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{{short description|Indian actor and comedian}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2019}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Ashok Saraf
| image = Ashok Saraf.jpg
| image_size = 220px
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1947|6|4}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]] <br/>(now Mumbai, [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| spouse = {{Marriage|[[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]]|1990}}
| children = 1
| website = {{URL|http://www.ashoksaraf.in}}
| yearsactive = 1969 – present
}}
'''Ashok Saraf''' (born 4 June 1947) is an Indian film and stage actor<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ashok-saraf-s-ek-dao-dhobi-pachhaad-to-release-on-jan-2_1217635 |title=Ashok Saraf's Ek Dao Dhobi Pachhaad to release on Jan 2 |date=30 December 2008 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |access-date=8 July 2012}}</ref> and comedian.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/celeb/ashok-saraf/ |title=Ashok Saraf |access-date=14 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621050119/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/celeb/ashok-saraf/ |archive-date=21 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He has appeared in many [[Marathi language]] films and stage plays in lead roles and in [[Hindi]] language films and TV serials in supporting roles. He received five [[Filmfare Awards]], Maharashtra government award for the film ''Pandu Havaldar'', [[Screen Award]] for ''Sawai Havaldar'', Bhojpuri Film Award for ''Maika Bitua'', ten state government awards for Marathi films and Best Comedian in ''Maharashtracha Favorite Kon''.

From the early 1980s, Saraf started getting cast as the leading hero in Marathi films. The combination of Ashok Saraf, [[Laxmikant Berde]], [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] and [[Mahesh Kothare]] created the "comedy films wave" in Marathi cinema from 1985 that lasted for more than a decade. His successful Marathi films as the lead hero include ''Ek Daav Bhutacha'', ''Dhoom Dhadaka'', ''Gammat Jammat'', ''Ashi hi Banava Banavi'' and ''Vazir''. Saraf has also starred in television serials like ''Yeh Choti Badi Baatein'' and ''[[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]]'' (as Anand Mathur).

In [[Bollywood]], he is best remembered for the comic "Munshiji" in [[Rakesh Roshan]]'s 1995 action thriller ''[[Karan Arjun]]'', in ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]'' as Shah Rukh Khan's friend and as Ajay Devgn's colleague in ''[[Singham]]'' as head constable. In the Marathi film industry, he is popularly known as "Mama" (maternal uncle).<ref>[http://www.esakal.com/esakal/20100111/4777607817585774353.htm .तेव्हापासून मी 'मामा' झालो - अशोक सराफ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226154900/http://www.esakal.com/esakal/20100111/4777607817585774353.htm |date=26 February 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/drama/ashok-saraf/articleshow/48037559.cms |title=त्या मुलीने मामा बनवले |access-date=14 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222235918/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/drama/ashok-saraf/articleshow/48037559.cms |archive-date=22 February 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Early life==
Saraf was born in [[Bombay]] (present day Mumbai) on 4 June 1947.<ref name="DivyaMarathi"/><ref name="ToI"/> He was named "Ashok" after veteran actor [[Ashok Kumar]].<ref name="ToI">{{Cite web|title=Happy birthday Ashok Saraf: Times when Nivedita revealed hubby Ashok's secrets|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/happy-birthday-ashok-saraf-times-when-nivedita-revealed-hubby-ashoks-secrets/photostory/76191665.cms?picid=76191764}}</ref> He spent his childhood at [[Chikhalwadi]] in [[South Mumbai]]. He completed his schooling at DGT Vidyalay Mumbai.<ref name="DivyaMarathi">{{cite news |title=B'day: पत्नीपेक्षा 18 वर्षांनी मोठे आहेत अशोक सराफ, या कारणामुळे गोव्यात केले होते लग्न |url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/BOL-MB-IFTM-birthday-special-ashok-saraf-and-nivedita-saraf-wedding-story-5887201-PHO.html?seq=1 |access-date=12 July 2019 |work=divyamarathi |date=4 June 2018 |language=mr}}</ref>

