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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{More citations needed|date=May 2008}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Laxmikant Berde
| image = Pic_of_laxmikant_berde.jpg
| imagesize =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1954|10|26}}
| birth_place = [[Ratnagiri]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2004|12|16|1954|11|03}}
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| yearsactive = 1984–2004
| spouse = {{plainlist|
*{{marriage|Roohi Berde|1985|1998|end=died}}
*{{marriage|[[Priya Arun]]|1998}}
}}
| children = 2
}}

'''Laxmikant Berde''' (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004) was an [[India]]n actor who appeared in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and several [[Hindi]] movies. He was known for his highly energetic [[slapstick]] performances. Berde started his career as an employee in the production company Marathi Sahitya Sangh and then played supporting roles in a few Marathi stage plays. In 1983-84, he first became famous with the Marathi play ''Tur Tur''.

Apart from Marathi movies, his comedy stage plays like ''Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe'' and ''Bighadale Swargache Dwaar'' were also successful. Berde acted in many Bollywood films and received four Nominations for [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]]. He acted in around 185 Hindi and Marathi films.

==Early life==
Berde was born on 26 October 1954 in Bombay (Mumbai). He had five older siblings and would sell lottery tickets as a child to append to the family income. His participation in stage dramas during the cultural activities for Ganesh festival celebrations performed at [[Girgaon]] got him interested in acting.<ref name="PrintSuperstar19">{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/laxmikant-berde-marathi-superstar-who-was-much-beyond-the-characters-hes-remembered-for/334347/|title=Laxmikant Berde, Marathi superstar who was much beyond the characters he's remembered for|last=Sharma|first=Unnati|date=2019-12-16|website=ThePrint|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-17|archive-date=2 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202011021/https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/laxmikant-berde-marathi-superstar-who-was-much-beyond-the-characters-hes-remembered-for/334347/|url-status=live}}</ref> He won awards for participation in inter-school and inter-college drama competitions. Following this, Berde started working at the ''Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh''.<ref name="ScreenSwitchingRoles00">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20001027/reins.htm|title=Priya & Laxmikant Berde: Switching roles|date=27 October 2000|work=Screen India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617105213/http://www.screenindia.com/old/20001027/reins.htm|archive-date=17 June 2009|url-status=dead|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref>

==Career==
While working as an employee in the Marathi Sahitya Sangh, Berde started acting in small roles in Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he acquired his first major role in Purshottam Berde's Marathi stage play ''Tur Tur'' which became a hit and Berde's style of comedy was appreciated.<ref name="PrintSuperstar19" />

Berde made his movie debut with the 1984 Marathi movie ''Lek Chalali Sasarla''.<ref name="ScreenSwitchingRoles00" /> Subsequently, he and actor [[Mahesh Kothare]] starred together in films ''[[Dhoom Dhadaka]]'' (1984) and ''[[De Danadan]]'' (1987). Both these movies became famous and helped Berde establish his trademark comedy style.<ref name="PrintSuperstar19" /><ref name="ToIFilmsMiss">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/photofeatures/laxmikant-berde-superhit-comedy-films-of-the-actor-you-should-not-miss/photostory/63415265.cms|title=Laxmikant Berde: Superhit comedy films of the actor you should not miss|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-04-13|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011162602/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/photofeatures/laxmikant-berde-superhit-comedy-films-of-the-actor-you-should-not-miss/photostory/63415265.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

In most movies, he starred either alongside Kothare or with actor [[Ashok Saraf]]. The Berde-Saraf pair is recognized to be a successful lead actor pairing in Indian cinema.<ref name="Indian Cinema">{{cite book |title=Indian Cinema - 1997 |url=https://books.google.com/?id=4IF1AAAAIAAJ |access-date=30 December 2012 |year=1997 |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |pp=15 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011162602/https://books.google.com/books?id=4IF1AAAAIAAJ&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref> Berde, along with Ashok Saraf, [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] and Mahesh Kothare formed a successful quartet in Marathi films after acting together in the 1989 Marathi film ''[[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]]''.<ref name="PrintSuperstar19" />

That decade will be best remembered by the Marathi film industry as the "Ashok-Lakshya" era. Both actors remained best friends until Berde died. In most movies, Berde was paired with actress and his future wife [[Priya Arun]].

