Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/08/1930 |
| Age | 95 years (died on 28, Aug, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Poona, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 28/08/2025 |
Latest News about Bal Karve
28/08/2025
Veteran Marathi actor Bal Karve died in Mumbai on 28 August 2025, three days after his 95th birthday. Reports said he had been hospitalized for about eight days and was suffering from age-related illness before his death. He was widely remembered for his iconic role as Gundyabhau in 'Chimanrao Gundyabhau'.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Balkrishna Karve |
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| Nickname | Bal |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Civil Engineering |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | Son - Kedar Karve, Daughter - Swati Karve |
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| Grandchildren | Multiple |
Career
| Debut | Banya Bapu (1977) as Bapu |
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| Key Roles |
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| Awards | Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar at Zee Natya Gaurav Awards (2018), State government award |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Karve gained such popularity in his role as Gundyabhau that fans continued calling him by that name even after the show ended. | |
| 2. He transitioned to theatre with the guidance of Vijaya Mehta and Vijaya Joglekar-Dhumale. | |
| 3. He was a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha. | |
| 4. He met Sumant Varangaonkar while living in Vile Parle, Mumbai, and together they started the children's theatre group 'Kilbil Balrangmanch'. | |
| 5. He was hospitalized for eight days before his death but ultimately succumbed when his body did not respond to medical efforts. |