Sudhir Dalvi’s Journey Beyond Sai Baba | India News

India News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, beloved for his iconic portrayal of Sai Baba in the 1977 film Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, battled a life-threatening sepsis infection that forced his family to seek urgent financial aid. His journey to stardom began as an interior designer before theatre led him to acting — and he even turned down Aurangzeb before landing his defining role, initially hesitant due to age. While the film became a massive hit, it also trapped him in typecasting, limiting his opportunities for decades despite enduring fan reverence. After his hospitalization, Bollywood stars like Kartik Aaryan…