Laxmikant Berde
Laxmikant Berde (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004) was an Indian actor who appeared in Marathi and several Hindi movies. He was known for his highly energetic slapstick performances. Berde started his career as an employee in the production company Marathi Sahitya Sangh and then played supporting roles in a few Marathi stage plays. In 1983-84, he first became famous with the Marathi play Tour Tour.
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| Born | 26 October 1954 |
| Died | 16 December 2004 (aged 50) |
| Years active | 1984–2004 |
| Spouse(s) | Roohi Berde
(m. 1985; death 1998) |
| Children | Abhinay Berde, Swanandi Berde |
Apart from Marathi movies, his comedy stage plays like Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe and Bighadale Swargache Dwaar were also successful. Berde acted in many Bollywood films and received four Nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He acted in around 185 Hindi and Marathi films.
Early life
Berde was born on 26 October 1954 in Bombay (Mumbai). He had five older siblings and would sell lottery tickets as a child to append to the family income. His participation in stage dramas during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations performed at Girgaon got him interested in acting.[1] He won awards for participation in inter-school and inter-college drama competitions. Following this, Berde started working at the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh.[2]
Career
While working as an employee in the Marathi Sahitya Sangh, Berde started acting in small roles in Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he acquired his first major role in Purshottam Berde's Marathi stage play Tour Tour which became a hit and Berde's style of comedy was appreciated.[1]
Berde made his movie debut with the 1984 Marathi movie Lek Chalali Sasarla.[2] Subsequently, he and actor Mahesh Kothare starred together in films Dhoom Dhadaka (1984) and De Danadan (1987). Both these movies became famous and helped Berde establish his trademark comedy style.[1][3]
In most movies, he starred either alongside Kothare or with actor Ashok Saraf. The Berde-Saraf pair is recognized to be a successful lead actor pairing in Indian cinema.[4] Berde, along with Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Kothare formed a successful quartet in Marathi films after acting together in the 1989 Marathi film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi.[1]
That decade will be best remembered by the Marathi film industry as the "Ashok-Lakshya" era. Both actors remained best friends until Berde died. In most movies, Berde was paired with actress and his future wife Priya Arun.
Berde's first Hindi film was Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya starring Salman Khan in 1989. Some of his other popular Hindi films include Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Aarzoo, Saajan, Beta, 100 Days and Anari. Berde also kept working as the lead actor in hit Marathi stage plays like Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe and others.
In 1992, Berde tried to break away from his comedy mould and acted in a serious role in the film Ek Hota Vidushak. However, the film was not a commercial success and Berde reverted to his trademark comedy, albeit disappointed with the film's failure.
From 1985 to 2000, Berde acted in many other Marathi blockbusters such as Aamhi Doghe Raja Rani, Hamaal De Dhamaal, , Balache Baap Brahmachari, Eka Peksha Ek, Bhootacha Bhau, Thartharat, Dhadakebaaz and Zapatlela.[3]
Berde acted in the Marathi TV serial Nasti Aafat and "Gajra".
Death
Berde died in Mumbai on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment.[5] Many notable personalities from the Marathi film industry like Mahesh Kothare, Ashok Saraf and Sachin Pilgaonkar attended his funeral.[6]
In the last years of his life, Berde ran his own production house 'Abhinay Arts', named after his son Abhinay Berde. Berde was a proficient ventriloquist and guitarist.
