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Minoo, Sister of comedian actor Mehmood passes away in Toronto

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Sister of veteran actor and comedian Mehmood Ali, Malikunnisa , popularly known as Minoo passed away today in Toronto.She appeared in several Hindi films, mostly in character actor roles or as a dancer in songs. Minoo, one of the four daughters and four sons born to Mumtaz Ali , an actor too , followed in her elder brother Mehmood’s footsteps into the industry.

Minoo lived with her husband Sayyed Ali Akbar, son, and three daughters. The actress had been diagnosed with cancer a few days ago, which deteriorated quickly leading to her demise today. Her younger brother Anwar Ali, who is also a part of films and now a producer, wrote, “Regret to inform that my loving sister Minoo Mumtaz, passed away (in Canada) a few minutes ago… Deep gratitude to the film fraternity, press, media, fans, friends, for decades of love and adulation showered upon her”.

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