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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sanjay Narvekar
| image = Sanjay Narvekar.jpg
| caption = Narvekar in 2012
| birth_date = {{birth year|1962}} (age {{age|1962|01|01}})
| birth_place = [[Sindhudurg district|Sindhudurg]], [[Maharashtra]]
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| years_active = 1994–present
| spouse = Asita Narvekar
| children = Aryan S. Narvekar
| website =
}}

'''Sanjay Narvekar''' (born 1962) is an Indian actor who works in [[Bollywood|Hindi]] and [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] cinema. He mainly is a Marathi actor, who works in<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/entertainment-gossips/best-memories/articleshow/67961147.cms|title=केदार शिंदेनं जागवल्या 'बेस्ट' आठवणी|date=2019-02-13|website=Maharashtra Times|language=mr|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref> [[Marathi-language television|T]][[Marathi language|V shows]] and films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathimovieworld.com/interviews/sanjay-narvekar-interview.php|title="If I were not an actor, I would have been a cricketer or a footballer." - Sanjay Narvekar|last=Khot|first=Shweta|date=2000-01-05|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref><ref name="Krasa2007">{{cite book |author=Daniel Krasa |title=Lehrbuch des Marathi |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Fq3mkqvSNYcC&q=sanjay+narvekar&pg=PA203 |access-date=23 September 2013 |year=2007 |publisher=Buske Verlag |isbn=978-3-87548-434-2 |pages=203–}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/interviews/sanjay_narvekar.asp#|title=Interview With Sanjay Narvekar|website=MumbaiTheatreGuide.com|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref>

His portrayal of Raghu ([[Sanjay Dutt]])'s sidekick, "Dedh Footia" (lit. ''One and a half-[[foot (unit)|foot]]er'', referring to the short stature of his character) in the popular Hindi film ''[[Vaastav: The Reality|Vaastav]]'' (1999) was appreciated by critics and audiences alike.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/sanjay-narvekar-opens-up-on-his-vaastav-journey-in-kanala-khada/articleshow/69053827.cms|title=Sanjay Narvekar opens up on his 'Vaastav' journey in Kanala Khada - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/viral-adda/photo-gallery/do-you-remeber-sanjay-dutt-vaastav-dedh-footiya-actor-sanjay-narvekar-see-pics-16966/|title=Page 2 : अब कहां है 'वास्तव' में बाबा संग धमाल मचाने वाला डेढ़ फुटिया?|last=Kishor|first=Ram|date=2018-12-11|website=वायरल अड्डा|language=hi-IN|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref> His on-screen portrayal of a simple underdog, son of the soil, guy next door remains his most characteristic and endearing feature in most of his films as well as his real life. Together with [[Siddharth Jadhav]], he has teamed up in many hit [[Marathi language|Marathi]] movies, forming one of the most successful and hilarious pairs in contemporary [[Marathi cinema]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}}

== Early and personal life ==
Narvekar was born in [[Malvan]], [[Sindhudurg district|Sindhudurg]]. He lives in [[Powai]], [[Mumbai]], [[India]] with his wife and his son Aryan S. Narvekar, who recently made his debut with the [[Marathi language|Marathi]] film ''[[Bokya Satbande]]''.<ref name="Past">{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/stories-from-the-past/442075/0 |title=Stories from the past |newspaper=[[Indian Express]] |date=2 April 2009 |author=Tanvi Salkar |location=Pune |access-date=26 December 2011}}</ref>

