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Early and personal life

Ali was the third of the eight children of the popular

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. His mother Mahelaka, was part

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and part Pathan, the sister of the popular Indian actress of the 1960s –

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, was his paternal aunt.

Career

Macky Ali made his debut as a child artiste in '' Kunwara Baap'' (1974 film). Macky, who was affected by

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since birth, had starred in the film ''Kunwara Baap'', made by his father, who drew a lot from Macky's life story and struggle during the making of the film. Mehmood made the film in awareness of the disease, polio that had affected his own son. Kunwara Baap had special appearances from actors

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. Music composer

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was introduced with this film. Macky Ali also acted in the 1978 movie '' Ek Baap Chhe Bete'', starring his father along with all his brothers. Macky left with his bags and ran away from his home between 1984 and 1989. His whereabouts were unknown to his father for 5 years. Ali also made an appearance in the music video album "Yaro sab dua karo" and subsequently came out with his own album "Shayad".

Death

Macky died on the way to Mumbai Airport by Cardiac Arrest on 31 August 2002 at the age 31.

Filmography

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