In addition to his son, actor Akshay Pendse also perished in the same accident that claim the life of Abhyankar .
Died in car accident on Mumbai - Pune Express Highway while he was returning from the shooting of film Dunyadaari 2013.Akshay Pendse his co star from serial Mala Sasu Havi also died in the same accident.
Worked with Bajaj Auto for 2 years before turning a full time actor.