Veteran Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan, known for his performance in films such as “Chashme Bahaddar”, “Ek Shodh” and “Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy”, died ꦺTuesday morning followingꩲ a heart attack, actor Vijay Patkar confirmed.
Patwardhan, 52, breathꦡed his last at his residence in Girgaon, an area in south🧸ern Mumbai.
“He passed away due to a heart attack today around 7-8 am at his residence in Girgaon. He had some severe health issu๊es but♈ that was five years ago.
“He was🃏 actively working in the industry. It is shocking and disheartening news,” Patkar, who worked with Patwardhan in "Lavu ka Laath" a🎶nd "Chashme Bahaddar", told PTI.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ek꧑nath Shinde mourned 🦋Patwardhan's demise and said Marathi cinema had lost a "great artist" today.
“Pradeep Patvardhan,ꦅ the evergreen actor who ruled the hearts of the audience with his gracefu💫l acting in Marathi cinema, passed away tragically. With his departure, the Marathi art world has lost a great artist,” the chief minister wrote in Marathi on Twitter.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule offered condolenc⛄es to the actor’s family and fans on social media.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of veteran marathi a🍬ctor Pradeep Patwardhan. Heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers with his family members, fans and followers,” she said.
Actor Renuka Shahane tweeted, "Om Shanti Pradeep Patwardhan He✤artfelt Tribute."
According to Patkar, Patwardhan's last rites will 🅰be held at a crematoriumཧ in Girgaon around 3.00 pm.
Patwardhan is survived by his wife and a son.
[With Inputs From PTI]
