Sachin Pilgaonkar's Tribute To "Childhood Friend" Junior Mehmood
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"I have so many beautiful memories with him that I will always cherish," wrote Sachin Pilgaonkar
Veteran film actor Junior Mehmood, who was known for his performances in Caravan, Haathi Mere Saathi and Mera Naam Joker, died on Friday following a battle with cancer. "My father passed away at 2.00 am following his battle with stomach cancer. He was in a critical condition since last 17 days. He had lost 35-40 kg in a month," Hasnain Sayyed, Junior Mehmood's younger son, told news agency PTI. Sachin Pilgaonkar paid tribute to his childhood friend in an Instagram post. He shared a throwback picture of himself with Jr Mehmood on social media and he wrote, "My childhood friend and co-actor Jr Mehmood sadly passed away. I have so many beautiful memories with him that I will always cherish. Om shanti." You were an integral part of my childhood which was all about the movies.Rest In Peace Jr. Mehmood.Many thanks for the years of entertainment. pic.twitter.com/Eth1wuQnHz
Junior Mehmood and Sachin Pilgaonkar worked together as child artists in several projects such as Bachpan, Brahmachari and Geet Gaata Chal. Read Sachin Pilgaonkar's tribute for Junior Mehmood here: