mohan) Chhailla Babu Mac Aap Ki Khatir Vishwasghaat Raja Farishta Ya Qatil Chor Sipahee Bichoo Ab Kya Hoga Curator Uncredited1978 Ganga Ki Saugandh Manglu Don Mac Phandebaaz Muqaddar Chor Ho To Aisa Alexander Atithee Abdullah 1979 Inspector Eagle Solanki Jaani Dushman Taxi Driver Shaitan Mujrim Mac Kaala Patthar Rana Lahu Ke Do Rang Mac Hum Tere Aashiq Hain Kaalia Do Shikaari 1980 The Burning Train Mac (Laborer) Takkar Ranjeet's hood Morcha Alibaba Aur 40 Chor Mahmud Karz Sir Judah's Spokesperson Qurbani Mac Lahu Pukarega Dostana Daaga's man Shaan Jagmohan – Shakal's assistant Uncredited Patthar Se Takkar Mohan – Jagjivandas' goon Patita Crippled Guy Guest House Shakti Uncredited Bombay 405 Miles Mac Beqasoor (1980 film) Tiwari Bambai Ka Maharaja Sitara Himself 1981 Krodhi Mac (as Macmohan) Nakhuda Anthony Hum Se Badkar Kaun Sannata Voice of killer Uncredited Kaalia Voice of Flower shop owner Uncredited Professor Pyarelal Mac – Ronnie's associate 1982Haathkadi Dheeraj Satte Pe Satta Ranjit's Henchman Aamne Samne Mac Kache Heere False Income Tax Officer Suraag Surinder Suri Ashanti Dhurjan Sawaal Mac Dharam Kanta Manglu (as Mack Mohan) Pyaas Daulat Shekar Singh 1983 Kalka Chandidas Mahaan Mac Karate Haadsa Gangster's goon Chor Police Flamethrowing henchman of Dr. Singh (Kader Khan)1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive Nagpal Boxer (Guest Appearance) Baazi Rocky's accomplice Teri Bahon Mein Andar Baahar Man who took Monica out of her place Duniya Kabir Jagir Mac – bandit Awaaz Rustom Karishmaa Mac Shapath Captain Barry 1985 Zamana Balwant Aandhi-Toofan Balbir's man Jawaab Juda Yudh Dariyal Zabardast Bhima (as Macmohan) Telephone Mac Haveli Runaway prisoner (as Mack Mohan) Bond 303 Mac 1986 Zinda Laash Paise Ke Peechhey Shart Jabbar (photographer) Ilzaam Dhanraj's Gang Begaana Lall's assistant Allah-Rakha Goon Avinash Mac Shatru Kanu Palay Khan Zulekha's father Aaj Jhale Mukt Mi Gypsy Dancer / Singer The Living Corpse 1987 Loha Shera's Man in prison Aag Hi Aag Bhairav Satyamev Jayate Kaalia Uncredited Khudgarz Sudhir's man Insaf Ki Pukar Soloman (as Mc. Mohan) Watan Ke Rakhwale Mac Jawab Hum Denge Mac Kelkar 1988 Yadon Ka Bazar Sagar Sangam Maqbool Paap Ki Duniya Commando Security Officer Soorma Bhopali Mahaveera Don's Chaudhry Ganga Tere Desh Mein Sewaram's Man Qatil Plain-clothes Police Officer Mar Mitenge Prakash Aakhri Muqabla 1989 Ustaad Mac Guru Meri Zabaan Asmaan Se Ooncha Farz Ki Jung Janga Aakhri Baazi Mac Ilaaka Mohan Billoo Badshah Abdul Daata Kundan's friend Na-Insaafi Gopal (Billa's Gang) Lashkar Raghu Paap Ka Anth Mohabat Ka Paigham Malhotra Mitti Aur Sona Dhaga Main Tera Dushman Havaldar Dhaniram Jaaydaad Mac (as Macmohan) Gharana Aakhri Muqabla Shikari Ajeeb Ittefaq Kamal Paanch PaapiChacha1990 Asli Haqdaar Ashrita Naaka Bandi Cameo (song "Rekha Ko