Today, on December 5, we bid farewell to actor Dinesh Phadnis, affectionately known as ‘Freddy’ from the beloved TV series CID. His passing was confirmed by co-star Dayanand Shetty. At 57, Dinesh Phadnis, grappling with extensive liver damage, relied on ventilator support.
The final moments for Dinesh Phadnis came at 12:08 am on December 5 at Mumbai’s Tunga Hospital, succumbing to multiple organ failure. He was removed from the ventilator the preceding night.
On Friday, December 5, Dinesh Phadnis was admitted to the hospital, and Dayanand Shetty, his co-star from CID, kept everyone updated on his health. Dinesh Phadnis, renowned for portraying ‘Fredericks’ in CID, achieved fame alongside actor Shivaji Satam, who dedicated over two decades to his role as ACP Pradyuman. Debuting in 1998, CID stands as one of India’s longest-running television shows.
Beyond CID, Dinesh Phadnis made a brief yet notable appearance in the immensely popular ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ His contributions to Indian television have left an enduring legacy, and he will be remembered with affection and respect.
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