Mumbai, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai paid tribute to legendary comedian Johnny Walker on his 100th birth anniversary, remembering the actor’s lasting contribution to Hindi cinema and recalling their personal and professional association over the years.
Taking to Instagram, Ghai shared a nostalgic note about the late actor, whose real name was Badruddin Kazi. He recalled that Walker had been his favourite comedy star during childhood and that he later got the opportunity to work with him as a filmmaker.
“At the age of 10, he was my favourite comedy star. At 25, I had the opportunity to work with him as the lead actor in the film ‘Shehar Se Door’,” Ghai wrote.
The filmmaker also remembered how their association continued beyond the film sets. He said Walker later became his neighbour at Cliff Tower in Bandra, Mumbai, and subsequently bought a home in Versova, where he lived with his family.
Describing the actor as a gentleman who remained grounded despite his immense popularity, Ghai said Walker ruled Hindi cinema as one of its finest comedians from the 1950s to the 1970s.
He called him a genuine star and said his contribution deserved to be remembered with love and admiration.
Johnny Walker carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema through his impeccable comic timing and memorable screen presence. His performances made him one of the most recognisable comic actors of Hindi cinema’s golden era.
Ghai and Walker worked together in two films, ‘Taqdeer’ and ‘Shehar Se Door’. The filmmaker’s tribute highlighted not only the actor’s professional legacy but also the warmth and humility he remembered from their personal association.
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