==Career==
Saraf has been working in the film and television industry since the year 1969. He has acted in more than 250 Marathi films, out of which more than 100 were commercially successful. He has mostly acted in comedy films. He has played many roles in Marathi cinema, Marathi plays, Hindi cinema, Marathi television serials and Hindi television serials. He started his career with the Marathi movie ''Janaki'' in 1969. He then acted in the films like ''Donhi Gharacha Pahuna'', ''Jawal Ye Laju Nako'', ''Tumacha Amacha Jamala'', ''Chimanrao Gundyabhau'', ''Deed Shahane'', ''Haldikunku'', ''Duniya Kari Salam'' and more during the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to work in Marathi films with [[Laxmikant Berde]], [[Sachin (actor)|Sachin]] and [[Mahesh Kothare]]. The Marathi films moved in to a different term of comedy during that phase. ''[[Ashi Hi Banava Banavi]]'', ''Aayatya Gharat Gharoba'', ''Balache Baap Bramhachari'', ''Bhootacha Bhau'' and ''Dhum Dhadaka'' are some of the notable Marathi films in which Saraf acted.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/marathi-actor-ashok-saraf-918137/ |title='दोन्ही घरचा पाहुणा' (१९७२) या पहिल्या चित्रपटापासूनची अशोक सराफची अभिनयाची वाटचाल बहुरुपी |access-date=14 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302173507/http://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/marathi-actor-ashok-saraf-918137/ |archive-date=2 March 2016 |url-status=live |date=16 September 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.agrowon.com/Agrowon/20111106/5128076081435971455.htm अभिनयसम्राट (अशोक सराफ)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606124617/http://www.agrowon.com/Agrowon/20111106/5128076081435971455.htm |date=6 June 2014 }}</ref>

Saraf has also acted in various Marathi plays and Hindi serials. He then developed his own production house "Aniket Telefilms", which is handled by his wife [[Nivedita Joshi Saraf|Nivedita Saraf]].<ref>[http://www.marathisanman.com/marathiCelebrities/ashokSaraf.html Ashok0] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505174816/http://www.marathisanman.com/marathiCelebrities/ashokSaraf.html |date=5 May 2014 }}</ref>

=== Marathi film career ===
[[File:Ashok Saraf in 2019.jpg|thumb|Saraf in 2019.In 1980s along with actor [[Laxmikant Berde]] Saraf did many hit [[comedy]] genre films like [[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]], Balache Baap Bhramachari.]]
Ashok Saraf had success pairing with [[Laxmikant Berde]], another comedian from Marathi cinema who has also acted in many Hindi films. With Saraf, [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] and [[Laxmikant Berde]], together they played many Marathi films and most films were super-hits.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://marathi.webdunia.com/article/marathi-film-stars/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B6-%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%98%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B3%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AB-110122000029_1.htm |title=सचिन, महेश दोघांची शैली वेगळी आहे- अशोक सराफ |access-date=14 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222064612/http://marathi.webdunia.com/article/marathi-film-stars/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B6-%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%98%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B3%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AB-110122000029_1.htm |archive-date=22 February 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Both Laxmikant and Ashok were known to be good friends of actor-director [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] and actor-producer-director [[Mahesh Kothare]]. He tasted major success in ''[[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]]'' (1988), in the lead role with the two reigning superstars of Marathi cinema, [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] and [[Laxmikant Berde]]. The movie was a runaway hit.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.marathiworld.com/kala-krida-m/ashok-saraf |title=गुणी आणि दमदार अभिनेता - अशोक सराफ |access-date=14 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222004347/http://www.marathiworld.com/kala-krida-m/ashok-saraf |archive-date=22 February 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/interview/Ashok-Saraf/articleshow/39645104.cms |title=अशोक सराफ |access-date=14 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424085835/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/interview/Ashok-Saraf/articleshow/39645104.cms |archive-date=24 April 2016 |url-status=live |date=5 August 2014 }}</ref>

=== Hindi film career ===
Saraf played important roles in Bollywood. Some of the roles which are remembered are from the films ''[[Singham]]'', ''[[Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998 film)|Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya]]'', ''[[Gupt]]'', ''[[Koyla]]'', ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]'' , ''[[Joru Ka Gulaam]]'' and ''[[Karan Arjun]]''. His performance in films against powerful comedy actors like Govinda, Johny Lever and Kader Khan was praised.

