New Delhi: Renowned theatre artist and veteran actor Vikram Gokhale, who was in a critical condition, passed away on Saturday, November 26. He was on life support system in the ICU of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. The 77-year-old actor has left behind a legacy to be treasured.
Vikram Gokhale suffered from a serious liver disease that ultimately led to disfunctioning of the other vital organs. He had been visiting the hospital since November 6, but a very reliable source in the family told ABP News that his condition became very critical since Tuesday.
Vikram Gokhale is best known for essaying the role of Aishwarya Rai's father in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'.
The veteran actor is the son of renowned Marathi theater and film actor Chandrakanta Gokhale. He belongs to an illustrious family of actors and theatre artists.
Vikram Gokhale's great grandmother Durgabai Kamat, was the first female actor of the Indian screen. His grandmother Kamalabai Gokhale was the first child artist of Indian cinema.
Vikram Gokhale has worked in many Hindi films like 'Khuda Gawah', 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'Mission Mangal', 'Dil Se', 'De Dana Dan, Hichki'. In 2013, he received the Best Actor Award for the Marathi film 'Anumati'.
Apart from being a renowned actor and theatre artist, Vikram Gokhale has also played some unforgettable characters on television with serials like 'Singhasan', 'Virrudh' and 'Sanjivani' among others. He is popularly known for his performance in the serial 'Udaan', that aired on Doordarshan.
May his soul rest in peace!