Dinesh Phadnis (1966–2023) was an Indian actor and writer who worked predominantly in the Hindi film and television industries. He is best known for playing the role of Inspector Fredericks aka Freddy in the TV series CID broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. He died on 5 December 2023 due to multiple organ failure.
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Wiki/Biography
Dinesh Phadnis was born on Wednesday, 2 November 1966 (age at the time of death 57 years) in Bihar. His zodiac sign was Scorpio.
An old picture of Dinesh Phadnis (far left)
He did his schooling from Chogle High School, located in Shri Krishna Nagar, Borivali East, Mumbai. In 1980 he did a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
An old picture of Dinesh Phadnis’ father
Dinesh Phadnis with his mother
wife and children
He married Nayana Phadnis on 20 November 1993.
Dinesh Phadnis with his wife
They have a daughter named Tanvi Bhate.
Dinesh Phadnis with his daughter
He shares his birthday with his granddaughter Dhruvi.
Dinesh Phadnis with his granddaughter
Religion
He followed Hindu religion.
Dinesh Phadnis performing puja at his home
livelihood
film
Dinesh Phadnis appeared in the 1993 Marathi film ‘Bharala Ha Malavat Raktan’. He made his Bollywood debut with the Aamir Khan starrer ‘Sarfarosh’ (1999), in which he played the role of SI Crime Branch.
Dinesh Phadnis (left) in a scene from the film ‘Sarfarosh’
In 2000, he played a small role in the song ‘Mela Dilon Ka’ from the film ‘Mela’. He appeared as an officer in the film ‘Officer’ in 2001. He also appeared in the film ‘Super 30’ starring Hrithik Roshan. Apart from working as an actor, he has also worked as a screenwriter for a Marathi film and a few Hindi films.
Television
In 1993, Dinesh Phadnis played the role of a police inspector in the Hindi TV series ‘Fasale’.
Dinesh Phadnis (centre) in a scene from the TV series ‘Fasale’
He worked in the TV show ‘CID’ for almost 20 years (1998-2018), in which he played the role of Inspector Fredericks. This TV show was aired on Sony Entertainment Television channel. He has also co-written some episodes of the TV show with Sriram Raghavan (director of the film ‘Agent Vinod’).
Dinesh Phadnis in a scene from the TV show ‘CID’
He appeared in a few episodes of the horror TV series ‘Aahat’ in 2006. The TV series was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. He made a guest appearance in the courtroom drama TV series ‘Adaalat’ (2012), which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. He also appeared as a guest in the Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2014), which aired on SAB TV. In 2019, he appeared as Constable Shambhu Tawde in the TV series ‘CIF’. The TV series was broadcast on Dangal TV channel.
Dinesh Phadnis (right) in a scene from the TV series ‘CIF’
award
He had won many awards and honors.
Dinesh Phadnis Award
Death
Dinesh Phadnis died on 5 December 2023 around 12 am at Tunga Hospital in Mumbai due to multiple organ failure. His last rites were performed on 5 December 2023 at 10:30 am at Daulat Nagar Crematorium, Mumbai. On 4 December 2023, Dinesh Phadnis was admitted to Tunga Hospital in Mumbai, where he was undergoing treatment for liver failure and was on a ventilator. According to some reports, he had suffered a heart attack. However, Dayanand Shetty (his co-star in CID) refuted the rumors of Dinesh Phadnis suffering a heart attack and revealed that he was on a ventilator and was undergoing treatment.
car collection
He had a Honda City car.
Dinesh Phadnis’ car at his house
net worth
His net worth was approx. 12 crores.
Facts/General Knowledge
- His family and friends fondly called him Bobby.
- Once he played the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Dinesh Phadnis as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- He was a fitness enthusiast and followed a strict workout regimen.
- He liked writing poems and short stories.
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