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{{Short description|Indian actor (1963–2012)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Anand Abhyankar
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1963|6|2}}<ref name=Smile>{{cite news | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-anand-abhyankar-was-an-ever-smiling-man-1781497 | title=Anand Abhyankar was an ever-smiling man | newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] | date=24 December 2012 | access-date=13 July 2022 | author=Paranjpe, Shailendra | archive-date=16 January 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116214013/http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-anand-abhyankar-was-an-ever-smiling-man-1781497 | url-status=live }}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2012|12|24|1963|7|2}}<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/marathi/news-interviews/Anand-Abhyankar-Akshay-Pendse-killed-in-road-accident/articleshow/17741160.cms | title=Anand Abhyankar, Akshay Pendse killed in road accident | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=24 December 2012 | access-date=24 December 2012 | archive-date=24 December 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224193832/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/marathi/news-interviews/Anand-Abhyankar-Akshay-Pendse-killed-in-road-accident/articleshow/17741160.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>
| death_place = [[Pune]], Maharashtra, India
| occupation = [[Actor]]
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| spouse = Anjali Abhyankar
| children = 2
| website =
}}

'''Anand Abhyankar''' (2 June 1963<ref name=Smile/> – 24 December 2012) was an Indian actor who appeared in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] film, television and theatre. He starred in films such as ''Spandan'' (2012), ''[[Balgandharva]]'' (2011), ''Matichya Chuli'' (2006), ''[[Vaastav]]'' (1999) and ''[[Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain]]''. On television, he is known for his roles in ''[[Mala Sasu Havi]]'', ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]'', ''[[Fu Bai Fu (TV series)|Fu Bai Fu]]'', ''[[Avaghachi Sansar]]'' and ''[[Asambhav (TV series)|Asambhav]]''.

Abhyankar died on 24 December 2012 in a car crash on the [[Mumbai–Pune Expressway|Mumbai-Pune expressway]] near the Urse toll booth.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kalyani Jadhav to Anand Abhyankar; Marathi actors who died in fatal accidents |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/kalyani-jadhav-to-anand-abhyankar-marathi-actors-who-died-in-fatal-accident/photostory/95507996.cms |work=The Times of India |archive-date=30 March 2023 |access-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330115801/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/kalyani-jadhav-to-anand-abhyankar-marathi-actors-who-died-in-fatal-accident/photostory/95507996.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Marathi actors Anand Abhyankar, Akshay Pendse killed in accident |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/marathi-actors-anand-abhyankar-akshay-pendse-killed-in-accident-567523.html |work=Firstpost |date=24 December 2012 |language=en |archive-date=30 March 2023 |access-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330115836/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/marathi-actors-anand-abhyankar-akshay-pendse-killed-in-accident-567523.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Abhyankar was born and brought up in [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra in a middle-class family to parents, Moreshwar and Ashadevi, on 2 June 1963. His father was a labour welfare officer and his mother worked at the [[Indian Postal Service]]. Abhyankar completed his schooling from Nagpur and moved to [[Pune]], Maharashtra to study commerce from the [[Garware College]].

He worked at [[Bajaj Auto]] for over two years before turning to acting professionally.<ref name=Smile/>

==Career==
Abhyankar developed interest in acting while in college while performing in plays. Later, he joined various theatre groups. His first big break came with the commercial play ''Kuryat Sada Tingalam''. Written by Shivraj Gorle, this comedy play was produced by Rasikraj Productions and directed by Mangesh Kadam. The play also starred actors [[Mohan Joshi]] and Suhasini Deshpande. The play was successful and performed more than 1000 shows.<ref>{{Cite web |title=B4U Plus |url=https://www.b4uplus.com/star-cast/mohan-joshi |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.b4uplus.com}}</ref> Abhyankar also performed in the Marathi play ''Aai Retire Hotey'',<ref name=Smile/> alongside actress [[Bhakti Barve]]; this show was performed more than 950 times.<ref name=Director/> He also played Paropkari Gampu and Gaja Khot for the theatrical adaptations of the book ''Vyakti Aani Valli'' written by [[Pu La Deshpande]].

