Anand Abhyankar

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, Avghachi Sansar and Asambhav. Abhyankar died on 24 December 2012 in a car accident.

Anand Abhyankar
Born(1963-06-02)2 June 1963[1]
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Died24 December 2012(2012-12-24) (aged 49)[2]
Pune, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Anjali Abhyankar
ChildrenSanika Abhyankar, Neeraj Abhyankar

Career

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.[3] 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.[3]

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.[4] His portrayal of a man suffering with Parkinson's disease, with a shivering body language was highly appreciated and won him awards.[3] 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.[5] His last Marathi film Gadbad Gondhal, directed by Yogesh Gosavi is releasing in 2018.

Personal life

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

Abhyankar died in a car accident 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.[6] He was returning to Mumbai after finishing the shoot of his upcoming film Duniyadari.[7] Akshay Pendse, his co-star from the TV show Mala Sasu Havi, also died in the same accident.[8] He is survived by his wife Anjali, daughter and son.[9]

Selected filmography

Films
YearTitleRoleLanguage
1998Tu Tithe MeeMarathi
1999Ratra AarambhaMarathi
1999VaastavHindi
2000Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta HainHindi
2001Tera Mera Saath RahenHindi
2001Akleche KandeMarathi
2004Kunku Lavte MaherchaDinkar DeshmukhMarathi
2006Hee Porgi KunachiDeshmukhMarathi
2006Matichya ChuliMarathi
2008Ek Vivaah... Aisa BhiHindi
2008CheckmateMarathi
2009Chal ChaleinVaishnavi's fatherHindi
2009Mareparyant PhaashiWriterMarathi
2010Pappu Can't Dance SaalaHindi
2011BalgandharvaBalgandharva's MamaMarathi
2012SpandanDoctor (Cerebral Palsy)
also as Epilogue Narrator
Marathi
2013KokanasthaMarathi
2018Gadbad GondhalAkhilesh DesaiMarathi

Television
YearTitleRoleLanguageChannel
1998-2001Hum Sab Ek HainHindiSony Entertainment Television
1999-2003AbhalmayaMarathiAlpha TV Marathi
GharkulMarathiDD Sahyadri
2006Char Divas SasucheMarathiETV Marathi
2008-2010Avghachi SansarRaghunath MohiteMarathiZee Marathi
2007-2009AsambhavDinanath ShashtriMarathiZee Marathi
2011Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBhau KakaHindiSony Sab
2011Fu Bai FuContestantMarathiZee Marathi
2012Mala Sasu HaviAabaMarathiZee Marathi

Theater
Marathi plays
TitleRole
Kuryat Sada Tingalam
Aai Retire Hotey
Vyakti Aani ValliParopkari Gampu
Gaja Khot
Asa Me Kai Gunha Kela
Ghetla Shingawar
Pappa Saanga Kunache

References
  1. Paranjpe, Shailendra (24 December 2012). "Anand Abhyankar was an ever-smiling man". DNA. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  2. "Anand Abhyankar, Akshay Pendse killed in road accident". The Times of India. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  3. 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.
  4. Dr. Mandpe, Asha (3 January 2009). "On stage, the good old grace". Times of India. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  5. Phadke, Aparna (2 January 2013). "Rajan Bhise to replace ate Anand Abhyankar in Mala Sasu Havi". Times of India. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  6. Paranjpe, Shailendra (25 December 2012). "Shocked driver recalls moments before collision". DNA India. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  7. "अभिनेते आनंद अभ्यंकर यांचे निधन" (in Marathi). Pune: Maharashtra Times. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  8. "Two Marathi actors killed in road accident". Mid Day. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  9. "Actors Abhyankar, Pendse killed in accident on Expressway". Mid Day. Pune. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
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