Dinesh Phadnis, best known for his portrayal of Inspector Fredericks in the popular TV show 'CID,' is currently on ventilator support after suffering a heart attack.
The actor was rushed to Mumbai's Tunga Hospital on Friday, and his critical condition has garnered attention from fans and the entertainment industry.
The news of Dinesh Phadnis battling for his life was first reported by IWM Buzz, stating, "Dinesh Phadnis has been battling for life, with ventilator support."
The actor's health condition reportedly showed slight improvement compared to the critical state he was in on Friday night.
Dinesh Phadnis played the character of Fredericks in 'CID' from 1998 to 2018, earning immense affection from the audience for his honest and sweet nature.
The entire cast and crew of 'CID' were informed about Dinesh's health condition on Friday night, and many of them visited the hospital on Saturday to inquire about the actor's well-being.
'CID,' launched in 1997, stood out as one of the pioneering crime-based dramas on Indian television.
The show featured an ensemble cast, including Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty, Ashwini Kalsekar, Aditya Srivastava, Janvi Chheda Gopalia, Ashutosh Gowariker, Hrishikesh Pandey, Shraddha Musale, and others.