Abhyankar also played various [[Cameo appearance|cameo]] and side roles in many Marathi as well as [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films. His [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] films include ''[[Vaastav]]'' (1999) and ''[[Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain]]'' (2000), both directed by [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]. He was seen in a few commercial advertisements as well. His film career in Marathi spanned from comedy, serious to character roles. In the 2006 film ''Matichya Chuli'', he replaced the deceased actor [[Sudhir Joshi]]. The film thus has the same character played by two different actors. He also directed one Marathi film, ''Majhi Vithai Mauli''.<ref name=Director/>

Abhyankar starred in various Marathi television shows. His earliest roles include the show ''Gharkul'' that aired on [[DD Sahyadri]]. His recent role of Dinanath Shashtri from the serial ''[[Asambhav (TV series)|Asambhav]]'' (2009) was of an 85-year-old man, almost double his age.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-01-03/thane/28002351_1_senior-citizens-senior-clubs-felicitated | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917111643/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-01-03/thane/28002351_1_senior-citizens-senior-clubs-felicitated | url-status=dead | archive-date=17 September 2011 | title=On stage, the good old grace | date=3 January 2009 | access-date=26 December 2012 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Dr. Mandpe, Asha}}</ref> His portrayal of a man suffering with [[Parkinson's disease]] was highly appreciated and won him awards.<ref name=Director>{{cite web | url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna/article/DNPUN21156 | title='I wanted to become a director' | publisher=DNA | date=30 November 2009 | access-date=26 December 2012 | author=Kharade, Pallavi | location=Pune | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005043616/http://dnasyndication.com/dna/article/DNPUN21156 | archive-date=5 October 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref> He also participated in the comedy competitive show ''[[Fu Bai Fu (TV series)|Fu Bai Fu]]'', paired with actress [[Supriya Pathare]]. Before his death in December 2012, Abhyankar was seen playing a character role in the [[Zee Marathi]]'s show ''[[Mala Sasu Havi]]'', alongside actress [[Asawari Joshi]], which was later played by Rajan Bhise.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-interviews/36112289_1_mala-sasu-havi-road-accident-zee-marathi | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216065439/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-interviews/36112289_1_mala-sasu-havi-road-accident-zee-marathi | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 February 2013 | title=Rajan Bhise to replace ate Anand Abhyankar in Mala Sasu Havi | date=2 January 2013 | access-date=8 January 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Phadke, Aparna}}</ref> His last Marathi film ''Gadbad Gondhal'', directed by Yogesh Dattatraya Gosavi has released in 2018.

