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, Fu Bai Fu 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
Died	24 December 2012(2012-12-24) (aged 49)[2] Pune, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Spouse(s)	Anjali Abhyankar
Children	Sanika 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 Express Highway on 23 December 2012. He was returning to Mumbai after finishing the shoot of his upcoming film Duniyadaari.[6] Akshay Pendse, his co-star from the TV show Mala Sasu Havi, also died in the same accident.[7] He is survived by his wife Anjali and two children, one daughter and one son.[1][8]

Selected filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Language
1998	Tu Tithe Mee		Marathi
1999	Ratra Aarambha		Marathi
1999	Vaastav		Hindi
2000	Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain		Hindi
2001	Tera Mera Saath Rahen		Hindi
2001	Akleche Kande		Marathi
2004	Kunku Lavte Mahercha	Dinkar Deshmukh	Marathi
2006	Hee Porgi Kunachi	Deshmukh	Marathi
2006	Matichya Chuli		Marathi
2008	Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi		Hindi
2008	Checkmate		Marathi
2009	Chal Chalein	Vaishnavi's father	Hindi
2009	Mareparyant Phaashi	Writer	Marathi
2010	Pappu Can't Dance Saala		Hindi
2011	Balgandharva	Balgandharva's Mama	Marathi
2012	Spandan	Doctor (Cerebral Palsy) also as Epilogue Narrator	Marathi
2013	Kokanastha		Marathi
2018	Gadbad Gondhal	Akhilesh Desai	Marathi

Television

Year	Title	Role	Language	Channel
1998-2001	Hum Sab Ek Hain		Sony Entertainment Television	Hindi
	Gharkul		Marathi	DD Sahyadri
	Char Divas Sasuche		Marathi	ETV Marathi
2008	Avghachi Sansar		Marathi	Zee Marathi
2009	Asambhav	Dinanath Shashtri	Marathi	Zee Marathi
2011	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah	Bhau Kaka	Hindi	SAB TV
2011	Fu Bai Fu	Contestant	Marathi	Zee Marathi
2012	Mala Sasu Havi	Aaba	Marathi	Zee Marathi

Theater

Marathi plays

Title	Role
Kuryat Sada Tingalam
Aai Retire Hotey
Vyakti Aani Valli	Paropkari 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". 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. "अभिनेते आनंद अभ्यंकर यांचे निधन" (in Marathi). Pune: Maharashtra Times. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
7. "Two Marathi actors killed in road accident". Mid Day. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
8. "Actors Abhyankar, Pendse killed in accident on E-way". Mid Day. Pune. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.

External links

• Anand Abhyankar on IMDb