Kavi Kumar Azad Explained

Kavi Kumar Azad
Birth Date:12 May 1972
Birth Place:Sasaram, Bihar, India
Nationality:Indian
Death Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1992–2018
Notable Works:Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Kavi Kumar Azad (12 May 1972 – 9 July 2018) was an Indian television and film 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

YearShowRoleNotes
2003 Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century Royal Guard/Goon on Juhu Beach Double role
2005 Kyon Ki asylum patient Abdul Malik

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
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

Notes and References

  1. News: Kavi Kumar Azad aka Dr. Hathi from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah passes away. Mid Day. 9 July 2018. 9 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180709132802/https://m.mid-day.com/amp/articles/taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmahs-dr-hathi-passes-away/19590177. dead.
  2. News: Dr Hathi Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Is No More. 8 July 2018. 11 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180711121015/http://themumbaicity.com/ravi-kumar-azad-death-9-july/. dead.
  3. News: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hansraj Hathi aka Kavi Kumar Azaad passed away. The Times of India. 9 July 2018.
  4. News: Dr. Hathi From 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' Is No More But His Best Moments Will Live Forever. www.mensxp.com. 19 July 2018. en.
  5. News: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Kavi Kumar Azad aka Dr Hathi to be replaced, confirms producer. 17 July 2018. 19 July 2018. en-US.
  6. News: TV actor Kavi Kumar Azad passes away. 9 July 2018. The Indian Express. 17 July 2018. en-US.
  7. News: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Kavi Kumar Azad Dead. NDTV.com. 17 July 2018.
  8. News: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hathi, Actor Kavi Kumar Azad, Passes Away. News18. 9 July 2018.
  9. News: Kavi Kumar Azad funeral: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team and others pay last respects (In Pics). 10 July 2018. 17 July 2018. en-US.
  10. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Best Of Luck Nikki Season 1 Episode 2 Disney India Official . YouTube.