Dinesh Phadnis passes away at 57

Dinesh Phadnis was an Indian television actor known for his role as Fredericks in the long-running show C.I.D

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Born on November 2, 1966, in Bihar, India, Phadnis began his acting career in 1997

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Phadnis was recognized for his work in C.I.D.

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He wrote some episodes of the show

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He also worked on the Bollywood film Sarfarosh and the Marathi film

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Beyond his professional life, Phadnis was well-loved and respected in the television industry

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His co-star and close friend, Dayanand Shetty, confirmed his passing on December 5, 2023

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The Indian television industry has lost another beloved actor

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