Laxmikant Berde

Laxmikant Berde (3 November 1954 – 16 December 2004; Mumbai) was an Indian comic actor who acted in many Marathi and Hindi movies.

Early life

From his early years Laxmikant was interested in acting as a career. His participation in stage drama during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations performed at Konkanast Vaishya Samaj, Girgaum got him interested in acting. He won awards for participation in inter school and inter college drama competitions. Following this Berde started his acting career with the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. In 1983 his first major hit play was Purshottam Berde's Turtur.

Film career

Laxmikant made his movie career debut with the Marathi movie Lek Chalali Sasarla . Following this Berde started getting offers to act in Marathi films and acted in popular films like Dhum Dhadaka, Hamal De Dhamal, Ashi Hi Banwa Banvi, Balache Baap Brahmachari and Thartharat. Berde's first Hindi film was Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya with Salman Khan. Some of his other popular Hindi films include Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Arzoo, Saajan, Beta and 100 Days, and Anari.

In the last years of his life, Berde floated his own production house, Abhinay Arts, named after his son.

Death

Laxmikant Berde died in Mumbai on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment. He was survived by his wife Priya Arun and two children.

Marathi Films

1. Pachadlela (2004)99
2. Khatarnak (2000)
3. Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
4. Bajrangachi Kamaal (1994)
5. Chikat Navra (1994)
6. Zapatlela (1993)
7. Ek Hota Vidushak (1992)
8. Jiwalagaa (1992)
9. Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991)
10. Aflatoon (1991)
11. Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991)
12. Hach Sunbai cha Bhau
13. Porinchi Kamal Bapachi Dhamal

1. Yeda Ki Khula (1991)
2. Shejari Shejari (1990)
3. Dhadakebaaz (1990)
4. Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
5. Lapwa Chhapwi (1990)
6. Shubha Bol Narya (1990)
7. Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989)
8. Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
9. Thartharat (1989)
10. Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988)
11. Kiss Bai Kiss (1988)
12. Rangat Sangat (1988)
13. Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila (1987)
14. De Danadan (1987)
15. Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987)
16. Gadbad Ghotala (1986)
17. Aamhi Doghe Raja Rani (1986)
18. Dhum Dhadaka (1985)
19. Dokyala Taap Nahi
20. Dhamal Jodi
21. Chimani Pakhar
22. Navra Mumbaicha
23. Dhangad Dhinga
24. Hamal de Dhamal
25. Kamal Majhya Baykochi
26. Gammat Jammat

Hindi Films

1. Hatya: The Murder (2004)
2. Tauba Tauba (2004)
3. Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
4. Ghar Grihasti (2004)

1. Patli Kamar Lambe Baal (2004)
2. Khanjar: The Knife (2003)
3. Baap Ka Baap (2003)
4. Tu Bal Bramhachari Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari (2003)
5. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
6. Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
7. Bharat Bhagya Vidhata (2002)
8. Hello Girls (2001)
9. Uljhan (2001)
10. Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller (2001)
11. Beti No. 1 (2000)
12. Papa the Great (2000)
13. Shikaar (2000)
14. Rajaji (1999)
15. Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999)
16. Aarzoo (1999)
17. Lo Main Aa Gaya (1999)
18. Aaag Hi Aag (1999)
19. Dil Kya Kare (1999)
20. Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998)
21. Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi (1998)
22. Hafta Vasuli (1998)
23. Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997)
24. Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (1997)
25. Zor (1997)
26. Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997)
27. Hamesha (1997)
28. Ajay (1996)
29. Chaahat (1996)
30. Masoom (1996)
31. Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
32. Criminal (1995)
33. Khilona Bana Khalnayak (1995)
34. Taqdeerwala (1995)
35. Hathkadi (1995)
36. Brahma (1994)
37. Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994)
38. Dilbar (1994)
39. The Gentleman (1994)
40. Kranti Kshetra (1994)
41. Santaan (1993)
42. Sainik (1993)
43. Gumrah (1993)
44. Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
45. Krishan Avtaar (1993)
46. Anari (1993)
47. Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
48. Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993)
49. Hasti (1993)
50. Sangram (1993)
51. Tahqiqaat (1993)
52. Geet (1992)
53. Anaam (1992)
54. Deedar (1992)
55. Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992)
56. Beta (1992)
57. I Love You (1992)
58. Saajan (1991)
59. Dancer (1991)
60. Pratikar (1991)
61. 100 Days (1991)
62. Trinetra (1991)
63. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)