This actor has appeared in many successful films alongside Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar, and is willing to work for five rupees since he used to sell eggs
For a living, this actor bartered down to selling eggs and peanuts when he turned 20. Today, he boasts of more than 300 films in his career.
Due to a lack of drama in his life, this actor delved into comedy throughout his career, setting the bar as one of the top Hindi actors. In each of his enduring characters, he gave life to a drunkard with a distinct personality that he never feigned. He even relied on selling eggs and peanuts to get by at one point. Shresh brings us information about the actor and helps us uncover the nuances of his life.
When one talks or remembers the great comedians of Hindi cinema, it comes as no surprise that Johnny Walker is often recalled. Throughout his career Walker was remembered for playing comedic roles that amused fans. In addition, Walker starred alongside Dilip Kumar in one of India’s biggest blockbuster films. His demise occurred quite a long time ago but the content he produced during his career continues to serve a strong purpose within the film industry. Being able to reach the commendable heights he did in the acting industry was no easy cake walk for Walker. He had multiple jobs prior to the entertainment field. For instance, during his rough phases he worked as a bus conductor in Mumbai. This position was offered to him through a police inspector who happened to be an acquaintance of his father. When times were extra tough, he resorted to selling eggs and peanuts to make ends meet.
A Bus Conductor to a Cinema Star
Once he got hired as a bus conductor, Johnny made sure that he gets the most out of the position, Big career break? After all he got himself a chance to roam around Mumbai so why not look for new opportunities. He stepped into the role with glee as he was willing to sell movie tickets in dramatizing way, turning the entire route into a stage show where he hoped some of the passengers would be impressed by his spectacle and offer him a film role.
His determination certainly yielded results, for he eventually rose to prominence in the film industry under the name of Johnny Walker. It was during this time that he encountered the notorious NM Ansari and Rafiq, who worked as K. Asif’s secretary.
Difficult Period In Indore
Johnny Walker spent as long as two decades in Indore, specifically in the areas of cantonment and Badwali Chowki, which were extremely inhospitable to him. At one point, the circumstances were so unfortunate that Walker was reduced to selling peanuts and eggs to sustain himself. However, out of this mayhem, he emerged victorious, as he earned a prominent spot in the film industry and captured the hearts of millions.
Over three hundred movies formed a part of Johnny Walker’s repertoire, most of which came out to be exceedingly successful commercially. Walker’s big break was the film Mughal-e-Azam in which he essayed a key role alongside Dilip Kumar. Some of the other movies released over the course of Johnny’s film career were, Anand, Ar-Paar, Pyaasa, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Mr. and Mrs. 55, Naya Daur, Taxi Driver, Madhumati, Gateway of India and Saidi Wars.