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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Neither Jai-Veeru, nor Gabbar, nor Basanti, this is the most famous character of Sholay, appeared only 3 times in film, he was...
In the history of Indian cinema, there are a few characters who, despite having very little screen time or dialogue, managed to leave a lasting impact. One such unforgettable figure is a side character from the 1975 blockbuster Sholay. Though he had only few lines and appeared in handful of scenes, his role became iconic and is still remembered even after decades. Who was this actor? Yes, we are talking about the legendary character Sambha played by Late Mac Mohan, who was always seen beside the fearsome villain Gabbar Singh, and was known for uttering just three words that have become immortal in pop culture: 'Poore pachaas hazaar.'While Gabbar was face of terror in Sholay, Sambha stood quietly in the background, but with enough style and presence to earn a spot in Bollywood legend. His name is mentioned only three times in the film, yet audiences remember him more than some of the main characters like Jai-Veeru, Basanti and Thakur. Who was Mac Mohan? Born as Mohan Makhijani in Karachi (then part of British India), Mac Mohan came to India after Partition and started his journey in acting with the theater. He gradually moved into films and went on to appear in nearly 200 movies. Despite such an extensive career, it was his small but memorable role in Sholay that brought him iconic status. More about Mac Mohan Outside of Sholay, Mac Mohan worked in numerous hit films like Don, Zanjeer, Shaan, Satte Pe Satta, and Karz. He was often cast in negative or side roles, but he always brought a unique charm to every character he played. He shared the screen with all the top stars of his time, including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Shatrughan Sinha. Sadly, Mac Mohan passed away in 2010 due to lung cancer, but his contribution to Indian cinema lives on. His family has spoken about his humble nature and passion for acting. His daughter, who now works in the film industry, often shares memories of her father and how proud he was of the love audiences gave him for a role that lasted only a few minutes.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Sholay 'Sambha's' elder daughter, a big star in the film industry, worked in many superhit films, now works as …, her name is…
When a film is made, the whole film revolves around the hero, heroine, and villain, but some character artists on screen grab the attention of the audience with just a few minutes of scenes. One such actor was Mac Mohan. Mohan Makijani alias Mac Mohan , born in Karachi before independence, he came to Bombay with a dream of becoming a cricketer, but fate pulled him towards acting. First he joined theatre and then entered Bollywood. He worked in nearly 200 films and gained recognition. Mac Mohan started working as an assistant director in the 60s and then tried his hand at acting. He gained the most popularity for his role as Sambha in the movie Sholay. He worked in films like Don, Karz, Satte Pe Satta, Zanjeer, Rafoo Chakkar, Shaan, Khoon Pasina and Sholay. Mac Mohan died of lung cancer in 2010. He was last seen in a cameo role in Ajay Devgn's movie 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge'. Mac Mohan may not be in this world today, but his daughters are making their father's name shine. Mac Mohan married Mini in 1986 and has three children with her. Two daughters, Manjari -Vinati, and a son, Vikrant. Both daughters of Mac Mohan are active in the film industry. Both Vinati and Manjari are active in films. Manjari has even made her place in the Emmys. Manjari, a writer, director, and producer by profession, has made many American and Hindi films. Manjari has had success from the films Skater Girl and Spin. She has also made many short films like The Last Marble, The Corner Table, and I See You. She has also worked as an assistant director in Wake Up Sid and Saat Khoon Maaf. She has been nominated for Emmy Awards for the movie Spin. Talking about Vinati, she has worked as a producer and actress in Shah Rukh Khan's My Name Is Khan, The Corner Table, and Skater Girl. She runs a production house named after her father, Mac Productions. She has 31.4 thousand followers on Instagram.