Berde's first Hindi film was [[Sooraj Barjatya]]'s ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' starring [[Salman Khan]] in 1989. Some of his other popular Hindi films include ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'', ''Mere Sapno Ki Rani'', ''[[Aarzoo]]'', ''[[Saajan]]'', ''[[Beta (film)|Beta]]'', ''[[100 Days (1991 film)|100 Days]]'' and ''[[Anari (1993 film)|Anari]]''. Berde also kept working as the lead actor in hit Marathi stage plays like ''Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe'' and others.

In 1992, Berde tried to break away from his comedy mould and acted in a serious role in the film ''Ek Hota Vidushak''. However, the film was not a commercial success and Berde reverted to his trademark comedy, albeit disappointed with the film's failure.

From 1985 to 2000, Berde acted in many other Marathi blockbusters such as ''Aamhi Doghe Raja Rani'', ''Hamaal De Dhamaal'', , ''Balache Baap Brahmachari'', ''Eka Peksha Ek'', ''Bhootacha Bhau'', ''Thartharat'', ''Dhadakebaaz'' and ''[[Zapatlela]]''.<ref name="ToIFilmsMiss" />

Berde acted in the Marathi TV serial ''Nasti Aafat'' and "Gajra".

==Death==
Berde died in Mumbai on 16 December 2004 due to a kidney ailment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2004/dec/16mum.htm|title=Marathi actor Laxmikant Berde passes away|website=Rediff.com|date=16 December 2004|access-date=2020-04-13|archive-date=17 November 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051117193329/http://www.rediff.com/news/2004/dec/16mum.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Many notable personalities from the Marathi film industry like [[Mahesh Kothare]], [[Ashok Saraf]] and [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] attended his funeral.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/actor-laxmikant-berde-passes-away/267754|title=Actor Laxmikant Berde passes away|website=Outlook|access-date=2020-04-13|archive-date=18 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618224332/http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/actor-laxmikant-berde-passes-away/267754|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the last years of his life, Berde ran his own production house 'Abhinay Arts', named after his son Abhinay Berde. Berde was a proficient [[ventriloquist]] and [[guitarist]].{{cn|date=December 2020}}

