Johnny Walker (born Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi; 1924? – 29 July 2003), was an Indian actor who acted in around 300 films. He was best known for his humorous roles in Indian films, notably being typecast as a hapless drunkard.
Early life
Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi was born in Indore, British India (present-day Madhya Pradesh, India), one of twelve children of a weaving teacher. Sources generally place his date of birth around 1924.
When his father lost his job, took it upon himself to entertain public, with his comical way of calling out bus stops, his hilarious impressions and tricks.
Throughout his youth, he dreamed of being involved in films, idolising Noor Mohammed Charlie and practicing stunts that he saw on-screen. He got a break in the film industry after actor Balraj Sahni encountered him introduced him to actor and director Guru Dutt without the latter's knowledge after being amused by Kazi's antics.