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Date of birth14 November 1945
Age77 (at time of death)
BirthplacePoona, Bombay Presidency, British India (now Pune, Maharashtra, India)
ProfessionActor, Director, Social activist
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseVrushali Gokhale
FamilyTwo daughters; father Chandrakant Gokhale; grandmother Kamlabai Gokhale
Vikram Gokhale Biography
Veteran Indian actor, director and social activist known for a long career across Marathi theatre, Marathi and Hindi cinema, and television. Winner of the
Early life and backgroundVikram Gokhale was born on 14 November 1945 in Poona (now Pune), in the Bombay Presidency of British India. He grew up in a family with deep roots in Indian performing arts: his grandmother Kamlabai Gokhale and great-grandmother Durgabai Kamat were among the earliest female actors in Indian cinema. His father, Chandrakant Gokhale, worked as an actor and singer. Gokhale’s upbringing in this artistic milieu shaped his future career in theatre and film.
Career
Vikram Gokhale built a long and varied career as an actor and director across Marathi theatre, Marathi and Hindi films, and television. He began on the stage, performing in numerous Marathi plays and gaining recognition for his theatrical work. His film acting career included early appearances in regional cinema; his first Hindi film role was in Parwana (1971), and he made his Marathi film debut with Varhadi Ani Vajantri (1973). He later acted in Gujarati and Tamil films as well.
In Hindi cinema, he became widely known for character roles in notable films such as Agneepath (1990), Khuda Gawah (1992), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), and De Dana Dan (2009). He also continued to work in Marathi cinema with performances in Kalaat Nakalat (1989), Mukta (1994), Anumati (2013), AB Aani CD (2020), and others. His later Hindi films included Aiyaary (2018) and Bang Bang! (2014). His final film role was in the Hindi film Nikamma (2022), in which he played a retired major.
On television, Gokhale appeared in both Marathi and Hindi serials. In 1983 he acted alongside his wife in the Marathi serial Shwetambara on Doordarshan Sahyadri. He played Akbar in the 1990 Zee TV series Akbar Birbal and appeared in a range of shows over the decades, including Natkhat Narad (1985), Udaan (1989), Virrudh: Har Rishta Ek Kurukshetra (2007), and Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe (2022), among others.
As a director, he worked in Marathi film and television, directing the Marathi film Aaghaat (2010) and the TV show Avartan (2017). He also ran a performing arts school in Pune, the Vikram Gokhale Acting Academy, reflecting his ongoing commitment to theatre and actor training.
Awards and recognition
Gokhale’s work earned significant recognition. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for contribution to theatre in 2011 and the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 60th National Film Awards in 2013 for his performance in the Marathi film Anumati. He was part of the ensemble cast that won an Indian Telly Award for Virrudh in 2007, and his honours also include Filmfare Awards Marathi and multiple lifetime achievement awards from regional institutions.
Public profile
Beyond acting and directing, Gokhale was involved in social causes. He founded a charitable foundation that provided financial support to disabled soldiers, orphans, widows and others in need. In May 2020 he donated land to a Marathi film industry body to support senior artists. He served as chairman of the real estate company Sujata Farms Private Limited until he resigned in January 2020.
Late career and health
Gokhale reduced his theatre activity after a prolonged throat illness in 2016 and spoke openly about the central importance of theatre in his life. In November 2022 he faced serious health issues and was admitted to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. He died on 26 November 2022; the reported cause of death was multiple organ failure.
Personal life
Vikram Gokhale married actress Vrushali Gokhale on 12 May 1975. The couple had two daughters. His family background included several figures from early Indian cinema, and he often spoke about the influences and support he received while building his career. He also recounted periods of financial difficulty early on and credited others in the industry with providing assistance during those times.
Controversies
In 2020 a first information report named him in a complaint related to a real estate project connected to Sujata Farms Private Limited. Gokhale publicly denied the charges, stating he had resigned from the company and asserting that documented agreements had been processed clearly. The dispute involved allegations about plot measurements and investor grievances, and police registered charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Latest updates
At the end of his life Gokhale remained active on screen, with a television appearance in Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe (2022) and his final film credit in Nikamma (2022). His death in November 2022 marked the close of a multi-decade career spanning stage, screen and social work.
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Recent Work
Hindi film; role: Retired Major (2022)
2022Marathi television show; role: Pandit Mukund Narayan on Star Pravah (2022)
2022Marathi film; role: Chandrakant Deshpande (2020)
2020Career Highlights
- Started career in Marathi theatre and became a noted stage actor
- Established a long film career in Marathi and Hindi cinema with notable character roles
- Directed the Marathi film Aaghaat (2010) and TV show Avartan (2017)
- Recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2011) and National Film Award for Best Actor (2013)
- Ran an acting academy in Pune and engaged in charitable work
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