Vikram Gokhale passes away Live Updates: The veteran actor passed away in Pune. (Photo: Express Archives)Veteran theatre and film actor Vikram Gokhale passed away on Saturday after multi-organ failure. The celebrated actor passed away in Pune at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. The actor had been hospitalised since November 5.
As per a statement by the hospital, his health started deteriorating on Saturday morning following which he was put on ventilator support. His remains will be taken to Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir and last rites will be performed at Vaikunth.
After reports started emerging on Wednesday night that Vikram Gokhale had passed away, a source close to the family told indianexpress.com, “Vikram Gokhale is extremely critical. He is fighting many health complications, he is not responding to treatment. Doctors treating him are trying their best, and until the doctors give any further instructions to the family, they’ll not be in the state to make any statement. Please don’t believe any rumours, please keep praying.”
Boman Irani tweeted, "A doyen of Marathi stage and Indian cinema. The master of the dramatic pause and the grandmaster of dialogue delivery…. #VikramGokhale is no more. Watching him on stage had life lessons. Rest in peace. Om Shanti 🙏🙏🙏."
Actor Nana Patekar shared a note in Marathi for the late actor which translates as, "Vikram I always bow before you.....will be..There will be no artist and a man like you."
Sachin Tendulkar shared on Twitter, "A veteran of the industry and one of the most versatile actors. My heartfelt tributes to Vikram Gokhale ji and condolences to his family. We shall all miss his presence on the big screen."
Ali Asgar took to Twitter to post, "Alvida Vikram Gokhale Sir 🙏 🤲 🙌 You will be missed Sir 💔 #rip #VikramGokhale Sir."
Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog to post on Sunday, "the days are lined with sadness .. friends and colleagues .. artists of huge merit , leave us day by day .. and we listen see and pray .. 🙏 Tabassum .. Vikram Gokhle and some dear ones that are close and known ..they came to us in our lives .. they played their parts and left the stage empty forlorn and desolate by their absence .. Amitabh Bachchan."
Vikram Gokhale had started his acting journey on Marathi stage and was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for acting in theatre in 2011. His big-screen journey began in 1971 with Parwana, which also featured Amitabh Bachchan. The two developed a relationship of respect and long-lasting friendship, and went on to share the screen in Agneepath (1990), Khuda Gawah (1992) and AB Aani CD (2020).
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In an earlier interview, Vikram Gokhale had revealed that Amitabh Bachchan had once helped him in securing a roof over his head. He shared with The Times of India that at one point in his life, he was going through a “huge financial crunch and was looking for shelter in Mumbai.” When Big B got to know about the same, he wrote a letter to the then-Chief Minister of Maharashtra Manohar Joshi.
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Kay Kay Menon remembered Vikram Gokhale and tweeted, "#VikramGokhale ji. Thank you for all the inspiration and encouragement! U shall always remain that Special actor with a Special place in our hearts! Om Shanti! Sadgati!"
Abhishek Bachchan took to Twitter and mourned the loss of Vikram Gokhale. He wrote, "Very sad to hear of the passing of Vikram Gokhle ji. A wonderful actor. Remember as a kid watching him work with my father in Agneepath and Khuda Gawah and loving his portrayal of Rajput Khan! My condolences to his family and his fans."
Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on Twitter, "Vikram Gokhale Ji was a very seasoned actor, his demise is deeply saddening. He left an indelible mark on the hearts of all cinema lovers. His work will always be remembered. My condolences to his family, friends and followers. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti."
Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "A veteran of the industry and one of the most versatile actors. My heartfelt tributes to Vikram Gokhale ji and condolences to his family. We shall all miss his presence on the big screen."
Nimrat Kaur tweeted, "Deepest condolences and prayers to the family and all his loved ones. #VikramGokhale ji’s immeasurable contribution to the world of art will be cherished forever. May he rest in peace and glory. #RIPVikramGokhale ji."
Anil Kapoor shared throwback pictures with Vikram Gokhale and said, "Immensely admired theatre & star actor in Marathi cinema…always looked forward to his performances in the films I have seen..his absence will be felt dearly…my heartfelt condolences to the family."
Raveena Tandon mourned Vikram Gokhale and wrote, 'Om shanti', with folded hands emoticon.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter, "Vikram Gokhale Ji was a creative and versatile actor. He will be remembered for many interesting roles in his long acting career. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti."
Vikram Gokhale's family, friends and fans paid their last respects to the actor in Pune.
Actor Sonali Kulkarni expressed her grief on Instagram and wrote, "Goodbye barrister, Alvida Vikram kaka".