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{{Short description|Indian actor & comedian (born 1973)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Samir Choughule
| image = SamirChoughule1.jpg
| caption = Choughule in 2016
| birth_name = Samir Diwakar Choughule
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|06|29}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]] (<small>now [[Mumbai]]</small>), [[Maharashtra]], India
| spouse = {{marriage|Kavita Choughule|1997}}<ref>{{cite news |title=काही वर्ष अफेअर, २५ वर्षांचा संसार अन्…; पडत्या काळात समीर चौगुलेला मिळाली पत्नीची साथ |url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/3076808/maharashtrachi-hasyajatra-show-actor-samir-choughule-filmy-style-love-story-see-details-kmd-95/ |access-date=17 September 2022 |work=[[Loksatta]] |date=August 17, 2022 |language=mr}}</ref>
| yearsactive = 1993–present
| known_for = Various roles in Maharashtrachi hasya jatra
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|writer|comedian}}
}}

'''Samir Diwakar Choughule''' (born 29 June 1973) is an Indian actor and writer from [[Mumbai]]. He is better known for his comedy roles, style and [[slapstick]] performance. From [[Indian television drama|daily soaps]] to comedy shows, from theater plays to movies, Samir has acted in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Hindi]] and English shows. He is currently known for his role in ''[[Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra]]'' being telecasted on [[Sony Marathi]].

==Life and career==
Choughule did his schooling in Shailendra Education Society and later completed his graduation from [[M L Dahanukar College of Commerce]] in 1993. He was interested in sports, but started acting after his acting adventures in school and college gave him success and encouragement.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/tv/sameer-chaughule-comedi-chi-bullete-train/articleshow/50230954.cms |title=Sameer Chaughule Comedi chi Bullete Train |website=[[Maharashtra Times]] |accessdate=15 November 2016}}</ref> After completing his education, Samir worked in [[Mumbai]] and later took a full-time acting career in 2002. Since then has acted in various dramas, TV serials and movies. He is a team lead on ''Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra'' comedy show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonyliv.com/details/show/6074325854001/Maharashtrachi-Hasya-Jatra-Vinodacha-Nava-Hangam|title=Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra|website=[[SonyLIV]]}}</ref>

Choughule is also a regular contributor to [[Saamana]] e-paper under the column ''"Fulora"'' where he writes about the various flavors of life.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://epaper.saamana.com/Details.aspx?id=43523&boxid=34940755 |title=Image view |website=Epaper.saamana.com |access-date=28 June 2016 |archive-date=18 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818155742/http://epaper.saamana.com/Details.aspx?id=43523&boxid=34940755 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Choughule grew up in [[Virar]]–[[Nallasopara]] area. He is married to Kavita and the couple lives in the same area.<ref>{{cite news |title=काही वर्ष अफेअर, २५ वर्षांचा संसार अन्…; पडत्या काळात समीर चौगुलेला मिळाली पत्नीची साथ |url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/3076808/maharashtrachi-hasyajatra-show-actor-samir-choughule-filmy-style-love-story-see-details-kmd-95/ |access-date=17 September 2022 |work=[[Loksatta]] |date=August 17, 2022 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/business/property/propertytimes-sameer-chaughule-house/articleshow/50605577.cms |title=स्वप्नपूर्तीचं घर |work=[[Maharashtra Times]] |accessdate=15 November 2016 |date=16 June 2016}}</ref>

