Laxmikant Berde
| Laxmikant Berde | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
26 October 1954 Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India |
| Died |
16 December 2004 (aged 50) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Years active | 1984–2004 |
| Spouse(s) |
Roohi Berde (m?–1998) Priya Arun (1996–2004, his death) |
| Children | Abhinay, Swanandi |
Laxmikant Berde (Marathi: लक्ष्मीकांत बेर्डे) (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004;[1]Mumbai) was an Indian actor who appeared in Marathi and Hindi movies. Known for his highly energetic slapstick performances, he has been described as one of the best comedian stars in Marathi movies.
Early life
Lakshmikant was interested in acting. His participation in stage dramas during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations performed at Konkanasth 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.[2] In 1983–84, he acquired his first major role in Purushottam Berde's Marathi stage play Tour Tour which became a hit and Berde's style of comedy was appreciated.
Film career
Lakshmikant initially started acting in bit roles in Marathi stage plays. Berde made his movie debut with the Marathi movie Lek Chalali Sasarla.[2] While balancing Marathi stage plays and movies, Berde got his first brush with fame around 1983–84 with the hit Marathi stage play "Tour-Tour".
He first appeared to public in Doordarshan produced marathi program "Gajara" with his famous mimic style.
Subsequently in 1985 he acted as a second lead to Mahesh Kothare in the Marathi movie "De Dana Dan" and then alongside star Ashok Saraf in "Dhoom Dadaka". Both these movies turned super hits in which Berde established his trademark comedy style making him famous overnight.
Berde found success from 1986 to 1996. A string of blockbusters such as Aamhi Doghe Raja Rani, Hamaal De Dhamaal, Ashi Hi Banwa Banvi, Balache Baap Brahmachari, Eka Peksha Ek, Bhootacha Bhau, Thartharat, Dhadakebaaz and Zapatlela catapulted Berde to super stardom.
In most movies, he starred either alongside director-actor Mahesh Kothare or with director-actor Sachin and Ashok Saraf. The Laxmikant Berde- Ashok Saraf pair is recognized to be the most successful lead actor pairs in Indian cinema (if the number of super hit movies are to be taken into account).[3] That decade will be best remembered by the Marathi film industry as the "Ashok-Laxya" era. Both actors remained best friends until Berde died. In most movies, Berde was paired with actress Priya Arun.
Berde's first Hindi film was Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya starring Salman Khan in 1989. Some of his other popular Hindi films include Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Aarzoo, Saajan, Beta, 100 Days and Anari. Berde also kept working as the lead actor in super hit Marathi stage plays like "Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe" and others.
Death
Laxmikant Berde died in Mumbai on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment.[4] In the last years of his life, Berde floated his own production house 'Abhinay Arts', named after his son. Very few know that Laxmikant Berde was a very good Ventriloquist and Guitar player.
The who's who of the Marathi film industry gathered to bid a tearful farewell to him, amongst which Mahesh Kothare, Ashok Saraf and Sachin Pilgaonkar were present.
