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TV Actor and CID Fame Dinesh Phadnis Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 12 Dec 2025

Actor Dinesh Phadnis, best known for playing the role of "Fredericks" in the popular TV show CID, passed away at the age of 57 in Mumbai due to liver damage. He was a beloved figure in Indian television, providing comic relief in the long-running crime investigation series.

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He also wrote stories for some episodes of CID and acted in Bollywood films like Sarfarosh and Super 30.
CID holds the record for the longest-running TV series in India.
His character Fredericks was famous for his innocent humor and loyalty to ACP Pradyuman.

💡 Other Important Facts:

Person: Dinesh Phadnis.
Role: Fredericks.
Show: CID.

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Dinesh Phadnis, who passed away recently, was famous for his role in which TV show?

Correct Answer: CID

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About CID

Genre – Police Procedural
Network – Sony TV