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Born on November 11, 1926, as Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi, Johnny Walker’s journey began with humble origins. The master of comedic timing was the third among ten siblings. His life unfolded like a script tailor-made for the silver screen. Faced with adversity when his father lost his job in a mill, the family relocated to Mumbai. In pursuit of livelihood, Walker explored various odd jobs until he found stability as a bus conductor with Bombay Electric Supply and Transport (BEST).
It was his pastime to make jokes with the passengers on the bus, which attracted Balraj Sahni. Balraj Sahni introduced him to Guru Dutt and the two peaks of sensibility and humour became one, which created new definitions for Hindi cinema. Johnny Walker became a parallel identity in Guru Dutt’s films like ‘Baazi’, ‘Aar-Paar’, ‘Mr. and Mrs. 55’, ‘CID’, ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’, ‘Chaufhavin Ka Chand,” and ‘Pyasa’.
“Aye dil hai mushkil jeena yahan…,” the timeless melody from Guru Dutt’s ‘CID,’ not only captures the essence of the city of dreams but also reflects the significance of actor Johnny Walker—Bollywood’s beloved comedian, who, interestingly, was a teetotaler. Despite his unconventional facial features, Walker, a veteran of over 300 movies, became synonymous with playing the perfect drunk character, all the while abstaining from alcohol in real life. Surprisingly, many were unaware of his real name, as he was christened after a popular whisky brand.
Walker’s unique career showcased his ability to be funny without resorting to loud or vulgar humour, eschewing slapstick for a more refined comedic style. His legacy lives on through his memorable movies and songs. Known for his contributions to classics like “Taxi Driver (1954),” “Railway Platform (1955),” “Chori Chori (1956),” “Chhoo Mantar (1956),” “Gateway of India (1957),” “Naya Daur (1957),” “Ghar Sansar (1958),” “12 O’Clock (1958),” “Amar Deep (1958),” “Paigham (1959),” “Ek Phool Char Kante (1960),” “Mughal-e-Azam (1960),” “Chhote Nawab (1961),” “Aashiq (1962),” ” Mere Mehboob (1963),” “Shehnai (1964),” “Zindagi Aur Maut (1965),” “Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1965),” “Dil Diya Dard Liya (1965),” “Suraj (1966),” “Bahu Begum (1967),” “Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967),” “Noorjehan (1967),” “Duniya (1968),” Haseena Maan Jayegi (1968),” “Mere Huzoor (1968),” “Aadmi Aur Insaan,” “Gopi (1970),” “Anand (1971),” “Ek Hasina Do Diwane (1972),” “Raja Jani (1972),” “Pratiggya (1972),” and “Chachi 420 (1997),” Johnny Walker’s impact on the silver screen remains indelible.
He got Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award in 1959 (Madhumati), and the Filmfare Best Comedian Award – Shikar. He died on 29 July 2003.
Johnny Walker married Noorjahan, the sister of renowneed actress Shakila, despite her family’s opposition. They had three daughters and three sons, including actor Nasirr Khan.
Johnny Walker died on 29 July 2003 after a period of illness.
