Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Kothare’s father, veteran actor Ambar Kothare passed away on January 21, 2023 due to age related ailments. He was 96 and breathed his last at his residence in Mumbai. His grandson Addinath Kothare shared news about his grandfather’s demise on Instagram. The 83 actor captioned the post as, “स्व. श्री. अंबर कोठारे (१४.०४.१९२६ – २१.०१.२०२३) – संपूर्ण कोठारे फॅमिलीतर्फे भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली, आपल्या आत्म्यास चिर:शांती लाभो, हीच ईश्वर चरणी प्रार्थना.”
Ambar Kothare no more
Ambar Kothare’s last rites were performed by his actor-son Mahesh Kothare in Borivali, Mumbai. The late artist is survived by his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson, granddaughter-in-law and great-granddaughter. His demise is indeed a big loss for Marathi theatres and cinema.
For the unversed, in 2020, Addinath Kothare penned an appreciation note for his grandfather Ambar Kothare on Instagram. The actor had written, “There is a lot I learn about life from my grandfather. At 94 he sits like a king in the corner of the ring. Keeps his gloves on and wipes the sweat off his chest with every physical challenge life throws his way. We brought him back from the hospital last evening after recovering completely from a slight stomach infection in just 2 days. His memory has begun to fail him but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying a chilled glass of beer with his loved ones. He has journeyed through all ups and downs with the same smile and energy he bears now on his face in this picture. There is almost a century of human spirit beaming through every inch of his body. Nothing in life is serious. If you are alive, be happy. If you are alive, keep smiling (sic).”
About Ambar Kothare
Ambar Kothare was a renowned personality in Marathi theatre and cinema. He acted and produced several Marathi plays such as Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala, Jethe Jaato Tethe and so on. He also launched his son Mahesh Kothare in the industry in the 80s.
He acted in several Marathi films such as De Dana Dan, Dhum Dhadaka and so on.
May his soul rest in peace!
