Johnny Lever reveals: He meets ailing Mahmood Jr. every day

Veteran actor Mehmood Jr. is currently battling a fatal health condition. However, through such difficult times, his friends from the industry have been by his side. Actually, comedian and actor Johnny Lever visits his friend every day to get information about his health. Speaking to Times of India, actor and artist Johnny Lever revealed that he visits ailing Mehmood Jr. daily. The senior actor is currently battling stage 4 liver and lung cancer. The Circus actor said, “He is my best friend, like a brother, and we share a family bond. That’s why I go every day to get updates about him.” Calling him ‘family’, the Hungama 2 actor revealed that it was Mehmood Jr. who inspired him to become an artiste and dance. As a child, Johnny would watch Mahmood perform in the Kings Circle neighborhood and was amazed by his talent. “He has been the inspiration behind my career. When I was nine years old, I saw him perform in my area. He was very young and entertaining. When I saw him for the first time, I thought, ‘What an artiste!’ The way he danced inspired me to do the same. She is my inspiration,” he said, adding that gradually he started dancing and then became a famous mimicry artiste. As time passed, they became friends and now consider each other family. Johnny Lever also gave an update on Mahmood Jr.’s current health condition and said, “It is not good, and it is in God’s hands now. We need to pray for them.”