==Filmography==
Samir has appeared in lead role as well as special appearance in a few [[Marathi cinema|marathi Indian movies]]:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Film
!Language
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2005
|''[[Kaydyacha Bola]]''
|Marathi
|Thambi
|Special appearance
|-
|2008
|''[[Mumbai Meri Jaan]]''
|Hindi
|
|
|-
|2013
|''[[Aajcha Divas Majha]]''
|Marathi
|Satam
|
|-
|2015
|''[[Vakratunda Mahakaaya]]''
|Marathi
|Secretary
|
|-
|2015
|''[[A Paying Ghost]]''
|Marathi
|Ganpule
|
|-
|2016
|''Mumbai Time''
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Vikun Taak]]''
|Marathi
|
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zore |first1=Suyog |title=Vikun Taak review: Inconsistent and sloppy screenplay makes this a boring watch |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/vikun-taak-42612 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221101539/https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/vikun-taak-42612 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 February 2020 |access-date=17 September 2022 |work=Cinestaan |date=14 February 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|''[[Chandramukhi (2022 film) |Chandramukhi]]''
|Marathi
|Battasha
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Seta |first1=Keyur |title=Chandramukhi teaser: Samir Choughule plays a passionate tamasha artiste |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2022/apr/7/33964/chandramukhi-teaser-samir-choughule-plays-a-passionate-tamasha-artiste |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171945/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2022/apr/7/33964/chandramukhi-teaser-samir-choughule-plays-a-passionate-tamasha-artiste |url-status=live |archive-date=20 September 2022 |access-date=17 September 2022 |work=Cinestaan |date=7 April 2022}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
|''[[Bamboo (2023 film)|Bamboo]]''
|Marathi
|Shashikant Prabhulkar
|
|-
|''[[Jaggu Ani Juliet]]''
|Marathi
|Mr. Nimkar
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-10 |title=Jaggu Ani Juliet Marathi Movie Trailer, Release Date, Cast |url=https://www.boxofficebusiness.in/2023/01/jaggu-ani-juliet-trailer-release-date-cast.html |access-date=2023-05-18 }}</ref>
|-
|2024
|''[[Hoy Maharaja]]''
|Marathi
|Jignes
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Hoy Maharaja Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} होय महाराजा {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi |url=https://rangmarathi.com/hoy-maharaja-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=9 April 2024 |date=9 April 2024}}</ref>
|-
|2024
|''[[Phullwanti]]''
|Marathi
|Wamanrao
|
|-
|2025
|''[[Gulkand (film)|Gulkand]]''
|Marathi
|Makrand Dhawale
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-22 |title='गुलकंद' निमित्ताने सचिन गोस्वामी-सचिन मोटे पुन्हा एकत्र, 'या' दिवशी प्रदर्शित होणार सिनेमा |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/sachin-goswami-and-sachin-mote-gulkand-movie-sai-tamhankar-prasad-oak-film-release-on-1st-may-a-a971/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref>
|}

==Theater work==
Samir is an actor in [[Marathi theatre|Marathi Theater]] and below are a few plays where he has acted in:
# ''Asa Mi Asa Mi''
# ''Varya Varchi varat''
# ''Vyakti Ani Valli''
# ''Yada kadachit''
# ''Chalre Bhoplya Tunuk Tunuk''
# ''Balak Palak''
# ''Shri Bai Samartha''
# ''Carry On Heavens'' (Hinglish drama by Bharat Dabholkar)
# ''Best of Bottoms Up'' (English Drama)
#''Hyancha Kaay Karaaycha''
#''Samya Samya Maifilit Mazya''

== TV appearances ==
Samir has also acted in a few TV serials:
# ''Tikal te Political'' (Political satire by Chandrakant Kulkarni)
# ''Aambat God''<ref>{{cite web |title=Ambat Goad 4 Days Remaining |date=6 December 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC9OmokIuEE |website=[[YouTube]] |accessdate=28 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/samir-choughule/credits/900557/ |title=Samir Choughule |website=TV Guide |access-date=28 June 2016}}</ref> (Star Pravah)
# ''[[Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi]]'' (Zee Marathi)
# ''Comedychi Bullet Train'' (Colors Marathi)
# ''Kunku'' (Zee Marathi)
# ''[[Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta]]'' (Sameer)
# ''Aajke Shriman Shrimati'' (Hindi TV Serial)
# ''[[Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra]]'' (Sony Marathi)
# ''[[Saare Tujhyachsathi]]'' (Sony Marathi)
# ''Assa Maher Nako Ga Baai!'' (Dhongi Baba)
# Post Office Ughade Aahe (Nirgudkar)

==Awards and recognition==
# Sanskruti Kaladarpan Natya Vibhag – 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sanskrutikaladarpan.com/gaurav-rajni.html |title=Sanskruti Kaladarpan – Official website |website=Sanskrutikaladarpan.com |access-date=28 June 2016}}</ref>
# Zee Natya Gourav Puraskar 2015 – Best Comedy Actor for drama – ''[[Balak-Palak]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2kvs8y |title=Zee Natya Gaurav 2015 Award Winners Reaction-TV9 – Video Dailymotion |website=Dailymotion |access-date=28 June 2016}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCNWkOw-E6E |title=Samir Choughule Dream Home - Saam Tv |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=1 March 2013 |accessdate=15 November 2016}}

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