Dinesh Phadnis
Dinesh Phadnis
Dinesh Phadnis in 2010
Nationality
Indian
Indian
Occupation
Actor/Comedian/Writer
Actor/Comedian/Writer
Years active
1997 – present
1997 – present
Known for
Fredericks in C.I.D.
Fredericks in C.I.D.
Dinesh Phadnis (born 2 November 1966) is a television actor from India. He played the role of Fredericks[1] in C.I.D, which was the longest running TV series in India.[2] Apart from working as an Inspector in this TV series, he has also written some of the episodes of C.I.D. He also appeared in the Bollywood movie Sarfarosh and Super 30. He has also written for a Marathi film recently. He lives in Shantivan, Borivali East.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Inspector |
| 2000 | Mela | Cameo appearance in the song 'Mela Dilon Ka' |
| 2001 | Officer | Inspector |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2018 | C.I.D | Inspector Fredericks | |
| 2005 | CID: Special Bureau | Sub-Inspector Fredericks | |
| 2007 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Guest | As Shivaji Satam's friend |
| 2012 | Adaalat (CID Viruddh Adaalat) | Inspector Fredericks | Episodic Role |
| 2014 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | ||
| 2019 | CIF | Constable Shambhu Tawde | Supporting Role |
References
- ↑ The team of CID is big and lovely, says Dinesh Phadnis aka Fredricks
- ↑ The TV show with the highest ratings(27 July 2010).
- ↑ Just what makes CID so popular(20 March 2012).