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| name        = Ashok Saraf
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| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1947|6|4}}
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1947|6|4}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]] <br/>(now Mumbai, [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]] <br/>(present day, [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]])
| spouse      = {{Marriage|[[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]]|1990}}
| spouse      = {{Marriage|[[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]]|1990}}
| children    = 1
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| yearsactive = 1969 – present
| yearsactive = 1969 – present
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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''.
'''Ashok Saraf''' (Marathi pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[əʃoːk səɾaːf]]]; 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).
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).
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==Early life==
==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>
Saraf was born in [[Bombay]] (present day Mumbai) on 4 June 1947.<ref name="DivyaMarathi"/><ref name="ToI"/> He grew up in the [[South Mumbai]] neighbourhood of Chikhalwadi and went to DGT Vidyalay for his education.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ashok Saraf: Interesting facts about the actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/ashok-saraf-interesting-facts-about-the-actor/photostory/66134710.cms |access-date=4 June 2022 |work=Times of India |date=9 October 2018}}</ref> He was named "Ashok" after veteran actor [[Ashok Kumar]].<ref name="ToI">{{cite news |title=Ashok Saraf's punctuality |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/happy-birthday-ashok-saraf-times-when-nivedita-revealed-hubby-ashoks-secrets/photostory/76191665.cms?picid=76191764 |access-date=23 June 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=4 June 2020 |language=en}}</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==
==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 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>
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>
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=== Hindi film career ===
=== 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.
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 ===
=== Hindi television serials ===
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=== Marathi play career ===
=== 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'' .
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'', ''Laginghai'', and ''Vacuum Cleaner''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 November 2021|title=Vacuum Cleaner Marathi Natak Review • रंगभूमी.com|url=https://www.rangabhoomi.com/reviews/vacuum-cleaner-marathi-natak-review/|url-status=live|access-date=28 November 2021|website=रंगभूमी.com|language=mr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113024033/https://www.rangabhoomi.com/reviews/vacuum-cleaner-marathi-natak-review/ |archive-date=13 November 2021 }}</ref>


== Awards and recognitions ==
== Awards and recognitions ==
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* 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>
* 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>
* 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>
* Best Comedian in ''Maharashtracha Favorite Kon?''<ref>[https://archive.today/20130901232952/http://epaper.esakal.com/eSakal/20101101/5710645887082359505.htm अशोक सराफ महाराष्ट्राचा फेवरेट विनोदवीर]</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
[[File:Ashok Saraf Nivedita Joshi.jpg|thumb| Saraf with wife [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]] at premiere of Marathi film ''[[Deool Band]]''.]]
[[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>
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 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>
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==
==Filmography==
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===Hindi===
===Hindi===
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# Familywala (Hindi) (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)
