Laxmikant Berde
Laxmikant Berde | |
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| Born | 26 October 1954 |
| Died | 16 December 2004 (aged 50) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Lakshya |
| Years active | 1984–2004 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
Laxmikant Berde (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004) was an Indian actor known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He began his career as an employee at the production company Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh and later appeared in supporting roles in several Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he gained recognition for his role in the Marathi play Tur Tur.
In addition to his film career, Berde was also involved in successful comedy stage plays, including Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe and Bighadale Swargache Dwaar. Over his career, he appeared in around 185 films in both Bollywood and Marathi cinema.
Berde received two consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Marathi for his performances in Lek Chalali Sasarla (1984) and Dhum Dhadaka (1985). He also received four nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for his roles in the films Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), 100 Days (1991), Beta (1992), and Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994).
Early life
[edit]Laxmikant Berde was born on 26 October 1954 in Bombay (now Mumbai). He was the youngest of six siblings and sold lottery tickets as a child to help with the family income. His interest in acting developed through his participation in stage dramas during cultural activities for the Ganesh festival at Girgaon.[1] Berde also won awards in inter-school and inter-college drama competitions. He later began working at the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh, which marked the beginning of his acting career.[2]
Career
[edit]Berde began his acting career while working at the Marathi Sahitya Sangh, initially taking on small roles in Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he gained recognition with his first major role in Purushottam Berde's Marathi stage play Tur Tur, which was well-received and helped establish his comedic style.[1]
Berde made his film debut with the Marathi film Lek Chalali Sasarla in 1984.[2] He later starred alongside Mahesh Kothare in films such as Dhum Dhadaka (1985) and De Danadan (1987), both of which contributed to Berde's recognition as a comedic actor.[1][3] He received two consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Marathi for his performances in Lek Chalali Sasarla and Dhum Dhadaka. He frequently worked with Kothare and Ashok Saraf, forming a notable pairing in Marathi cinema. Along with Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, and Kothare, Berde appeared in the 1988 Marathi film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi.[1]
Berde's first Hindi film appearance was in Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), where he starred alongside Salman Khan. He went on to appear in several other Hindi films, including Saajan (1991), 100 Days (1991), Beta (1992), Anari (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997), and Aarzoo (1999). Berde continued his work in Marathi stage plays, including Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe.
In 1992, Berde took on a serious role in the film Ek Hota Vidushak, but the film did not perform well commercially, leading him to return to his comedic roles.[4][5]
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Berde appeared in several Marathi films, including Amhi Doghe Raja Rani, Hamaal De Dhamaal, Balache Baap Brahmachari, Eka Peksha Ek, Bhutacha Bhau, Thartharat, Dhadakebaaz, and Zapatlela.[3]
Berde also appeared in Marathi television serials, including Nasti Aafat and Gajra. His last film was Pachadlela (2004), after which he passed away.[6]
Death
[edit]Berde passed away in Mumbai on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment.[7] His funeral was attended by several notable personalities from the Marathi film industry, including Mahesh Kothare, Ashok Saraf, and Sachin Pilgaonkar.[8]
In the final years of his life, Berde ran his own production house, Abhinay Arts, named after his son, Abhinay Berde. He was also a proficient ventriloquist and guitarist.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Marathi films
[edit]|
Year |
Title |
Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pachadlela | Vetale Guruji |
| 2003 | Aadharstambh | Lakshya Lachke |
| Chimani Pakhar | Shriyut Pendse | |
| 2002 | Maratha Battalion | Raghu |
| 2001 | Dekhni Bayko Namyachi | Namdeo (Namya) |
| 2000 | Khatarnak | Laxmikant Lokhande |
| 2000 | Navra Mumbaicha | Lakshya |
