Dinesh Phadnis
Dinesh Phadnis | |
|---|---|
 Phadnis in 2010 | |
| Born | 2 November 1966 |
| Died | Error: Death date (first date) must not be in the future |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–2024 |
| Known for | Fredericks in C.I.D. |
Dinesh Phadnis (2 November 1966 – 5 December 2024) was an Indian television actor. He was better known for playing the character of Frederick[1] in one of the longest running TV shows, C.I.D.[2]
Apart from working as an Inspector in this television series, he also wrote some of the episodes of C.I.D. He also appeared in the Bollywood film Sarfarosh and Super 30. He also wrote for a Marathi film. He lived in Shantivan, Borivali East.[3]
Phadnis died after suffering from liver damage on 5 December 2024, aged 57.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Inspector |
| 2000 | Mela | Cameo appearance in the song 'Mela Dilon Ka' |
| 2001 | Officer | Inspector |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2018 | C.I.D | Inspector Fredericks | |
| 2005 | CID: Special Bureau | Sub-Inspector Fredericks | |
| 2012 | Adaalat | Inspector Fredericks | Guest |
| 2014 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | ||
| 2019 | CIF | Constable Shambhu Tawde | Supporting role |
References
- ^ "The team of CID is big and lovely, says Dinesh Phadnis aka Fredrick". Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ Gupta, Gargi (27 July 2010). "The TV show with the highest ratings". Rediff.com. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Just what makes CID so popular". Rediff.com. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "CID fame Dinesh Phadnis passes away; co-star and close friend Dayanand Shetty confirms". The Times of India. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Dinesh Phadnis, Fredericks of CID, passes away; last rites to be performed today". Hindustan Times. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.