Mahavir Shah

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.

Life

Shah 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 On 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

1976: Bhala Manus as Candidate Arvind Gautam 1977: Ab Kya Hoga as Driver 1978: Jhoota Kahin Ka as the mechanic Arvind Kaushik 1981: Harjaee as Ajay's friend 1982: Gandhi as Police Constable Arvind Mishra (Cameo Appearance) (uncredited) 1983: Be Aabroo as Arvind Ghorpade 1983: Sampoorna Mahabharat as Guest Arvind Anand at Draupadi's Swayamvar 1983: Aao Pyaar Karen as Arvind Mehra 1984: Bhavna as Balwant 1985: Yudh Defence Lawyer 1986: Badkaar as Arvind Godbole 1986: Ankush as Arvind Gupta 1987: Rajlakshmi as Rajkumar Arvind Pratap 1988: Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein as Arvind Gaitonde 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 as Arvind Deshpande 1990: Prakope as Arvind Rajput 1990: Azaad Desh Ke Gulam as Vicky 1990: Police Public as Inspector Khera 1990: Chor Pe Mor as Arvind Patel 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 Arvind Das 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 Master Arvind Prakash 1991: Narasimha as Jailor Shinde 1991: Inspector as Dhanush 1992: Jawani Janeman as Arvind Agarwal 1992: Binani as Arvind Pandey 1992: Shola Aur Shabnam as Inspector Tiwari 1992: Humshakal as Mr. Ajay 1992: Tirangaa as Jailor Arvind Ahluwalia 1992: Police Aur Mujrim as Sanga 1993: Game as Peter D'Souza 1993: Kundan |Inspector Arvind Sawant 1993: Bhookamp as Mahesh Shah 1993: Shaktiman as Chootey 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 Khare 1993: Pehchaan as Arvind Rampal Yogi's henchman 1993: Parwane as Drunkard Arvind Walia 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 Arvind Singh 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 as Arvind Das 1997: Judwaa as Inspector Sharma 1997: Yes Boss as Shukla 1997: Judge Mujrim as Defending Lawyer Arvind Vyas 1997: Bhai Bhai as Major Balwant (uncredited) 1998: Barood Ke Sholay as Arvind Rathod 1998: Saazish as Arvind Pradhan 1998: Vaettiya Madichu Kattu as Police officer in Mumbai 1998: Salaakhen as ACP Kamble 1998: Gharwali Baharwali as Arvind Raina 1998: Sar Utha Ke Jiyo as Arvind Rao 1998: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Zorawar's Client 1998: Mehndi as Ankush Chaudhary 1998: Hatya Kaand as Advocate 1999: Lo Main Aa Gaya as Arvind Khanna 1999: Kachche Dhaage as Advocate Chinoy 1999: Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Goa Police Inspector 1999: Baadshah as Police Officer 2000: Heerabai as Arvind Sinha 2000: Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Madanlal Gupta 2000: Papa The Great as Police Inspector 2000: Bichhoo 2000: Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Arvind Raote 2001: Jagira as Daku Arvind Singhania 2001: Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as Public Prosecutor #2 2002: City Girl' S Hostel as Arvind Tripathi 2002: 23 March 1931 as Shaheed as Arvind Vohra 2002: Guru Mahaaguru as Arvind Yadav 2002: Ek Aur Visphot as D.S.P. Arvind Rastogi 2003: Aaj Ka Andha Kanoon as Shiva 2007: Aakheer (video) as Inspector Arvind Nagpal (final film role)

Television

6 Episodes Zee Tv Gudiya 1995 7 Episodes Kabrastan 1995 6 Episodes Character-Mr Amar Vaapsi 1999 2 Episodes 1995 Dastaan Mr Raj Tilak1998 Suraag – The Cluemultiple roles Doordarshan