Acting

Shelly Desai

Born December 3, 1935Died February 10, 2026 (90)Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India57 creditsIMDb

Shelly Desai (December 3, 1935 – February 10, 2026) was an Indian character actor, known to TV audiences for his recurring roles on the FX series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and TNT’s Men of a Certain Age.

Known for

Thelma & Louise1991 · as East Indian Motel Clerk
The Crow: City of Angels1996 · as Hindu
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 22015 · as Khan Mubi
Escape from L.A.1996 · as Cloaked Figure
Here Comes the Boom2012 · as Miguel
Toys1992 · as Shimera
Forces of Nature1999 · as Cabbie
Barb Wire1996 · as Sharif
Q1982 · as Kahsa
For Love of the Game1999 · as Taxi Driver
Project X1987 · as Mr. Verrous
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia2005 · as Hwang · 3 ep
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Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · as V'Sal · 1 ep
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia2005 · as Hwang · 3 ep
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ER1994 · as Cabbie · 1 ep
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Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · as Chuck · 2 ep
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Archer2009 · as Crenshaw (voice) · 1 ep
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Hill Street Blues1981 · as Shopkeeper · 1 ep
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St. Elsewhere1982 · as Ahjai Sihkan · 1 ep
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The A-Team1983 · as Rajiv · 1 ep
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Girlfriends2000 · as Cab Driver · 1 ep
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Moonlighting1985 · as Customer #3 · 1 ep
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Ugly Betty2006 · as Jorge · 1 ep
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The District2000 · as Salid · 1 ep
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Hunter1984 · as Clerk · 1 ep
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Martin1992 · as Habib · 1 ep
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Raven's Home2017 · as Old Man · 1 ep
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Murder One1995 · as Motel Operator · 1 ep
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History of the World: Part II2023 · as 25-Year Old Man · 1 ep
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Baskets2016 · as Allen · 1 ep
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Men of a Certain Age2009 · as Carlos · 7 ep
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Selfie2014 · as Janitor (uncredited) · 1 ep
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Wanted2005 · as Owner · 1 ep
Thelma & Louise1991 · as East Indian Motel Clerk
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 22015 · as Khan Mubi
Escape from L.A.1996 · as Cloaked Figure
Here Comes the Boom2012 · as Miguel
For Love of the Game1999 · as Taxi Driver
Forces of Nature1999 · as Cabbie
Phantom of the Paradise1974 · as Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)
Barb Wire1996 · as Sharif
The Crow: City of Angels1996 · as Hindu
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The Jake Effect2006 · as Mr. Chowdari · 1 ep
Maniac Cop 21990 · as Convict
Toys1992 · as Shimera
Delta Farce2007 · as Farmer
Q1982 · as Kahsa
The Silence of the Hams1994 · as Trick