Laxmikant Berde (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004) was an Indian Marathi language film actor who appeared in Marathi and Hindi movies. Known for his highly energetic slapstick performances, Berde started his career as an employee in the production company Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh and then played supporting roles in a few Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he first became famous with the Marathi play Tur Tur.
Laxmikant Berde | |
|---|---|
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| Born | October 26, 1954 |
| Died | December 16, 2004 (aged 50) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Lakshya |
| Years active | 1984–2004 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2, including Abhinay Berde |
Apart from Marathi movies, his comedy stage plays like Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe and Bighadale Swargache Dwaar were also successful. Berde acted in around 185 Bollywood and Marathi films and received four Nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role.
Early life Edit
Berde was born on 26 October 1954 in Bombay (Mumbai). He had five older siblings and would sell lottery tickets as a child to append to the family income. His participation in stage dramas during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations performed at Girgaon got him interested in acting.[1] He won awards for participation in inter-school and inter-college drama competitions. Following this, Berde started working at the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh.[2]
Career Edit
While working as an employee in the Marathi Sahitya Sangh, Berde started acting in small roles in Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he acquired his first major role in Purshottam Berde's Marathi stage play Tur Tur which became a hit and Berde's style of comedy was appreciated.[1]
Berde made his movie debut with the 1984 Marathi movie Lek Chalali Sasarla.[2] Subsequently, he and actor Mahesh Kothare starred together in the films Dhoom Dhadaka (1984) and De Danadan (1987). Both these movies became famous and helped Berde establish his trademark comedy style.[1][3]
In most movies, he starred either alongside Kothare or with actor Ashok Saraf. The Berde-Saraf pair is recognized to be a successful lead-actor pairing in Indian cinema.[4] Berde, along with Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Kothare formed a successful quartet in Marathi films after acting together in the 1989 Marathi film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi.[1] That decade will be best remembered by the Marathi film industry as the "Ashok-Lakshya" era. Both actors remained best friends until Berde died. In most movies, Berde was paired with actress and his future wife 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 hit Marathi stage plays like Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe and others.
In 1992, Berde tried to break away from his comedy mould and acted in a serious role in the film Ek Hota Vidushak.[5][6] However, the film was not a commercial success and Berde reverted to his trademark comedy, albeit disappointed with the film's failure.
From 1985 to 2000, Berde acted in many other Marathi blockbusters such as Amhi Doghe Raja Rani, Hamaal De Dhamaal, Balache Baap Brahmachari, Eka Peksha Ek, Bhutacha Bhau, Thartharat, Dhadakebaaz and Zapatlela.[3]
Berde acted in the Marathi TV serials Nasti Aafat and "Gajra". Pachadlela (2004) was his last movie.[7]
Death Edit
Berde died in Mumbai on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment.[8] Many notable personalities from the Marathi film industry like Mahesh Kothare, Ashok Saraf and Sachin Pilgaonkar attended his funeral.[9]
In the last years of his life, Berde ran his own production house Abhinay Arts, named after his son Abhinay Berde. Berde was a proficient ventriloquist and guitarist.[10]
Filmography Edit
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Marathi films Edit
|
Year |
Title |
Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pachadlela | ||
| 2003 | Aadharstambh | ||
| 2002 | Maratha Battalion | ||
| 2001 | Dekhni Bayko Namyachi | ||
| 2000 | Khatarnak | ||
| 2000 | Navra Mumbaicha | ||
| 1998 | Dhangad Dhinga | Lakshya | |
| 1997 | Kamal Majhya Baykochi | ||
| 1999 | Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar | ||
| 1999 | Manoos | ||
| 1998 | Aapla Lakshya | Lakshya | |
| 1998 | Janta Janardan | ||
| 1995 | Jamla Ho Jamla | ||
| 1995 | Dhamal Jodi | ||
| 1995 | Suna Yeti Ghara | ||
| 1995 | Topi Var Topi | ||
| 1994 | Bajrangachi Kamal | ||
