Laxmikant Berde
Biography / Profile:
He was a born artiste. His active participation in stage drama during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations in Girgaum , Mumbai, got him interested in acting. He won awards for participation in inter school and inter college drama competitions. And after that he started his acting career with the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. In 1983 his first major hit play was Purshottam Berde’s ‘Turtur’.That’s how Laxmikant Berde the actor, shot into fame.
Soon, Laxmikant began his movie career with debut through Marathi movie ‘Lek Chalali Sasarla’. After that, there was no stopping for him. He started getting offers to act in Marathi films one after the other. Some of his popular films like ‘Dhum Dhadaka’, Ashi Hi Banwa Banvi’, ‘Balache Baap Brahmachari’ ‘Hamaal De Dhamaal’ ‘and ‘Thartharat’ made good business. Laxmikant got his first break in Hindi film through Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ with Salman Khan. ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’, ‘Mere Sapno Ki Rani,’ ‘Arzoo’, ‘Saajan’, ‘Beta’ ‘100 Days’’ and ‘Anari’are some of his films with memorable roles.
Laxmikant Berde had a perfect timing for comedy and with his peculiar style of talking to self, made him popular among marathi film lovers. His pairing with Ashok Saraf was most popular in all those films of 80s and 90s. Throughout his life, he lived as an actor like a real Vidushak, who was born to entertain the people.
In the last years of his life, Laxmikant floated his own production house, Abhinay Arts, named after his son. His untimely demise at the age of 50 , came on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment. He is survived by his wife Priya and two children. Today his wife conducts stage shows under the name of his foundation with the name of ‘Stars of India’ which is a combination of singing and dancing performances by new talents
Filmography:
Movie(s)
Marathi Movies as An Actor:
Pachadlela (2004)
Aadharstambh (2003)
Maratha Battalion (2002)
Dekhni Bayko Namyachi (2001)
Satvapariksha (2000)
Khatarnak (2000)
Navra Mumbaicha (2000)
Dhangad Dhinga (2000)
Kamal Majhya Baykochi (2000)
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)
Hasva Fasvi (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)
Feka Feki (1990)
Patali Re Patali (1990)
Kuldeepak (1990)
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 Banva Banvi (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)
Dhum Dhadaka (1985)
Lek Chalali Sasarla (1985)
Saubhagyakankshini
Bayko Chukali Standvar
Dagina
Rang Premacha
Jeegar
Choomantar
Tuzyacha Sathi
Hindi Movies as An Actor:
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)
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
Khilona Bana Khalnayak (1995)
Taqdeerwala (1995)
Hathkadi (1995)
Brahma (1994)
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
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)
Serial(s)
Hum Paanch (2000)
Play(s)
Abab Vitoba bolu lagala
Gharat Hasare tare
Pandit ata tari shahane vha
Turtur (1983)
Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe (1989)
Bighadale Dwar Swargache
Ashvamedh
Sir aale dhaun
Karti Premat Padli
lele Vs lele
Nanda Saukhya Bhare
Uchalbangdi
