| 1. David Abraham Cheulkar was a well-known actor for his comic roles in numerous Bollywood films. |
| 2. He was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. |
| 3. Cheulkar was raised by his older brothers in a family with roots in both India and Israel, with his mother Dinah having a Marathi background. |
| 4. After facing challenges in finding a job, he joined the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA). |
| 5. One of his popular roles was 'John Chacha' in the movie Boot Polish (1954). |
| 6. His acting credits include films like Chupke Chupke (1975), Baton Baton Mein (1979), and Gol Maal (1979). |
| 7. He served as the President of the Maharashtra Weightlifting Federation for an impressive 50 years. |
| 8. He was Vice President of the Indian Weightlifting Federation and served on the Olympic Committee representing India. |
| 9. In his prime from 1959 to 1975, he was one of the best-known anchors, compères, and hosts of prominent award shows and functions. |
| 10. Jawaharlal Nehru once remarked that any event would be incomplete without David's speech. |
