Mohan Gokhale

Mohan Gokhale (7 November 1953 – 29 April 1999) was an Indian film, television and theater actor who has worked in art films such as Sparsh, Bhavni Bhavai and Mirch Masala. His father was a senior journalist and Editor of the weekly Swarajya and Assistant Editor of Sakal in Pune.

Career Mohan Gokhale was passionate about theatre since his childhood and had won many awards for the same during his college days and even at the state level. He founded the Theatre Academy at Pune and directed Nana Patekar's first Marathi play, Bhau Murarrao, which was written by Vijay Tendulkar. Gokhale's career in theatre began with Farari, which was directed by Ravindra Mankani. His work in Mahapur by Vijaya Mehta won him a state level award. His first play was Kasturimrug.

Gokhale debuted on television in the Marathi TV series, Shwetambara. Gokhale is best remembered for the popular comedy TV series, Mr. Yogi (1989), where he played the lead role of Yogesh Patel, an NRI from the United States who comes to India to get married and in the process meets 12 girls from 12 sun signs. That was later remade into a Hindi movie What's Your Raashee? directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar in 2009.

He has acted in many films in Marathi and Hindi, including Hech Maze Maher (alongside Reema Lagoo), Mirch Masala (alongside Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah) and Banya Bapu (by Govind Kulkarni in 1977). He portrayed Gandhi in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar by Jabbar Patel in 2000. He even acted in Bharat Ek Khoj in various roles.

Personal life Mohan Gokhale was married to Shubhangi Gokhale. They performed together in Mr Yogi. Shubhangi took a break of around 10 years from television and plays after her marriage with Mohan Gokhale. They had a daughter. Their daughter Sakhi Gokhale is also an actress.

Death Gokhale died in his sleep of a heart attack in Chennai on 29 April 1999. He was working on Kamal Haasan's Hey Ram at the time, along with the TV shows Alpaviram, Zanjeerein and Aashirvad.

Filmography Gujarati Bhavni Bhavai (1980) Hun Hunshi Hunshilal (1992)

Marathi Maaficha Sakshidar (1986) as Sunil Banya Bapu (1977) Aaj Jhale Mukt Mi (1986) Thakas Mahathak (1984) Hech Majhe Maher (1984) Jagavegali Prem Kahani (1984) Sansar pakhrancha (1983)

Hindi Sparsh (1980) Aadat Se Majboor (1981) Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984) Holi (1984) (uncredited) Mirch Masala (1985) Lekhu (1986) Hero Hiralal (1988) Aranyaka (1994) Ajeeb Itefaq (1989) Moksha (2001 film)

English Mississippi Masala (1991) as Pontiac Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000) as M. K. Gandhi

Television Yatra (1986) Aahat (1996-1998) Bharat Ek Khoj (1988) Mr Yogi (1989) Lekhu (1986) CID (1998-1999) Alpviram Yugantar Mitti Ke Rang Shwetambara Shaktimaan, as The Invisible Man

Marathi plays Kasturimruga Savitri Mahapoor Mickey and Memsaab Ghashiram Kotwal Sooryachi Pille Denaryache Haat Hajar Hurry Up Hari Gidhade Naru ani Janhavi Doctor Tumhisuddha Hasa phoolano hasa Mee kumar Baby Shortcut Serial Dekho Magar Pyarse Yatra Lekhu Dopahar ka theherav Bhanvar Junoon Jamir Ujale ki Aur Shaktimaan Duniya Rang Rangilee Maat Kaid Lift Tee yete Badam Rani Chaukat Gulam