Pawar, a popular actor known for his impeccable comic timing and some unforgettable negative roles, died at the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital here, after a kidney failure.
'Gupchup Gupchup', Shapit', 'Arre Sansar Sansar' and 'Vazir' were some of his prominent Marathi movies. He shot to fame with his television serial 'Paramveer'.
Pawar also acted in plays like 'Pati Sagale Uchapati'.
The actor's last rites will be performed at Kolhapur in the presence of his family and friends.