Ravindra Berde is a veteran Indian actor. He works mainly in the Marathi entertainment industry. In 2023, he died at the age of 78 after suffering a heart attack.
Wiki/Biography
Ravindra Berde was born in 1945 (age 78 years; in 2023) in Maharashtra, India.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 6″
Hair Color: Bald
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
He has five siblings and sells lottery tickets to contribute to the family income. One of his brothers, Purshottam Berde, is a famous Indian playwright. His brother, Laxmikant Berde, is an Indian actor who mostly appears in Marathi and Hindi films. Apart from films, Laxmikant is a well-known name in the world of Marathi theatre. On 16 December 2004, Laxmikant Berde died of kidney failure in Mumbai.
Ravindra Berde’s mother
Ravindra Berde’s brother, Purshottam Berde
Laxmikant Berde
Wife & Children
He has two children, a son-in-law, and a grandson.
Ravindra Berde with his wife
Career
Theater
Before working in films, he began his acting career with theater productions.
Movie
Marathi
In 1985, he started his career with the film ‘Vahinichi Maya’ where he played the lead role of Dinu Deshmukh.
Ravindra Berde in a still from the 1985 Marathi film ‘Vahinichi Maya’
In 1993, he appeared as Hawaldar Tukaram (Tukya) in the popular Marathi horror comedy film ‘Zapatlela’ starring his brother Laxmikant Berde in the lead role. He has worked in many Marathi films including ‘Ek Gadi Baki Anadi’ (1988), Hamaal De Dhamaal (1989), Hach Sunbaicha Bhau (1992), and Houn Jau De (2009).
Hindi
In 1993, he appeared in a supporting role in the family drama film ‘Santaan’ starring Jeetendra. He gained attention in Hindi cinema after he played the role of party supporter Balraj Chauhan in the 2001 Bollywood hit ‘Nayak: The Real Hero’ starring Anil Kapoor in the lead role. He is best known for playing Zamindar Chandrakant in the 2011 Bollywood action film ‘Singham.’
Ravindra Berde in a still from the 2011 Hindi film ‘Singham’
Television
In 1989, he was cast to play the role of a bus conductor in the Marathi TV serial ‘Nasti Aafat.’ In 1999, he played various roles in DD National’s detective crime drama series ‘Suraag: The Clue.’
Death
In 2011, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. He received cancer treatment at Tata Hospital in Mumbai and was admitted due to breathing difficulties. However, he was allowed to go home and sent home two days before his death. On 13 December 2023, he died after suffering a heart attack in Mumbai.
Facts/Trivia
- Ravindra Berde suffered a heart attack in 1995 while acting in a Marathi drama.
- He worked in more than 100 films throughout his career.
- Former Rajya Sabha member Vikas Mahatme took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted to mourn Ravindra Berde’s death.
Very saddened by the news of veteran actor Ravindra Berde’s passing.
His timeless performances have brought joy to countless fans for decades, making his characters feel like family.
Although he has left us, his legacy lives on through his incredible art. My condolences to… pic.twitter.com/0D9qnytuHE
— Dr. Vikas Mahatme (@MPvikasmahatme) December 13, 2023
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
