Kavi Kumar Azad

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]

Kavi Kumar Azad
Azad on set of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Born(1972-05-12)12 May 1972
Sasaram, Bihar, India
Died9 July 2018(2018-07-09) (aged 46)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1992–2018
Notable workTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Biography

Kavi Kumar Azad was born in Sasaram, Bihar, India[6] as Harpal but later changed his name to his pen name as Kavi Kumar Azaad. He was interested in acting and writing.

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.[7][8][9] His funeral was held at Mira Road.[10]

Television
Year Show Role Notes
1997Ghar JamaiJudge at Food CompetitionGuest appearance Episode No 59
2001–2003Junior GPolice Inspector
2002Chacha Chaudharyvarious characters
2003ShararatLucky
2003Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th CenturyGoon on Juhu Beach
2004HatimArgois
2006Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti HaiDhappi
2011Best of Luck NikkiJaanbaz Jaadugar [11]
2009–2018Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahDr. Hansraj Baldevraj Hathi

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Dr Hathi Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Is No More". Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  3. "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hansraj Hathi aka Kavi Kumar Azaad passed away". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  4. "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.
  5. "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Kavi Kumar Azad aka Dr Hathi to be replaced, confirms producer". 17 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  6. "Kavi Kumar Azad | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  7. "TV actor Kavi Kumar Azad passes away". The Indian Express. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  8. "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Kavi Kumar Azad Dead". NDTV.com. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  9. "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Dr Hathi, Actor Kavi Kumar Azad, Passes Away". News18. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  10. "Kavi Kumar Azad funeral: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team and others pay last respects (In Pics)". 10 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  11. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Best Of Luck Nikki | Season 1 Episode 2 | Disney India Official. YouTube.
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