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Quick Info

Date of birth1 January 1958

Age64 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceGirgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra

ProfessionTheatre Artist, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSuvarna Patwardhan

FamilySon - Shritej Pradip Patvardhan; mother (music teacher); father (head clerk at Police Commissioner Office); sister

Pradeep Patwardhan Biography

Pradeep Patwardhan was a veteran Marathi theatre artist and actor known for his comic timing and long career on stage, television and film. Born in Girgaon

Early life and background

Pradeep Patwardhan was born on 1 January 1958 in Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He grew up in the same neighbourhood and completed higher education at Siddharth College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Mumbai, where he studied from 1978 to 1982 and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree. His family included a mother who worked as a music teacher and a father employed as a head clerk at the Police Commissioner’s Office. He also had a sister.

Career

Patwardhan began his professional association with theatre on 1 January 1985 and built a reputation as a stage performer before branching into television and film. He became widely recognised in the Marathi theatre world for performances in plays such as Moruchi Mavshi, a production that brought him significant public attention.

In addition to his stage work, Patwardhan made his television debut in Marathi with the series Circus Premachi in 1989. Over the years he appeared in several Marathi TV programmes, including Nasti Afat (1989), Sukhachya Sarini He Man Baware (2018) and Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra (2018).

His film work included roles in Marathi features such as Ek Full Chaar Half (1991), Wah Mami Wah (2010), Police Line (2016) and Journey Premachi (2017). He also took part in Hindi-language projects, appearing in the film Bombay Velvet (2015) and the short film Holding Back (2015).

Early in his career Patwardhan supported himself with a variety of odd jobs while establishing himself as an actor, at times working as a typist at the Bank of India and taking other small roles to meet expenses. He credited friendships and collaborations within the theatre community—naming colleagues who helped him grow as a performer—for shaping his stage work. Patwardhan often spoke about the lasting impression theatre roles make on audiences, and he continued to prioritise plays alongside screen projects.

Public profile

Patwardhan was popularly known by the nickname Patya. He stood about 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall and had brown eyes and black hair. His onstage persona and comic roles made him a familiar face in Marathi entertainment circles, and he was remembered for dancing at community events such as dahi handi celebrations.

Colleagues and contemporaries recalled his college charisma and stage presence. During his college years at Siddharth College he was a notable figure among peers. He spoke publicly about aspects of the industry such as grouping and networking that can affect casting and opportunities.

Personal life

Pradeep Patwardhan was married to Suvarna Patwardhan and had a son, Shritej Pradip Patvardhan. He remained active in performance work throughout his life, describing a desire to continue working in part to fulfil the wishes of his mother.

Latest updates

Pradeep Patwardhan died on 9 August 2022 at his home in Girgaon, Mumbai. He was 64 years old at the time of his passing. Reports noted that he had been medically unwell for some months prior to his death and that the cause was reportedly a cardiac arrest. His death prompted public condolences from fellow actors and from Maharashtra’s political leadership, reflecting his standing in the Marathi arts community.

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Recent Work

Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra

Marathi television programme appearance

2018
Sukhachya Sarini He Man Baware

Marathi television serial appearance

2018
Journey Premachi

Marathi film appearance

2017
Police Line

Marathi film appearance

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Became known for the Marathi theatre play Moruchi Mavshi
  2. Debuted on Marathi television with Circus Premachi (1989)
  3. Acted in Marathi films including Ek Full Chaar Half (1991) and Wah Mami Wah (2010)
  4. Appeared in the Hindi film Bombay Velvet (2015)
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