Vikram Gokhale Biography: Early Life, Age, Career, Films, Awards, Wife,& More

Nov 27, 2022, 08:49 IST

Vikram Gokhale was an Indian film, television, and stage actor noted for his roles in Marathi theatre, Hindi films, and television. The veteran actor passed away on November 26, 2022, at the age of 77. 

Vikram Gokhale Biography
Vikram Gokhale Biography

Born on November 14, 1945, Vikram Gokhale was an Indian actor best known for his work in Marathi theatre, Hindi movies, and television. He was the off-stage and on-screen son of Chandrakant Gokhale, a Marathi actor. At the age of 77, the actor passed away from a multi-organ failure. 

In 2010, Gokhale made his feature film directorial debut with the Marathi movie Aaghaat. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2013 for his Marathi film Anumati, which Sprint Arts Creation produced.

Vikram Gokhale Biography

Name

Vikram Gokhale

Date of Birth

30th October 1947

Death

26th November 2022

Age

77 years

Father’s Name

Chandrakant Gokhale

Mother’s Name

Hemavati Gokhale

Siblings

Mohan Gokhale, Aparajita Munje, Bhishma Gokhale

Marital Status

Married

Wife

Vrushali Gokhale

Children

Nisha Kekar Adav, Neha Gokhale Sundriyal, and Samar Gokhale

Net Worth

$5 Million

Achievements

National Film Award and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Personal Life

On November 14, 1945, Gokhale was born in Poona, Bombay Presidency. He came from a well-known artistic and activist family. His grandmother Kamlabai Gokhale (then known as Kamlabai Kamat) was the first female child actor in Indian cinema, while his great-grandmother Durgabai Kamat was the first female actor to appear on the Indian screen. In addition, his father Chandrakant Gokhale was a seasoned Marathi actor who appeared in over 70 Marathi and Hindi movies.

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Career

Vikram Gokhale broadened his career by working in a variety of industries, including theatre, television, Hindi, and Marathi films. More than 80 films and 17 television series feature him as an actor. He was without a doubt the most talented actor to have made a name for himself in the movie industry. As a result, he was regarded as the most well-known and adored actor in the movie business.

He made his debut as a director in 2010 with the Marathi film "Aaghaat," which was made by Sprint Arts Creation and Rajesh Damble (executive producer). The movie, which also stars Dr. Amol Kolhe, Mukta Barve, and others, was written by Dr. Nitin Lavangare.

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However, Gokhale stopped performing on stage in February 2016 due to a throat condition, though he kept working in films.

Gokhale managed Sujata Farms, a real estate company in Pune, in addition to his acting career. Additionally, his family's charitable foundation contributes financially to the education of orphan children, children of lepers, and disabled soldiers.

Achievements

The actor, who was close to reaching his golden jubilee in movies, received praise for his outstanding acting abilities and won numerous awards. Among his many accomplishments, he received the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Best Theatre Acting.

Death

On November 26, the actor passed away from multiple organ failure, at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, where he had been receiving treatment since November 5. According to a family acquaintance of the 77-year-old actor, his mortal remains will be kept at the Balgandharva Rang Mandir in Pune, Maharashtra, and the final rites will be carried out at the Vaikunth crematorium in the evening.

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