Marathi films
|
Movie |
Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Pacchadlela | 2004 | |
| Aadharstambh | 2003 | |
| Maratha Battalion | 2002 | |
| Dekhni Bayko Namyachi | 2001 | |
| Khatarnak | 2000 | |
| Navra Mumbaicha | 2000 | |
| Dhangad Dhinga | 2000 | |
| Kamal Majhya Baykochi | 2000[5] | |
| Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar | 1999 | |
| Manoos | 1999 | |
| Aapla Lakshya | 1998 | |
| Janta Janardan | 1998 | |
| Hamesha | 1995 | |
| Taqdeerwala | 1995 | |
| Jamla Ho Jamla | 1995 | |
| Dhamal Jodi | 1995 | |
| Suna Yeti Ghara | 1995 | |
| Topi Var Topi | 1995 | |
| Bajrangachi Kamal | 1994 | |
| Chikat Navra | 1994 | |
| Maza Chakula | 1994 | |
| Soniyachi Mumbai | 1994 | |
| Premachya Sultya Bomba | 1994 | |
| Tu Sukhakarta | 1993 | |
| Zapatlela | 1993 | |
| Sarech Sajjan | 1993 | |
| Ek Hota Vidushak | 1992 | |
| Jivlaga | 1992 | |
| Hach Sunbai cha Bhau | 1992 | |
| Jeeva Sakha | 1992 | |
| DeDhadak BeDhadak | 1992 | |
| Than Than Gopala | 1992 | |
| Shubhamangal Sawadhan | 1992 | |
| Sagle Sarkech | 1992 | |
| Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | 1991 | |
| Aflatoon | 1991 | |
| Mumbai Te Mauritius | 1991 | |
| Yeda Ki Khula | 1991 | |
| Maskari | 1991 | |
| Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi | 1991 | |
| Godi Gulabi | 1991 | |
| Doctor Doctor | 1991 | |
| Shame to Shame | 1991 | |
| Ek Phul Char Half | 1991 | |
| Apradhi | 1991 | |
| Shejari Shejari | 1990 | |
| Dhadakebaaz | 1990 | |
| Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi | 1990 | |
| Lapwa Chhapwi | 1990 | |
| Shubha Bol Narya | 1990 | |
| Dokyala Tap Nahi | 1990 | |
| Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb | 1990 | |
| Ejaa Beeja Teeja | 1990 | |
| Ghabrayacha Nahi | 1990 | |
| Changu Mangu | 1990 | |
| Eka Peksha Ek | 1990 | |
| FekaFeki | 1990 | |
| Patali Re Patali | 1990 | |
| Kuldeepak | 1990 | |
| Maine pyar kiya | 1989 | |
| Balache Baap Brahmachari | 1989 | |
| Bhutacha Bhau | 1989 | |
| Thartharat | 1989 | |
| Hamal de Dhamal | 1989 | |
| Dharla Tar Chavatay | 1989 | |
| Rajan Vajvala Baja | 1989 | |
| Chambu Gabale | 1989 | |
| Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon | 1989 | |
| Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Me Tila | 1989 | |
| Utawala Nawara | 1989 | |
| Rikshawali | 1989 | |
| Gharkul Punha Haswe | 1989 | |
| Aanti Ne Wazavali Ghanti | 1989 | |
| Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | 1988 | |
| Kiss Bai Kiss | 1988 | |
| Rangat Sangat | 1988 | |
| Majjach Majja | 1988 | |
| Gholat Ghol | 1988 | |
| Sarvashetra | 1988 | |
| Maamla Porincha | 1988 | |
| Gauraacha Navara | 1987 | |
| Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila | 1987 | |
| De Danadan | 1987 | |
| Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | 1987 | |
| Porinchi Dhamal Bapachi Kamal | 1987 | |
| Khara Kadhi Bolu Naye | 1987 | |
| Premasathi Wattel Te | 1987 | |
| Kaltay Pan valat Nahi | 1987 | |
| Irsaal Karti | 1987 | |
| Bhatak Bhavani | 1987 | |
| Dhakati Soon | 1986 | |
| Gadbad Ghotala | 1986 | |
| Aamhi Doghe Raja Rani | 1986 | |
| Tuzya Vachun Karmena | 1986 | |
| Dhoom Dhadaka | 1985 | |
| Lek Chalali Sasarla | 1984 | |
| Saubhagyakankshini | ???? | |
| Bayko Chukali Standvar | 1998 | |
| Dagina | 2002 | |
| Rang Premacha | ???? | |
| Satvapariksha | 2000 | |
| Hasva Fasvi | 1995 | |
| Jeegar | ???? | |
| Choomantar | ???? | |
