David Abraham Cheulkar

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Characters played by David Abraham Cheulkar

Mr. Roy — Yakeen (1969)

Mr. Roy is the intelligence chief who becomes involved after Dr. Sharma's murder. He asks Rajesh to accept blame temporarily so that those seeking Dr. Sharma's research can be caught, then devises an escape plan. When the plan fails, Rajesh is kidnapped, complicating Mr. Roy's effort to control the investigation.

Head Doctor — Saathi (1968)

The hospital's head doctor who redirects Dr. Ravi's career focus toward cancer research, interrupting the couple's travel plans and indirectly contributing to Shanti's subsequent illness from overwork.

Baba — Bhai-Bhai (1956)

The mentor of street dancer Rani who provides shelter to Raja after he arrives in Bombay.

Brijeshwar Rai — Abhimaan (1973)

Brijeshwar Rai attends Subir and Uma's wedding reception and urges Subir to perform with Uma. Their duet introduces Uma's voice to a larger audience, helping set her public singing career in motion.

Haripad Chaturvedi — Chupke Chupke (1975)

Haripad Chaturvedi is the older brother of Sulekha Chaturvedi and receives Raghavendra Sharma's request to send a driver who speaks pure Hindi. He consequently helps create the opportunity for Dr. Parimal Tripathi's Pyare Mohan disguise and later coerces Pyare Mohan to stage his own death so Dr. Parimal Tripathi can reappear.

Vanaraj — Jwala (1971)

A loyal friend who aids the exiled Maharaja Anup Singh in his quest to travel from kingdom to kingdom, seeking support to reclaim his lost throne.

Uncle Tom — Baton Baton Mein (1979)

Tom is Rosie's brother and neighbour, and he introduces Tony to Nancy on their local train. He also asks Nancy to introduce Tony to Rosie. When he learns that Nancy and Tony have quarrelled and stopped meeting, he speaks to Tony's father, helping set in motion the conversation that brings the couple back together.

Angel — Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968)

The divine being tasked with returning Sanjay to Earth after a mistaken death. The angel guides Sanjay into a new body, intervenes at the climax to save him from the villain, and ultimately restores Sanjay to his rightful life and love before returning to heaven.

Diwanji (as David) — Waris (1969)

The father of Geeta and a high-ranking official in the kingdom. His daughter's marriage to the royal heir is a central element of the dying Raja's final decree.

Mahadev Chaudhary — Musafir (1957)

Mahadev is the landlord of the house that links the film's episodes. He helps Shakuntala and Ajay move into the rented home, then puts up a 'TO LET' sign after they leave. When the next tenants move out, he again advertises the house for rent.

Rai Saheb Kedarnath (as David) — Bindya (1960)

Rai Saheb Kedarnath is Devraj’s employer, and Devraj works with him before receiving a promotion as a Government Contractor. Kedarnath is also Rama’s father. Later, Ramu is accused of stealing a diamond ring from Kedarnath’s house, and the police are summoned.

Ferreira — Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)

Ferreira is Johnny Braganza's boss. He frames Johnny, leading to Johnny's imprisonment and separating him from Stella. This act sets back Johnny's life and helps explain why he later joins the other young men at the crossroads and starts a garage.

Career Overview

David Abraham Cheulkar has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Signature works include Lucky Number, Dulhan, Lady Killer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
93
Birth Date
1909-04-12
Birth Place
Thane, Bombay Presidency, British India

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