Dinesh Phadnis Biography: Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Height, TV Shows, Age, Books, Movies, Nationality

Dinesh Phadnis is an Indian television actor and writer best remembered for his long-running role as Inspector Fredericks (Freddie) in the iconic series CID.

With his witty dialogue delivery and endearing on-screen persona, he contributed significantly to one of Indian television’s longest-running crime shows while also appearing in films and writing episodes.

Dinesh Phadnis
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Name:	Dinesh Phadnis
Born:	November 2, 1966
Died:	December 5, 2023 (age 57 years old)
Place of Birth:	Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Height:	175 cm
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Mr. Phadnis and Mrs. Phadnis
Spouse:	Nayana Phadnis
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Tanu Phadnis
Occupation:	Actor, Writer

Early Life and Education

Dinesh Phadnis was born on November 2, 1966, in Bombay, Maharashtra, and grew up in a middle-class family.

His parents are Mr. Phadnis and Mrs. Phadnis. Details about siblings remain largely private. His ethnicity is Indian. He follows Hinduism.

He developed an interest in acting during his school years and pursued opportunities in theatre and television while balancing early career challenges in Mumbai.

Career

Dinesh Phadnis began his acting journey in the late 1990s and gained widespread recognition for portraying Inspector Fredericks in CID (1998–2018), where he also contributed as a writer for several episodes.

He appeared in films including Sarfarosh (1999) and Mela, along with other television projects like Aahat and CIF.

Known for his comic timing and supportive roles in crime dramas, he became a household name through his consistent performances over two decades. His work left a lasting impression on Indian television audiences.

Social Media

Dinesh Phadnis does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Dinesh Phadnis was married to Nayana Phadnis. The couple had one daughter, Tanu Phadnis, and he was a grandfather to Druvi.

He maintained a private family life focused on his loved ones amid his television career. No publicly known past relationships have received extensive coverage. His height was 175 cm.

Net Worth

Dinesh Phadnis built a respectable career through long-term television work, episode writing, and film appearances.

In modern estimates prior to his passing, his earnings came primarily from CID and related projects, though exact figures from his era reflect steady income typical of veteran character actors.

Filmography

• Sarfarosh (1999)
• Mela
• CID (1998–2018) — Inspector Fredericks (main role, also writer for episodes)
• Aahat (1997)
• CIF (2019)