== Filmography ==
===Marathi films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!
Movie
!
Year
|-
|''[[Pachadlela]]''
|| 2004
|-
| ''Aadharstambh''
|| 2003
|-
| ''Maratha Battalion''
|| 2002
|-
| ''Dekhni Bayko Namyachi''
|| 2001
|-
| ''[[Khatarnak]]''
|| 2000
|-
| ''Navra Mumbaicha''
|| 2000
|-
| ''Dhangad Dhinga''
|| 2000
|-
| ''Kamal Majhya Baykochi''
|| 2000
|-
| ''[[Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar]]''
|| 1999
|-
| ''[[Manoos]]''
|| 1999
|-
| ''Aapla Lakshya''
|| 1998
|-
| ''Janta Janardan''
|| 1998
|-
| ''Jamla Ho Jamla''
|| 1995
|-
| ''Dhamal Jodi''
|| 1995
|-
| ''Suna Yeti Ghara''
|| 1995
|-
| ''Topi Var Topi''
|| 1995
|-
| ''Bajrangachi Kamal''
|| 1994
|-
| ''Chikat Navra''
|| 1994
|-
| ''Maza Chakula''
|| 1994
|-
| ''Soniyachi Mumbai''
|| 1994
|-
| ''Premachya Sultya Bomba''
|| 1994
|-
| ''Tu Sukhakarta''
|| 1993
|-
| ''[[Zapatlela]]''
|| 1993
|-
| ''Sarech Sajjan''
|| 1993
|-
| ''[[Ek Hota Vidushak]]''
|| 1992
|-
| ''Jivlaga''
|| 1992
|-
| ''Hach Sunbai Cha Bhau''
|| 1992
|-
| ''Jeeva Sakha''
|| 1992
|-
| ''DeDhadak BeDhadak''
|| 1992
|-
| ''Than Than Gopala''
|| 1992
|-
| ''[[Shubh Mangal Savdhan]]''
|| 1992
|-
| ''Sagle Sarkech''
|| 1992
|-
| ''Aayatya Gharat Gharoba''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Aflatoon''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Mumbai Te Mauritius''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Yeda Ki Khula''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Maskari''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Godi Gulabi''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Doctor Doctor''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Shame to Shame''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Ek Phul Char Half''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Apradhi''
|| 1991
|-
| ''Shejari Shejari''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Dhadakebaaz''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Lapwa Chhapwi''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Shubha Bol Narya''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Dokyala Tap Nahi''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Ejaa Beeja Teeja''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Ghabrayacha Nahi''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Changu Mangu''
|| 1990
|-
| ''[[Eka Peksha Ek]]''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Pheka Pheki''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Patali Re Patali''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Kuldeepak''
|| 1990
|-
| ''Balache Baap Brahmachari''
|| 1989
|-
| ''[[Bhutacha Bhau]]''
|| 1989
|-
| ''[[Thartharat]]''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Hamal De Dhamal''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Dharla Tar Chavatay''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Rajan Vajvala Baja''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Chambu Gabale''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Me Tila''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Utawala Nawara''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Rikshawali''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Gharkul Punha Haswe''
|| 1989
|-
| ''Aanti Ne Wazavali Ghanti''
|| 1989
|-
| ''[[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]]''
|| 1988
|-
| ''Kiss Bai Kiss''
|| 1988
|-
| ''Rangat Sangat''
|| 1988
|-
| ''Majjach Majja''
|| 1988
|-
| ''Gholat Ghol''
|| 1988
|-
| ''Sarvashetra''
|| 1988
|-
|''[[Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi (film)|Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi]]''
|1988
|-
| ''Maamla Porincha''
|| 1988
|-
| ''Gauraacha Navara''
|| 1987
|-
| ''Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila''
|| 1987
|-
| ''[[De Danadan]]''
|| 1987
|-
| ''Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla''
|| 1987
|-
| ''Porinchi Dhamal Bapachi Kamal''
|| 1987
|-
| ''[[Khara Kadhi Bolu Naye]]''
|| 1987
|-
| ''Premasathi Wattel Te''
|| 1987
|-
| ''Kaltay Pan Valat Nahi''
|| 1987
|-
| ''Irsaal Karti''
|| 1987
|-
| ''Bhatak Bhavani''
|| 1987
|-
| ''[[Dhakti Sun]]''
|| 1986
|-
| ''Gadbad Ghotala''
|| 1986
|-
| ''[[Amhi Doghe Raja Rani]]''
|| 1986
|-
| ''Tuzya Vachun Karmena''
|| 1986
|-
| ''[[Dhoom Dhadaka]]''
|| 1985
|-
| ''Lek Chalali Sasarla''
|| 1984
|-
| ''Saubhagyakankshini''
|| 1974
|-
| ''Bayko Chukali Standvar''
|| 1998
|-
| ''[[Dagina]]''
|| 2002
|-
| ''Rang Premacha''
|| 1999
|-
| ''Satvapariksha''
|| 2000
|-
| ''Hasva Fasvi''
|| 1995
|-
| ''Jeegar''
|| 1998
|-
| ''Choomantar''
|| ????
|-
| ''Tuzyacha Sathi''
|| 2004
|-
|-
| ''Chimani Pakhar''
|| 2001
|-
|}

===Marathi Plays===
# Thamb Taklya Bhang Padto
# Tour Tour (1983)
# Abab Vitoba bolu lagala
# Gharat Hasare tare
# Pandit ata tari shahane vha
# Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe (1989)
# Bighadale Swargache Daar
# Ashvamedh
# Sir aale dhaun
# Karti Premat Padli
# Lele Viruddha lele
# Nanda Saukhya Bhare
# Uchalbangadi

