It’s very sad to know that Vikram Gokhale, the veteran theatre and film actor pass away at the age of 77 due to a chronic condition. The actor who won our hearts with his illustrious filmography in Marathi and Hindi Cinema was admit to a hospital in Pune for the last 15 to 18 days.
Some facts about Vikram Gokhale
Son of the veteran actor Chandrakant Gokhale
Vikram Gokhale is the son of the most-love actor in Marathi Cinema Chandrakant Gokhale, who is best known for his illustrious work in both theatre and films.
Chandrakant Gokhale, who was also a well-known singer was the son of Kamlabhai Gokhale – the first-ever female child actor in the Indian film industry.
Vikram Gokhale’s Career in Theatre
As Vikram Gokhale start his career by performing in the Marathi theatre plays in the 1960s.
Vikram Gokhale work hard and establish himself as an outstanding actor in both Hindi and Marathi Cinema.
He did not stop his theatre work and continue it till 2016.
He retire from stage performances in 2016 due to his throat ailment.
Vikram Gokhale’s career in Bollywood
Vikram Gokhale passion for acting made him a famous actor in Marathi cinema at the age of 20.
The actor made his debut in Bollywood with Amitabh Bachchan’s movie Parwana in 1971.
After that Vikram Gokhale appear in many famous films including Agneepath, Khuda Gawah, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and many others.
He was last seen in the film Nikamma which was release recently.
Vikram Gokhale was help by Amitabh Bachchan in his early days in Bollywood as he was struggling a lot.
Amitabh Bachchan even wrote a letter to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Manohar Joshi, to help his friend, Vikram Gokhale, stating his financial crisis and struggle of not being able to find accommodation in Mumbai.
Vikram Gokhale Won National Film Award
Vikram Gokhale won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the movie Anumati, release in 2013.
He also work as a director in the Marathi Film Aaghaat which was release in 2010.
Vikram Gokhale Received Sangeet Natak Academy Award
May be you or not but Vikram Gokhale was known for his contribution to Marathi theatre and receive the Sangeet Natak Academy Award which is the greatest honor dedicate to theatre artists in the country.
Vikram Gokhale’s Acting Academy, Real Estate work, and Social works
Vikram Gokhale was active in the real estate business and own a firm name as Sujata Farms in Pune, where he had living for the last few years.
He was also running an Acting Academy in Pune before he fell ill.
Vikram Gokhale, the man with a big heart, fulfilled his responsibility as a human by helping disable soldiers and children in need by running a charitable trust.
Rest in peace Vikram Gokhale. 2YoDoINDIA extends its heartiest condolence to the Gokhale Family.
