Mahavir Shah
Mahavir Shah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1960 |
| Died | 31 August 2000 (aged 40) |
| Other names | Mahaveer Shah |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–2000 |
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 accident in 2000, when he was in the United States during a two-month holiday tour.[1][2]
Life[]
Shah was born on 5 April 1960 in Bombay (now Mumbai). He gained interest in acting since his childhood.
Death[]
On 31 August 2000, when Shah was in the U.S. during his two-month holiday tour, he died in a car accident. He is remembered for his several villainous roles and his TV shows.
Selected filmography[]
- 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 Is Acid as Inspector Gupta
- 1988: Aakhri Adaalat as Girdhar (Bansidhar's nephew)
- 1988: as Vikram
- 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: 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: as Masterji
- 1991: Narasimha as Jailor Shinde
- 1991: 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: 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:
- 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: 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[]
| 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 |
References[]
- ^ "Movies: Mahavir Shah passes away". Rediff.com. 2 September 2000.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Saathi - Gujarati Play". Mumbaitheatreguide.com. 31 August 2000. Archived from the original on 13 June 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
External links[]
- Mahavir Shah at IMDb
Categories:
- 1948 births
- 2000 deaths
- Indian male film actors
- Indian male television actors
- Road incident deaths in Illinois
- Male actors from Mumbai
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- Male actors in Hindi cinema