Bio/Wiki
Profession | Actor |
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Physical Stats & More
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
Education | BA LLB |
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School | St Joseph’s School, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
Hobbies | Bodybuilding |
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Religion | Judaism |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
Father | Abraham | ||
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Mother | Dinah Cheulkar | ||
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Spouse | N/A |
Career
Debut |
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Last Film | Door Desh (1986) | ||
Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
David Abraham Cheulkar was a well-known actor for his comic roles in numerous Bollywood films. | |
He was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. | |
Cheulkar was raised by his older brothers in a family with roots in both India and Israel, with his mother Dinah having a Marathi background. | |
After facing challenges in finding a job, he joined the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA). | |
One of his popular roles was 'John Chacha' in the movie Boot Polish (1954). | |
His acting credits include films like Chupke Chupke (1975), Baton Baton Mein (1979), and Gol Maal (1979). | |
He served as the President of the Maharashtra Weightlifting Federation for an impressive 50 years. |