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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 |
India.com
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This man wanted to become a cricketer, became actor, worked in over 200 films, played only villain roles, is related to this famous Bollywood actress…, his name is…
Mac Mohan Birth Anniversary: Mac Mohan, whom we all know as 'Sambha' of 'Sholay', was a famous Bollywood actor. His real name is Mohan Makhijani. He worked in more than 200 films in his film career. Mac Mohan was born in Karachi, but after his father's transfer to Lucknow, he studied there. He also became friends with actor Sunil Dutt in Lucknow. His characters and dialogues are still alive in the hearts of people. Let's know some special things related to him. Mac Mohan was known for playing the role of a villain in films. Mac Mohan gained fame with the role of Sambha in Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's film 'Sholay'. Even today, people jokingly say 'Hey O Sambha Kitne Aadmi The Re…'. His film was 'Haqiqat', in which he acted as the lead actor. Mac Mohan acted in Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Sindhi films apart from Hindi films in his entire career. He has spoken dialogues in almost all Indian languages except Odia as well as in English, Russian, and Spanish films. Mac wanted to become a cricketer from the very beginning, but then he made his career in theater. By the way, very few people know that Mac was the maternal uncle of Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon. Mac Mohan played many powerful characters in his film career. He played the character of Brij Mohan in the film 'Don'. He played the role of Rana in the film 'Kaala Patthar'. But he got the most fame from the character of Sambha in the film 'Sholay'. He wreaked havoc as Ranjit's man in the film 'Satte Pe Satta'. He wanted to become a cricketer and learnt the nuances of acting from Mumbai's Filmalaya School of Acting. Before this, he had worked as an assistant with director Chetan Anand. Mac Mohan loved playing cricket since childhood. He came to Mumbai from Karachi with a dream of becoming a cricketer and also played for the Uttar Pradesh cricket team. But fate made him an actor instead of a cricketer. His character 'Samba' in the 1975 film 'Sholay' became so famous that people started calling him Sambha in real life too. People still remember his dialogue 'Poore Pachaas Hazar'. When Mac Mohan saw the final trial of 'Sholay', his role was very small. Because of this, he cried. But director Ramesh Sippy said, 'If the film becomes a hit, everyone will know you as Sambha,' and that is what happened.
India.com
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sholay's Sambha's daughter is as glamorous and beautiful as any Bollywood actress, holds record for..., her name is...
Every character of the film Sholay, recorded in the history of Hindi cinema, still lives in the hearts of cinephiles. From Gabbar to Thakur, Jai-Veeru to Basanti-Radha and Sambha to Kalia, all these characters have made the film Sholay memorable with their acting. We will talk about actor Mac Mohan, who played the role of Sambha, who is no longer among us. When Gabbar asked Mac Mohan in the film, 'Hey O Sambha, how many men were there?', the answer was 'Sardar Do'. This dialogue is still on people's lips. Today, Mac is no longer among us, but this dialogue of his has become immortal. Now Mac's birth anniversary is coming on 24 April. Before that, we will talk about his daughter Manjari Makijany, who is earning a name here, away from the world of acting. Bollywood's Sambha has two daughters, Manjari and Vinati. Both the daughters of the actor are no less beautiful than any actress, but the actor's daughters did not choose the path of acting. Talking about Manjari, she lives in Los Angeles. Manjari is a writer and director. Manjari has worked not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood. She has worked with Vishal Bhardwaj and Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan. She has also directed some short films. It is worth noting that in the year 2016, 8 women were selected for the AFI Conservatory's Women's Directing Workshop, in which her name was also included. She is the second Indian to participate in this workshop. Manjari has also shown her talent at the International Cannes Film Festival. In 2014, Manjari's short film The Corner Table was selected in the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase category of Cannes. She is the only Indian filmmaker to be selected in this category. In Bollywood, she has worked as an assistant for Saat Khoon Maaf, Wake Up Sid. Mac opened Mac Productions House, which she is managing. Talking about Viniti, she supports her sister. She is a producer as well as a writer. Apart from this, she is also a production designer and artist director. She is also the founder of 'The Mac Stage Company' and 'Living Grace Foundation'.
