Veteran actor Atul Parchure, known for his roles in The Kapil Sharma Show, passed away on October 14 at the age of 57. He had been battling cancer for the past few years. The talented actor passed away today (October 14). His remarkable comedic timing and contributions to the entertainment industry will be fondly remembered.
In an interview with ABP Mazha, Marathi actor Jaywant Wadkar expressed his sadness over Atul’s death. Since they knew each other since childhood, Jaywant shared that Atul’s next project is a play called Suryachi Pillay. He also mentioned that they had rehearsed together before Atul was admitted to the hospital five days ago.
Atul Parchure was a versatile actor known for his exceptional comedic timing and memorable performances across various platforms. He made a name for himself in both television and films, playing prominent roles in popular comedy shows like RK Laxman Ki Duniya, Jaago Mohan Pyaare, Yam Hain Hum, Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hain, The Kapil Sharma Show and several Marathi Series.
Last year, Atul revealed in an interview with a YouTube channel that doctors had discovered a 5cm tumor in his liver in 2023.
In addition to his television presence, he appeared in Hindi and Marathi films, where his ability to combine humor with likeable characters endeared him to audiences. His contribution to the entertainment industry, particularly in comedy, has left a lasting legacy.
In an interview with Bombay Times last July, actor RK Laxman Ki Duniya had revealed that he found it easy to accept his cancer diagnosis. “I was mentally prepared that there was something wrong with me. Although he maintained a positive attitude, the absence from work caused him “sleepless nights.” It’s not that negative thoughts didn’t cross my mind. I had many sleepless nights worrying about when I would get back to work. On the one hand, income stopped while expenses began, and the cost of cancer treatment is enormous.
In the same interview, he highlighted the importance of Mediclaim, which helped him deal with the financial burden. “Mediclaim saved me to some extent along with my savings; otherwise it would have been very difficult. “I never felt down because my family never treated me like a patient,” he had said at the time.