Veteran actor Ravindra Berde, who starred in several Marathi and Hindi films, died on Tuesday (Dec 12) night at his residence here after a long battle with throat cancer. According to reports, Berde, who was the brother of late actor Laxmikant Berde, was undergoing treatment at the Tata Memorial hospital in suburban Bandra here. “Ravindra Berde ji passed away last night at his residence following a long battle with throat cancer,” Laxmikant Berde’s wife Priya told PTI on Wednesday via a text message. Ravindra Berde, Veteran Marathi Actor, Dies at 78 After Battling Cancer.
The Indian Film & TV Directors’ Association shared the news of Berde’s death on its official X page. “@DirectorsIFTDA mourns the demise of veteran Marathi Actor Ravindra Berde. We pray to the Almighty to bless his noble soul and give courage to his bereaved family to bear the irreplaceable loss,” the association said in the post. Bhalchandra Kulkarni Dies at 88: Renowned Marathi Actor Passes Away at His Kolhapur Residence.
RIP Ravindra Berde:
Marathi Actor #RavindraBerde, 78, passes away after battling throat cancer for years. We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/R8ByBlADvy
— Filmfare (@filmfare) December 13, 2023
Berde, who was in his late 70s, had starred both Marathi and Hindi movies such as Aayatya Gharat Gharoba, Pachadlela, Thartharat, Bhutacha Bhau as well as Singham, Shodh, Khatarnak and Yeshwant.
