Marathi TV director Gaurav Kashide passes away in a bike accident at the age of 26; actress Manava Naik mourns his demise

Gaurav Kashide, a young assistant director known for his work on the popular Marathi television series "Karan Gunhyala Mafi Nahi" on Sony Marathi, has tragically passed away following an accident. Gaurav, who had recently turned 26, met with an accident on the eve of his birthday and, after a ten-day battle in the ICU, succumbed to his injuries.
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 stayed an assistant through Karan Gunhyala Mafi Nahi. 26 years old.. brought a bike and was excited after getting an IPhone. He was the blue eyed boy of his family who was going to make a difference. 10th June, on the eve of his birthday, post pack up, when we Mumbaikar rejoiced the arrival of rains… Gaurav banged on to a private bus parked in the middle of the road nesr Vakola bridge. He went through a brain surgery, a fighter that he struggled for 10 days in the ICU but finally succumbed. We lost Gaurya…”

She further wrote, “Police lodged a complaint against the private bus driver. The insurance guy came forth. The police held the driver responsible for this accident because the bus was stationed in the middle and not on the side. But what is the point? We lost Gaurav..”
His journey in the industry began with the show Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte, and he continued to make a mark as an assistant director through Karan Gunhyala Mafi Nahi.
Despite the medical team's best efforts, Gaurav's fight came to a sorrowful end, leaving his family, friends, and the entire Marathi entertainment industry in deep mourning.