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Wife: Nayana Phadnis Hometown: Mumbai Age: 57 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Writer |
| Famous Role | Fredericks in the TV Show ‘CID’ |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 178 cm in meters– 1.78 m in feet & inches– 5’ 10” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Bollywood): Sarfarosh (1999) |
| Award | He has won several awards and accolades. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 2 November 1966 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 57 Years |
| Birthplace | Bihar |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| School | Chogle High School, Sri Krishna Nagar, Borivali East, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | A course in mechanical engineering |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 20 November |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Nayana Phadnis |
| Children | Daughter– Tanu |
| Parents | Names Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dinesh Phadnis
- Dinesh Phadnis is an Indian actor and writer. He mainly works in Hindi films and television series. He is best known for his performance in the TV series ‘CID’ (1998-2018) in which he played the role of Fredericks. The TV show was aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
- In 1993, he acted in the Marathi film ‘Bharla Ha Malavat Raktan.’
- In the same year, he appeared as a police inspector in the TV series ‘Fasale.’
Dinesh Phadnis (centre) in a still from the TV series ‘Fasale’
- In 1998, he played the role of Inspector Fredericks in the TV series ‘CID,’ which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. He continued to play the role for almost two decades (1998-2018) in the show. He has also worked as a co-writer along with Sriram Raghavan for some episodes of the TV series.
Dinesh Phadnis (right) in a still from the TV show ‘CID’
- After making his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Sarfarosh’ (1999), he appeared in the song ‘Mela Dilon Ka’ in the film ‘Mela’ in 2000.
- He appeared alongside Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood film ‘Officer’ in 2001.
- In 2019, he acted in the Hrithik Roshan starrer film ‘Super 30.’
Poster of the film ‘Super 30’
- Apart from acting, he has also written scripts for a Marathi film and a few Hindi films.
- In 2006, he acted in a few episodes of the horror TV series ‘Aahat,’ which aired on the channel Sony Entertainment Television.
- He appeared as a guest in the TV show ‘Adaalat’ in 2012. The TV show was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television.
- In 2014, he made a guest appearance in the Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2014), which was broadcast on the channel SAB TV.
- He played the role of Constable Shambhu Tawde in the TV series ‘CIF’ (2019), which aired on the channel Dangal TV.
Dinesh Phadnis (right) in a still from the TV series ‘CIF’
- On 4 December 2023, Dinesh Phadnis was hospitalized at Tunga Hospital in Mumbai, where he was relying on a ventilator for medical assistance. Reportedly, Phadnis had a heart attack, but Dayanand Shetty, his fellow actor in the TV series ‘CID,’ dismissed these claims. In an interview, Shetty clarified that Phadnis hadn’t suffered a heart attack; rather, he was under ventilator care as part of his ongoing treatment. [1]The Times of India
- He has a passion for writing poems and short stories.
- He follows a regular workout regimen to maintain his fitness.
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| ↑1 | The Times of India |
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