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'''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''.

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>

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 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.

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'' .

* 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>

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>

# [[Qatal E Aam]] (2005)

# [[Afsana Dilwalon Ka]] (2001) as Pyarebhai

# [[Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin]] (1997)  

# [[Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai]] (1996) .... Dr. Avinash

# [[Jamla Ho Jamla]] (1995)

# [[Karan (1994 film)|''Karan'' (1994 film)]]

# [[Naseebwaala]] (1992) as Gangaram Lalwani

# ''[[Nagin (1981 film)|Nagin]]'' (1981)

# [[Duniya Kari Salam]] (1979) as Shivanand

# ''[[Vrundavan (film)|Vrundavan]]'' as supporting role

# [[Kunasathi Kunitari]] (2011) ....

# [[Pakda Pakdi]] (2011) ....

# ''[[Most Wanted (2010 film)]]''

# [[Aika Dajiba]] (2010) ....

# [[Master Eke Master]] (2009) ....

# [[Nishani Daava Angatha]] (2009) ....

# [[Hastil Tyache Daat Distil]] (2009) ....

# [[Balirajache Rajya Yeu De]] (2009) ....

# [[Gosht Lagnanantarchi]] (2009) ....

# [[Adala Badali]] (2008) .... Chandu

# [[Aaba Zindabad]] (2008)

# [[Baba Lagin]] (2008)

# [[Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze]] (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh

# [[Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi]] (2008)

# [[Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko]] (2008)

# [[Ek Unad Divas]] (2005)...Mr.Vishwas Dabholkar

# [[Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla]] (2007)

# [[Karayla Gelo Ek]] (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)

# [[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

# [[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)

# [[Wajva Re Wajva]] (1993).... Uttam Tople

# [[Tu Sukhakarta]] (1993)

# [[Premankur]] (1993)

# [[Wat Pahate Punvechi]] (1993)

# [[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

# [[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

# [[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

# [[Nawara Bayako]] (1989)

# [[Madhu Chandrachi Ratra]] (1989)

# [[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]] (1988) .... Dhananjay Mane

# [[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)

# [[Anandi Anand]] (1987)

# [[Chhakke Panje]] (1987) .... Ashok

# [[Gammat Jammat]] (1987) .... Phalgun

# [[Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla]] (1987) .... Bajarang

# [[Gadbad Ghotala]] (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole a.k.a. Everything in Chaos

# [[Tuzya Vachun Karmena]] (1986)

# [[Khara Varasdar]] (1986)

# [[Khichadi (film)|Khichadi]] (1985)

# [[Sagge Soyare]] (1985)

# [[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)

# [[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)

# [[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)

# [[Navara Maja Bramhmachari]] (1977)

# [[Jawal Ye Laju Nako]] (1976)

# [[Tumacha Amacha Jamala]] (1976)

# [[Pandoba Poragi Phasali]] (1975)

# [[Aalay Tufan Darayala]] (1973)

# [[Donhi Gharcha Pahuna]] (1971)

# [[Janaki (film)|Janaki]] (1969)

 

# [[Chutki Bajake]] as Ishwar Devgan