Dekha") Gunahon Ka Devta Kafan Zimmedaaar Man who beat up the press editor Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri Goon Baaghi: A Rebel for Love Kaajal's Interviewer Awwal Number Mani 1991 Bhomli Numbri Aadmi Paap Ki Aandhi Himself Ajooba Bandit Khooni Panja Servant Babulal Rupaye Dus Karod Trinetra Mac Jeene Ki Sazaa Prof. Chowdhury Ajooba Kudrat Ka 1992 Shola Aur Shabnam Jaichand Uncredited Adharm Rafiq Sarphira Prasad Mr. Bond Humlaa Mac Bhawani's man Khel Police Inspector S. Kumar Humshakal Police Office from other city (terrorist in the theatre) Waqt Ka Badshah Naseebwaala John 1993 Zakhmi Rooh Mac Kundan Gurudev Dil Ki Baazi Krishan Avtaar Badi Bahen Police Wala Micheal Dhartiputra Kripal Singh's Henchman Sainik Private Ranjit Aadmi Dhar Pakad Singh's assistant Gopalaa Sawant Aankhen Tejeshwar's Henchman (Spy) 1994 Dhuan Hi Dhuan Dulaara Salim Langda Madam X Jhaka Insaniyat False Jailor Chauraha Mac Prem Yog Amaanat Zaalim Mr. Azaad Uncredited Pathreela Raasta Gopalaa Sawant 1995 Shaan E Elaahi Jai Vikraanta Sarhad: The Border of Crime Mac (as Mac Mohan) Kalyug Ke Avtaar Henchman Rock Dancer Mehta, the solicitor 7 Days Guest Appearance1996 Suhagraat Se Pehle Vijeta Fernandes Uncredited Maahir Murarilal Hukumnama Ram Aur Shyam Apne Dam Par 1997 Hawaskand Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi Police Inspector Bhai Bhai (1997 film) Raghu 1998 Qatil Chandalini Dev Bhayaanak Jaane Jigar Mac Kabhi Na Kabhi Tatya Maharaja Hunter Zulm-O-Sitam Mac Sar Utha Ke Jiyo 1999 School Girl Chopra Sar Kati Laash Phool Bani Phoolan Hai Kaun Woh Lal Baadshah Vikram's Henchman Chandaal Atma Topichand Jasoos / Writer Chandi Das Aaag Hi Aag Tony Uncredited2000 Sultana Mera Naam Shamshaan Rahasya Johra Bai Haseeno Ka Mela Geeta Mera Naam Chehron Ke Pichhe Jai Shakumbhari Maa Kaal Bhairav (as Mac.Mohan) Raat Ki Baat Cripple Glamour Girl Malik 2001 Woh Kaun Thi Pratighaath Phir Aayegi Woh Raat Maut Ka Khel Madam No 1 Gunahon Ki Devi Dark Night Chehra Maut Ka Bhooton Ka Honeymoon Qatil Haseeno Ka Ranga Uljhan Himself (as Macmohan)2002 Jo Dar Gaya Samjho Mar Gaya Beauty Parlour Aadhar 500 Ka Note Gangobai Soch Madhurika's Father Maratha Battalion Malang Baba Aakhri Inteqam Himself 2003 Prem Vasna Bad Boys Stumped Dukhiram Ek Raaz Mere Dil Mein Hai Dangerous Night Advocate Adorini 2004 Ek Raat Saytan Ke Saath Billu Patli Kamar Lambe Baal Madhav Saab Ghar Grihasti Mangesh's friend 2005 Insan Parvez Pehchaan: The Face of Truth Opposition Leader 2006 Vidhyaarthi: The Power of Students Inspector Gautam 2007 Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited Harley Davidson Nirhua Rickshaw Wala Miseerji 2008 Hum Sey Hai Jahaan 2009 Luck By Chance Himself 2010 Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge (final film role)

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