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Chandu Parkhi Wikipedia
'Chandu Parkhi (17 December 1947 - 14 April 1997) was an Indian Marathi Language film actor who appeared in Marathi and Hindi movies. Known for his highly energetic slapstick performances, Chandu started his career as an Ganpati Making, Pan seller, Film Poster Maker, Makeup Artist. Then he joined Play Group "Natyabharati" in Indore (M.P) and then played supporting roles in a few marathi stage plays. In 1975 he first became famous with the Marathi Play "Nishpaap".'

Spouse                                                                   :   Late Mrs. Sandhya Parkhi
Apart from marathi movies his villain and comedy stage plays like "Ashi hi fasva fasvi", "Nishpaap" were also successful. Chandu acted in around 50 Hindi and Marathi movies and serials and received so many awards.

Early Life
Chandu was born on 17 December 1947 in Badwah (Madhya Pradesh). He has 2 older and 2 younger siblings he would sell Ganpati Murti, Pan as an adult to append his family income. His partition in stage dramas during the cultural activites for Ganesh Fesival celebrations performed at Indore got him intrested in acting. He won awards for dama competition. Following this Chandu started working at the "Natyabharati" natak group in Indore.

Career
While working as an employee in the "Natyabharati", Chandu started acting in small roles in Marathi stage plays. IN the year 1975he acquired his first major role in Dilip Pardeshi written Marathi Play and Directed by Mangesh kadam Marathi play "NIshpaap" which became a hit and Chandu styles of villain was appreciated.

Chandu made his movie debut with the 1985 Marathi movie "Mahananda". In most movies he starred either alongside Mohan Joshi, Dr. Girish Oak, Laxmikant Berde, Ashok Saraf, Irrfan Khan, Akshay Kumar.

He acted in more than 50 marathi and hindi movied and serials.

Filmography

 * 1) Rishte Naate (1980)
 * 2) Nasoor (1985)
 * 3) Ankahee (1985)
 * 4) Mahananda (1985)
 * 5) Mohre (1987)
 * 6) Khatya Sasu Nathal Soon (1987)
 * 7) Pestonjee (1988)
 * 8) Sarvashreshtha (1988)
 * 9) Gauracha Navra (1988)
 * 10) Nashibwan (1988)
 * 11) Nivdung (1989)
 * 12) Ghanchakkar (1990)
 * 13) Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Mi Tila (1990)
 * 14) Kalat Nakalat (1990)
 * 15) Awwal Number (1990)
 * 16) Baap re Baap (1990)
 * 17) Anpekshit (1990)
 * 18) Balidaan (1991)
 * 19) Jasa Baap Tashi Pora (1991)
 * 20) Aparadhi (1991)
 * 21) Paschataap (1991)
 * 22) Bandalbaaz (1991)
 * 23) Dhaaravi (1992)
 * 24) Nishpaap Movie (1992)
 * 25) Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
 * 26) Wajva Re Wajva (1993)
 * 27) Sarech Sajjan (1993)
 * 28) Taicha Bangdya (1993)
 * 29) Ram Rahim (1993)
 * 30) Kanoon (1994)
 * 31) Purush (1994)
 * 32) Sasarcha Dhotar (1994)
 * 33) Hum do Bundelbaaz (1995)
 * 34) Ram jaane (1995)
 * 35) No Problem (1996)
 * 36) Chhota Sa Ghar (1996)
 * 37) Byomkesh Bakshi (1993-1997)
 * 38) Zabaan Sambhal Ke (1993-1997)
 * 39) Tamanna (1998) Late Chandu Parkhi
 * 40) Angaaray (1998) Late Chandu Parkhi

He also known as the second Neelu Phule of the Marathi Film Industry

Death
Chandu Died in Mumbai on 14 April 1997 due to a Asthama and Gangrene Problem. Many Notable personalities from the marathi film industry like Mohan Joshi, Dr. Girish Oak, Vinay Apte, Usha Nadkarni, Savita Prabhune attend his funeral.

Chandu was a proficient Drawing Artist.