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Anand Abhyankar

Anand Abhyankar
Born (1963-06-02)2 June 1963
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Died 23 December 2012(2012-12-23) (aged 49)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Residence Kandivali, Mumbai, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actor
Spouse(s) Anjali Abhyankar
Children

Sanika Abhyankar

Neeraj Abhyankar

Sanika Abhyankar

Anand Abhyankar (2 June 1963 – 23 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, Fu Bai Fu and Asambhav. Abhyankar died on 23 December 2012 in a car accident.

Abhyankar developed his interest in acting while graduating from Pune where he worked in few plays performed in his college. Later he joined various theatre groups and was active with them. 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. Abhyankar later on also performed in the Marathi play Aai Retire Hotey. Alongside actress Bhakti Barve, this show was performed more than 950 times. 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 commercially hit Bollywood films include Vaastav (1999) and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000), both directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. He was seen in 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 same character played by two different actors. He has also directed one Marathi film Majhi Vithai Mauli.


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