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Renowned actor Atul Parchure, celebrated for his contributions to Marathi and Hindi cinema, passed away on Monday, The Indian Express has learnt. Parchure, 57, had been battling cancer for the past few years. Known for his ability to ace comedic roles, Parchure worked in Bollywood films headlined by stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Juhi Chawla, Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda, Sushmita Sen, Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Akshaye Khanna, among others.
Upon learning about the actor’s demise, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his condolences on social media, lamenting the loss of a versatile actor who brought laughter and tears to audiences. “Premature exit of a clever actor: Someone who makes the audience laugh out loud and sometimes brings tears in the eyes. The untimely demise of ever introspective class actor Atul Parchure is painful. Atul Parchure has shown his glorious acting since Balrangbhumi days. He made a unique impression in all three fields of drama, film and serials. A classy Marathi actor has been lost due to his departure,” he noted, extending his condolences to the bereaved family members of the deceased actor.
Parchure’s filmography includes titles such as Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania (2001), Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001), Navra Maza Navsacha (2004), Kalyug (2005), Salaam-E-Ishq (2007), Partner (2007), Billu Barber (2009), Khatta Meetha (2010), Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap (2011) and Narbachi Wadi (2013), among others.
He also worked in popular television shows like RK Laxman Ki Duniya, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Comedy Circus, Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe, Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi and Jaago Mohan Pyare, among others.
The actor was last seen in the Marathi comedy drama Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor (2024), where he played a significant role as a doctor.
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