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Anand Abhyankar

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Anand Abhyankar
Born(1963-06-02)2 June 1963[1]
Died24 December 2012(2012-12-24) (aged 49)[2]
Pune, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
SpouseAnjali Abhyankar
Children2

Anand Abhyankar (2 June 1963[1] – 24 December 2012) was an Indian Marathi film, television and theatre actor. He starred in films such as Spandan (2012), Balgandharva (2011), Matichya Chuli (2006), Vaastav (1999) and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain. On television, he is known for his roles in Mala Sasu Havi, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Fu Bai Fu, Avaghachi Sansar and Asambhav. Abhyankar died on 24 December 2012 in a car crash.[3][4][5]

Career

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Abhyankar developed his interest in acting while graduating from Pune, where he worked in a few plays performed in his college. Later, he joined various theatre groups. His first big break came with the commercial play Kuryat Sada Tingalam. Written by Shivraj Gorle, this comedy play was produced by Rasikraj Productions and directed by Mangesh Kadam. The play also starred actors Mohan Joshi and Suhasini Deshpande. The play was successful and performed more than 1000 shows. Later, Abhyankar also performed in the Marathi play Aai Retire Hotey,[1] alongside actress Bhakti Barve; this show was performed more than 950 times.[6] He also played the notable roles of Paropkari Gampu and Gaja Khot for the theatrical adaptations of the book Vyakti Aani Valli, written by Pu La Deshpande.

Abhyankar also played various cameo and side roles in many Marathi as well as Hindi films. His commercial hit Bollywood films include Vaastav (1999) and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000), both directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. He was seen in a few commercial advertisements as well. His film career in Marathi spanned from comedy, serious to character roles. In the 2006 film Matichya Chuli, he replaced the deceased actor Sudhir Joshi. The film thus has the same character played by two different actors. He also directed one Marathi film, Majhi Vithai Mauli.[6]

Abhyankar starred in various Marathi television shows. His earliest roles include the show Gharkul that aired on DD Sahyadri. His recent role of Dinanath Shashtri from the serial Asambhav (2009) was of an 85-year-old man, almost double his age.[7] His portrayal of a man suffering with Parkinson's disease, with a shivering body language was highly appreciated and won him awards.[6] He also participated in the comedy competitive show Fu Bai Fu, paired with actress Supriya Pathare. Before his death in December 2012, Abhyankar was seen playing a character role in the Zee Marathi's show Mala Sasu Havi, alongside actress Asawari Joshi, which was later played by Rajan Bhise.[8] His last Marathi film Gadbad Gondhal, directed by Yogesh Dattatraya Gosavi has released in 2018.

Personal life

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Abhyankar was born and brought up in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He was born in a middle-class family to Moreshwar and Ashadevi on 2 June 1963. His father was a labour welfare officer and his mother worked in the Post and Telegraph department. Abhyankar did his education till 12th standard from Nagpur and then moved to Pune, Maharashtra. He graduated in Commerce from the Garware College. He also worked in Bajaj Auto for over two years before turning to acting professionally.[1]

Death

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Abhyankar died in a car crash on Mumbai-Pune Expressway on 23 December 2012, when his Suzuki Wagon R was hit by a tempo (an Indian 3-wheel vehicle) coming from the opposite direction.[9] He was returning to Mumbai after finishing the shoot of his upcoming film Duniyadari.[10] Akshay Pendse, his co-star from the TV show Mala Sasu Havi and his two-year-old son Pratyush Pendse, also died in the same crash.[11] Abhyankar is survived by his wife Anjali, a daughter and a son.[12] His family filed for compensation in Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and received 72 lakh (US$86,000) in 2018.[13]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Language
1998 Tu Tithe Mee Marathi
1999 Ratra Aarambha Marathi
1999 Vaastav Hindi
2000 Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain Hindi
2001 Tera Mera Saath Rahen Hindi
2001 Akleche Kande Marathi
2004 Kunku Lavte Mahercha Dinkar Deshmukh Marathi
2006 Hi Porgi Kunachi Deshmukh Marathi
2006 Matichya Chuli Marathi
2007 Bhulwa Marathi
2008 Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi Hindi
2008 Checkmate Marathi
2009 Chal Chalein Vaishnavi's father Hindi
2009 Mareparyant Fashi Writer Marathi
2010 Pappu Can't Dance Saala Hindi
2011 Balgandharva Balgandharva's Mama Marathi
2012 Spandan Doctor (Cerebral Palsy) Marathi
2013 Kokanastha Posthumous release Marathi
2018 Gadbad Gondhal Akhilesh Desai (posthumous release) Marathi

Television

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Year Title Role Language Channel
1998-2001 Hum Sab Ek Hain Hindi Sony Entertainment Television
1999-2003 Abhalmaya Marathi Alpha TV Marathi
Gharkul Marathi DD Sahyadri
2004-2006 Vadalvaat Marathi Alpha TV Marathi
2006 Char Divas Sasuche Marathi ETV Marathi
2008-2010 Avaghachi Sansar Raghunath Mohite Marathi Zee Marathi
2007-2009 Asambhav Dinanath Shashtri Marathi Zee Marathi
2011 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Bhau Kaka Hindi Sony Sab
2011 Fu Bai Fu Contestant Marathi Zee Marathi
2012 Mala Sasu Havi Aaba Marathi Zee Marathi

Theater

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Title Role
Kuryat Sada Tingalam
Aai Retire Hotey
Vyakti Aani Valli Paropkari Gampu, Gaja Khot
Asa Me Kai Gunha Kela
Ghetla Shingawar
Pappa Sanga Kunache

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Paranjpe, Shailendra (24 December 2012). "Anand Abhyankar was an ever-smiling man". DNA. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Anand Abhyankar, Akshay Pendse killed in road accident". The Times of India. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Kalyani Jadhav to Anand Abhyankar; Marathi actors who died in fatal accidents". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Marathi actors Anand Abhyankar, Akshay Pendse killed in accident". Firstpost. 24 December 2012.
  5. ^ "Lok Adalat awards Rs 72 lakh compensation to late Marathi actor Anand Abhyankar's family". Hindustan Times. 11 February 2018.
  6. ^ a b c Kharade, Pallavi (30 November 2009). "'I wanted to become a director'". Pune: DNA. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  7. ^ Dr. Mandpe, Asha (3 January 2009). "On stage, the good old grace". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  8. ^ Phadke, Aparna (2 January 2013). "Rajan Bhise to replace ate Anand Abhyankar in Mala Sasu Havi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  9. ^ Paranjpe, Shailendra (25 December 2012). "Shocked driver recalls moments before collision". DNA India. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  10. ^ "अभिनेते आनंद अभ्यंकर यांचे निधन" (in Marathi). Pune: Maharashtra Times. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  11. ^ "Two Marathi actors killed in road accident". Mid-Day. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  12. ^ "Actors Abhyankar, Pendse killed in accident on Expressway". Mid-Day. Pune. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  13. ^ "Lok Adalat awards Rs 72 lakh compensation to late Marathi actor Anand Abhyankar's family". Hindustan Times. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
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