| 1998 | Dhangad Dhinga | Laxmikant Kothare |
| 1997 | Kamal Majhya Baykochi | Laxmikant Niphadkar |
| 1999 | Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar | Inspector Laxmikant |
| 1999 | Manus | Sakharam Dhondi Yadav |
| 1998 | Aapla Lakshya | Lakshya |
| 1998 | Janta Janardan | |
| 1995 | Jamla Ho Jamla | Devdutt Ghorpade |
| 1995 | Dhamal Jodi | Ram |
| 1995 | Suna Yeti Ghara | |
| 1995 | Topi Var Topi | Shankar Patil |
| 1994 | Bajrangachi Kamal | Bajrang Bagde |
| 1994 | Chikat Navra | Dhananjay Nipadkar |
| 1994 | Majha Chakula | Lakshya |
| 1994 | Soniyachi Mumbai | Sonya |
| 1994 | Premachya Sultya Bomba | |
| 1993 | Tu Sukhakarta | Manohar (Manya) |
| 1993 | Zapatlela | Laxmikant "Lakshya" Bolke |
| 1993 | Sarech Sajjan | Hirakanth |
| 1992 | Ek Hota Vidushak | Aburao/Songadya |
| 1992 | Jeewlaga | Laxmikant |
| 1992 | Hach Sunbai Cha Bhau | Vishwas Rane (Bhau) |
| 1992 | DeDhadak BeDhadak | Gajanan Korde (Gaja) |
| 1992 | Than Than Gopala | Bandya |
| 1992 | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | Driver |
| 1992 | Sagle Sarkech | Ajay Pawar |
| 1991 | Jeeva Sakha | Baadshah |
| 1991 | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Kashiram Kasture |
| 1991 | Aflatoon | Babanrao Barshikar/ Baadshah |
| 1991 | Mumbai Te Mauritius | Lakshya |
| 1991 | Yeda Ki Khula | Ajay Deshmukh/ Balasaheb Jagirdar |
| 1991 | Maskari | Raja |
| 1991 | Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi | Raja Pradhan |
| 1991 | Godi Gulabi | Dilip |
| 1991 | Doctor Doctor | Gopya/ CID Inspector Vijay Desai |
| 1991 | Shame To Shame | Ram /Laxman/Bhalu/Shantanu |
| 1991 | Ek Full Char Half | Keshav/Krishna/
Kanha/Kanhaiya |
| 1991 | Apradhi | |
| 1990 | Shejari Shejari | Rajesh |
| 1990 | Dhadakebaaz | Laxmikant Hajare alias Lakshya / Gangaram (dual role) |
| 1990 | Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi | Bablunath (Bablya) |
| 1990 | Lapwa Chhapwi | Mohan |
| 1990 | Shubha Bol Narya | Narayan Maharaj |
| 1990 | Dokyala Tap Nahi | Ajay |
| 1990 | Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb | Shiva |
| 1990 | Ejaa Beeja Teeja | Teeja |
| 1990 | Ghabrayacha Nahi | Laxmikant |
| 1990 | Changu Mangu | Mangu Dongre |
| 1990 | Eka Peksha Ek | Kalyan Nashikkar |
| 1989 | Pheka Pheki | Sanjay Phadke / Anthony Gonsalves |
| 1990 | Patali Re Patali | Mukund |
| 1990 | Kuldeepak | Rajaram Pant |
| 1989 | Balache Baap Brahmachari | Sarang Acharya |
| 1989 | Bhutacha Bhau | Barko |
| 1989 | Thartharat | Laxmikant Ghorpade alias Lakshya |
| 1989 | Hamaal De Dhamaal | Raja Phule |
| 1989 | Dharla Tar Chavatay | Mohan Gosavi |
| 1989 | Rajani Vajvala Baja | Khulya |
| 1989 | Chambu Gabale | Chambu Gabale |
| 1989 | Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon | Bajirao Didhmishe (Bajya) |
| 1989 | Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Me Tila | Namya |
| 1989 | Utawala Nawara | Gangatam |
| 1989 | Rikshawali | Photographer |
| 1989 | Gharkul Punha Hasave | |
| 1989 | Auntie Ne Wazavali Ghanti | Sakharam More (Sakhya) |
| 1988 | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Parshuram alias Parshya (Parvati) |
| 1988 | Kiss Bai Kiss | Kishan (Kishya) |
| 1988 | Rangat Sangat | Indrajit |
| 1988 | Majjach Majja | Bajirao |
| 1988 | Gholat Ghol | Sachin Damodar |
| 1988 | Sarvashreshtha | Vijay Deshmukh |
| 1988 | Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | Raja Pradhan |
| 1988 | Maamla Porincha | Mangesh Kamat |
| 1987 | Gauraacha Navara | Somu Deshmukh |
| 1987 | Chal Re Lakshya Mumbaila | Lakshya/Bhojraj |
| 1987 | De Danadan | Constable Lakshman Tangmode alias Lakshya |
| 1987 | Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | Shekhar |
| 1987 | Porinchi Dhamal Bapachi Kamal | Vasu |
| 1987 | Khara Kadhi Bolu Naye | Vijay |
| 1987 | Premasathi Vattel Te | Gopi |
| 1987 | Kaltay Pan Valat Nahi | Namdev |
| 1987 | Irsaal Karti | Bholanath |
| 1987 | Bhatak Bhavani | Kondiba |
| 1986 | Dhakti Sun | Kapil |
| 1986 | Gadbad Ghotala | Pralhad |
| 1986 | Amhi Doghe Raja Rani | Raja Joshi |
| 1986 | Tuzya Vachun Karmena | Dattoba Sankhame |
| 1985 | Dhum Dhadaka | Laxmikant Wakade alias Lakshya |
| 1984 | Lek Chalali Sasarla | Deepak Waghmare |
| 2001 | Saubhagyakankshini | Kisan |
| 1998 | Bayko Chukali Standvar | Ranga |
| 2002 | Dagina | Vakil Jayant Dhasle |
| 1999 | Rang Premacha | Chandu Chinchalkar |
| 2000 | Satvapariksha | |
| 1995 | Hasva Fasvi | |
| 1998 | Jeegar | |
| Choomantar | ||
| 2004 | Tuzyacha Sathi | Laxmikant |
Marathi plays
[edit]| Year | Title of the play | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamb Taklya Bhang Padto | |||
| 1983 | Tour Tour | ||
| Abab Vitoba bolu lagala | |||
| Gharat Hasare tare | |||
| Pandit ata tari shahane vha | |||
| 1989 | Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe | ||
