Shelly Desai

Born: 1935-12-03

Birthplace: Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

Biography

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 & Louise

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Escape from L.A.

Here Comes the Boom

Toys

Phantom of the Paradise

The Crow: City of Angels

Forces of Nature

For Love of the Game

Barb Wire

Top Movie Credits

Thelma & Louise East Indian Motel Clerk

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Khan Mubi

Escape from L.A. Cloaked Figure

Here Comes the Boom Miguel

Toys Shimera

Phantom of the Paradise Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)

The Crow: City of Angels Hindu

Forces of Nature Cabbie

For Love of the Game Taxi Driver

Barb Wire Sharif