Mahavir Shah (5 April 1960 – 31 August 2000) was a noted Indian television and stage actor who worked in Hindi and Gujarati movies. He is remembered for portraying several villainous roles. He died in a car crash in 2000, when he was in the United States during a two-month holiday tour.[1][2]
Mahavir Shah | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1960 Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| Died | 31 August 2000 (aged 40) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Life
editShah was born on 5 April 1960 in Bombay (now Mumbai). He gained interest in acting since his childhood. Mahavir worked in Hindi and Gujrati movies, TV shows. He was born into a Gujarati Hindu family. He was mainly known for his work in Police Aur Mujrim (1992), Baadshah (1999), and Yes Boss (1997). He married Chetna Shah. The couple has one daughter and one son. He was primarily known for his work as villainous characters. He started his career as a stage actor and worked in several plays. He made his Hindi movie debut with Ab Kya Hoga (1977). He made his TV debut with Zee Horror Show (1993-2001). Mahavir often depicts as cop or a lawyer. Although, He played minor characters But because of his talent these roles bring him recognition. Mahavir Shah worked in more than 86 movies and 2 TV shows. Aaj Ka Andha Kanoon (2003) was his last accredited movie, released posthumously . On 31 August 2000, while he was on a tour in the US along with his wife, son, and daughter in Chicago, United States their car collided with another car. Luckily all four (Mahavir, his wife, daughter and son) survived but when Mahavir came out of the car he was run over by ay another car plying on the road resulting in his death.
Death
editOn 31 August 2000, when Shah was in the U.S. during his two-month holiday tour, he died in a car crash. He is remembered for his several villainous roles and his TV shows.
Selected filmography
edit- 1976: Bhala Manus as Candidate
- 1977: Ab Kya Hoga as Driver
- 1978: Jhoota Kahin Ka as the mechanic
- 1981: Harjaee as Ajay's friend
- 1982: Gandhi as Police Constable (Cameo Appearance) (uncredited)
- 1983: Be Aabroo
- 1983: Sampoorna Mahabharat as Guest at Draupadi's Swayamvar
- 1983: Aao Pyaar Karen
- 1984: Bhavna as Balwant
- 1985: Yudh Defence Lawyer
- 1986: Badkaar as Mahavir - Hero
- 1986: Ankush as Gupta
- 1987: Rajlakshmi as Rajkumar
- 1988: Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein
- 1988: Dayavan as Chokshi
- 1988: Tezaab as Inspector Gupta
- 1988: Aakhri Adaalat as Girdhar (Bansidhar's nephew)
- 1988: Paap Ka Anth as Vikram
- 1989:Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein
- 1990: Prakope
- 1990: Azaad Desh Ke Gulam as Vicky
- 1990: Police Public as Inspector Khera
- 1990: Chor Pe Mor
- 1990: Thanedaar as Killer
- 1990: Baaghi: A Rebel for Love as Balbir (uncredited)
- 1990: Apmaan Ki Aag as Inspector Damodar
- 1990: Zakhmi Zameen as Chotey Thakur
- 1990: Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as Prakash as M. Verma
- 1990: Ghar Ho To Aisa as Prince of Palghat
- 1991: Benaam Badsha as Inspector Satyaprakash Verma
- 1991: 100 Days as Mr. Mathur
- 1991: Banjaran as Thakur Mahavir Singh
- 1991: Jeevan Daata as Masterji
- 1991: Narasimha as Jailor Shinde
- 1991: Inspector as Dhanush
- 1992: Jawani Janeman
- 1992: Binani
- 1992: Shola Aur Shabnam as Inspector Tiwari
- 1992: Humshakal as Mr. Ajay
- 1992: Tirangaa as Jailor
- 1992: Police Aur Mujrim as Sanga
- 1993: Game as Peter D'Souza
- 1993: Kundan as Inspector Sawant
- 1993: Bhookamp as Mahesh Shah
- 1993: Shaktiman as Chhotey
- 1993: Antim Nyay as Munna (as Mahaveer Shah)
- 1993: Phool Aur Angaar as Inspector Arvind Phadke
- 1993: Gurudev Mahavir as (Bhola's brother)
- 1993: Aadmi as Inspector Khatre
- 1993: Pehchaan as Yogi's henchman
- 1993: Parwane as Drunkard
- 1993: Zakhmo Ka Hisaab as Dhaneshwar's son
- 1993: Jeevan Ki Shatranj as Press Photographer
- 1993: Aankhen as Pravin Shah
- 1994: Aa Gale Lag Jaa as Truck driver
- 1994: Zid as Sajju
- 1994: Raja Babu as Inspector (uncredited)
- 1994: Janam Se Pehle as Ramesh's Father
- 1994: Jai Kishen as Chhote Bhai
- 1994: Mr. Azaad as Police Inspector D.Lal (uncredited)
- 1995: Guneghar as Noorudin "Noora"
- 1995: Zakhmi Sipahi as Rajesh
- 1995: Coolie No. 1 as Gajendra's manager
- 1995: Aatank Hi Aatank as Aslam's Cousin
- 1995: Hum Dono as Surendra Nath Gupta
- 1995: Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Inspector (uncredited)
- 1996: Mr. Bechara as Anita's Brother
- 1996: Sapoot as Kranti
- 1997: Ganga Maange Khoon
- 1997: Judwaa as Inspector Sharma
- 1997: Yes Boss as Shukla
- 1997: Judge Mujrim as Defending Lawyer
- 1997: Bhai Bhai as Major Balwant (uncredited)
- 1998: Barood Ke Sholay
- 1998: Saazish
- 1998: Salaakhen as ACP Kamble
- 1998: Gharwali Baharwali
- 1998: Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
- 1998: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Zorawar's Client
- 1998: Mehndi as Ankush Chaudhary
- 1998: Hatya Kaand as advocate
- 1999: Lo Main Aa Gaya
- 1999: Kachche Dhaage as Advocate Chinoy
- 1999: Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Goa Police Inspector
- 1999: Baadshah as Police Officer
- 2000: Heerabai
- 2000: Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Madanlal Gupta
- 2000: Papa The Great as Police Inspector
- 2000: Bichhoo
- 2000: Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
- 2001: Jagira
- 2001: Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as Public Prosecutor #2
- 2002: City Girl' S Hostel
- 2002: 23 March 1931 as Shaheed
- 2002: Guru Mahaaguru
- 2002: Ek Aur Visphot as D.S.P. Rastogi
- 2003: Aaj Ka Andha Kanoon as Shiva
- 2007: Aakheer (video) as Inspector Nagpal (final film role)
Television
edit| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-2001 | Zee Horror Show | Dhund, The Fog 1994
6 Episodes |
Zee Tv | |
| Gudiya 1995
7 Episodes |
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| Kabrastan 1995
6 Episodes |
Character-Mr Amar | |||
| Vaapsi 1999
2 Episodes |
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| 1995 | Dastaan | Mr Raj Tilak | ||
| 1998 | Suraag – The Clue | multiple roles | Doordarshan |
References
edit- ^ "Movies: Mahavir Shah passes away". Rediff.com. 2 September 2000.
- ^ "Saathi - Gujarati Play". Mumbaitheatreguide.com. 31 August 2000. Archived from the original on 13 June 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
External links
edit- Mahavir Shah at IMDb