| Bighadale Swargache Daar | |||
| Ashvamedh | |||
| Sir aale dhaun | |||
| Karti Premat Padli | |||
| Lele Viruddha lele | |||
| Nanda Saukhya Bhare | |||
| Uchalbangadi |
Hindi films
[edit]|
Year |
Movie |
Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | Inspector Prakash | |
| 2004 | Ghar Grihasti | Lachke | |
| 2004 | Patli Kamar Lambe Baal | Hariya | |
| 2004 | Insan | Laxman Munde | |
| 2003 | Khanjar: The Knife | Pritam | |
| 2003 | Baap Ka Baap | Laxmikant | |
| 2003 | Tu Bal Bramhachari Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari | Phaltu | |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Hasmukh | |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Wills | |
| 2002 | Bharat Bhagya Vidhata | Bus Driver | |
| 2001 | Hello Girls | ||
| 2001 | Uljhan | Jamal | |
| 2001 | Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller | Manik | |
| 2001 | Biwi Aur Padosan | Pandu | |
| 2001 | Kaam Granth | ||
| 2000 | Beti No.1 | Laxman Bhatnagar | |
| 2000 | Papa The Great | Mungherilal | |
| 2000 | Shikaar | Court Martial | |
| 2000 | Sabse Bada Beiman | ||
| 2000 | Rahasya - The Suspense | ||
| 1999 | Rajaji | Babaji | |
| 1999 | Jaanam Samjha Karo | Shastri | |
| 1999 | Aarzoo | Laxmi | |
| 1999 | Lo Main Aa Gaya | Lakshya | |
| 1999 | Aaag Hi Aag | Baba Bakwas Kalandar | |
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare | Ram Dulare Sinha | |
| 1999 | Kahani Kismat Ki | ||
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Lakhan Tripathi | |
| 1998 | Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi | ||
| 1998 | Hafta Vasuli | Chayavati | |
| 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Arun | |
| 1997 | Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | Beparwah | |
| 1997 | Zor | Pandu | |
| 1997 | Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law | ||
| 1997 | Hameshaa | Laxmi | |
| 1997 | Qahar | ||
| 1997 | Nazar | ||
| 1997 | Ganga Mange Khoon | ||
| 1996 | Ajay | Rupaiya | |
| 1996 | Chaahat | Bhaaji Rao | |
| 1996 | Masoom | Jeetu | |
| 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Mein | Anand | |
| 1995 | Khilona Bana Khalnayak | Laxmikant Bolke | |
| 1995 | Criminal | Mangu | |
| 1995 | Taqdeerwala | Pandu | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | Pyarelal | |
| 1994 | Brahma | Timepass | |
| 1994 [10][11] | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Lallu Prasad | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 1994 | Dilbar | Tadipaar | |
| 1994 | The Gentleman | Vijay's friend | |
| 1994 | Kranti Kshetra | ||
| 1994 | Janta Ki Adalat | Tukia | |
| 1993 | Santaan | Vachani | |
| 1993 | Sainik | Guddu | |
| 1993 | Gumrah | Pakya | |
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Ramlakhan Tripathi | |
| 1993 | Krishan Avtaar | Lallan | |
| 1993 | Anari | Raghu | |
| 1993 | Dil Ki Baazi | Prem Murali | |
| 1993 | Aadmi Khilona Hai | Champaklal | |
| 1993 | Hasti | Passenger | |
| 1993 | Sangram | Teji | |
| 1993 | Tahqiqaat | Hawaldar Sakharam Dandekar | |
| 1992 | Geet | Pandey | |
| 1992 | Anaam | Rajan | |
| 1992 | Deedar | Mahesh | |
| 1992 | Dil Ka Kya Kasoor | Murali | |
| 1992 | Beta | Pandu Dhondu Bhikajirao | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 1992 | I Love You | ||
| 1992 | Parda Hai Parda | Appu Khote | |
| 1992 | Kasak | Shayar | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Laxminandan | |
| 1991 | Dancer | Dattu | |
| 1991 | Pratikar | Bal Shastri | |
| 1991 | 100 Days | Balam | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 1991 | Trinetra | Ajit/Amar/Akbar/Anthony | |
| 1989[12] | Maine Pyar Kiya | Manohar Singh | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
Dubbing artist
[edit]|
Title |
Year |
Actor |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Hindustani | Goundamani |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Actor – Marathi | Lek Chalali Sasarla | Won | [13] |
| 1986 | Dhoom Dhadaka | Won | |||
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Maine Pyar Kiya | Nominated | [14] |
| 1992 | 100 Days | Nominated | [15] | ||
| 1993 | Beta | Nominated | [16] | ||
| 1995 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Nominated | [17] |
References
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- ^ Ganti, Tejaswini (2004). Bollywood: A Guidebook To Popular Hindi Cinema. Taylor & Francis Group. p. 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. ISBN 9780851706696. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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- ^ "Filmfare Awards Marathi: Categories, Awards, Winners & More - National Film Awards". Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards 1990 Winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
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