FAMILY ALBUM
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Young and handsome Talat
Mahmood was the heart-throb of the nation and he
had no dearth of girls, from beautiful movie-stars to sophisticated
Maharani's, practically throwing themselves at him vying
for his attention ! But his heart was stolen by a beautiful Bengali
girl called Latika Mullick. Latika had been a child star and had
starred in hit films like 'KASHINATH' and others. She was a great fan of
Talat's and was thrilled to meet him during one of his many trips to
Calcutta for his recording and acting sessions. Love soon blossomed and
the two decided to marry. But in those days it was unimaginable for
anybody to marry against the wishes of their parents and Talat was
worried that his orthodox father would throw a fit if he came to know
that Talat was planning to marry a Christian Bengali ! So Talat and Latika decided to marry on the
quiet ! However,
the Press soon got wind of the "quiet marriage" and within
days splashed stories of
their marriage, including photo's of the 'Nikahnama' or marriage
certificate, on the front pages of their publications ! Talat's
family in Lucknow came to know of his marriage when some well-meaning
family friends showed these Press revelations to them. His father
was upset but only for a very short while and soon gave his
daughter-in-law Latika, whose new married name was now Nasreen Mahmood,
his blessings for a happy married life. And so, this became a love story
that had a happy ending!!!
Talat and Nasreen
married
on 20th Feb 1951
and have two children: Khalid born in
1953 and Sabina born in 1959.
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Nasreen with Talat in a
press photograph just after their marriage
| Latika Mullick (Nasreen's name
before marriage) has the distinction of
being the youngest heroine in the Calcutta Film Industry,
just as Nutan is
considered the youngest heroine in the Bombay Film Industry. At age 13, Latika played the lead opposite Johar Gangooly
in "DOTANA" as his leading lady! Latika had entered the
Calcutta Film Industry as a child star and had starred in hits like "KASHINATH" and other films.
She continued starring in films till her
marriage to Talat after which she gave up acting. Latika has often been
compared to the American child star Shirley Temple - and was
nicknamed the Bengali Shirley Temple by the Bengali press! |
A 1961 press photo of Talat at home with
wife Nasreen, son Khalid and daughter Sabina
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Photographed by Khalid
On their 25th wedding anniversary, at home, Talat and Nasreen
cut a harmonium shaped cake presented to them by their son
Khalid and daughter Sabina !
Talat Mahmood always possessed an excellent
sense of humour ! On his concert tour of USA in 1968 a wall
hanging had been released which through the years became a catch phrase
for husbands in general. Talat was amongst the first of 'proud owners' to get this wall
hanging, seen in the picture above, on the wall just behind Talat.
Click this to
enlarge and see it !
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Teddy photographed
by Khalid
The Talat Mahmood family portrait can never be
complete without their beloved family member 'TEDDY', the magnificent
Levine Spitz sitting in Talat's lap ! He was the darling of the
family and surely the most pampered pooch in the world !
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Talat and Nasreen holidaying at Beuona
Vista Park, Florida, USA
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Talat and Nasreen pose for a keepsake photo
with the "American Werewolf " at Universal Studio, Los Angeles
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Actress Saira Banu ( Mrs Dilip Kumar ) with
Mrs. Talat Mahmood
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Mrs. Talat Mahmood with close family friend Mrs. Manna Dey
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Talat with wife Nasreen on their wedding anniversary
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Father of Talat Mahmood
MANZOOR MAHMOOD
(1890 - 1955)
Talat Mahmood comes from a highly
respected and reputed ancestry. His father Manzoor Mahmood belonged to
Makhdoom Shah Bahaul-Haq of Baba Farid Ganj Shakar dynasty.
Manzoor Mahmood had the distiction of
accompanying the renowned Dr. Ansari on his famed Medical Mission to
Turkey in 1912. (Dr. Ansari was an Indian nationalist and
political leader - very close to Mahatma Gandhi and deeply involved in
the Indian Independence Movement and Khilafat Movement)
Manzoor Mahmood had the gift of a
powerful singing voice. He sang Allama Iqbal's famous 'tarana'
Chin-o- Arab Hamara Hindustan Hamara in a public meeting in Lucknow
where Allama Iqbal was also present. The crowds were overjoyed and
honoured Manzoor Mahmood by lifting him on their shoulders! A record of
this song in Manzoor Mahmood's voice was made.
Manzoor Mahmood also had the honour of
being a much respected and revered 'Sajjadanasheen' - caretaker to the
Makhdoom Shah Dargah in Amethi.
Manzoor Mahmood had 6 children (3 sons
and 3 daughters) All his children had extremely melodious singing
voices, but it was only Talat who was destined to become a Singing
Legend revered by millions around the world !
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A classic photo of MANZOOR MAHMOOD sitting on right with his 3 sons:
TALAT standing left, HAYAT (standing right) and KAMAL (sitting left)
Manzoor Mahmood with his entire family:
From left Manzoor, Kamal, Talat, Hayat, his wife Rafi-un-nissa.
In front are his daughters Azra, Khalida and Laila
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A rare 1983 photo of Talat
Mahmood with his aged mother and entire family of brothers, sisters,
nieces and nephews. (Talat and his son Khalid are circled)
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Khalid with his Dad and Mom having a rapturous
time
at Disneyland, USA |
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KHALID WITH WIFE REENA
Backstage in concert at New York
Enjoying the evening together on River Thames in
London
Out for a drive in New Jersey, USA
Outside The White House, USA
On the world famous shopping paradise Rodeo Drive,
USA
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Khalid in his tastefully done up house surrounded
by photo's of his beloved father !
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KHALID MAHMOOD SINGS!
TALAT
FANS PACKED THE HALLS TO LISTEN TO KHALID MAHMOOD SING HIS LEGENDARY FATHER'S
HITS IN 'EK SHAAM TALAT MAHMOOD KE NAAM' CONCERTS AROUND THE WORLD!!!
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BOSTON, USA
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