Vijay Kadam passes away at 67 years of cancer, Mithun Chakraborty started his career with Sarika Aruna Irani Image Credit Source: Social Media
Veteran actor Vijay Kadam of the film industry has passed away. He breathed his last on August 10, Saturday morning at his home in Andheri, Mumbai. Vijay Kadam was battling cancer for some time now. He has contributed a lot to the Marathi film industry. However, along with Marathi, he also worked in several Hindi projects. His first Hindi film as an actor ‘Tere Mere Sapne’ was produced by Amitabh Bachchan himself. The film featured Arshad Warsi and Chandrachud Singh in lead roles.
Actually Vijay Kadam who is famous in Marathi industry started his career with Hindi films. In 1978, after passing his degree exam from Art College, producer Kailash Chandra offered Vijay an opportunity to work as an assistant director in Mithun Chakraborty’s film ‘Ghamandi’. His film journey started with this film. Then a few years ago he shared the screen with Mithun Chakraborty in ‘The Tashkent Files’.
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He was suffering from cancer
Vijay Kadam was suffering from cancer for the last one and a half years. He was undergoing treatment for cancer, but eventually succumbed and the cancer won. On August 10, Saturday morning, he died during treatment. Tributes are pouring in from both the Hindi and Marathi industries. Everyone says that the industry has lost a talented actor with his departure. Vijay Kadam breathed his last at the age of 67. He is survived by his wife Padmashri and son Gandhar. They have been married for 36 years. Vijay Kadam will be cremated this afternoon at Vaikuntha Bhoomi in Andheri, Oshiwara.
#Vijayakadam The popular Marathi actor who made an impact in the 80s and 90s passed away today at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Has worked in films with Marathi actors like #AshokSarf #LaxmikantBerde He also played successful roles in Marathi dramas.#RIP pic.twitter.com/v3RkFITxxS
— KeepitReal (@Simplyhuman007) August 10, 2024
Entertained with comedy
Vijay Kadam’s name is still remembered among the actors who have made their mark in the film industry through acting and have won the hearts of the audience with their small roles. In the 1980s to 1990s, he showed his acting skills in several Marathi and Hindi films. Vijay Kadam was very famous for his comedy timing. He made the audience laugh a lot with his character and dialogue delivery. But he also handled serious characters with ease. But people just wanted to see him do comedy.
Used to help people
Vijay Kadam helped a lot during Corona period. He used to share important information with people through his social media profile. A few years ago, he acted in a play to help a child suffering from a serious illness. He said that the profit from the play would be spent on the treatment of the sick boy.
