Ravindra Berde was a veteran Indian actor. He mainly worked in the Marathi entertainment industry. He died at the age of 78 due to a heart attack in 2023.
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Wiki/Biography
Ravindra Berde was born in 1945 (age 78 years; as of 2023) in Maharashtra, India.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Hair Color: Bald
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
He had five siblings and sold lottery tickets to contribute to the family income. One of his brothers, Purshottam Berde, is a famous Indian playwright. His brother, Laxmikant Berde, was an Indian actor who appeared predominantly in Marathi and Hindi films. Apart from films, Laxmikant was a well-known name in the world of Marathi theatre. Laxmikant Berde died of kidney failure on 16 December 2004 in Mumbai.
Ravindra Berde’s mother
Purushottam Berde, brother of Ravindra Berde
Laxmikant Berde
wife and children
He has two children, a daughter-in-law and a grandson.
Ravindra Berde with his wife
livelihood
Theater
Before working in films, he started his acting career with theatrical productions.
film
Marathi
In 1985, he debuted with the film ‘Vahinichi Maya’, in which he played the lead role of Dinu Deshmukh.
Ravindra Berde in a scene from the 1985 Marathi film ‘Vahinichi Maya’
In 1993, he appeared as Havaldar Tukaram (Tukya) in the popular Marathi comedy horror film ‘Zapatlela’, starring his brother Laxmikant Berde in the lead role. He has worked in several Marathi films including ‘Ek Gaadi Baaki Anari’ (1988), Hamal De Dhamaal (1989), Hach Sunbaicha Bhau (1992) and Haun Jau De (2009).
Hindi
In 1993, he appeared in a supporting role in the family drama film ‘Santaan’ starring Jeetendra. He came into limelight in Hindi cinema after playing the role of Balraj Chauhan’s party supporter in the famous 2001 Bollywood film ‘Nayak: The Real Hero’, starring Anil Kapoor in the lead role. He was famous for playing the role of Zamindar Chandrakant in the 2011 hit Bollywood action film ‘Singham’.
Ravindra Berde in a scene from the 2011 Hindi film ‘Singham’
Television
In 1989, he was selected to play the role of a bus conductor in the Marathi TV series ‘Naasti Aafat’. In 1999, he played multiple roles in DD National’s detective-crime drama series ‘Surag: The Clue’.
Death
In 2011 he was diagnosed with throat cancer. He was undergoing cancer treatment at Tata Hospital in Mumbai and was admitted due to difficulty in breathing. However, he was discharged and sent home two days before his death. He died of a heart attack on 13 December 2023 in Mumbai.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Ravindra Berde suffered a heart attack while acting in a Marathi play in 1995.
- He worked in more than 100 films in his entire career.
- Former Rajya Sabha member Vikas Mahatme made a post on X (formerly Twitter) to condole the death of Ravindra Berde.
Deeply saddened by the news of the demise of veteran actor Ravindra Berde.
His timeless performances have delighted countless fans for decades, making his characters feel like family.
Although he has left us, his legacy lives on through his remarkable art. Heartfelt condolences to him… pic.twitter.com/0D9qnytuHE
– Dr. Vikas Mahatme (@MPvikasmahatme) 13 December 2023
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