Pradeep Shantaram Patwardhan (8 February 1958 – 9 August 2022) was an Indian actor and comedian who predominantly worked in the

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. His role in Marathi play

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led him to stardom. His well-known movies include ''Ek Full Chaar Half'' (1991), ''Jaml Ho Jaml'' (1995),

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(2009), and ''Gola Berij'' (2012).

Death

Patwardhan died on 9 August 2022 at the age of 64 at his residence in Zaobawadi

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area of

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, Mumbai. His last rites were carried out in Chandanwadi

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Filmography

Marathi play

(1985 onwards)

Film

Television series

* ''Shwetambara'' (1983) * ''Nasti Aafat'' (1989) * ''

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'' * '' Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra'' * Gharakul

References

1958 births 2022 deaths Male actors in Marathi cinema Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors Indian male comedians Male actors in Marathi theatre Marathi actors Male actors from Mumbai Indian male stage actors {{India-actor-stub