Indian actor (1945–2022)
Vikram Gokhale (14 November 1945 – 26 November 2022) was an Indian film, television and stage actor, noted for his roles in Marathi theatre, Hindi films and television.[1] He was the son of the Veteran Marathi theatre and film actor, Chandrakant Gokhale.[2][3]
Gokhale made his directorial debut in 2010, with the Marathi film Aaghaat. Produced by Sprint Arts Creation in 2013, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor category for his Marathi film Anumati.[4]
Early and personal life
Gokhale was born in Pune, Bombay Presidency on 14 November 1945.[5] His great-grandmother, Durgabai Kamat, was the first female actor of the Indian screen, while his grandmother Kamlabai Gokhale (Kamlabai Kamat at that time) was the first female child actor of Indian cinema.[6] His father Chandrakant Gokhale was a veteran Marathi film and stage artist and has acted in over 70 Marathi and Hindi films.[7]
Gokhale married Vrushali in 1975 and they have two daughters, namely Aasavari and Neha. Vrushali is also an actress seen in few films and TV shows like Aaj Jhale Mukt Mi (1986, film), Aaghaat (2010, film) and Shwetambara (1983, TV show).[8] Gokhale ran a real estate firm called Sujata Farms in Pune.[9] He was also a social activist. His family's charitable foundation provides financial support for disabled soldiers, Children of lepers, and education of orphan children.
In February 2016, due to a throat ailment, Gokhale retired from stage activities, though he continued film work. He was admitted to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital on 5 November 2022 in Pune, where he died due to multiple organ failure on 26 November 2022, at the age of 77.[10][11][12]
Filmography
Films
Plays
- Khara Sangaycha Tar as Criminal Lawyer (based on The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie)[14]
- Katha as Shyamrao Lele
- Ke Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi[15]
Television
Awards
References
- ^ "Vikram Gokhale debuts in Telugu cinema". Rediff. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "Chandrakant Gokhale passes away". Indian Express. 21 June 2008. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Thespian Gokhale's story unveiled". The Times of India. TNN. 20 October 2003. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ a b "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 April 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ "Agree with Kangana's remarks on Independence, says actor Vikram Gokhale". The Indian Express. 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "विक्रम गोखले यांचा कलाप्रवास शब्दरूपाने वाचकांसमोर". Loksatta (in Marathi). 12 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Chandrakiran - the origin of the moon rays". Indian Express. 18 October 2003. Archived from the original on 11 November 2003. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Vikram Gokhale passes away: All you need to know about his family". Times of India. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "TALKING POINT with Vikram Gokhale". Indian Express. 23 April 2007. Archived from the original on 25 June 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ Dev, Ragini (26 November 2022). "दिग्गज अभिनेता विक्रम गोखले का पुणे में 77 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया". Daily Bollywood. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- ^ Shanker, Isha (21 May 2017). "Beyond the Bonds". Indian Express. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Vikram Gokhale has passed away". The Nepal Times. 26 November 2022.
- ^ "Marathon Zindagi Movie". Times of India / Filmipop. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ Chinchalker, Dileep (16 January 2006). "Greater Interest not? To tell the truth?". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "Ke Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi inching towards another landmark". Times of India. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2010 - 2011". December 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "विक्रम गोखले, भालचंद्र कुलकर्णी यांना 'चित्रभूषण'" (in Marathi). Lokmat. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Vikram Gokhale gets lifetime achievement award". Times of India. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ Rohan Valecha, Vaibhavi V Risbood, Gaurav Sonavane (28 October 2017). "Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017: Complete winners' list". Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
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