==Professional==
===Marathi films===
* ''[[Timepass 3]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Thackeray (film)|Thackeray]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Khari Biscuit]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Ye Re Ye Re Paisa]] (2018)''
* ''Marathon Zindagi'' (2017)
* ''[[1234]]'' (2016)
* ''35% Katavar Pass'' (2016)
* ''Ladigodi'' (2016)
* ''Well Done Bhaiya'' (2016)
* ''[[Bandh Nylon Che]]'' (2016)
* ''Just Gammat'' (2015)
* ''Zentleman'' (2014)
* ''Cappuccino'' (2014)
* ''Bai La Ho Baikola Kho'' (2013)
* ''Ashach Eka Betavar'' (2013)
* ''Tatya Vinchu Lage Raho'' (2013)
* ''Ghulam Begum Badshaha'' (2013)
* ''Fakt Satvi Paas'' (2012)
* ''Har Har Mahadev'' (2012)
* ''Baburao La Pakda'' (2012)
* ''Gola Berij'' (2012)
* ''Karj'' (2012)
* ''[[Fakta Ladh Mhana]]'' (2011)
* ''Dhaav Manya Dhaav'' (2011)
* ''Mohaan Aawatey'' (2011)
* ''5 Naar 1 Bejaar'' (2011)
* ''Shahan Pan Dega Deva'' (2011)
* ''Aata Ga Baya'' (2011)
* ''Agni Pariksha'' (2010)
* ''Laadi Godi'' (2010)
* ''Kalshekar Aahet Ka?'' (2010)
* ''Nashibachi Aisi Taisi'' (2009)
* ''बे दुणे साडेचार'' (2009)
* ''Lonavla Bypass'' (2009)
* ''Chal Lavkar'' (2009)
* ''Target'' ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Hindi language|Hindi]]|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]; 2009)
* ''Chand Ke Paar Chalo'' (2009)
* ''Nau Mahine Nau Divas'' (2009)
* ''Ghud Ghoose'' (2009)
* ''Lonavla Bypass'' (2009)
* ''Gaav Tasa Changla'' (2009)
* ''Dhudgus'' (2008)
* ''Rangrao Chowdhary'' (2008)
* ''[[Checkmate]]'' (2008)
* ''Chashme Bahaddar'' (2007)
* ''Lagnacha Dhum Dhadaka'' (2007)
* ''Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada'' (2007)
* ''[[Zabardast]]'' (2007)
* ''Aai No. 1'' (2007)
* ''Karz Kunkavache'' (2006)
* ''[[Aga Bai Arrecha!]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Sarivar Sari]]''
* ''[[Khabardar (film)|Khabardar]]''
* ''Aata Pita''
* ''Nau Mahine Nau Divas''

===Telugu films===
* ''[[Lottery (2013 film)|Lottery]]'' (2013)

===Hindi films===
* ''[[HIT: The First Case (2022 film)|HIT: The First Case]]'' (2022) as Shrikant Saxena
* ''[[Serious Men (film)|Serious Men]]'' (2020) as Keshav Dharve
* ''[[Jaane Hoga Kya]]'' (2006) as Police Officer Jadhav
* ''[[Chand Ke Paar Chalo (film)|Chand Ke Paar Chalo]]'' as Johnny
* ''[[Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag]]'' as Ramlal Bhatt
* ''[[Kismat (2004 film)|Kismat]]'' (2004) as Goli
* ''[[Hungama (2003 film)|Hungama]]'' (2003) as Anil Singh
* ''[[Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye]]'' as Babban Rao
* ''[[Hathyar (2002 film)|Hathyar]]'' (2002) as Dedh Footiya (cameo appearance)
* ''[[Pyaasa]]''
* ''[[Ehsaas: The Feeling]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai]]''
* ''[[Jodi No.1]]'' as Bedi
* ''[[Fiza]]''
* ''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]'' (1999) as Chandrakant Kumar a.k.a "Dedh Footiya"
* ''[[Baaghi (2000 film)|Baaghi]]'' (2000) as Chakku
* ''[[Deewaar (2004 film)|Deewaar]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Ek Aur Ek Gyaarah]]''
* ''Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai''
* ''[[Love Recipe]]'' (2012)
* ''Chaar Deewane Aur Ek Deewani Bhi'' (2012)

===Television shows===
* ''[[Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin]]'' (2020) as Inspector Kamal Joshi
* [[Escaype Live|Escaype live]] (2022)
* ''Tujya Ishqacha Naadkhula'' (2021) as ACP Gautam Salvi

==Awards and nominations==

===Filmfare Awards===
* [[45th Filmfare Awards|2000]]: Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award|Best Supporting Actor]] for ''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0621560}}

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[[Category:Indian male stage actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Marathi television]]
[[Category:1962 births]]

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