Marathi TV director Gaurav Kashide dies in bicycle accident at the age of 26; actress Manava Naik mourns his death

Gaurav Kashide, a young assistant director known for his work on the popular Marathi television series ‘Karan Gunhyala Mafi Nahi’ on Sony Marathi, has died in a tragic accident. Gaurav, who had just turned 26, met with an accident on the eve of his birthday and succumbed to his injuries after a 10-day battle in the intensive care unit.


Actress Manava Naik mourns his untimely demise. She wrote on social media, “A hardworking young boy who joined us during Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte and assisted Karan Gunhyala Mafi Nahi. 26 years old… brought a bike and was excited when he got an iPhone. He was the blue-eyed boy in his family who would make a difference. On June 10, on the eve of his birthday, after packing, when we Mumbaikars were rejoicing at the arrival of the rains… Gaurav crashed into a private bus parked in the middle of the road near Vakola Bridge. He underwent brain surgery, a fighter who struggled in the ICU for 10 days, to which he finally succumbed. We have lost Gaurya…”


She further wrote, “The police filed a complaint against the private bus driver. The insurance agent came forward. The police blamed the driver for the accident because the bus was in the middle and not on the side. But what’s the point? We have lost Gaurav.”


His journey in the industry started with the show Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte and he went on to make his mark as an assistant director to Karan Gunhyala Mafi Nahi.


Despite all the efforts of the medical team, Gaurav’s battle came to a sad end, leaving his family, friends and the entire Marathi entertainment industry in deep sadness.