Laxmikant Berde

Lakshmikant Berde (Marathi: लक्ष्मीकांत बेर्डे) (3 November 1954 – 16 December 2004; Mumbai) was an Indian actor who appeared in Marathi and Hindi movies.

Early life

From his early years, Lakshmikant was interested in acting. His participation in stage dramas during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations performed at Konkanasth Vaishya Samaj, Girgaum got him interested in acting. He won awards for participation in inter-school and inter-college drama competitions. Following this, Berde started his acting career with the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. In 1983, he appeared in his first major play, Purushottam Berde's Tour Tour which was a hit.

Film career

Lakshmikant made his movie debut with the Marathi movie Lek Chalali Sasarla. Following this, Berde started getting offers to act in Marathi films. He acted in Dhum Dhadaka, Hamal De Dhamal, Ashi Hi Banwa Banvi, Balache Baap Brahmachari and Thartharat. Berde's first Hindi film was Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya with Salman Khan. Some of his other popular Hindi films include Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Arzoo, Saajan, Beta, 100 Days and Anari.

In Marathi films, he was always the lead in movies directed by Mahesh Kothare. In the last years of his...
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