Veteran television and film actor Dinyar Tirandaz has reportedly passed away on June 11, 2026 in Mumbai. The news of his demise has saddened members of the entertainment industry and fans, as they remember the actor for his remarkable work and memorable performances in television and cinema.
Television and film actor Dinyar Tirandaz passes away in Mumbai
The news first surfaced on social media through a post shared by the Facebook group “Parsi Zoroastrians Worldwide – The Hyderabadi Page”. The post read, “Shri Dinyar Tirandaz, brother of late Rustam Tirandaz has left for his heavenly abode. Pedust today at Wadia Bungali, Bombay at 3:45 pm. Sarosh yazad ni panah. Ashem vohu.”
Soon after, the information was widely shared by several social media pages, prompting expressions of condolences from fans, colleagues and members of the Parsi community. According to the Facebook post, the archer died at 3:45 pm in Wadia Bungali, Mumbai. At the time of writing, his cause of death has not been officially disclosed.
Dinyar Tirandaz was a familiar face to Indian audiences and his career spanned several decades. He started his acting career in the film world in 1984 and gradually built a reputation as a versatile artist. His ability to bring warmth, humor and authenticity to his roles has made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
On television, Tirandaz gained wide recognition through popular shows like Nukkad and Byomkesh Bakshy. However, the most defining moment of his career was playing the character of Mr. Keki Daruwala in the hit sitcom Zaban Sambhal Ke. The character remains one of the most memorable portrayals in Indian television history and is fondly remembered by audiences even today.
Apart from television, Tirandaz also acted in several Hindi films over the years. His filmography included notable titles such as Hello brother, what to say, I don’t believe in heart, Albela, let’s go And Why did I love? Through both comedic and supporting roles, he established himself as a bankable performer capable of leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
