The film fraternity got together to return their love for him with a special prayer service, where they showed the world just what his contribution to cinema was and what he meant to them.
An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.
Gokhale, an artist equally at home in theatre, television and movies, acted in several Marathi and Bollywood films.
'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.'
The actor is doing a full-fledged role in a Telugu film called Kalavaramaye Madilo.
'God can you get work, but once you get it, you have to do it with honesty and put your 100 percent into it.'
'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'
A tribute to the unsung heroes.
Here's a look at the winners of the 60th National Awards.
28-year-old Faruk Kabir tackles the subject of juvenile crime in his debut feature film.
The actor will sing the title track of Shivaay which is his most ambitious production venture.
Some were brilliant while in others, the performances made them a great watch.
'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'
The hits and flops of the week.
'Previously, when people used to meet each other, without any hesitation, they used to hug each other or shake hands.' 'But no longer.'
Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.
'... and they don't even make a big deal about it.' 'Whether it is the conditions they live in or the duties they do or the facilities they have or don't have.'
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Aiyaary is a bloated, prolonged mess of misplaced purpose that digresses from military misdeeds to animal cruelty, feels Sukanya Verma.
Ab Tak Chhappan 2 is so terribly obvious in its deviousness, there's not even a smidgen of surprise to expect, says Sukanya Verma.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Neeraj Pandey's Aiyaary is the sort of spy fantasy story that drunks narrate in bars, says Sreehari Nair.
'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it's time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making Rang Rasiya.
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