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	==Death==		==Death==
	Abhyankar died in a car accident on [[Mumbai-Pune Expressway]] on 23 December 2012, when his [[Suzuki Wagon R]] was hit by a ''tempo'' (an [[India]]n 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=[[DNA]] India\|language=en}}</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 \| accessdate=24 December 2012}}</ref> Akshay Pendse, his co-star from the TV show ''Mala Sasu Havi'', also died in the same accident.<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 \| accessdate=24 December 2012}}</ref> He is survived by his wife Anjali, daughter and 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 \| accessdate=26 December 2012 \|location=Pune}}</ref>		Abhyankar died in a car accident on [[Mumbai-Pune Expressway]] on 23 December 2012, when his [[Suzuki Wagon R]] was hit by a ''tempo'' (an [[India]]n 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\|language=en}}</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 \| accessdate=24 December 2012}}</ref> Akshay Pendse, his co-star from the TV show ''Mala Sasu Havi'', also died in the same accident.<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 \| accessdate=24 December 2012}}</ref> He is survived by his wife Anjali, daughter and 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 \| accessdate=26 December 2012 \|location=Pune}}</ref>

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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Anand Abhyankar
| image =
| caption = Anand Abhyankar
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1963|6|2}}<ref name=Smile>{{cite news | url=http://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 | accessdate=26 December 2012 | author=Paranjpe, Shailendra}}</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 | accessdate=24 December 2012}}</ref>
| death_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| nationality = [[India]]n
| salary =
| networth =
| yearsactive=
| othername =
| spouse = Anjali Abhyankar
| children = Sanika Abhyankar, Neeraj Abhyankar
| website =
}}

'''Anand Abhyankar''' (2 June 1963<ref name=Smile/> – 24 December 2012) was an [[India]]n Marathi film, television and theatre actor. 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 (2009 series)|Fu Bai Fu]]'', ''Avaghachi Sansar'' and ''[[Asambhav (TV series)|Asambhav]]''. Abhyankar died on 24 December 2012 in a car accident.

==Career==
Abhyankar developed his interest in acting while graduating from Pune, where he worked in a few plays performed in his college. 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. Later, 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 the notable roles of 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 and side roles in many [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] as well as [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films. His commercial hit 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-language television|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'' (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 | accessdate=26 December 2012 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Dr. Mandpe, Asha}}</ref> His portrayal of a man suffering with [[Parkinson's disease]], with a [[shivering]] [[body language]] 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 | accessdate=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'', 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 | accessdate=8 January 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | author=Phadke, Aparna}}</ref> His last Marathi film ''Gadbad Gondhal'', directed by Yogesh Gosavi is releasing in 2018.

==Personal life==
Abhyankar was born and brought up in [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra. He was born in a middle-class family to Moreshwar and Ashadevi on 2 June 1963. His father was a labour welfare officer and his mother worked in the [[Indian Postal Service|Post and Telegraph department]]. Abhyankar did his education till [[Higher Secondary School Certificate|12th standard]] from Nagpur and then moved to [[Pune]], Maharashtra. He [[Bachelor of Commerce|graduated in Commerce]] from the [[Garware College]]. He also worked in [[Bajaj Auto]] for over two years before turning to acting professionally.<ref name=Smile/>

==Death==
Abhyankar died in a car accident on [[Mumbai-Pune Expressway]] on 23 December 2012, when his [[Suzuki Wagon R]] was hit by a ''tempo'' (an [[India]]n 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=[[DNA]] India|language=en}}</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 | accessdate=24 December 2012}}</ref> Akshay Pendse, his co-star from the TV show ''Mala Sasu Havi'', also died in the same accident.<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 | accessdate=24 December 2012}}</ref> He is survived by his wife Anjali, daughter and 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 | accessdate=26 December 2012 |location=Pune}}</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'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2018 || ''Gadbad Gondhal'' || Akhilesh Desai || Marathi
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Channel
|-
| 1998-2001 || ''Hum Sab Ek Hain''|| || Hindi || [[Sony Entertainment Television]]
|-
| 1999-2003 || ''[[Abhalmaya]]'' || || Marathi || [[Alpha TV Marathi]]
|-
| || ''Gharkul'' || || Marathi || [[DD Sahyadri]]
|-
| 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 (2009 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]]

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