Laxmikant Berde (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004) was an Indian actor known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He began his career as an employee at the production company Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh and later appeared in supporting roles in several Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he gained recognition for his role in the Marathi play Tur Tur. In addition to his film career, Berde was also involved in successful comedy stage plays, including Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe and Bighadale Swargache Dwaar. During his career, he appeared in around 185 films in both Bollywood and Marathi cinema. Berde received two consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Marathi for his performances in Lek Chalali Sasarla (1984) and Dhum Dhadaka (1985). He also received four nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for his roles in the films Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), 100 Days (1991), Beta (1992), and Hum Aapke Hain Koun. (1994).