=== Hindi television serials ===
Saraf has also starred in television serials like ''Yeh Choti Badi Baatein'' and ''[[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]]'' (as Anand Mathur), which tasted a major success.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mh-marathi.com/ashok-saraf/ |title=अशोक सराफ |access-date=14 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215220637/http://mh-marathi.com/ashok-saraf/ |archive-date=15 February 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Ashok Saraf's comedy show ''[[Don't Worry Ho Jayega]]'' which was at that time telecast on Sahara TV was very popular in the 1990s. Audiences were very excited to watch this show at that time.

=== Marathi play career ===
Saraf has played number of roles in Marathi plays in his career. Some of the important plays are ''Hamidabaichi Kothi'', ''Anidhikrut'', ''Manomilan'', ''He Ram Cardiogram'', ''Darling Darling'', ''Sarkha Chatit Dukhtay'' and ''Laginghai'' , ''Vacuum Cleaner'' .

== Awards and recognitions ==
* 1977 - first Filmfare award for ''Ram Ram Gangaram''. In total, 5 Filmfare awards<ref name="Awards"/>
* Maharashtra government award for the movie ''Pandu Havaldar''
* Screen award for the movie ''Sawai Havaldar''
* Bhojpuri film award for ''Maika Bitua''<ref>[http://www.indiarocking.com/entertainment/ashok-saraf.php Ashok Saraf] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422184005/http://www.indiarocking.com/entertainment/ashok-saraf.php |date=22 April 2016 }}</ref>
* 10 State government awards for Marathi films<ref name="Awards">[http://www.agrowon.com/Agrowon/20111106/5128076081435971455.htm Ashok Saraf Awards] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606124617/http://www.agrowon.com/Agrowon/20111106/5128076081435971455.htm |date=6 June 2014 }}</ref>
* Best Comedian in ''Maharashtracha Favorite Kon?''<ref>[https://archive.is/20130901232952/http://epaper.esakal.com/eSakal/20101101/5710645887082359505.htm अशोक सराफ महाराष्ट्राचा फेवरेट विनोदवीर]</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:Ashok Saraf Nivedita Joshi.jpg|thumb| Saraf with wife [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]] at premiere of Marathi film ''[[Deool Band]]''.]]
He is married to actress [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]] in 1990.<ref name="life">{{cite news |title=From marrying an actor twice her age to playing a lead at 54: A look at 'Agga Bai Sasubai' fame Nivedita Ashok Saraf's life |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/from-marrying-an-actor-twice-her-age-to-playing-a-lead-at-54-a-look-at-agga-bai-sasubai-fame-nivedita-ashok-sarafs-life/photostory/72762395.cms |access-date=16 November 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=16 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> They married at the [[Mangueshi Temple]] in [[Goa]], where Saraf's family is originally from.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lokmat.com/marathi-cinema/ashok-saraf-birthday-special-ashok-saraf-and-nivedita-saraf-married-goa-mangeshi-temple/|title=Ashok Saraf Birthday Special: अशोक सराफ आणि निवेदिता सराफ यांनी मुंबईत लग्न न करता गोव्यातील या मंदिरात केले होते लग्न|date=4 June 2019|website=Lokmat|language=mr|access-date=23 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123101639/https://www.lokmat.com/marathi-cinema/ashok-saraf-birthday-special-ashok-saraf-and-nivedita-saraf-married-goa-mangeshi-temple/|archive-date=23 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> They have a son named Aniket Saraf<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nivedita Saraf wishes son Aniket on his birthday with an emotional post|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/nivedita-saraf-wishes-son-aniket-on-his-birthday-with-an-emotional-post/articleshow/82176608.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> who is a [[chef]].<ref name="DivyaMarathi"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Aggabai Sasubai actor Nivedita Saraf wishes son Aniket on his birthday; writes a heartfelt note |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/aggabai-sasubai-actor-nivedita-saraf-wishes-son-aniket-on-his-birthday-writes-a-heartfelt-note/articleshow/75275791.cms |access-date=4 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=21 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

