He acted in Sai Paranjpe’s Katha and Marathi films like Dhyaas Parya and Harishchandrachi Factory.
Popularly known for his cameo in Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’ Dr Hemu Adhikari took his last breath after suffering lung ailments at 81for the last one-and-a-half years.
He acted in Sai Paranjpe’s Katha and Marathi films like Dhyaas Parya and Harishchandrachi Factory.
According to sources, his last rites were performed last night. The actor is survived by wife, two daughters and a son.
A noted Marathi actress, Sonali Kulkarni has expressed her condolences on Adhikari’s death.
Kulkarni tweeted, “Sad to know the demise of our dear friend, wonderful actor, sharp audience, deep thinker, passionate reader and a fearless, concerned citizen..RIP Hemukaka you’ll be missed #RIP.”
Sad to know the demise of our dear friend, wonderful actor, sharp audience, deep thinker, passionate reader and a fearless, concerned citizen..RIP Hemukaka you'll be missed #RIP#HemuAdhikari
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