• CID actor Dinesh Phadnis aka Fredericks passes away at 57

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    CID actor Dinesh Phadnis aka Fredericks passes away at 57
    Dinesh was a part of 'CID' as Fredericks, also known as Freddy, for more than twenty years...

    Digital Desk: Renowned actor from the television series CID Dinesh Phadnis passes away at the age of 57. Dinesh Phadnis, who portrayed the well-known CID officer Fredericks in the hit crime series "CID" on Sony TV, breathed his last on Monday at 12:08 in the morning in Thunga Hospital, Kandivali. 

    Dinesh Phadnis died due to multiple organ failure.

    Dayanand Shetty, who portrayed Daya in CID and is a close friend of Dinesh Phadnis, stated earlier that Dinesh was suffering from kidney, liver, and cardiac issues, and that his medical conditions were becoming worse every day.

    Dinesh Phadnis was admitted to Thunga Hospital in Kandivali on November 30.

    The final rituals for Dinesh Phadnis will soon be performed at the Daulat Nagar cremation yard in Borivali.

    Dinesh was a part of 'CID' as Fredericks, also known as Freddy, for more than twenty years. The lead character of ACP Pradyuman in CID, one of India's longest-running television programs, was portrayed by actor Shivaji Satam back in 1998. 

    In addition to his work on "CID," Dinesh made a brief guest appearance on the popular television program "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah." In a few movies, like "Sarfarosh" and "Super 30," he has also had supporting roles.