Anand Abhyankar (2 June 1963 â€" 24 December 2012) was an Indian
Marathi film, television and theatre actor. He starred in films such
as Spandan (2012), Balgandharva (2011), Matichya Chuli (2006), Vaastav
(1999) and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain. On television, he is known
for his roles in Mala Sasu Havi, Fu Bai Fu and Asambhav. Abhyankar
died on 24 December 2012 in a car accident.Abhyankar developed his
interest in acting while graduating from Pune, where he worked in a
few plays performed in his college. Later, he joined various theatre
groups. His first big break came with the commercial play Kuryat Sada
Tingalam. Written by Shivraj Gorle, this comedy play was produced by
Rasikraj Productions and directed by Mangesh Kadam. The play also
starred actors Mohan Joshi and Suhasini Deshpande. The play was
successful and performed more than 1000 shows. Later, Abhyankar also
performed in the Marathi play Aai Retire Hotey, alongside actress
Bhakti Barve; this show was performed more than 950 times. He also
played the notable roles of Paropkari Gampu and Gaja Khot for the
theatrical adaptations of the book Vyakti Aani Valli, written by Pu La
Deshpande.Abhyankar also played various cameo and side roles in many
Marathi as well as Hindi films. His commercial hit Bollywood films
include Vaastav (1999) and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000), both
directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. He was seen in a few commercial
advertisements as well. His film career in Marathi spanned from
comedy, serious to character roles. In the 2006 film Matichya Chuli,
he replaced the deceased actor Sudhir Joshi. The film thus has the
same character played by two different actors. He also directed one
Marathi film, Majhi Vithai Mauli. Anand Abhyankar Top Movies & Young Movies