Sai Gundewar

Saiprasad Gundewar[1] (22 February 1978 – 10 May 2020)[2][3][4] was an Indian actor, model, voice-over artist and an entrepreneur. He first came into the limelight while he was seen in the reality TV show MTV Splitsvilla (Season 4).[5] There after he was seen participating in another Reality show, Survivor on Star Plus India[6] in 2011. He was perhaps best known for appearing in movies such as David (2013); I, Me Aur Main (2013); Baazaar (2018) and many other. He has also starred in many television commercials.[7]

Sai Gundewar
Sai Gundewar in 2013
Born(1978-02-22)22 February 1978
India
Died10 May 2020(2020-05-10) (aged 42)
Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, Model
Known forSplitsvilla 4

Gundewar was also a co-founder of Foodizm - a healthy meal delivery service in Mumbai, India. Due to his interest in acting and business, he liked to be referred to as an ACTORpreneur.[8][9][10] He died on 10 May 2020 in Los Angeles while battling Brain Cancer.[11]

Personal life

Sai got married to fashion designer Sapna Amin in 2015.[2]

Career

Gundewar was unable to obtain a green card or work permit in the United States, Gundewar returned to India in 2007. Since then he went on to play cameos in films such as Yuvvraaj, P.K, Rockon!!, Pappu Can't Dance Saala, Me aur Main and David and also appeared in many Television commercials.[7][1] He played the role of ticket seller in P.K[7] His determination and his unique look landed him on popular reality shows such as MTV India's Splitsvilla Season 4.[12]

References
  1. "PK actor Sai Gundewar passes away due to brain cancer". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  2. https://amnews.live/news/maharashtra/actor-sai-gundewar-dies-in-us-after-long-illness
  3. https://www.lokmat.com/bollywood/actor-sai-gundewar-dies-brain-cancer-ram/
  4. https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/actor-saiprasad-gundewar-is-no-more-suffering-from-brain-cancer/articleshow/75656048.cms
  5. "Splitsvilla 4 - Sai under pressure (Ep.16, 3/8)". YouTube. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  6. "Sai Gundewar - Survivor India Contestant". YouTube. 23 December 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  7. "Actor Sai Gundewar dies of brain cancer: Which role did he play in Aamir Khan starrer PK?". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  8. Gundewar, Sai (16 February 2011). "Valentine's Day hangover". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  9. "Sai Gundewar eliminated from Survivor India 19 Feb 2012 elimination | 2249 | Forum". Metromasti.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  10. "Sai Gundewar Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". Ovguide.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  11. https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rock-on-and-pk-actor-sai-gundewar-dies-at-the-age-of-42/article31580436.ece
  12. "Splitsvilla 4 - Sai's through to the finale (Ep.16, 4/8)". YouTube. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
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