Kavi Kumar Azad

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

Kavi Kumar Azad
Azad on set of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Born	(1972-05-12)12 May 1972[citation needed] Sasaram, Bihar, India
Died	9 July 2018(2018-07-09) (aged 46) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1992–2018
Notable work	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

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.^[5][6][7] His funeral was held at Mira Road.^[8]

Filmography

Films

Year	Show	Role	Notes
2003	Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century	Royal Guard/Goon on Juhu Beach	Double role
2005	Kyon Ki	Abdul Malik
2008	Jodha Akbar	Wheat seller

Television

Year	Show	Role	Notes
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 [9]
2009–2018	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah	Dr. Hansraj Baldevraj Hathi