==Death==
Abhyankar died in a car crash on [[Mumbai–Pune Expressway|Mumbai-Pune Expressway]] on 23 December 2012, when his [[Suzuki Wagon R]] was hit by a ''tempo'' (an Indian 3-wheel vehicle) coming from the opposite direction.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Paranjpe|first=Shailendra|date=2012-12-25|title=Shocked driver recalls moments before collision|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-shocked-driver-recalls-moments-before-collision-1781398|access-date=2020-09-29|website=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]] India}}</ref> He was returning to [[Mumbai]] after finishing the shoot of his upcoming film ''Duniyadari''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/17736568.cms | title=अभिनेते आनंद अभ्यंकर यांचे निधन | publisher=[[Maharashtra Times]] | date=24 December 2012 | location=Pune | language=Marathi | access-date=24 December 2012 | archive-date=27 December 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227003708/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/17736568.cms | url-status=dead }}</ref> Akshay Pendse, his co-star from the TV show ''[[Mala Sasu Havi]]'' and his two-year-old son Pratyush Pendse, also died in the same crash.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/dec/241212-Two-Marathi-actors-killed-in-road-accident.htm | title=Two Marathi actors killed in road accident | newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] | date=24 December 2012 | access-date=24 December 2012 | archive-date=26 December 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121226230606/http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/dec/241212-Two-Marathi-actors-killed-in-road-accident.htm | url-status=live }}</ref> Abhyankar is survived by his wife Anjali, a daughter and a son.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/dec/251212-Pune-Actors-Abhyankar-Pendse-killed-in-accident-on-e-way.htm | title=Actors Abhyankar, Pendse killed in accident on Expressway | newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] | date=25 December 2012 | access-date=26 December 2012 | location=Pune | archive-date=28 December 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121228052750/http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/dec/251212-Pune-Actors-Abhyankar-Pendse-killed-in-accident-on-e-way.htm | url-status=live }}</ref> His family filed for compensation in [[Motor Vehicles Act|Motor Accident Claims Tribunal]] and received {{INRConvert|72|l}} in 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/lok-adalat-awards-rs-72-lakh-compensation-to-late-marathi-actor-anand-abhyankar-s-family/story-O0mTUkxzfjN5gxCK2f6siK.html | title=Lok Adalat awards Rs 72 lakh compensation to late Marathi actor Anand Abhyankar’s family | publisher=Hindustan Times | date=11 February 2018 | accessdate=20 June 2024}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Tu Tithe Mee]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 1999 || ''Ratra Aarambha'' || || Marathi
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Vaastav]]'' || || Hindi
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain]]'' || || Hindi
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Tera Mera Saath Rahen]]'' || || Hindi
|-
| 2001 || ''Akleche Kande'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2004 || ''Kunku Lavte Mahercha'' || Dinkar Deshmukh || Marathi
|-
| 2006 || ''Hi Porgi Kunachi'' || Deshmukh || Marathi
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Matichya Chuli]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2007 || ''Bhulwa''|| || Marathi
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi]]'' || || Hindi
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Checkmate (2008 film)|Checkmate]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Chal Chalein]]'' || Vaishnavi's father || Hindi
|-
| 2009 || ''Mareparyant Fashi'' || Writer || Marathi
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Pappu Can't Dance Saala]]'' || || Hindi
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Balgandharva (film)|Balgandharva]]'' || Balgandharva's Mama || Marathi
|-
| 2012 || ''Spandan'' || Doctor (Cerebral Palsy) || Marathi
|-
| 2013 || ''Kokanastha'' || Posthumous release || Marathi
|-
| 2018 || ''Gadbad Gondhal'' || Akhilesh Desai (posthumous release) || Marathi
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Channel
|-
| 1998-2001 || ''Hum Sab Ek Hain''|| Episode 4 - Mr. Alexander

Episode 41 - Mr. Matthew

Episode 139 - Mr. Jackson/ Jaikishan

|| Hindi || [[Sony Entertainment Television]]
|-
| 1999-2003 || ''[[Abhalmaya]]'' || || Marathi || [[Alpha TV Marathi]]
|-
| || ''Gharkul'' || || Marathi || [[DD Sahyadri]]
|-
| 2004-2006 || ''[[Vadalvaat]]''||
|| Marathi|| [[Alpha TV Marathi]]
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Char Divas Sasuche]]'' || || Marathi || [[ETV Marathi]]
|-
| 2008-2010 || ''[[Avaghachi Sansar]]'' || Raghunath Mohite || Marathi || [[Zee Marathi]]
|-
| 2007-2009 || ''[[Asambhav (TV series)|Asambhav]]'' || Dinanath Shashtri || Marathi || [[Zee Marathi]]
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]'' || Bhau Kaka || Hindi || [[Sony Sab]]
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Fu Bai Fu (TV series)|Fu Bai Fu]]'' || Contestant || Marathi || [[Zee Marathi]]
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Mala Sasu Havi]]'' || Aaba || Marathi || [[Zee Marathi]]
|}

===Theater===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Title !! Role
|-
| ''Kuryat Sada Tingalam'' ||
|-
| ''Aai Retire Hotey'' ||
|-
| ''Vyakti Aani Valli'' || Paropkari Gampu, Gaja Khot
|-
| ''Asa Me Kai Gunha Kela'' ||
|-
| ''Ghetla Shingawar'' ||
|-
| ''Pappa Sanga Kunache'' ||
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|1237063}}

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[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Indian male soap opera actors]]
[[Category:Road incident deaths in India]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Marathi theatre]]
[[Category:Male actors in Marathi television]]

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