In sad news, actor Dinesh Phadnis, famous for playing Fredericks on the popular TV show CID, left us due to a liver issue on Tuesday midnight. Co-star Dayanand Shetty confirmed the news, sharing that Dinesh took his last breath at 12.08 am.
Dinesh had been undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Tunga Hospital, and today, his final rites will be performed at Daulat Nagar Crematorium in Borivali East.
Last week, there were reports about Dinesh suffering a heart attack, but Dayanand Shetty clarified that it was liver damage. He said, “Dinesh was getting treated for some other ailment, but the medication affected his liver adversely.”
Dinesh played the humorous and innocent CID officer Fredericks alongside Shivaji Satam and Aditya Shrivastava. Recalling how he landed the role, Dinesh once mentioned, “I remember I was struggling for roles, and wherever I went to seek work, I met B P Singh (producer of CID). Finally, he asked me if I wanted to join CID, and that’s how my journey began.”
Being the source of humor in the show, he added, “The show earlier had no humor at all. So I was chosen to be the comic relief. And I must say that I have received great response from the masses.”
Fans and colleagues mourn the loss of the talented actor, remembering him for his laughter-filled contribution to the much-loved television series. Our thoughts go out to Dinesh Phadnis’s family and friends during this difficult time.
