Kavi Kumar Azad | |
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Born | |
Died | 9 July 2018 46) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | (aged
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1992–2018 |
Notable work | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
Kavi Kumar Azad (12 May 1972 – 9 July 2018) was an Indian actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Hansraj Baldevraj Hathi in an Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[1][2][3] He died on 9 July 2018 following a heart attack.[4][5]
Biography
After completing his studies, he went to Mumbai to try his luck in films. Early in his career, he worked in several short films and played supporting roles in some films. He was seen in the film, Jodhaa Akbar as a wheat seller. He acted in the DD National superhero show Junior G (2001–03) as a funny police inspector. He gained popularity from the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which was started in July 2008. He played the role of Dr. Hansraj Hathi, a resident of Gokuldham Society. He died on 9 July 2018 in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest.[6][7][8] His funeral was held at Mira Road.[9]
Filmography
Films
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century | Royal Guard/Goon on Juhu Beach | Double role |
Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Ghar Jamai | Judge at Food Competition | Guest |
2001–2003 | Junior G | Police Inspector | |
2002 | Chacha Chaudhary | various characters | |
2003 | Shararat | Lucky | |
2004 | Hatim | Argois | |
2006 | Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai | Dhappi | |
2011 | Best of Luck Nikki | Jaanbaz Jaadugar [10] | |
2009–2018 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Dr. Hansraj Baldevraj Hathi | |
References
- ↑ "Kavi Kumar Azad aka Dr. Hathi from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah passes away". Mid Day. Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ↑ "Dr Hathi Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Is No More". Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hansraj Hathi aka Kavi Kumar Azaad passed away". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ↑ "Dr. Hathi From 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' Is No More But His Best Moments Will Live Forever". www.mensxp.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Kavi Kumar Azad aka Dr Hathi to be replaced, confirms producer". 17 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ↑ "TV actor Kavi Kumar Azad passes away". The Indian Express. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Kavi Kumar Azad Dead". NDTV.com. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hathi, Actor Kavi Kumar Azad, Passes Away". News18. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ↑ "Kavi Kumar Azad funeral: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team and others pay last respects (In Pics)". 10 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Best Of Luck Nikki | Season 1 Episode 2 | Disney India Official. YouTube.