India.com
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor wanted to be cricketer, made his debut with Vinod Khanna, gave blockbusters with Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, his career was ruined after…, actor was…
For someone who is slightly interested in Bollywood, they would know the name of every iconic actor, including Mac Mohan. Known for his iconic role as Sambha in Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's legendary film Sholay, Mac Mohan contributed to Indian cinema for approximately 46 years. During his four-decade career, Mac often played grey characters. Throughout his career, Mohan has left an indelible mark on the audience. Apart from Hindi films, Mac Mohan also featured in regional cinema, including Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Sindhi films. Mohan Makijany, popularly known as Mac Mohan, was born in Karachi, British India, in 1938. Mac Mohan worked in more than 200 films and gained recognition for his villainous roles in movies during the 1970s and 1980s. Mac Mohan has been part of various hit and renowned films such as Don, Karz, Satte Pe Satta, Zanjeer, Rafoo Chakkar, Shaan, Khoon Pasina, and Sholay. Did you know that Mac Mohan wanted to be a cricketer in the initial days of his career? However, fate had something else planned for him. Mac Mohan's father was a colonel in the British army. His father got transferred, and the family moved from Karachi to Lucknow. Following this, Mohan moved to Mumbai to pursue his dreams in cricket. However, to follow that, he needed money—and for that, he needed to work. Hence, Mohan started working in drama after his friend advised him. Little did Mohan know he would also start receiving offers from the film industry. Mohan worked as an assistant in the film Haqeeqat, but he also played a small role with Vinod Khanna in the film Reshma Aur Shera. Though he became a part of several movies, his real recognition came when he featured in Amitabh and Dharmendra's film Sholay. Mohan's downfall happened when the actor got addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. He became a chain smoker, which took his life. He was diaganosed with cancer and passed away in 2010.
India.com
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Raveena Tandon's uncle, whose father was in British army, worked in over 200 films, became Bollywood's most..., his name was...
Raveena Tandon's uncle, whose father was in British army, worked in over 200 films, became Bollywood's most..., his name was... This man is a proof that not every Bollywood actor's journey begins with a dream to be on the silver screen. Born as Mohan Makijany in Karachi (then British India), he aspired to be a professional cricketer. But, destiny played its role and he became a cult villain in Indian cinema. Mac Mohan, who gave Bollywood some of its most iconic negative characters, one had a dream of playing for Indian cricket team. But, fate had another plans. In college, the actor took theatre as his extracurricular, and gradually got attracted towards the acting. He then moved to Mumbai and got enrolled in the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). From there, his transformation from a cricket lover to one of India most iconic villain began. In a career spanning over four decades, Mac Mohan starred in over 200 films, but usually portraying negative characters. However, the character that truly made him a widespread name was the role of Sambha in Ramesh Sippy's Sholay (1975) . His single dialogue 'poore pachaas hazaar' in the film truly made him an unforgettable villain in Bollywood's history. Mac Mohan then went on to star in a string of negative roles in films like Don (1978), Karz (1980) and Satte Pe Satta (1982), among others. The actor, who happens to be Raveena Tandon's uncle, was renowned in the industry not just for his powerful dialogue delivery, but also his professionalism. When he passed away on 10 May 2010, actor and co-star Amitabh Bachchan penned down in his blog, 'I worked with him in several films, films that can be identified as being some of the most memorable in my repertoire. Some of the roles he did were evil in nature, quite the opposite of his own personal demeanour. His laughter was full throated and free; a symbol of the free spirit he always depicted.'
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From cricket dreams to Bollywood's most feared villain: The story of Mac Mohan, Raveena Tandon's uncle
Not every Bollywood journey begins with a dream to be on the silver screen — and Mac Mohan 's tale is proof of just that. Born as Mohan Makijany in Karachi (then British India), he harbored ambitions of becoming a professional cricketer. But destiny had a far more dramatic script written for him — one that would eventually make him a cult villain in Indian cinema . Yes, you read that right! Mac Mohan, the man who gave Bollywood some of its most iconic negative characters, once wanted to play for the Indian cricket team. However, fate had other plans. His love for theatre and acting led him to Mumbai, where he enrolled in the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). From there, his transformation from a cricket aspirant to one of Hindi cinema's most recognizable villains began. With a career spanning over four decades, Mac Mohan featured in more than 200 films — and almost always on the darker side of the screen. Whether it was his menacing stare, husky voice, or memorable screen presence, he became a go-to face for villainy in the '70s and '80s. But what truly made him a household name was a role with just one line in Ramesh Sippy 's Sholay (1975). That's right — "Sambha" might have said little, but his presence was unforgettable. That single dialogue turned Mac Mohan into a pop culture legend. Here's a lesser-known fun fact that connects him to present-day Bollywood glam: Mac Mohan was the maternal uncle of none other than actress Raveena Tandon . Talk about talent running in the family! Despite his tough-guy image on screen, those who knew Mac Mohan off-screen described him as a warm, gentle, and kind-hearted soul — a stark contrast to the ruthless characters he played. He passed away in 2010 after battling cancer, but Mac Mohan's legacy still lives on — not just in dialogues and memes, but in the sheer impact he had on shaping the quintessential Bollywood villain. Best Hindi Movies | Best Tamil Movies | Best Telugu Movies | Best english Movies | Best Malayalam Movies |
