Veteran Marathi actor Raghavendra Kadkol, who rose to fame by playing the role of ‘Baba Chamatkar’ in a Marathi film ‘Zhapatlela’ directed by Mahesh Kothare, has passed away on February 4. He was 83.
He breath his last in his residence in Pune city of Maharashtra. Raghavendra Kadkol’s demise has sent shockwaves in the Marathi film industry. The actor’s final rituals were carried out by his wife, daughter, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.
Kadkol was an actor and writer. The actor has not only acted in Marathi films, but has also tried his foot in plays and serials.
Apart from acting, the star also applied for a job in the Navy. Even though he passed the medical exams, he was later declared unfit. Before debuting in plays and movies, Raghavendra worked in the forest department. Later, he got a chance to work in plays.
Raghavendra Kadkol is best-known for his role in Ashru Chi Jhali Phule. This is a play where the actor played the role of Dharmappa. This character played by Kadkol was considered very popular in black and white times.
Raghavendra Kadkol made his acting debut with a regional comedy flick, Ganane Ghungroo Haravale. Helmed by Datta Mane, the film was released in 1970. He has acted in Marathi films like ‘Black and White’, ‘Kuthe Shodhu Mi Tila’, ‘Gauri’, ‘Sakhi’ and ‘Chhodo Kal Ki Baate’. Kadkol has also written a book called ‘Gold Medal’. He made remarkable achievements in the field of film and drama.
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