Veteran Marathi Actor Vijay Chavan Passes Away

His role in ‘Moruchi Mavshi’ catapulted him to an iconic status in Marathi cinema

Veteran actor Vijay Chavan known for films like Zapatlela, Jatra, Aga Bai Arrecha, Pachadlela and Mumbaicha Dabewala amongst others passed away at Fortis Hospital in Mumbai. A role that catapulted him to an iconic status came from theatre. He played Mavshi in the popular Marathi stage drama Moruchi Mavshi, written by Pralhad Keshav Atre. Chavan was lauded for his comic outings.

He reportedly expired after a prolonged battle with a lung disease.

He pocketed the prestigious accolade, V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Marathi actor Ajinkya Deo tweeted about the actor breathing his last.

A friend And a co actor Vijay chavan passed away this morning after a prolonged battle with an ailment a very fine actor well known for his Moruchi maushi character a super human being a fun person marathi films has lost a maushi deeply saddened RIP

— Ajinkya Deo (@Ajinkyad) August 24, 2018

He played the supporting actor to many prominent Marathi actors like Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar. Here’s a glimpse into some of his performances.

#major #throwbackthursday #marathi #natak #moruchimavshi #epicdance @damleprashant #vijaychavan #pradeeppatwardhan @suyogproductions

A post shared by Rava_Official (@rava__official) on May 9, 2018 at 7:53pm PDT

@santoshchakor ज्येष्ठ अभिनेते विजय चव्हाण यांचे मुलुंडमध्ये दीर्घ आजाराने निधन झाले. फक्त मोरूची नाही तर साऱ्या महाराष्ट्राची मावशी बनून रसिकांच्या मनात हास्याचे फवारे उडवणारा हा गुणी कलाकार आमच्या सदैव स्मरणात राहील. कृतज्ञतापूर्वक श्रध्दांजली.🙏 #मोरूचीमावशी #VijayChavan #vijaychavan #marathiactor #mumbai

A post shared by Santosh Chakor (@santoshchakor) on Aug 23, 2018 at 9:12pm PDT

An incredible actor with an immense talent has just passed away. RIP Vijay chavan. pic.twitter.com/XSqUKbDoCP

— A sane freak!🌀 (@bourne_rohieyt) August 24, 2018

The actor passed away at the age of 63.