Master Romi

Master Romi (born Mohammed Salim) is a former Indian actor in Hindi-language films. He was best known as a child actor after his brilliant performance in K.A. Abbas's film "Munna" released in 1954. "Munna", the first songless Hindi movie was screened for a select audience including India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru was so moved by child star Master Romi's performance that he invited him for breakfast the next morning along with entire unit.

Career He made his screen debut in Sohrab Modi's "Jhansi Ki Rani" and later played important roles in "Shole," “Footpath," “Dil-e-Nadaan," “Paapi", "Toote Khilone" and Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke.

In 1958, a Hindi film adaptation called Do Phool (Two Flowers) was released based on the Swiss literary novel/ icon Heidi. The role of Heidi – called Poornima in the film – was played by Baby Naaz who was one of the most famous child stars at the time along with Master Romi.

Filmography Year Film Character/Role 1960 Maa Baap Kundan 1958 Do Phool Jaggu 1957 Yahudi Eliza 1957 Ab Dilli Dur Nahin Ratan 1957 Dushman Young Ram Singh 1957 Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke Rajendranath Mehra "Rajan" 1956 Ek Hi Raasta Boy in Raja's birthday (singing "Bade Bhaiya Laya Hai") 1955 Jawab Young Amar Kumar Dayal 1954 Munna Munna 1954 Toote Khilone 1953 Dil-E-Nadan 1953 Footpath Monu 1953 Papi Raju's Atma 1953 Shole