Kavi Kumar Azad
Kavi Kumar Azad | |
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Born | Sasaram, Bihar, India |
Died |
Mumbai, India | 9 July 2018
Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Notable work | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
Kavi Kumar Azad (died 9 July 2018) was an Indian actor. He was known for his portrayal of Dr. Hansraj Hathi in the popular Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which airs on SAB TV.[1][2][3] He passed away on 9 July 2018 after a sudden cardiac arrest.[4][5]
Life
He was born in Sasaram, Bihar, India. He was interested in acting and writing. In his leisure time, he wrote poems.
Soon 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 small roles in some films. He acted in the 2001-2003 DD national TV superhero show Junior G 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, hailing from Bihar. He died on 9 July 2018 in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest.[6][7][8] His funeral was held in Mira Road, Mumbai.[9]
Filmography
Films
- Mela (2000)[10]
- Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) as Patient in Rehabilitation Centre
- Baadshah (1999)
- Fun2shh (2003)[10]
- Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
- Madhoshi (2004)
- Kyon Ki (2005)
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Television
- Junior G (2001–2003) as Police Inspector
- Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai (2006) as Dhappi
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2009–2018) as Dr. Hansraj Hathi
- Best of Luck Nikki (2011) as Jaanbaz Jaadugar
References
- ↑ "Kavi Kumar Azad aka Dr. Hathi from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah passes away". Mid Day. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- ↑ "Dr Hathi Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Is No More". Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hansraj Hathi aka Kavi Kumar Azaad passed away". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- ↑ "Dr. Hathi From 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' Is No More But His Best Moments Will Live Forever". www.mensxp.com. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Kavi Kumar Azad aka Dr Hathi to be replaced, confirms producer". 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "TV actor Kavi Kumar Azad passes away". The Indian Express. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Kavi Kumar Azad Dead". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hathi, Actor Kavi Kumar Azad, Passes Away". News18. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- ↑ "Kavi Kumar Azad funeral: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team and others pay last respects (In Pics)". 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- 1 2 "Kavi Kumar Azad Dead: Not just Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the actor had also appeared in Aamir Khan's Mela and Paresh Rawal's Fun2shh". dna. 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2018-07-09.