Dinesh Phadnis is an Indian actor, who predominantly works in Hindi film and television industries. He is best known for playing the role of Fredericks in the TV series CID, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
Wiki/Biography
Dinesh Phadnis was born on Wednesday, 2 November 1966 (age 57 years; as of 2023) in Bihar. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
An old photograph of Dinesh Phadnis (extreme left)
He did his schooling at Chogle High School, located in Sri Krishna Nagar, Borivali East, Mumbai. Later, he did a course in mechanical engineering.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
An old photograph of Dinesh Phadnis’s father
Dinesh Phadnis with his mother
Wife & Children
His wife’s name is Nayana Phadnis and his wedding anniversary falls on 20 November.
Dinesh Phadnis with his wife
He has a daughter named Tanu.
Dinesh Phadnis with his daughter
He shares his birthday with his granddaughter named Dhruvi.
Dinesh Phadnis with his granddaughter
Religion
He follows Hinduism.
Dinesh Phadnis worshipping at his home
Career
Film
Dinesh Phadnis appeared in the Marathi film ‘Bharla Ha Malavat Raktan’ in 1993. He made his Bollywood debut with the Aamir Khan starrer film ‘Sarfarosh’ (1999) in which he played the role of a SI Crime Branch.
Dinesh Phadnis (left) in a still from the film ‘Sarfarosh’
In 2000, he made a cameo appearance in the song ‘Mela Dilon Ka’ in the film ‘Mela.’ He appeared as an officer in the film ‘Officer’ in 2001. He has also appeared in the film ‘Super 30,’ starring Hrithik Roshan. In addition to working as an actor, he has also worked as a scriptwriter for a Marathi film and a few Hindi films.
Television
In 1993, Dinesh Phadnis essayed the role of a police inspector in the Hindi TV series ‘Fasale.’
Dinesh Phadnis (centre) in a still from the TV series ‘Fasale’
He worked for almost 20 years (1998-2018) in the TV show ‘CID’ in which he played the role of Inspector Fredericks. The TV show was broadcast on the channel Sony Entertainment Television. He has also co-wrote some episodes of the TV show along with Sriram Raghavan (director of the film ‘Agent Vinod’).
Dinesh Phadnis in a still from the TV show ‘CID’
He appeared in some episodes of the horror TV series ‘Aahat’ in 2006. The TV series was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. He made a guest appearance in the courtroom drama TV series ‘Adaalat’ (2012), which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. He also appeared as a guest in the Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2014), which aired on SAB TV. In 2019, he appeared as Constable Shambhu Tawde in the TV series ‘CIF.’ The TV series was broadcast on the channel Dangal TV.
Dinesh Phadnis (right) in a still from the TV series ‘CIF’
Awards
He has won several awards and accolades.
Dinesh Phadnis award
Facts/Trivia
- On 4 December 2023, Dinesh Phadnis was admitted to Tunga Hospital in Mumbai, where he was on a ventilator. According to some reports, he suffered a heart attack. However, Dayanand Shetty (his co-star in CID) denied the rumours of Dinesh Phadnis suffering a heart attack and revealed that he was on a ventilator and undergoing treatment.
- He is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regimen.
- He loves to write poems and short stories.