Filmography
Marathi films
|
Movie |
Year |
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| Pachadlela | 2004 |
| Aadharstambh | 2003 |
| Maratha Battalion | 2002 |
| Dekhni Bayko Namyachi | 2001 |
| Khatarnak | 2000 |
| Navra Mumbaicha | 2000 |
| Dhangad Dhinga | 2000 |
| Kamal Majhya Baykochi | 2000 |
| Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar | 1999 |
| Manoos | 1999 |
| Aapla Lakshya | 1998 |
| Janta Janardan | 1998 |
| Jamla Ho Jamla | 1995 |
| Dhamal Jodi | 1995 |
| Suna Yeti Ghara | 1995 |
| Topi Var Topi | 1995 |
| Bajrangachi Kamal | 1994 |
| Chikat Navra | 1994 |
| Maza Chakula | 1994 |
| Soniyachi Mumbai | 1994 |
| Premachya Sultya Bomba | 1994 |
| Tu Sukhakarta | 1993 |
| Zapatlela | 1993 |
| Sarech Sajjan | 1993 |
| Ek Hota Vidushak | 1992 |
| Jivlaga | 1992 |
| Hach Sunbai cha Bhau | 1992 |
| Jeeva Sakha | 1992 |
| DeDhadak BeDhadak | 1992 |
| Than Than Gopala | 1992 |
| Shubh Mangal Savdhan | 1992 |
| Sagle Sarkech | 1992 |
| Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | 1991 |
| Aflatoon | 1991 |
| Mumbai Te Mauritius | 1991 |
| Yeda Ki Khula | 1991 |
| Maskari | 1991 |
| Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi | 1991 |
| Godi Gulabi | 1991 |
| Doctor Doctor | 1991 |
| Shame to Shame | 1991 |
| Ek Phul Char Half | 1991 |
| Apradhi | 1991 |
| Shejari Shejari | 1990 |
| Dhadakebaaz | 1990 |
| Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi | 1990 |
| Lapwa Chhapwi | 1990 |
| Shubha Bol Narya | 1990 |
| Dokyala Tap Nahi | 1990 |
| Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb | 1990 |
| Ejaa Beeja Teeja | 1990 |
| Ghabrayacha Nahi | 1990 |
| Changu Mangu | 1990 |
| Eka Peksha Ek | 1990 |
| FekaFeki | 1990 |
| Patali Re Patali | 1990 |
| Kuldeepak | 1990 |
| Balache Baap Brahmachari | 1989 |
| Bhutacha Bhau | 1989 |
| Thartharat | 1989 |
| Hamal de Dhamal | 1989 |
| Dharla Tar Chavatay | 1989 |
| Rajan Vajvala Baja | 1989 |
| Chambu Gabale | 1989 |
| Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon | 1989 |
| Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Me Tila | 1989 |
| Utawala Nawara | 1989 |
| Rikshawali | 1989 |
| Gharkul Punha Haswe | 1989 |
| Aanti Ne Wazavali Ghanti | 1989 |
| Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | 1988 |
| Kiss Bai Kiss | 1988 |
| Rangat Sangat | 1988 |
| Majjach Majja | 1988 |
| Gholat Ghol | 1988 |
| Sarvashetra | 1988 |
| Maamla Porincha | 1988 |
| Gauraacha Navara | 1987 |
| Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila | 1987 |
| De Danadan | 1987 |
| Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | 1987 |
| Porinchi Dhamal Bapachi Kamal | 1987 |
| Khara Kadhi Bolu Naye | 1987 |
| Premasathi Wattel Te | 1987 |
| Kaltay Pan valat Nahi | 1987 |
| Irsaal Karti | 1987 |
| Bhatak Bhavani | 1987 |
| Dhakati Soon | 1986 |
| Gadbad Ghotala | 1986 |
| Aamhi Doghe Raja Rani | 1986 |
| Tuzya Vachun Karmena | 1986 |
| Dhoom Dhadaka | 1985 |
| Lek Chalali Sasarla | 1984 |
| Saubhagyakankshini | 1974 |
| Bayko Chukali Standvar | 1998 |
| Dagina | 2002 |
| Rang Premacha | 1999 |
| Satvapariksha | 2000 |
| Hasva Fasvi | 1995 |
| Jeegar | 1998 |
| Choomantar | ???? |
| Tuzyacha Sathi | 2004 |
| Chimani Pakhar | 2003 |
Marathi Plays
- Thamb Taklya Bhang Padto
- Tour Tour (1983)
- Abab Vitoba bolu lagala
- Gharat Hasare tare
- Pandit ata tari shahane vha
- Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe (1989)
- Bighadale Swargache Daar
- Ashvamedh
- Sir aale dhaun
- Karti Premat Padli
- Lele Viruddha lele
- Nanda Saukhya Bhare
- Uchalbangadi
Hindi films
References
- Sharma, Unnati (16 December 2019). "Laxmikant Berde, Marathi superstar who was much beyond the characters he's remembered for". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "Priya & Laxmikant Berde: Switching roles". Screen India. 27 October 2000. Archived from the original on 17 June 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- "Laxmikant Berde: Superhit comedy films of the actor you should not miss". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- Indian Cinema - 1997. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1997. p. 15. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- "Marathi actor Laxmikant Berde passes away". Rediff.com. 16 December 2004. Archived from the original on 17 November 2005. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- "Actor Laxmikant Berde passes away". Outlook. Archived from the original on 18 June 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- Ganti, Tejaswini (2004). Bollywood: A Guidebook To Popular Hindi Cinema. Taylor & Francis Group. p. 168. ISBN 978-0-415-28853-8. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (26 June 1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- Narwekar, Sanjit (2005). Eena Meena Deeka: The story of Hindi film comedy. Rupa & Co. p. 271. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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