===Hindi films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!
Movie
!
Year
|-
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin]]'' || 2004
|-
| ''Ghar Grihasti''|| 2004
|-
| Patli Kamar Lambe Baal || 2004
|-
| ''[[Insan]]''|| 2004
|-
| ''Khanjar: The Knife''|| 2003
|-
| ''Baap Ka Baap''|| 2003
|-
| ''Tu Bal Bramhachari Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari''|| 2003
|-
| ''[[Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam]]'' || 2002
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]'' || 2002
|-
| ''Bharat Bhagya Vidhata''|| 2002
|-
| ''[[Hello Girls]]'' || 2001
|-
| ''[[Uljhan]]''|| 2001
|-
| ''[[Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller]]''|| 2001
|-
| ''Biwi Aur Padosan''|| 2001
|-
| ''Kaam Granth''|| 2001
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]'' || 2000
|-
| ''[[Papa the Great]]'' || 2000
|-
| ''Shikaar''|| 2000
|-
| ''[[Sabse Bada Beiman]]'' || 2000
|-
| ''Rahasya - The Suspense''|| 2000
|-
| ''[[Rajaji]]''|| 1999
|-
| ''[[Jaanam Samjha Karo]]'' || 1999
|-
| ''[[Aarzoo]]''|| 1999
|-
| ''Lo Main Aa Gaya''|| 1999
|-
| ''[[Aaag Hi Aag]]'' || 1999
|-
| ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]''|| 1999
|-
| ''[[Kahani Kismat Ki]]'' || 1999
|-
| ''[[Sar Utha Ke Jiyo]]'' || 1998
|-
| ''[[Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi]]'' || 1998
|-
| ''[[Hafta Vasuli]]'' || 1998
|-
| ''[[Mere Sapno Ki Rani (film)|Mere Sapno Ki Rani]]''|| 1997
|-
| ''[[Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul]]'' || 1997
|-
| [[Zor (film)|Zor]] || 1997
|-
| ''Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law''|| 1997
|-
| ''[[Hamesha]]''|| 1997
|-
| ''[[Qahar]]''|| 1997
|-
| ''Nazar''|| 1997
|-
| ''Ganga Mange Khoon''|| 1997
|-
| [[Ajay (1996 film)|''Ajay'']] || 1996
|-
| [[Chaahat (1996 film)|''Chaahat'']] || 1996
|-
| [[Masoom (1996 film)|''Masoom'']] || 1996
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ki Baahon Mein]]'' || 1995
|-
| [[Khilona Bana Khalnayak (1995)|''Khilona Bana Khalnayak'']] || 1995
|-
| ''[[Taqdeerwala]]''|| 1995
|-
| [[Haathkadi (1995 film)|''Hathkadi'']] || 1995
|-
| [[Brahma (1994 film)|''Brahma'']] || 1994
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' || 1994<ref name="Ganti2004">{{cite book |first=Tejaswini|last=Ganti |title=Bollywood: A Guidebook To Popular Hindi Cinema |url=https://books.google.com/?id=DIVlw5AzQTgC|pp=168|access-date=30 December 2012 |year=2004 |publisher=Taylor & Francis Group |isbn=978-0-415-28853-8}}</ref><ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen1999">{{cite book |author1=Ashish Rajadhyaksha |author2=Paul Willemen |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediaofi0000raja |url-access=registration |access-date=30 December 2012 |date=26 June 1999 |publisher=British Film Institute |archive-date=12 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612172801/https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediaofi0000raja |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| [[Dilbar (1994 film)|''Dilbar'']] || 1994
|-
| [[The Gentleman (1994 film)|''The Gentleman'']] || 1994
|-
| ''[[Kranti Kshetra]]'' || 1994
|-
| ''[[Janta Ki Adalat]]'' || 1994
|-
| [[Criminal (1994 film)|''Criminal'']] || 1994
|-
| ''[[Santaan]]''|| 1993
|-
| ''[[Sainik]]''|| 1993
|-
| [[Gumrah (1993 film)|''Gumrah'']] || 1993
|-
| ''[[Phool Aur Angaar]]'' || 1993
|-
| ''[[Krishan Avtaar]]'' || 1993
|-
| [[Anari (1993 film)|''Anari'']] || 1993
|-
| ''[[Dil Ki Baazi]]'' || 1993
|-
| ''[[Aadmi Khilona Hai]]'' || 1993
|-
| ''[[Hasti]]''|| 1993
|-
| [[Sangram (1993 film)|''Sangram'']] || 1993
|-
| ''[[Tahqiqaat]]''|| 1993
|-
| [[Geet (1992 film)|''Geet'']] || 1992
|-
| ''[[Anaam]]''|| 1992
|-
| [[Deedar (1992 film)|''Deedar'']] || 1992
|-
| ''[[Dil Ka Kya Kasoor]]'' || 1992
|-
| [[Beta (film)|''Beta'']] || 1992
|-
| [[I Love You (1992 film)|''I Love You'']] || 1992
|-
| [[Parda Hai Parda (film)|''Parda Hai Parda'']] || 1992
|-
| [[Kasak (1992 film)|''Kasak'']] || 1992
|-
| ''[[Saajan]]''|| 1991
|-
| [[Dancer (1991 film)|''Dancer'']] || 1991
|-
| ''[[Pratikar]]''|| 1991
|-
| [[100 Days (1991 film)|''100 Days'']] || 1991
|-
| ''[[Trinetra]]''|| 1991
|-
| ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' || 1989<ref name="Narwekar2005">{{cite book|title=Eena Meena Deeka: The story of Hindi film comedy|url=https://books.google.com/?id=8-lkAAAAMAAJ|year=2005|publisher=Rupa & Co.|first=Sanjit|last=Narwekar|pp=271|access-date=30 December 2012|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011162602/https://books.google.com/books?id=8-lkAAAAMAAJ&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=0073426|name=Laxmikant Berde}}

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