Renowned veteran actor, director, and Maharashtra’s beloved Gundyabhau, Bal Karve, passed away on Thursday at 10.15 am. For the past eight days, he had been admitted to a private hospital for treatment. He had been battling for life, but ultimately succumbed after his body did not respond to medical efforts. At the age of 87, he breathed his last.

He is survived by his son Kedar, daughter Swati, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and grandchildren. A devoted follower of Lord Ganesha, it is a poignant coincidence that he departed on the day of Ganpati visarjan (immersion on the one-and-a-half-day festival). Just two days ago, on August 25, he celebrated his 87th birthday.