Tag: Stomach Cancer
“Sachin Pilgaonkar Remembers ‘Childhood Companion’ Junior Mehmood in Heartfelt Tribute”
Veteran film actor Junior Mehmood, who was known for his performances in Caravan, Haathi Mere Saathi and Mera Naam Joker, died on Friday following a battle with cancer. "My father passed away at 2.00 am following his battle with stomach cancer. He was in a critical condition since last 17 days. He had lost 35-40 kg in a month," Hasnain Sayyed, Junior Mehmood's younger son, told news agency PTI. Sachin Pilgaonkar paid tribute to his childhood friend in an Instagram post. He shared a throwback picture of himself with Jr Mehmood on social media and he wrote, "My childhood friend and co-actor Jr Mehmood sadly passed away. I have so many beautiful memories with him that I will always cherish. Om shanti."