Mast Ali
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Mast Ali | |
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| Born | Ali Asghar Tayabi 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, dialogue writer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Mast Ali (born 1970) is an Indian actor[1] and dialogue writer who is known for his Hyderabadi dialect (Dakhini) humour. He is widely known as Saleem Pheku from the movie The Angrez.
Although he was not the lead character, many considered him to be a show stealer. He has also acted in Hyderabad Nawabs and Hyderabadi Bakra. Moreover, it was his Hyderabadi lehja (dialect) used in both the films that contributed immensely to their overall success. Few other movies in which he acted are Half Fry, Berozgaar, Hungama in Dubai and Zabardast. In 2015, he debuted in the Telugu film industry with the movie, Surya vs Surya. In 2019, he debuted in the Bhojpuri film industry with the movie, Jai-Veeru.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2001 | Kushi | Roadside Romeo | Telugu | Uncredited role |
| 2005 | The Angrez | Saleem Pheku | Dakhini | |
| 2006 | Hyderabad Nawabs | Munna | Dakhini | |
| 2007 | Hungama in Dubai | Ajju | Dakhini | |
| 2008 | Hyderabadi Bakra | Dakhini | ||
| 2009 | Kirkit | Dakhini | Lyricist | |
| Half Fry | Sahil | Dakhini | ||
| 2010 | Berozgaar | Baba | Dakhini | |
| 2011 | Zabardast | Laddoo | Dakhini | |
| Mogudu | Telugu | |||
| 2013 | Pusthakamlo Konni Pageelu Missing | Saleem | Telugu | |
| Paisa Potti Problem | Saleem | Dakhini | ||
| 2014 | Santray | Saleem | Dakhini | |
| 2015 | Surya vs Surya | Zin Zuber | Telugu | |
| Subramanyam for Sale | Asgar | Telugu | ||
| The Angrez 2 | Saleem Pheku | Dakhini | ||
| Ram Robert Raheem | Robert / Raheem Khan / Sairam | Dakhini | Triple role | |
| 2016 | Apna Hyderabad | Dakhini | ||
| Dawat E Shaadi | Mastan | Dakhini | ||
| Hyderabadi Pheku | Amjad Khan | Dakhini | ||
| Babu Bangaram | Thief | Telugu | Cameo appearance | |
| Tiger Sultan | Sallu | Dakhini | ||
| 2017 | 127B | Lakhan Singh "Lucky" | Dakhini | |
| Salaam Zindagi | Dakhini | |||
| Shaadi Express | Dakhini | |||
| 2019 | Jai Veeru | Veeru | Bhojpuri | Bhojpuri Debut |
| 2020 | Eureka | Kareem | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Jathi Ratnalu | Bawarchi | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Narakasura | Constable Ali | Telugu | [2] |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Watch and become a Bakra yourself!". The Hindu. 5 January 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (3 November 2023). "'Narakasura' review: Interesting revenge drama". The Hans India.