Renowned Marathi actor Ravindra Berde dies of throat cancer at 78
Renowned Marathi actor Ravindra Berde dies of throat cancer at 78
A big setback to the Marathi Film Industry in the passing away of Ravindra Berde at 78.
Reportedly, the Marathi actor, brother of late actor Laxmikant Berde had been battling with throat cancer.
Notably, Ravindra has worked in over 300 Marathi films.
As per reports he had been receiving the help and care he needed at Tata Hospital for a few months now.
Reports further revealed that the veteran actor was discharged from the hospital two days ago.
Ravindra Berde and his brother as the brother late actor Laxmikant Berde had made several hit movies. Ravindra has worked with several actors, like Ashok Saraf, Mahesh Kothare, Vijoo Khote, Sudhir Joshi, and Vijay Chavan.
Recently he collaborated with Bharat Jadhav and Siddharth Jadhav, contributing to several notable movies. His craft in the film ‘Pachhadlela’ won for him great praise from the industry. His loss deeply saddens the industry.
Ravindra Berde also suffered a heart attack during one of his plays in 1995. After which, he was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. He did not let the cancer take over his work; he pursued the arts and kept doing what he loved, believing that the ‘show must go on’. For him work was worship.
Ravindra Berde is survived by his wife, two children, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.
RIP RAVINDRA BERDE.
News Edit K.V.Raman