Saraf survived a major car accident in the year 2012 on the [[Mumbai Pune Expressway]] near [[Talegaon]].<ref>{{cite news |title=अशोक सराफ अपघातातून बचावले |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/news/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%80/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE/%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AB-%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%98%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%87/29562 |access-date=4 November 2019 |work=Zee News |date=15 January 2012 |language=mr |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513143119/http://zeenews.india.com/marathi/news/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%80/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE/%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AB-%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%98%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%87/29562 |archive-date=13 May 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Filmography==
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===Hindi===
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# ''[[Singham]]'' (Hindi) (2011) as Head Constable Savalkar<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/singham-review/ |title=Movie Review Singham |last=Komal Nahta |access-date=30 November 2012 |date=22 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122101113/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/singham-review/ |archive-date=22 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Singham/movie-review/9310035.cms |title=Singham |last=Kazmi, Nikhat |date=21 July 2011 |newspaper=Times of India |access-date=30 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106061226/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Singham/movie-review/9310035.cms |archive-date=6 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>
# Familywala (Hindi) (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)

# [[Qatal E Aam]] (2005)
# [[Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa]] (2002) as Mr. Patel
# [[Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein]] (2002) as Govind
# [[Ittefaq (2001 film)|Ittefaq]] (2001) as Shambhu Shikari
# [[Inteqam]] (2001) as Murli (Watchman)
# [[Jodi No.1]] (2001) as Ashok Rai
# [[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]] (2001) as Constable
# [[Afsana Dilwalon Ka]] (2001) as Pyarebhai
# [[Joru Ka Ghulam]] (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
# [[Beti No. 1]] (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
# [[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]] (1999) .... Mahesh Chaudhary (Gambler)
# [[Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya]] (1998) as Tadkalal
# [[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]] (1998) .... Chillu
# [[Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin]] (1997)
# [[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]] (1997) as Johnny
# [[Gupt: The Hidden Truth]] (1997) as Havaldar Pandu
# [[Judge Mujrim]] (1997) as PA Natwar
# [[Koyla]] (1997) as Vedji
# [[Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai]] (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
# [[Army (1996 film)|''Army'' (1996 film)]]... Pascal
# [[Guddu (film)|Guddu]] (1995) as Baliya
# [[Aazmayish]] (1995) as Roshanlal
# [[Jamla Ho Jamla]] (1995)
# [[Karan Arjun]] (1995) as Munshiji
# [[Karan (1994 film)|''Karan'' (1994 film)]]
# [[Nazar Ke Samne]] (1994) as Mamu
# [[Sangdil Sanam]] (1994) as Bhalchander a.k.a. Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
# [[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994 film)|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]] (1994) as Dhaniram
# [[Dil Hai Betaab]] (1993) as Vikram's employee
# [[Prem Deewane]] (1992) .... Shomu
# [[Sarphira]] (1992)
# [[Meera Ka Mohan]] (1992)
# [[Jagruti]] (1992) as Sevalal
# [[I Love You (1992 film)|I Love You]] (1992)
# [[Naseebwaala]] (1992) as Gangaram Lalwani
# [[Benaam Badsha]] (1991) as Vinay Chandra Rathod a.k.a. VCR
# [[Yaara Dildara]] (1991)
# [[Chor Pe Mor]] (1990)
# [[Bade Ghar Ki Beti]] (1989) .... Kasturi
# [[Garibon Ka Daata]] (1989)
# [[Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani]] (1988) as Lallu Ram
# [[Pratighaat]] (1987) as Crooked Lawyer a.k.a. The Revenge
# [[Muddat]] (1986) as Narayan a.k.a. Ages
# [[Maa Beti]] (1986)<ref name="Reuben2005">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MABlAAAAMAAJ |title=--and Pran: a biography |author=Bunny Reuben |publisher=HarperCollins Publishers India, a joint venture with India Today Group, New Delhi |year=2005 |page=423 |isbn=9788172234669 |access-date=30 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224214857/https://books.google.com/books?id=MABlAAAAMAAJ |archive-date=24 December 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
# [[Ghar Dwaar]] (1985) as Bahadur
# [[Phulwari (1984 film)|''Phulwari'' (1984 film)]] as Rickshaw driver
# [[Abodh]] (1984) as Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
# ''[[Nagin (1981 film)|Nagin]]'' (1981)
# [[Duniya Kari Salam]] (1979) as Shivanand
# [[Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi]] (1979) as Advocate Venkat Vyas
# [[Damaad]] (1978)
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===Marathi===
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# ''[[Prawaas]]'' (2020) as Abhijat Inamdar
# ''[[Vrundavan (film)|Vrundavan]]'' as supporting role
# [[Aandhali Koshimbir]] (2014) as Bapu Sadavarte<ref>[[Aandhali Koshimbir]]</ref>
# ''[[Ekulti Ek]]'' (2013)
# [[Kunasathi Kunitari]] (2011) ....
# [[Pakda Pakdi]] (2011) ....
# [[Ideachi Kalpana]] (2010) ....
# ''[[Most Wanted (2010 film)]]''
# Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)... Birla
# [[Aika Dajiba]] (2010) ....
# [[Master Eke Master]] (2009) ....
# [[Nishani Daava Angatha]] (2009) ....
# [[Hastil Tyache Daat Distil]] (2009) ....
# [[Balirajache Rajya Yeu De]] (2009) ....
# [[Gosht Lagnanantarchi]] (2009) ....
# [[Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad]] (2008)
# [[Adala Badali]] (2008) .... Chandu
# [[Aaba Zindabad]] (2008)
# [[Baba Lagin]] (2008)
# [[Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze]] (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh
# [[Amhi Satpute]] (2008) .... Mamanji
# [[Saade Maade Teen]] (2008) .... Ratan
# [[Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi]] (2008)
# [[Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko]] (2008)
# [[Ek Unad Divas]] (2005)...Mr.Vishwas Dabholkar
# [[Sakhi (film)|''Sakhi'' (film)]] (2007)
# [[Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla]] (2007)
# [[Karayla Gelo Ek]] (2007)
# [[Lapun Chapun]] (2007)
# [[Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher]] (2006)
# [[Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi]] (2006)
# [[Shubhmangal Savadhan]] (2006)
# [[Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal]] (2006)
# [[Akhand Saubhagywati]] (2006)
# [[Soon Laadki Saasarachi]] (2005)
# [[Saval Majhya Premacha]] (2005)
# [[Aai No. 1]] (2005)
# [[Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum]] (2004) ....
# [[Navra Maza Navsacha]] (2004) ....
# [[Sanshay Kallol]] (2004) ....
# [[Fukat Chambu Baburao]] (2004)
# [[Saglikade Bombabomb]] (2003)
# [[Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku]] (2000)
# [[Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti]] (2000)
# [[Saubhagyadan]] (2000) ....
# [[Bhasma (film)|Bhasma]] (1999) .... Masanjogi
# [[Kunku]] (1997)
# [[Bal Bramhachari]] (1996) .... [[Pyare Mohan]]
# [[Gehra Raaz]] (1996)
# [[Maaya Mamata]] (1996)
# [[Topi Var Topi]] (1995)
# [[Dhamal Jodi]] (1995)
# [[Painjan]] (1995)
# [[Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre]] (1995)
# [[Vazir (film)|Vazir]] (1994)
# [[Sasar Maaher]] (1994)
# [[Ghayaal]] (1993)
# [[Aaplee Maanse]] (1993)
# [[Lapandav]] (1993).....Abheejit Samarth
# [[Wajva Re Wajva]] (1993).... Uttam Tople
# [[Tu Sukhakarta]] (1993)
# [[Premankur]] (1993)
# [[Wat Pahate Punvechi]] (1993)
# [[Shubh Mangal Savdhan]] (1992)
# [[Aikaav Te Nawalach]] (1992)
# [[Than Than Gopala]] (1992)
# [[Dhar Pakad]] (1992)
# [[Zhunj Tujhi Majhi]] (1992)
# [[Aayatya Gharat Gharoba]] (1991) ....