Master Romi

Master Romi
Born
Mohammed Salim
OccupationActor
Notable workMunna (1954); Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (1957)

Master Romi (born Mohammed Salim) is a former Indian actor in Hindi language films.[1] He was best known as a child actor after his brilliant performance in K.A. Abbas’s film “Munna” released in 1954. “Munna”, the first songless Hindi movie was screened for a select audience including India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru was so moved by child star Master Romi’s performance that he invited him for breakfast the next morning along with entire unit.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Narratives of Indian Cinema. Primus Books, 2009. 2009. pp. 136, 137, 138. ISBN 9788190891844. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Master Romi – Profile & Filmography". Cineplot.com. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Unknown facets in the life of austere Indira". ABP Live. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Master Romi". British Film Institute. British Film Institute. Retrieved 31 July 2020.[dead link]