Vikram Gokhale no extra: 7 lesser-known details concerning the veteran actor you need to know

Vikram Gokhale, the veteran theatre and movie actor handed away on the age of 77, after a chronic sickness. The senior actor, who’s finest recognized for his illustrious filmography in Marathi and Hindi cinema, was admitted to a non-public hospital in Pune for the final 15 days. Based on the newest updates, Vikram Gokhale’s mortal stays might be taken to Balgandharva Sabhagruha in Pune on Thursday morning, the place the family and friends can pay their final respects to the actors.

Right here we current the 7 lesser-known details about Vikram Gokhale that you need to know. Take a look…

The son of Chandrakant Gokhale

Vikram Gokhale is the son of the veteran actor Chandrakant Gokhale. His father, who is without doubt one of the most-loved actors in Marathi cinema is finest recognized for his illustrious work in each theatre and movies. Chandrakant Gokhale who was additionally a well known singer was the son of Kamlabhai Gokhale – the first-ever feminine little one actor within the Indian movie trade.

Vikram Gokhale’s theatre profession

The veteran actor kickstarted his profession as an actor with the Marathi theatre performs, within the Sixties. Regardless that he later established himself as a outstanding face in each Marathi and Hindi cinema, Vikram Gokhale continued his theatre profession until 2016. He introduced his retirement from the stage performances in 2016, owing to a throat aliment. 

The Bollywood debut

Vikram Gokhale emerged as a busy actor in Marathi cinema in his early 20s, earlier than making his debut in Hindi cinema. The actor made his debut in Bollywood with the 1971-released Amitabh Bachchan film Parwana. He later appeared in lots of well-known movies together with Agneepath, Khuda Gawah, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and others. He was final seen within the just lately launched household entertainer, Nikamma.

Vikram Gokhale’s bond with Amitabh Bachchan

It was Amitabh Bachchan who helped Vikram Gokhale in his preliminary days in Bollywood, the place he struggled loads. Later within the late Nineties, the legendary famous person personally wrote a letter to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Manohar Joshi, when he received to know that Gokhale is searching for a home in Mumbai. The duo shared a heat friendship for over 55 years. 

The Nationwide Movie Award and directorial debut

Vikram Gokhale received the Nationwide Movie Award for Greatest Actor, for his efficiency within the Marathi movie Anumati. In the identical yr, he made his long-awaited directorial debut with the Marathi movie Aaghaat.

The appearing academy, actual property profession and social work

Vikram Gokhale was operating an appearing academy in Pune earlier than he fell sick. He was additionally energetic in the actual property enterprise and owned a agency named Sujata Farms in Pune, the place he had been dwelling for the previous few years. He was additionally a social activist and ran a charitable belief that helped kids in want, and disabled troopers. 

Sangeet Natak Academy Award winner

In 2011, Vikram Gokhale acquired the Sangeet Natak Academy Award which is the best honour devoted to theatre artists within the nation, for his contribution to the Marathi theatre. 

Vikram Gokhale is survived by his spouse Vrushali Gokhale and their two daughters. The ultimate rites of the veteran actor are anticipated to be held in Pune, on November 24, Thursday. Extra particulars on the identical are anticipated to be out very quickly.

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