This relative of Karan Johar had made half a dozen films in his own name, worked in an Oscar winning movie.

I S Johar, Mahmood

IS Johar Birth Anniversary: There are many actors in the Bollywood industry who have entertained people a lot in their career. One of these artists was IS Johar. IS Johar is considered a big name in the industry and is counted among the oldest actors of the industry. His younger brother was Yash Johar and he was the maternal uncle of Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar. Johar's films were light comedies and whenever he himself appeared on screen, people used to burst out laughing after seeing his acting. Let's take a look at the actor's life on his 104th birth anniversary.

I S Johar was born on 16 February 1920 in Punjab. He started his career with Motilal's film Ek Thi Ladki. The fans liked the film very much. There was also a Punjabi song in it which became very popular. In his career, IS Johar played lead roles in only a few films. He played side roles in most of the films. But whenever he came on screen, he became the center of attraction with his comic timing and expressions. He acted in many films including Goonj Uthi Shehnai, Mr. India, April Fool, Teen Deviyan, Bheegi Raat, Shahgird, Pavitra Papi, Safar, Johnny Mera Naam.

I S Johar with Mahmood

Made 5 films in his own name

Johar made a film in his own name in the year 1965. The name of the film was Johar Mehmood in Goa. Mehmood was also with him in this film. The special thing about the film was that people liked this film. This was a comedy film. Johar was so haunted by the success of the film that he made many films in his own name. After this he made films like Johar in Bombay, Mera Naam Johar, Johar Mohammad in Hong Kong and Johar in Kashmir. However, the response of most of them was not like that of the first film.

Worked in Hollywood also

IS Johar was one of those actors of the industry who had made his presence felt in Hollywood long ago. Johar was first seen in the Hollywood film Harry Black in 1958. Till that time only Sabu Dastagir had been a part of Hollywood films. After this, Johar did many Hollywood films. This includes the name of the film North West Frontier. This film came in the year 1959. After this, he was a part of the film Lawrence of Arabia in the year 1962. His role in this film was very important. This film also won the Oscar Award.