Dr. Hathi's Death: Taarak Mehta's Tapu Sena Cries, "We Will Miss You, Azaad Uncle"
Child artistes- Tapu, Gogi, Pinku and Goli- of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah are too heartbroken with the sudden demise of their Azaad uncle. The kids, who were extremely close to Dr. Hathi, share their most loved memory with the late actor...
Dr Hathi aka Kavi
Kumar Azaad was extremely famous amongst kids. Not just audience, but his
show's child artistes were very fond of him and shared a great bond with the
late actor.
This morning, the
sudden demise of Kavi Kumar Azaad has not only left fans of Taarak Mehta Ka
Ooltah Chashmah, shocked but have also created a great dent among his favourite
child artistes on the show. We spoke to a few of them who shared their memories
with the late actor. Here's what they had to say:
Bhavya Gandhi
(Tapu) 
I was out for a
meeting when my mother informed me about it. And trust me for a few minutes I
couldn’t believe what she said. It is a such a shocking news. He was the
happiest person I have ever met in my life. I haven’t ever seen him sad. He
used to be always laughing and making others laugh.
I know him from
the time I began shooting for Taarak. It has been a long journey with him.
Though I have now left the show but he was the one who I used to always
remember. Such a foodie, we used to eat a lot together. Everyday after my meal
I used to go to his vanity asking for a chocolate. He used to be loaded with
it.
Very few people
know this but he was a music lover and fortunately we used to love same kind of
music. One of his really good friend was a musician and used to often come to
the set with instruments like guitar and flute. He didn’t know how to play but
at times used to try his hands on it.
I also remember
one day when I was sitting on a chair and he couldn’t find a place to sit as no
empty chair was available so he came and sat on my lap. That's the jolly person
he was. I actually don’t remember if he has ever shouted on us. Infact, he used
to come to our rescue and lighten up our mood if anyone screamt at us. He used
to call for chocolates and ice creams.
I am really
missing Azaad uncle.
Samay Shah (Gogi)
After I heard
about this unfortunate news, there is only one thing on my mind. Azaad uncle
had a very famous line in the show, “Sahi Baat Hai” and see the irony, since
morning people are calling us to know ki aisa hua hai kya and hamare muh se
nikal raha hai, 'Sahi Baat Hai' (crying).
Azaad uncle will
always be remembered. He was an amazing person. I am a Jain and he used to keep
teasing me, 'Jain khana kab laa raha hai? Jain Wada Pav bhi hota hai kya?'...
food was his life. He used to eat a lot and he used to make us eat a lot. The
whole 'Tapu Sena' was very close to him.
He was supposed
to shoot with us this morning. I was also there but suddenly everyone got numb
when we came to know that he is not with us any more. He will be missed a
lot.
Azhar
(Pinku): 
I was on the way
to the show's set when Gogi (Samay) called me to inform about Azaad uncle's
demise. I reached the sets and saw everyone extremely sad, it was a
heartbreaking sight.
On Saturday, we
shot together when I told him I am feeling hungry, and he immideatly ordered a
sandwich for me. He used to take care of all of us. He also has his own rolls
shop in Mira Road. I used to often visit there. And we used to speak for long
hours. He was more like a friend to me. Someone might replace his character but
replacing him is impossible. Azaad Uncle I am missing you a lot.
Kush Shah
(Goli): 
As you all know
he was playing my on-screen father. I was extremely close to him. He used to
talk to me as a friend. He never made me feel that he was elder to me. He
gifted me a small toy which is still with me and I will always keep that with
me. Replacing Azaad uncle in our lives will never be possible. In fact, I had
most of my scenes with him, so you all can imagine how painful it is to lose
him. I will miss him every moment.
Fans and the cast
will always miss their Dr. Hathi aka Azaad uncle. May his soul rest in peace.