(fake) Gopal Kirthikar a.k.a. Gopukaka
# [[Aflatoon (1991 film)|Aflatoon]] (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
# [[Chaukat Raja (film)|Chaukat Raja]] (1991) Gana
# [[Godi Gulabi]] (1991)
# [[Jasa Baap Tashi Poore]] (1991) .... Raja
# [[Mumbai Te Mauritius]] (1991) .... Prem Ladku a.k.a. Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
# [[Anapekshit]] (1991) .... Uttam Rao Pawar
# [[Balidaan (1991 film)|Balidaan]] (1991)
# [[Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb]] (1990)
# [[Ina Mina Dika]] (1990) .... Mina
# [[Shejari Shejari]] (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
# [[Amchya Sarkhe Aamhich]] (1990) .... Abhay/Kailas
# [[Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi]] (1990)
# [[Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi]] (1990) a.k.a. We Are Life Partners
# [[Eka Peksha Ek]] (1990)
# [[Ghanchakkar]] (1990)
# [[Ejaa Beeja Teeja]] (1990)
# [[Pheka Pheki]] (1989)
# [[Baapre Baap]] (1990)
# [[Tiyya]] (1990)
# [[Dharla Tar Chavatay]] (1989)
# [[Savla Maroti]] (1989)
# [[Atmavishwas]] (1989) .... Vijay Jhende
# [[Balache Baap Brahmachari]] (1989) .... Vilas T V Wale
# [[Bhutacha Bhau]] (1989)
# Maalmasala (1989)
# Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi (1989)
# [[Kalat Nakalat]] (1989)
# [[Nawara Bayako]] (1989)
# [[Madhu Chandrachi Ratra]] (1989)
# Aaghat (1989)
# [[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]] (1988) .... Dhananjay Mane
# [[Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani]] (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
# [[Changu Mangu]] (1988) .... Changu/Ayappa
# [[Maza Pati Karodpati]] (1988) .... Dinkar Luktuke a.k.a. My Husband Is a Millionaire (International: English title)
# [[Saglikade Bombabomb]] (1988)
# [[Disata Tas Nasata]] (1988)
# [[Mamla Poricha]] (1988)
# [[Pandharichi Vari]] (1988)
# [[Shiv Shakti]] (1988)
# [[Anandi Anand]] (1987)
# [[Chhakke Panje]] (1987) .... Ashok
# [[Gammat Jammat]] (1987) .... Phalgun
# [[Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla]] (1987) .... Bajarang
# [[Premasathi Vattel Te]] (1987)
# [[Gadbad Ghotala]] (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole a.k.a. Everything in Chaos
# [[Tuzya Vachun Karmena]] (1986)
# [[Khara Varasdar]] (1986)
# [[Dhoom Dhadaka]] (1985) .... Ashok Gupchup
# [[Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla]] (1985)
# [[Khichadi (film)|Khichadi]] (1985)
# [[Sagge Soyare]] (1985)
# [[Ek Daav Bhutacha]] (1984) .... Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand
# [[Sasu varchadh Jawai]] (1984)
# [[BinKamacha Navara]] (1984)..... Tukaram/Tukya
# [[Gosht Dhamal Namyachi]] (1984).... Namdev/Namya
# [[Hech Mazha Maher]] (1984)..... Kammana
# [[Navari Mile Navryala]] (1984) .... Baalasaheb Inamdar a.k.a. The Boy Gets a Bride (International: English title)
# [[Bahuroopi]] (1984)....Bahurupi
# [[Chawhata]] (1984)
# [[Kulswamini Ambabai]] (1984)
# [[Zakhmi Waghin]] (1984)
# [[Gulchaadi]] (1984)
# [[Jugalbandi]] (1984)
# [[Savvasher]] (1984)
# [[Thakas Mahathak]] (1984)
# [[Baiko Asavi Ashi]] (1983)
# [[Gupchup Gupchup]] (1983) .... Prof. Dhond
# [[Raghu Maina]] (1983)
# [[Kashala Udyachi Baat]] (1983)
# [[Galli Te Dilli]] (1982)
# [[Don Baika Fajiti Aika]] (1982)
# [[Maibaap]] (1982)
# [[Savitrichi Sun]] (1982)
# [[Ek Daav Bhutacha]] (1982)
# [[Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth]] (1982)
# [[Bhannat Bhanu]] (1982)
# [[Daivat]] (1982)
# [[Gondhalat Gondhal]] (1981) .... Madan
# [[Sundara Satarkar]] (1981)
# [[Are Sansar Sansar]] (1981)
# [[Govinda Aala Re Aala]] (1981)
# [[Mosmabi Narangi]] (1981)
# [[Choravar Mor]] (1980)
# [[Phatakadi]] (1980)
# [[Sulavarchi Poli]] (1980)
# [[Hich Khari Daulat]] (1980)
# [[Sawaj]] (1980)
# [[Saubhagwan]] (1980)
# [[Sharan Tula Bhagwanta]] (1980)
# [[Paijecha Vida]] (1979)
# [[Chimanrao Gundyabhau]] (1979)
# [[Haldikunku]] (1979)
# [[Bailaveda]] (1979)
# [[Deed Shahane]] (1979)
# [[Sasurvashin]] (1978)
# [[Gyanabachi Mekh]] (1979)
# [[Sushila (film)|Sushila]] (1978)
# [[Ram Ram Gangaram]] (1977).....Mhamdu Khatik
# [[Navara Maja Bramhmachari]] (1977)
# [[Jawal Ye Laju Nako]] (1976)
# [[Tumacha Amacha Jamala]] (1976)
# [[Pandu Hawaldar]] (1975)
# [[Varat]] (1975)
# [[Pandoba Poragi Phasali]] (1975)
# [[Aalay Tufan Darayala]] (1973)
# [[Donhi Gharcha Pahuna]] (1971)
# [[Janaki (film)|Janaki]] (1969)

