Laxmikant Berde - A Lifestory

For a whole group of people who loved Marathi movies, this person's name meant fun and laughter. Born on 26 October 1954, he was more than just an actor. He was a big deal, a funny person who was loved by everyone from the 1980s until he died too soon in 2004. He started out on stage, learning how to act before becoming famous in movies. Soon, people knew him for his great timing, how he showed feelings with his face, and how he could make people of all ages like him. He got really famous from movies like "De Dana Dan" and "Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi", and became a top funny actor. He worked with other actors like Ashok Saraf and Mahesh Kothare, and together they made some of the most loved and funniest parts of Marathi movies. Besides comedy, he also showed he could do other kinds of roles in movies like "Dhoom Dhadaka", proving he was a good actor in many ways. People who worked with him often said he was hard working and kind. Like Ashok Saraf once said, "This person was not just someone I acted with, he was family." He made a big difference in Marathi movies, leaving behind lots of laughter and great acting that people still enjoy today. He is still loved and remembered as one of the best funny actors Indian movies has ever had.