| Tuzyacha Sathi | ???? | |
Marathi drama
- Abab Vitoba bolu lagala
- Gharat Hasare tare
- Pandit ata tari shahane vha
- Tour Tour (1983)
- Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe (1989)
- Bighadale Dwar Swargache
- Ashvamedh
- Sir aale dhaun
- कार्टी प्रेमात पडली
- लेले वि. लेले
- नांदा सौख्यभरे
- उचलबांगडी
Hindi films
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Hatya: The Murder | 2004 |
| Tauba Tauba | 2004 |
| Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | 2004 |
| Ghar Grihasti | 2004 |
| Patli Kamar Lambe Baal | 2004 |
| Insan | 2004 |
| Khanjar: The Knife | 2003 |
| Baap Ka Baap | 2003 |
| Tu Bal Bramhachari Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari | 2003 |
| Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | 2002 |
| Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | 2002 |
| Bharat Bhagya Vidhata | 2002 |
| Hello Girls | 2001 |
| Uljhan | 2001 |
| Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller | 2001 |
| Biwi Aur Padosan | 2001 |
| Kaam Granth | 2001 |
| Beti No. 1 | 2000 |
| Papa the Great | 2000 |
| Shikaar | 2000 |
| Sabse Bada Beiman | 2000 |
| Rahasya - The Suspense | 2000 |
| Rajaji | 1999 |
| Jaanam Samjha Karo | 1999 |
| Aarzoo | 1999 |
| Lo Main Aa Gaya | 1999 |
| Aaag Hi Aag | 1999 |
| Dil Kya Kare | 1999 |
| Kahani Kismat Ki | 1999 |
| Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | 1998 |
| Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi | 1998 |
| Hafta Vasuli | 1998 |
| Mere Sapno Ki Rani | 1997 |
| Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | 1997 |
| Zor | 1997 |
| Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law | 1997 |
| Hamesha | 1997 |
| Qahar | 1997 |
| Nazar | 1997 |
| Ganga Mange Khoon | 1997 |
| Ajay | 1996 |
| Chaahat | 1996 |
| Masoom(1996 film) | 1996 |
| Saajan Ki Baahon Mein | 1995 |
| Khilona Bana Khalnayak | 1995 |
| Taqdeerwala | 1995 |
| Hathkadi | 1995 |
| Brahma | 1994 |
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | 1994 [6][7] |
| Dilbar | 1994 |
| The Gentleman | 1994 |
| Kranti Kshetra | 1994 |
| Janta Ki Adalat | 1994 |
| Brahma | 1994 |
| Criminal | 1994 |
| Santaan | 1993 |
| Sainik | 1993 |
| Gumrah | 1993 |
| Phool Aur Angaar | 1993 |
| Krishan Avtaar | 1993 |
| Anari | 1993 |
| Dil Ki Baazi | 1993 |
| Aadmi Khilona Hai | 1993 |
| Hasti | 1993 |
| Sangram | 1993 |
| Tahqiqaat | 1993 |
| Geet | 1992 |
| Anaam | 1992 |
| Deedar | 1992 |
| Dil Ka Kya Kasoor | 1992 |
| Beta | 1992 |
| I Love You | 1992 |
| Parda Hai Parda | 1992 |
| Kasak | 1992 |
| Saajan | 1991 |
| Dancer | 1991 |
| Pratikar | 1991 |
| 100 Days | 1991 |
| Trinetra | 1991 |
| Maine Pyar Kiya | 1989 [8] |
References
- ↑ http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/laxmikant-berde/biography.html
- 1 2 "PRIYA & LAXMIKANT BERDE:Switching roles".
- ↑ Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1997. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ↑ "Actor Lakshmikant Berde passes away", your great man Rediff.com, 16 December 2004
- ↑ "Entire Life Of Lacmikant Berde".
- ↑ T Ganti (2004). Bollywood: A Guidebook To Popular Hindi Cinema. Taylor & Francis Group. pp. 168–. ISBN 978-0-415-28853-8. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (26 June 1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ↑ Sanjit Narwekar (2005). Eena meena deeka: the story of Hindi film comedy. Rupa & Co. Retrieved 30 December 2012.