Atul Parchure (30 November 1966 – 14 October 2024) was an Indian actor. He started working in the industry in the early 1980s and earned fame for his comedic roles in Hindi and Marathi films. He died at the age of 57 in Mumbai.
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Atul Parchure was born on Wednesday, 30 November 1966 (age 57 years; at the time of death) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. After completing his school education in Mumbai, he graduated from Doongasree Gangji Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce Matunga, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Atul belongs to the Parchure family of the Deshastha Brahmins community.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
Atul Parchure is married to Sonia Parchure, a Kathak dancer, choreographer, and actor. Together they have a daughter, Sakheel Parchure.
Religion
Atul Parchure followed Hinduism.
Career
Film
Atul Parchure’s debut Marathi film was ‘Khichdi’ (1985) in which he played the role of young Jagdeshwar. He debuted in Hindi films with ‘Bedardi’ (1993) where he played a small role. Later, he appeared in many hit films such as ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ (2000), ‘Kyo ki..Mai Jhuth Nahi Bolta’ (2001), ‘Chor Machaye Shor’ (2002), ‘Navra Maza Navsacha’ (2004), ‘Billu Barber’ (2009), ‘Braveheart’ (2017), etc.
Television
Atul is known for his comedic roles. He worked in various comedy TV serials such as ‘RK Laxman Ki Duniya’ (2011-2013), ‘Bh se Bhade’ (2013), ‘Yum Hai Hum’ (2014-2016), ‘Jago Mohan Pyare’ (2017-2018), ‘Bhago Mohan Pyare’ (2019-2020), etc.
Theatre
Atul started doing theatres during his college days. He worked in many popular theatrical productions such as ‘Wah Guru’, ‘Priyatama’, ‘Tarun Turk Mhatare Arka’, ‘Aamhi Ani Aamche Bap’ (2017), ‘Kaapus Kondyachi Goshta’ (2022), etc.
Awards
- He received the Best Actor and Best Comedy Character Awards for the TV serial ‘Bhago Mohan Pyare’ at Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2019.
Death
Atul breathed his last on 14 October 2024 in Mumbai after a prolonged illness due to liver cancer.
Favourites
- Food: Crab Curry
- Actress: Kajol
- Singer: Udit Narayan
Facts/Trivia
- Atul Parchure loves to travel. He often shares photos and videos related to his travels on social media.
- He appeared in a few episodes of The Kapil Sharma Show.