Sameer Kakkar was an Indian actor who is best known for his role as the drunken character Khopdi in the TV series Nukkad, as well as appearances in films like Hasee Toh Phasee and Jai Ho. He was born on August 9, 1952, and passed away on March 15, 2023, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Personal and Family Life
Sameer Kakkar married Kiran Datey in 1994. He took a long break from acting, working as a Java coder in the United States, and returned to acting in 2008 after the global recession. Before his return, many fans believed he had left the entertainment industry for good.
Death and Legacy
Sameer Kakkar died on March 15, 2023, due to multiple organ failure. He made a significant impact on Indian television and film, leaving behind a legacy that fans remember fondly, particularly for his iconic character Khopdi.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Comedian | Short (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2023 | Farzi | TV Series (2023) |
| 2021 | Sunflower | Mr. Tandon (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2020 | Serious Men | Ganesh Tawade (as Samir Khakhar) |
| 2019 | Made in China | Raman Kaka (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2018 | Pataakha | Sarpanch (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2018 | #PuranaPyaar | Pandurang Sharma (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2018 | Love Handles | Pandu (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2017 | Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi | Society Member (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2017 | Wassup! Zindagi | Rehaan’s Father (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2017 | Meri Pyaari Bindu | Goan Uncle |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Alpesh Bhai (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Drunken Man (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2013 | Adaalat | Sishpal Shastri (as Sameer Khakhar) |
| 2010 | Bandini | Saurabh Bhai |