Dinesh Phadnis, also known by his screen name Fredericks (Freddy) passed away after succumbing to liver damage. The actor reportedly was on ventilator and his death was confirmed by his friend and former co-star Dayanand Shetty who played the role of Daya in CID. Dinesh was getting treatment for some other illness but the medicine caused excessive damage to his liver.
Earlier Shetty also confirmed that Phadnis was suffering from liver damage and not heart attack. He also shared that Phadnis was critical since 01 Dec 2023.
Last rites of Dinesh Phadnis were conducted on 5 Dec 2023 and was attended by a large crowd and former co-stars, friends and relatives.
Dinesh Phadnis in CID
Phadnis was known to be a much liked actor in the series and had been acting from 1998 to the closure of the show in 2018.
He first appeared on the show with the episode “Kissa Raat Ke Shikar Ka“(ep 5-6) and later appeared as a Sub-Inspector in “Kissa Teesre Aadmi Ka” (ep 9-10) where he was referred to as Sub Inspector Prince (or Michael). Later he was referred to as Fredericks from episode “Kissa Aakhri Paanch Minute Ka“(ep 49-50).
