Anand Abhyankar (2 June 1963[1] – 24 December 2012) was an Indian Marathi film, television and theatre actor.
He starred in films such as Spandan (2012), Balgandharva (2011), Matichya Chuli (2006), Vaastav (1999) and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain.
Written by Shivraj Gorle, this comedy play was produced by Rasikraj Productions and directed by Mangesh Kadam.
[6] He also played the notable roles of Paropkari Gampu and Gaja Khot for the theatrical adaptations of the book Vyakti Aani Valli, written by Pu La Deshpande.
His commercial hit Bollywood films include Vaastav (1999) and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000), both directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
[7] His portrayal of a man suffering with Parkinson's disease, with a shivering body language was highly appreciated and won him awards.
[1] Abhyankar died in a car crash on Mumbai-Pune Expressway on 23 December 2012, when his Suzuki Wagon R was hit by a tempo (an Indian 3-wheel vehicle) coming from the opposite direction.