Supporting characters hardly get the appreciation that they deserve. Many times, people are so blinded by the stardom of main leads, they tend to forget to celebrate the supporting characters. But, how the audience celebrated actor Kamlesh Sawant, who played the ruthless cop Laxmikant Gaitonde in Drishyam 2, gives us hope that things are changing.
Laxmikant Gaitonde, played by Kamlesh Sawant, has won the audience once again. Playing the negative role in Ajay Devgn-Tabu-Akshaye Khanna starrer movie, Laxmikant has left many impressed.
As we all know, in Drishyam 1, Gaitonde had some issues with Vijay (played by Ajay Devgn). In the second one, the relationship has turned even much worse. Kamlesh Sawant has done a fantastic job at playing this complicated role. And, that’s the reason why everyone on social media is endlessly praising him!
Not just with Ajay, netizens are impressed with Kamlesh Sawant, who played the role of ruthless police officer Laxmikant Gaitonde In Drishyam 2
Many netizens took to social media to express their admiration. They even recalled some of his popular dialogues that left many impressed.
Some of his dialogues that went viral in no time – “Har kuttey ka din aata hai. Mei kutta to nahi hu par aaj din mera hai.” “Main Apni Biwi Ka Birthday Bhool Sakata Hoon. Per 2-3 October ko Kya Hua Yeh Nahi Bhool Sakta”
The audience is so much impressed with Drishyam 2 that they are demanding the third part, but they also want Gaitonde in it. Here’s what netizens are saying about Kamlesh Sawant aka Laxmikant Gaitonde:
“Sir aapne mujhe bulaya kyuki mai honesty, dedication and passion se kaam karta hoon”
— Vaibhav (@VaibhavP_28) November 20, 2022
“Mai apni biwi ka birthday bhool sakta hoon #October2 and #October3 ko nahi bhul sakta”
~Gaitonde, Drishyam 2#Gaitonde #Drishyam2
Just watched @drishyam2movie . What a masterpiece!! @AbhishekPathakk @KumarMangat @ajaydevgn #Tabu. #Drishyam2Review #drisham2 . Waiting for #Drishyam3 to come out as soon as possible. #gaitonde character is fantastic
— Sandeep (@SSOPORI) November 20, 2022
2 mins silence for #Gaitonde 😂
— KP Mahesh (@iamkpmahesh) November 20, 2022
His performance is best but still he got nothing one of best unlucky employee of the Decade#Drishyam2Review #Drishyam2 #AjayDevgn @ajaydevgn pic.twitter.com/ll1X800SqL
Watched #Drishyam2 yesterday. While @ajaydevgn #tabu #AkshayeKhanna #shriyasaran were exceptional as usual, Kamlesh shavant aka #Gaitonde was a show stealer and took the movie to next level.
— Mayurkumar Maisuriya (@Mayur_Maisuria) November 18, 2022
#Drishyam2 is watched
— Shubham (@Shubham26383793) November 21, 2022
Indian emotion of family is well retained
The nostalgia factor of #Drishyam is taken into a unpredictable journey in the 2nd half with towering presence of 4 pillars of this film.
⭐ #AjayDevgn
⭐ #Tabu
⭐ #AkshayeKhanna
⭐ #Gaitonde aka #KamleshSawant pic.twitter.com/qdd49kAJgU
THE LEGEND #GAITONDE DIALOGUES :
— Deepanshu Singh (@iamDeep_SRKian) November 21, 2022
Ek lauta Aisa officer jisne apna kaam honesty, dedication aur passion ke saath Kiya tha.#Drishyam2
THE LEGEND #GAITONDE DIALOGUES :
— Deepanshu Singh (@iamDeep_SRKian) November 21, 2022
Har kuttey ka din aata hai. Mei kutta to nahi bu par aaj din mera hai. Little did he know, lord vijay pehle se he setting kar ke baitha hua hai#Drishyam2
Main Apni Biwi Ka Birthday Bhool Sakata Hoon.
— #ᴅʀɪꜱʜyᴀᴍ2 (@JangidGulab) November 21, 2022
Per 2-3 October ko Kya Hua Yeh Nahi Bhool Sakta #GaiTonde 😕 pic.twitter.com/xhJGfqYhtO
THE LEGEND #GAITONDE DIALOGUES :
— Deepanshu Singh (@iamDeep_SRKian) November 21, 2022
Sahi tha lekin mujhe mila kya? Bhagwan bhi beimaan logo ka saath deta hai.#Drishyam2
Perfect cast for cop role he was looking dashing and his personality as Tarun ahlawat was fierce#Tabu mam this is ur year that’s it #Gaitonde bhai tumhari entry pr seetiya baji h theatre me logo ko maja aa gaya
— sanidhya jain (@sanidhya_jain18) November 18, 2022
On the whole #Drishyam2 will be blockbuster in theatres
Who Is Kamlesh Sawant – the actor who played ruthless cop – Laxmikant Gaitonde in Drishyam 2? Here are all the details:
Though Kamlesh Sawant has majorly worked in Marathi cinema, he has been part of many Bollywood movies – Khakee, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Force, Bhoothnath Returns, Sooryavanshi, Drishyam 1, Drishyam 2, etc.
Kamlesh is married to Sapna Kamlesh Sawant and has a beautiful daughter Swara Kamlesh Sawant. In one of the interviews, Kamlesh opened up about how people sent him abusive messages for his ruthless performance in Drishyam 2. He is extremely happy that he portrayed the negative character with such honesty that people actually started hating him. What a fantastic and humble actor! Did you watch the movie? How did you find Laxmikant Gaitonde? Tell us in the comments below.