On Wednesday night, news of veteran actor Vikram Gokhale passing away, after a prolonged illness flooded the internet. Members from the industry condoled the demise of the actor. The actor is in critical condition and not dead.
Veteran Actor Vikram Gokhale is still critical and on life support, he has not passed away yet. Keep praying for him," confirms Vikram Gokhale's daughter.
Health Update
The Hum Dil Chuke Sanam actor is receiving treatment at Pune's Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital for the past few weeks.
Vikram Gokhale's family friend Rajesh Damale told IndiaToday.in, "In the last 24 hours, his health has been very critical. The doctors are trying their best. He is fighting for last the 24 hours. Multiple organ failure has been reported. Updates will be shared as and when there is a development in his health. He is not responding to the medicines as expected by the doctors. However, the doctors are trying hard for his revival."
PRO Shirish Yadkikar, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, said, "A meeting between Vikram Gokhale's family and doctors took place this morning at 10am. The actor is very much alive but critical and on the ventilator. News of his demise is wrong," reports ANI.
Notable work
Back in August of this year, the veteran actor and his nephew Yashwant Gaikwad donated two acres of land to the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Film Corporation, intending to give artists a rightful place in their retirement. As per reports, an old-age home and an open stage for performances by artists will be constructed in this space at Nane village in Mulshi taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra.
Personal life
Notable theatre personality Vikram Gokhale was the son of renowned Marathi theatre and film actor Chandrakanta Gokhale. The veteran actor belonged to an illustrious family of actors and theatre artists.
Vikram Gokhale's great grandmother Durgabai Kamat, was the first female actor on the Indian screen. Did you know Gokhale's grandmother Kamalabai Gokhale was the first child artist of Indian cinema?
Popular role and awards
The actor has an impeccable body of work and was part of all three mediums: theatre, Bollywood, television and recently OTT.
Vikram Gokhale's iconic television shows include Singhasan, Virrudh and Sanjivani among others. He is popularly known for his performance in the serial Udaan, which aired on Doordarshan.
Vikram essayed the role of Aishwarya Rai's father in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Vikram Gokhale has worked in many Hindi films like Khuda Gawah, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Mission Mangal, Dil Se, De Dana Dan, Hichki.
In 2013, he received the Best Actor Award for the Marathi film Anumati.
Note: An earlier version of this article had mentioned the actor had passed away citing condolence messages from the industry. The article has since been updated to reflect Vikram Gokhale's current health status.
