Dinesh Phadnis (1966-2023) was an Indian actor and writer, who predominantly worked in Hindi film and television industries. He is best known for playing the role of Inspector Fredricks aka Freddy in the TV series CID, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. On 5 December 2023, he died of multiple organ failure.
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Wiki/Biography
Dinesh Phadnis was born on Wednesday, 2 November 1966 (age 57 years; at the time of death) in Bihar. His zodiac sign was Scorpio.
An old photograph of Dinesh Phadnis (extreme left)
He did his schooling at Chogle High School, located in Sri Krishna Nagar, Borivali East, Mumbai. In 1980, he pursued a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. [1]Facebook – Dinesh Phadnis
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
An old photograph of Dinesh Phadnis’s father
Dinesh Phadnis with his mother
Wife & Children
He got married to Nayana Phadnis on 20 November 1993.
Dinesh Phadnis with his wife
He had a daughter named Tanvi Bhate.
Dinesh Phadnis with his daughter
He shared his birthday with his granddaughter named Dhruvi.
Dinesh Phadnis with his granddaughter
Religion
He followed Hinduism.
Dinesh Phadnis worshipping at his home
Career
Film
Dinesh Phadnis appeared in the Marathi film ‘Bharla Ha Malavat Raktan’ in 1993. He made his Bollywood debut with the Aamir Khan starrer film ‘Sarfarosh’ (1999) in which he played the role of an SI Crime Branch.
Dinesh Phadnis (left) in a still from the film ‘Sarfarosh’
In 2000, he made a cameo appearance in the song ‘Mela Dilon Ka’ in the film ‘Mela.’ He appeared as an officer in the film ‘Officer’ in 2001. He has also appeared in the film ‘Super 30,’ starring Hrithik Roshan. In addition to working as an actor, he has also worked as a scriptwriter for a Marathi film and a few Hindi films.
Television
In 1993, Dinesh Phadnis essayed the role of a police inspector in the Hindi TV series ‘Fasale.’
Dinesh Phadnis (centre) in a still from the TV series ‘Fasale’
He worked for almost 20 years (1998-2018) in the TV show ‘CID’ in which he played the role of Inspector Fredericks. The TV show was broadcast on the channel Sony Entertainment Television. He has also co-wrote some episodes of the TV show along with Sriram Raghavan (director of the film ‘Agent Vinod’).
Dinesh Phadnis in a still from the TV show ‘CID’
He appeared in some episodes of the horror TV series ‘Aahat’ in 2006. The TV series was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. He made a guest appearance in the courtroom drama TV series ‘Adaalat’ (2012), which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. He also appeared as a guest in the Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2014), which aired on SAB TV. In 2019, he appeared as Constable Shambhu Tawde in the TV series ‘CIF.’ The TV series was broadcast on the channel Dangal TV.
Dinesh Phadnis (right) in a still from the TV series ‘CIF’
Awards
He had won several awards and accolades.
Dinesh Phadnis award
Death
Dinesh Phadnis passed away on 5 December 2023 around 12 a.m. at the Tunga Hospital in Mumbai, due to the failure of multiple organs. His last rites were conducted at the Daulat Nagar crematorium, Mumbai on 5 December 2023 at 10:30 a.m. [2]The Indian Express On 4 December 2023, Dinesh Phadnis was admitted to Tunga Hospital in Mumbai, where he was undergoing treatment for liver damage and was on a ventilator. According to some reports, he suffered a heart attack. However, Dayanand Shetty (his co-star in CID) denied the rumours of Dinesh Phadnis suffering a heart attack and revealed that he was on a ventilator and undergoing treatment. [3]The Times of India
Car Collection
He owned a Honda City car.
Dinesh Phadnis car at his home
Net Worth
His net worth was approx. 12 crores. [4]Zee News
Facts/Trivia
- His family and friends fondly called him Bobby. [5]Facebook – Dinesh Phadnis
- Once, he portrayed the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Dinesh Phadnis as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- He was a fitness enthusiast and followed a strict workout regimen.
- He loved to write poems and short stories.
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