{{div col end}}

===Marathi Natak (Drama)===
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em
|# Lagin Ghaai
# Bandu Aani Batate Pohe – Hasavnyasaathi Janama Apula
# Sarkh Chatit Dukhtay (2010)
# Prema Tuza Rang Kasa
# Manomilan
# Andhikrut
# Zala Ekdach
# Vacuum Cleaner
# Sangeet Sanshay Kallol
#Hasat Khelat (2007)
#Sangeet Sanshay kallol
# Ek Unaad Diwas
}}

===Television series===
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em
|# Nana O Nana (2011)
# Aa Bail Mujhe Maar
# Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala (1986)
# [[Don't Worry Ho Jayega]] as Sanjay Bhandari
# Yeh Choti Badi Baatein
# [[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]] (1995) & (2005) as Anand Mathur
# [[Chutki Bajake]] as Ishwar Devgan
# Raju Raja Rajasaab
# Tan Tana Tan
# [[Professor Pyarelal (TV series)|Professor Pyarelal]]
}}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0764769}}
* {{TV Guide person|ashok-saraf}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes person|ashok_saraf|Ashok Saraf}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|ashok-saraf}}

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Male actors in Marathi cinema]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Indian male comedians]]
[[Category:Male actors in Marathi theatre]]
[[Category:Marathi actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Indian male stage actors]]

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