Updated: July 2025 · Verified by TheCelebBio editorial team
Dinesh is an Indian actor primarily known for his work in the Hindi film and television industry. He is popular for his long-standing role as Fredericks in the popular Indian television series “CID.” Dinesh Phadnis played the character of Fredericks, a forensic expert, in CID for many years. On 5th December 2023, he died of multiple organ failure.

Height – 5’10”
Hair Color – Black
Eye Color – Black
Dinesh Phadnis was born in Bihar on 2 November 1966 (57 years at the time of death). Dinesh Phadnis went to Chogle High School, East Borivali, Mumbai, India. In 1980, Dinesh pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
There is no information about the names of Dinesh parents.

Dinesh was married to Nayana Phadnis on 20 November 1993. They both have a daughter named Tanvi.
Dinesh followed Hinduism.
In 1993, he acted in a movie named Bharla Ha Malavat Raktan.
In 1993, he appeared in the TV serial, Fasale.
From 1998 to 2018, he played the most famous role of his career in CID as the character role, Fredericks.
He made his movie debut in Sarfarosh (1999). Also appeared in the movie Mela in the song ‘Mela Dilon Ka Aata Hai’ in 2000.
In 2001, he appeared in the movie Officer alongside Suniel Shetty.
He was also seen in a movie, Super 30.
Dinesh has appeared in many TV serials like Aahat, Adaalat, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

According to reports, Dinesh took his last breath at 12:08 am on December 5 in Mumbai’s Tunga Hospital and was suffering from multiple organ failure. He was removed from the ventilator the previous night.
Dinesh owned a Honda City Car.
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