Comedian Johnny Walker dead

Comedian Johnny Walker, 79, passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Johnny Walker, whose real name was Badruddin Kazi, was born in Indore in 1925 and worked as a conductor before entering the movie industry.

His friend, philosopher, and guide Guru Datt christened him after the famous whisky brand.

He once told a magazine that had it not been for Guru Dutt, he would have continued to be a conductor, entertaining passengers.

Unlike the artificial and slapstick comedy that is so much in vogue nowadays, Johnny Walker endeared himself to the public with genuine wit.

He was a trendsetter, whose performances made him indispensable for the success of a film.