Actor Vikram Gokhale Dies: 5 Films To Remember Him By

Vikram Gokhale, in a career spanning decades, aced roles from all genres

Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale, who was on life support at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, died due to multi-organ failure on Saturday. He was 77. After his death, the hospital issued a statement that read, “We are saddened to announce that the noted actor Mr Vikram Gokhale passed away today at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital due to multi-organ failure. Our deep condolences.” The thespian was being treated for various age-related illnesses at the hospital, where he was admitted earlier this week. His health condition remained critical for the past few days.

Vikram Gokhale, in his career spanning five decades, aced roles from all genres – be it a comedy film, a drama or one shedding light on social issues. He has portrayed versatile characters onscreen – of a doctor, a father, a businessman, a police officer and a villain. Let's take a look at the best performances of Vikram Gokhale to remember him by.

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This 2013 film fetched Vikram Gokhale National Award for Best Actor in a Marathi film. He co-starred with Neena Kulkarni in this Gajendra Ahire directorial. Because of his performance and the storyline, Vikram Gokhale earned praise from critics and fans alike. The story is about a man who is ready to go to any length to pay the hospital bills of his wife who has slipped into a coma.