Johnny Walker At 100: Nasir Khan Recalls His Father's Philosophy: 'What's The Use Of Fame Without Peace Of Mind?'
If the name is mentioned, it’s a no-brainer that you will smile broadly, if not chuckle or guffaw. And that’s the effect Johnny Walker—still—has on us. His trademark expressions, grins, that peculiar voice and his unique jaunty gait have made Indore-born Badruddin Jamaluddin Khan Kazi, born a century ago on November 11, 1926, a household name. After a bit role in Hulchul (1951), his career…
Indore-born actor Badruddin Jamaluddin Khan Kazi, popularly known as Johnny Walker, celebrates his centenary this year. His trademark expressions, grins, peculiar voice and jaunty gait have made him a household name in India since his debut in Hulchul (1951). His father, Nasir Khan, reveals his father's philosophy on the use of fame without peace of mind.
He believed that one should not earn money, name and fame alone, as there is no peace of mind in it. He was extremely lucky to have achieved this balance, according to his son. The family plans to celebrate his centenary next month with close friends, but had organized a grand event last year with family and friends even from abroad.
Nasir Khan recalls his father's bond with Guru Dutt, who took him to Guru Dutt after noticing his drunkard act on the sets of Hulchul and made him re-enact it. This led to a lasting bond with Guru Dutt, who ensured a role (and a song) for Badruddin in every film and christened him after the world-famous whisky.
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