Laxmikant Berde

Actor

Indian Chanderai, Ratnagiri, Bombay State, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/10/1954
Age50 years (died on 16, Dec, 2004)
BirthplaceChanderai, Ratnagiri, Bombay State, India
Date of Death16/12/2004

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Bio/Wiki

Laxmikant Berde was a renowned Indian actor celebrated for his slapstick comedy in Marathi and Hindi cinema, appearing in over 150 films during a career spanning more than 20 years[1][2].
He began his career in theater before transitioning to films and was part of the beloved on-screen trio with Ashok Saraf and Sachin Pilgaonkar[1][2].
Berde passed away on 16 December 2004 in Mumbai at the age of 50 due to kidney failure (renal failure)[2][3][4].

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Berde grew up in a middle-class household in a chawl and sold lottery tickets as a child to support his family[1][7].
His uncle, Ravindra Berde, was a well-known Marathi actor, and his brother Purshottam Berde was also in the industry[1][7].
He was the youngest of six siblings[7].

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried (at time of death)

Family

SiblingsFive elder siblings, including Purshottam Berde
Spouse
  • Ruhi Berde (actor
  • Priya Arun (actor)
  • Ruhi Berde (actor, married 1985-died in 1987)
  • Priya Arun (actor
  • married 1996)
Children
  • Abhinay Berde (actor)
  • Tejaswini Berde (actor)
  • Abhinay Berde (actor
  • son from second wife)
  • Tejaswini Berde (actor
  • daughter from second wife)

Career

Debut
Film (Marathi; As an actor)Lek Chalali Sasarla (1984) as Deepak Waghmare
Film (Hindi; As an actor)Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) as Manohar Singh
TheaterTur Tur (1983) directed by Purshottam Berde
Awards
Filmfare Awards (Marathi)
Won Best Actor Award for Dhum Dhadaka
Won Best Actor Award for Lek Chalali Sasarla
Filmfare Awards (Hindi)
Nominated for Best Comic Actor for Maine Pyar Kiya
Nominated for Best Comic Actor for 100 Days
Nominated for Best Comic Actor for Beta
Nominated for Best Comic Actor for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Notable Films
  • Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1989)
  • Dhum Dhadaka (1985)
  • Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
  • 100 Days (1991)
  • Beta (1992)
  • Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Berde grew up in a middle-class household and resided in a chawl.
2. He sold lottery tickets as a child to help with financial limitations.
3. His uncle, Ravindra Berde, was a well-known Marathi actor.
4. Initially began his career in theater before venturing into movies.
5. He was part of beloved on-screen pairs with Mahesh Kothare, Ashok Saraf, and Sachin Pilgaonkar in Marathi films.
6. In 1983, he got a big role in the Marathi theatre play ‘Tur Tur’ directed by Purshottam Berde.
7. He appeared in various theatre plays such as ‘Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe,’ ‘Karti Premat Padli,’ and ‘Uchalbangadi.’
8. The Marathi actors trio Laxmikant Berde, Ashok Saraf, and Sachin Pilgaonkar gained immense popularity after appearing in the Marathi film ‘Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi’ (1989).
9. He was cremated at the Oshiwara Crematorium, Jogeshwari West, Mumbai, on 16 December 2004[4].
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