| 1994 | Chikat Navra | ||
| 1994 | Majha Chakula | Lakshya | |
| 1994 | Soniyachi Mumbai | ||
| 1994 | Premachya Sultya Bomba | ||
| 1993 | Tu Sukhakarta | ||
| 1993 | Zapatlela | Laxmikant Bolke alias Lakshya | |
| 1993 | Sarech Sajjan | ||
| 1992 | Ek Hota Vidushak | ||
| 1992 | Jeevlaga | ||
| 1992 | Hach Sunbai Cha Bhau | ||
| 1992 | Jeeva Sakha | ||
| 1992 | DeDhadak BeDhadak | ||
| 1992 | Than Than Gopala | ||
| 1992 | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | ||
| 1992 | Sagle Sarkech | ||
| 1991 | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Kashiram Kasture | |
| 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 | ||
| 1990 | Shejari Shejari | ||
| 1990 | Dhadakebaaz | Laxmikant Hajare alias Lakshya / Gangaram (dual role) | |
| 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 | Mangu | |
| 1990 | Eka Peksha Ek | Kalyan Nashikkar | |
| 1989 | Pheka Pheki | Sanjay Phadke / Anthony Gonsalves | |
| 1990 | Patali Re Patali | ||
| 1990 | Kuldeepak | ||
| 1989 | Balache Baap Brahmachari | Sarang | |
| 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 | ||
| 1989 | Chambu Gabale | ||
| 1989 | Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon | ||
| 1989 | Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Me Tila | ||
| 1989 | Utawala Nawara | ||
| 1989 | Rikshawali | ||
| 1989 | Gharkul Punha Hasave | ||
| 1989 | Aanti Ne Wazavali Ghanti | ||
| 1988 | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Parshuram alias Parshya (Parvati) | |
| 1988 | Kiss Bai Kiss | ||
| 1988 | Rangat Sangat | ||
| 1988 | Majjach Majja | ||
| 1988 | Gholat Ghol | ||
| 1988 | Sarvashetra | ||
| 1988 | Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | ||
| 1988 | Maamla Porincha | ||
| 1987 | Gauraacha Navara | ||
| 1987 | Chal Re Lakshya Mumbaila | ||
| 1987 | De Danadan | Constable Lakshman Tangmode alias Lakshya | |
| 1987 | Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | ||
| 1987 | Porinchi Dhamal Bapachi Kamal | ||
| 1987 | Khara Kadhi Bolu Naye | ||
| 1987 | Premasathi Vattel Te | ||
| 1987 | Kaltay Pan Valat Nahi | ||
| 1987 | Irsaal Karti | ||
| 1987 | Bhatak Bhavani | ||
| 1986 | Dhakti Sun | ||
| 1986 | Gadbad Ghotala | ||
| 1986 | Amhi Doghe Raja Rani | ||
| 1986 | Tuzya Vachun Karmena | ||
| 1985 | Dhum Dhadaka | Laxmikant Wakade alias Lakshya | |
| 1984 | Lek Chalali Sasarla | ||
| 1974 | Saubhagyakankshini | ||
| 1998 | Bayko Chukali Standvar | ||
| 2002 | Dagina | ||
| 1999 | Rang Premacha | ||
| 2000 | Satvapariksha | ||
| 1995 | Hasva Fasvi | ||
| 1998 | Jeegar | ||
| Choomantar | |||
| 2004 | Tuzyacha Sathi | ||
| 2000 | Chimani Pakhar |
Marathi plays Edit
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin |
| 2004 | Ghar Grihasti |
| 2004 | Patli Kamar Lambe Baal |
| 2004 | Insan |
| 2003 | Khanjar: The Knife |
| 2003 | Baap Ka Baap |
| 2003 | Tu Bal Bramhachari Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai |
| 2002 | Bharat Bhagya Vidhata |
| 2001 | Hello Girls |
| 2001 | Uljhan |
| 2001 | Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller |
| 2001 | Biwi Aur Padosan |
| 2001 | Kaam Granth |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 |
| 2000 | Papa the Great |
| 2000 | Shikaar |
| 2000 | Sabse Bada Beiman |
| 2000 | Rahasya - The Suspense |
| 1999 | Rajaji |
| 1999 | Jaanam Samjha Karo |
| 1999 | Aarzoo |
| 1999 | Lo Main Aa Gaya |
| 1999 | Aaag Hi Aag |
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare |
| 1999 | Kahani Kismat Ki |
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo |
| 1998 | Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi |
| 1998 | Hafta Vasuli |
| 1997 | 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 |
| 1996 | Ajay |
| 1996 | Chaahat |
| 1996 | Masoom |
| 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Mein |
| 1995 | Khilona Bana Khalnayak |
| 1995 | Criminal |
| 1995 | Taqdeerwala |
| 1995 | Hathkadi |
| 1994 | Brahma |
| 1994[11][12] | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! |
| 1994 | Dilbar |
| 1994 | The Gentleman |
| 1994 | Kranti Kshetra |
| 1994 | Janta Ki Adalat |
| 1993 | 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 |
| 1992 | Geet |
| 1992 | Anaam |
| 1992 | Deedar |
| 1992 | Dil Ka Kya Kasoor |
| 1992 | Beta |
| 1992 | I Love You |
| 1992 | Parda Hai Parda |
| 1992 | Kasak |
| 1991 | Saajan |
| 1991 | Dancer |
| 1991 | Pratikar |
| 1991 | 100 Days |
| 1991 | Trinetra |
| 1989[13] | Maine Pyar Kiya |
Dubbing artist Edit
|
Title |
Year |
Actor |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Hindustani | Goundamani |
References Edit
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