New Delhi
Popular Marathi actor Atul Parchure, who also acted in several Bollywood blockbusters, died on Monday at the age of 57. The actor was reportedly battling cancer for the past few years. Atul had acted in several Hindi and Marathi films, TV shows, and OTT series.
According to multiple reports, Atul had been battling liver cancer for a while. The actor is survived by his mother, wife and daughter.
Atul Parchure had been away from the showbiz for a while due to his treatment. However, he made his comeback on television with his appearance in a Marathi film, Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor earlier this year in March. His comeback was well-received by the audience as well as the critics.
Parchure received warm applause for his resilience at the Zee Natya Gaurav Puraskar.
Tributes for the late actor poured on X soon after the news of his demise came on Monday evening.
Sad news. Versatile actor #AtulParchure Ji is no more. Praying to MAHADEV for sadgati of the departed soul. Om Shanti. ?? pic.twitter.com/nwVdzbt129
— Pranav Mahajan (@pranavmahajan) October 14, 2024
#AtulParchure ji passed away earlier today. He fought against cancer, and was on his way to make a comeback with ‘Suryachi Pillay’. Alas! It wasn’t meant to be.
Huge loss to the Marathi Film & Theatre industry. His talent and comic timing was just something else ? Om Shanti ?? pic.twitter.com/w8T8Y08zHA
— Priya Adivarekar (@priyaadivarekar) October 14, 2024
Jo hoga dekha jayega <<< Dhondhu Just Chill.
Your presence on screen always gave us the laughter.
Rest In Peace Atul Parchure Sir! pic.twitter.com/4kEi4zhvkT
— Amul Joshi (@amul_joshi) October 14, 2024
“Tarun Turk Mhatare Arka” you will be missed Atul Parchure.
This natak was my introduction to you and it was I suppose the best one.
Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/HdYM2gg6St
— Curly Jeevi (@curlykrazy07) October 14, 2024
Veteran Actor Atul Parchure has passed away battling with cancer ? pic.twitter.com/AJf0xjA0mb
— ℣ (@Vamp_Combatant) October 14, 2024
About Atul Parchure
The late actor had worked in some popular films such as Narbachi Wadi (Marathi), Khatta Meetha (Hindi), Style (Hindi), Navra Maza Navsacha (Marathi), All The Best (Hindi), Billu (Hindi) among others.
Some of his notable works on television are Majha Hoshil Na (Marathi), The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Nights With Kapil and Badi Door Se Aaye Hai. Apart from films and shows, Atul Parchure has also worked in several Marathi and Hindi plays.