Marathi actor Bhalchandra Kulkarni passes away at his residence in Kolhapur

Popular Marathi actor Bhalchandra Kulkarni passed away. He bread his last at his residence in Kolhapur. He was 88. veteran actor starred in more than 250 films, including Hindi titles like Raavan (1984) and Sutrhar (1986).  actor’s most notable roles were in films Songya, Thirthrath, Pahrak, Asala Navara Nako Gun Bai, Pinjra and Bombay Cha Jawai. Kulkarni's death was mourned by film industry colleagues and Maharashtra politicians on social media. 

88-year-old actor complained of breathlessness a few days ago and was rushed to hospital. Upon mission, his health showed signs of improvement and he was discharged from hospital on Friday, March 17. On Saturday, Kulkarni's health deteriorated again and he died in morning. 

Kulkarni's acting career was four-dece-long. Before entering entertainment industry, he worked as a teacher. He was also a stage artist and participated in Gavran Meva in 1965. play was directed by famous lyricist Jagdish Khebudkar. Kulkarni was best known for his supporting roles in Marathi movies. 

Apart from acting, Kulkarni is also credited as writer in  Marathi film industry. From last few years, actor h distanced himself from showbiz. Due to his age and health, Kulkarni was not pursuing acting offers. He was recently bestowed with a lifetime achievement award from Brand Kolhapur.