Son of legendary comedian, left home in his teens, worked in oil rigs, started carpet cleaning company, quit Bollywood due to…, is still…
Lucky Ali, the son of the legendary comedian Mehmood, was never in sincere conditions with him. He fought with Lucky Mehmood, left his house when he was ignored by his stepmother, and even chose a different career way. Nevertheless, Lucky is considered one of the most versatile singers of all time.
Mehmood Ali, actor-filma manufacturer, is one of the best comedians in Indian cinema. In his career, Kunwara Baap, Humjoli, Padosan, Do Phool and Ginny Aur Johnny, including millions of cinegoer’s laughing and crying. It is a strange fact that the man who laughs on the big screen has a problematic relationship with his son. Today, we will discuss Lucky Ali, the son of Mehmood’s son, who opposes his father’s wishes and carved his own way.
Lucky Ali ignored by his stepmother
Born in Mehmood and his first wife Madhu Kumari, Lucky Ali was among three children. Mehmood and Lucky parted ways after a few years of marriage. In an old interview with Times of India, Lucky reported that his parents lived in the US after divorce, because his stepmother Mehmood’s second wife, Tracy Ali, did not want them. “We grew up in the United States after my father’s second marriage. Although my father wanted us to be impressed by Western culture, my stepmother didn’t want us. I felt lost as a child. My father was always far away.”
Lucky Ali left Mehmood’s house and did strange things
Mehmood wanted to be a lucky player, but the young boy had different longing. In an interview with Radio Nasha, composer Rajesh Roshan remembered how lucky he was from his home after Ali’s fight with his father. Rajesh, “Lucky Ali was like a family. He and his father was going to fight a lot. Mehmood was a short -tempered person and he was not listening to anyone. Lucky time came and said to me, ‘I left the house and I did not come back.’ It has changed greatly, ”he said.
Lucky Ali’s short -lived career and why left Bollywood
After working as an assistant director and reserve musician, Lucky Ali made his first release in Indian music in 37 with his album Sunoh in 1996. Later, Kaho Naa made a Bollywood breakthrough with Pyaar Hai. Ultimately, Lucky fulfilled his father’s desire to become an actor by playing the leading role in his father in Kaante and Sur (both 2002).
Unlike Mehmood, who is always associated with the main cinema, Lucky Ali leaned towards the cinema. He even worked with Shyam Benegal in Ticikal. As a singer, the last Bollywood work was for Tamasha (2015) and then left Bollywood. In an interview with Pollywood Box Office in 2017, Lucky Ali announced why he moved away from Bollywood. “Jagah Mein Badtamezi Bahut Hai.
