Laxmikant Berde Biography, Death, Son, Wife, Age, Movies

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Biography

Laxmikant Berde was an Indian Marathi film actor who appeared in a number of Marathi and Hindi films. He was well-known for his high-energy slapstick routines. Berde began his career as an employee of the Marathi Sahitya Sangh production company before moving on to play supporting roles in a few Marathi stage plays. In 1983-84 he rose to prominence with the Marathi play Tur Tur.

Aside from Marathi films he was also successful with comedy stage plays such as Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe and Bighadale Swargache Dwaar. Berde appeared in numerous Bollywood films and received four Filmfare Award nominations for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He appeared in approximately 185 Hindi and Marathi films. 

Laxmikant Berde's contribution to the Marathi film industry is immense and he will always be remembered as one of the finest actors to have graced the silver screen. His unique style and infectious energy have left an indelible mark on the minds of his fans and will continue to inspire generations to come

Age

Laxmikant Berde was aged 50 years old at the time of his death. Laxmikant Berde was born on 26 October 1954 in Bombay (Mumbai). His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Childhood

Laxmikant Berde the youngest of six children grew up during a family financial crisis and used to sell lottery tickets as a child. He began his career as an actor in Ganesh puja pandals and pulled curtains for Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh shows.

Education

Laxmikant Berde had completed his schooling in Mumbai after which he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree. It is believed that while studying he was actively involved in theatre and was part of many plays and dramas. His passion for acting continued to grow and he eventually decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

Family

Laxmikant Berde's parents' name is unknown and his brother's name is Purshottam Berde. Priya Arun is his wife Abhinay is his son and Swanandi is his daughter.

Laxmikant Berde Wife

Roohi Berde

Laxmikant Berde was married to his co-star Roohi Berde who appeared in several films. She debuted in the marathi film Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) playing the lead role. She later began to appear in supporting roles.

Priya Arun

The relationship between Laximant and Roohi was going well until Laxmikant Berde met Priya Arun in one of his films. Despite the fact that he was married Priya fell in love with him. Their affair was kept private and she had a plan to reconcile with him. 

They became close after appearing in a number of films together. Later when Roohi died of cancer Priya married Laxmikant and had 2 children Abhinay and Swanandi. The media appears to be baffled by their relationship. He was married to Priya until his death in 2004.

Top 5 movies of Laxmikant Berde

Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi

The blockbuster 'Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi' directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar is a remake of the 1966 Hindi film 'Biwi Aur Makan' directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Laxmikant and Sachin Pilgaonkar received a lot of praise for their outstanding performances in the film. 

Ashok Saraf Sushant Ray Nivedita Saraf Ashwini Bhave and Priya Arun also play important roles in the film. 'Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi' was a massive hit at the box office and is considered one of the best Marathi films of all time. 

Laxmikant Berde's performance in the film played a significant role in its success. His ability to connect with the audience and make them laugh made him a beloved actor and a household name in Maharashtra.

Zapatlela

The horror-comedy 'Zapatlela ' directed by Mahesh Kothare revolves around renowned ventriloquist Ramdas Padhye and his famous evil puppet Tatya Bichu. This horror-comedy became a smash hit thanks to Laxmikant Berde's excellent performance as Laxmikant Bolke. 

Berde's performance in Zapatlela was so popular that the film became a massive commercial success and Tatya Vinchu became a household name in Maharashtra. 

The film's success also paved the way for a sequel titled Zapatlela 2 which was released in 2013. His iconic role in Zapatlela continue to be remembered and celebrated by his fans and colleagues.

Eka Peksha Ek

'Eka Peksha Ek ' directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar is a 1990 action comedy and mystery film starring Ashok Saraf Laxmikant Berde and Archana Joglekar. This film was adapted from Arthur Hiller's 1989 American comedy film 'See No Evil Hear No Evil'. 

The audience praised Laxmikant Berde's brilliant performance (he played the role of a deaf man). Berde's performance in 'Eka Peksha Ek' was widely appreciated by audiences and critics alike and he was praised for his natural acting ability and comedic timing. 

His chemistry with Sachin Pilgaonkar was particularly noteworthy and their on-screen friendship became a defining element of the film. Berde's character is still remembered fondly by Marathi cinema lovers and he remains one of the most beloved actors in the history of Marathi cinema.

Dhoom Dhadaka

The iconic comedy-drama 'Dhoom Dhadaka' by Mahesh Kothare revolves around three young men (played by Mahesh Laxmikant and Ashok Saraf) who try everything to impress a greedy industrialist into approving their marriages with his daughters. 

It also featured key performances by Nivedita Joshi and Surekha. Overall Laxmikant Berde's performance in Dhoom Dhadaka demonstrated his versatility as an actor who could excel in both comedic and dramatic roles.

 His contribution to Marathi cinema is significant and he will be remembered as one of the genre's most popular actors. Berde's chemistry with Saraf and Kothare was also praised as the trio's friendship contributed to the film's entertainment value.

De Danadan

Laxmikanth Berde's 'De Danadan' was another knockabout comedy hit. The film also starred Mahesh Kothare and Jairam Kulkarni in lead roles. Laxmikant Berde played Lakshya a police constable.
 
This comedy film was successful in striking a chord with the audience. Berde's chemistry with Mahesh was also a highlight of the film. The two actors shared a great rapport on-screen and their banter and antics provided some of the film's most hilarious moments. 

Laxmikant Berde's performance in 'De Danadan' was instrumental in making the film a huge success. His portrayal of Jagan was widely appreciated by audiences and critics alike and cemented his position as one of the most talented actors in Marathi cinema.

Career Timeline

Net Worth

Laxmikant Berde's net worth is $1-5 Million at the time of his death. He was a prolific actor and appeared in more than 350 films in a career spanning over two decades. Berde was known for his impeccable comic timing and was considered one of the finest comedians in the Marathi film industry. 

Apart from acting Berde was also involved in various other ventures including producing and directing films. He was also a popular stage performer and appeared in numerous plays during his career.

Death

Laxmikant Berde died on December 16 2004 in Mumbai of a kidney ailment. Many prominent Marathi film industry figures including Mahesh Kothare Ashok Saraf and Sachin Pilgaonkar attended his funeral. In his final years Berde ran his own production company 'Abhinay Arts ' named after his son Abhinay Berde. Berde was an accomplished ventriloquist and guitarist.

Awards won by Laxmikant Berde

• In 1986 Won the Best Actor Award for Dhum Dhadaka

9 Interesting facts about Laxmikant Berde

• Laxmikant Berde was a veteran Indian actor who appeared in films in both Hindi and Marathi. He was a well-known Marathi theatre artist in addition to being an actor.

• Berde came from a middle-class family and grew up in a chawl. He used to sell lottery tickets as a child because his family's financial situation was poor.

• Ravindra Berde a veteran Marathi actor is his uncle.

• He used to perform in naataks at the Konkanast Samaj Ganesh Festival in his neighbourhood and this sparked his interest in acting.

• He used to win awards in various acting competitions while in high school and intercollege.

• Later he began working at the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh in Maharashtra where he used to pull the curtains during the auditorium's theatre plays. He decided to pursue a career as a theatre artist after watching actors perform on stage.

• While he was working there a stage play director approached him about a part in a play. He accepted the offer and went on to play minor roles in various Marathi theatre productions.

• In 1983 he received a significant role in the Marathi theatre play 'Tur Tur ' directed by Indian playwright Purshottam Berde.

• He later appeared in plays such as 'Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe ' 'Karti Premat Padli ' and 'Uchalbangadi.'