Shri Vallabh Vyas was an Indian film and television actor. He was known for films including Sarfarosh (1999), Lagaan (2001), Abhay (2001), Aan: Men at Work (2004), Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005), Sankat City (2009) and theater works such as Virasat (1985).

Personal life

On 13 October 2008 Vyas suffered a paralytic attack while shooting for a film. Due to the financial issues, his family moved from Jaisalmer to Jaipur for his treatment. According to his wife Shobha, the Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) did not support him financially, despite the fact that the association had set up a trust for the actors who are suffering from losses. Actor Arun Bali, a member of CINTAA, had provided an amount of inr 10000 and Gajendra Chauhan, the vice president of CINTAA had provided a cheque of inr 50000, which his family refused. Actors Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee and Aamir Khan provided financial help for the Vyas family and for his treatment.

Death

On 7 January 2018, Vyas died at the age of 59, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Selected filmography

Television