Mukri was born on January 5, 1922 in Alibag, Bombay Presidency, British India as Mohammed Umer Mukri. He is known for his work on Mangala, fille des Indes (1952), Milan (1967) and Mera Saaya (1966). He was married to Mumtaz. He died on September 4, 2000 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.