Death of Pushkar Shrotri’s Father: Mourning in Social and Literary Circles

Renowned actor Pushkar Shrotri’s father has passed away. He worked as a brand manager in a prominent news group. He breathed his last at the age of 89, and his last rites were performed at the crematorium in Vile Parle.News has emerged of the death of Sudhakar Shrotri, father of popular Marathi film and theatre actor Pushkar Shrotri. Sudhakar Shrotri was a respected figure in the newspaper distribution sector.

He passed away on Sunday, March 1, due to old age at 89. He is survived by his sons Tushar Shrotri, Pushkar Shrotri, and Ketan Shrotri, as well as daughters-in-law and grandchildren. His passing has elicited condolences from the literary, social, and newspaper distribution communities.Sudhakar Shrotri contributed significantly to newspaper distribution for over 65 years in a renowned news group.

He also had a deep passion for literature and authored several poems.He published poetry collections including Vadiloparjit, Lady in Special, and Khas Sachin, based on former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Until his last days, he served as the editor of the quarterly magazine Parlekar Kayastha. His last rites were held on Monday, March 2, at around 8 a.m. at the Parshiwada crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai.Pushkar Shrotri, his son, is active in Marathi cinema and theatre. His plays such as Shhh… Ghabaraych Nahi, Labhle Aamhas Bhagya, and A Paying Ghost have gained popularity.

Pushkar has often acknowledged in interviews the vital role his father played in shaping his life. The Shrotri family resides in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai, where Sudhakar Shrotri passed away.Pushkar works in both Marathi and Hindi entertainment industries as an actor, producer, and director. He has acted in over 25 Marathi and Hindi films. In 2014, he portrayed police officer Sachin Waze in the film Rege. His plays like Haswa Fasvi, Suryachi Pille, Ek Paripurna Hatya, and Aajibai Jorat have been well-received. Pushkar also appeared in the Hindi film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.