Dinesh Phadnis
Indian television actor (1966–2023)
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- Dinesh Phadnis (2 November 1966 – 5 December 2023) was an Indian television actor.
- Apart from working as an Inspector in this television series, he also wrote some of the episodes of CID .
- He also wrote for a Marathi film.
- Early life Phadnis was born on 2 November 1966, in Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra, India.
- He developed his acting abilities through a variety of stage productions and enthusiastically engaged in theatre productions.
Dinesh Phadnis (2 November 1966 – 5 December 2023) was an Indian television actor. His most well-known work was playing the character of Inspector Fredericks in one of the longest running Indian TV shows, CID.
Apart from working as an Inspector in this television series, he also wrote some of the episodes of CID. He also appeared in the Bollywood film Sarfarosh and Super 30. He also wrote for a Marathi film. He lived in Shantivan, Borivali East.
Early life
Phadnis was born on 2 November 1966, in Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra, India. He fell in love with acting while still in school. He developed his acting abilities through a variety of stage productions and enthusiastically engaged in theatre productions. After his school, he chose to pursue acting as a full-time job with his innate talent and commitment.
Career
Phadnis started his acting career in the 1990s. He auditioned for the show CID for the character of Inspector Fredericks/Freddy. The show debuted in 1998, and Phadnis's character became iconic and was well known for his humor. The show remained popular among fans until it concluded in 2018.
Apart from CID, Phadnis was also a part of several movies, such as Sarfarosh and TV shows such as Adaalat and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Personal life
Phadnis was married to Nayana and had a daughter Tanu. He also had a granddaughter, Druvi.
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