# Familywala (Hindi) (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)


# [[Qatal E Aam]] (2005)
# Qatal E Aam (2005)
# [[Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa]] (2002) as Mr. Patel
# [[Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa]] (2002) as Mr. Patel
# [[Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein]] (2002) as Govind
# [[Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein]] (2002) as Govind
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# [[Jodi No.1]] (2001) as Ashok Rai
# [[Jodi No.1]] (2001) as Ashok Rai
# [[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]] (2001) as Constable
# [[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]] (2001) as Constable
# [[Afsana Dilwalon Ka]] (2001) as Pyarebhai
# Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) as Pyarebhai
# [[Joru Ka Ghulam]] (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
# [[Joru Ka Ghulam]] (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
# [[Beti No. 1]] (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
# [[Beti No. 1]] (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
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# [[Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya]] (1998) as Tadkalal
# [[Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya]] (1998) as Tadkalal
# [[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]] (1998) .... Chillu
# [[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]] (1998) .... Chillu
# [[Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin]] (1997)  
# Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)  
# [[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]] (1997) as Johnny
# [[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]] (1997) as Johnny
# [[Gupt: The Hidden Truth]] (1997) as Havaldar Pandu
# [[Gupt: The Hidden Truth]] (1997) as Havaldar Pandu
# [[Judge Mujrim]] (1997) as PA Natwar
# [[Judge Mujrim]] (1997) as PA Natwar
# [[Koyla]] (1997) as Vedji
# [[Koyla]] (1997) as Vedji
# [[Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai]] (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
# Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
# [[Army (1996 film)|''Army'' (1996 film)]]... Pascal
# [[Army (1996 film)|''Army'' (1996 film)]]... Pascal
# [[Guddu (film)|Guddu]] (1995) as Baliya
# [[Guddu (film)|Guddu]] (1995) as Baliya
# [[Aazmayish]] (1995) as Roshanlal
# [[Aazmayish]] (1995) as Roshanlal
# [[Jamla Ho Jamla]] (1995)
# Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
# [[Karan Arjun]] (1995) as Munshiji
# [[Karan Arjun]] (1995) as Munshiji
# [[Karan (1994 film)|''Karan'' (1994 film)]]
# ''Karan'' (1994 film)
# [[Nazar Ke Samne]] (1994) as Mamu
# [[Nazar Ke Samne]] (1994) as Mamu
# [[Sangdil Sanam]] (1994) as Bhalchander a.k.a. Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
# [[Sangdil Sanam]] (1994) as Bhalchander a.k.a. Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
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# [[Jagruti]] (1992) as Sevalal
# [[Jagruti]] (1992) as Sevalal
# [[I Love You (1992 film)|I Love You]] (1992)
# [[I Love You (1992 film)|I Love You]] (1992)
# [[Naseebwaala]] (1992) as Gangaram Lalwani
# Naseebwaala (1992) as Gangaram Lalwani
# [[Benaam Badsha]] (1991) as Vinay Chandra Rathod a.k.a. VCR
# [[Benaam Badsha]] (1991) as Vinay Chandra Rathod a.k.a. VCR
# [[Yaara Dildara]] (1991)
# [[Yaara Dildara]] (1991)
# [[Chor Pe Mor]] (1990)
# [[Chor Pe Mor]] (1990)
# [[Mahal]] (1990)
# [[Bade Ghar Ki Beti]] (1989) .... Kasturi
# [[Bade Ghar Ki Beti]] (1989) .... Kasturi
# [[Garibon Ka Daata]] (1989)
# [[Garibon Ka Daata]] (1989)
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# [[Phulwari (1984 film)|''Phulwari'' (1984 film)]] as Rickshaw driver
# [[Phulwari (1984 film)|''Phulwari'' (1984 film)]] as Rickshaw driver
# [[Abodh]] (1984) as Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
# [[Abodh]] (1984) as Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
# ''[[Nagin (1981 film)|Nagin]]'' (1981)
# ''Nagin'' (1981)
# [[Duniya Kari Salam]] (1979) as Shivanand
# Duniya Kari Salam (1979) as Shivanand
# [[Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi]] (1979) as Advocate Venkat Vyas
# [[Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi]] (1979) as Advocate Venkat Vyas
# [[Damaad]] (1978)
# [[Damaad]] (1978)
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# ''[[JeevanSandhya]]'' (2021) as Jeevan Abhyankar
# ''[[Prawaas]]'' (2020) as Abhijat Inamdar
# ''[[Prawaas]]'' (2020) as Abhijat Inamdar
# ''[[Vrundavan (film)|Vrundavan]]'' as supporting role
# ''[[Vrundavan]]'' as Girdhar Inamdar
# [[Aandhali Koshimbir]] (2014) as Bapu Sadavarte<ref>[[Aandhali Koshimbir]]</ref>
# [[Aandhali Koshimbir]] (2014) as Bapu Sadavarte<ref>[[Aandhali Koshimbir]]</ref>
# ''[[Ekulti Ek]]'' (2013)
# ''[[Ekulti Ek]]'' (2013)
# [[Kunasathi Kunitari]] (2011) ....
# Kunasathi Kunitari (2011) ....
# [[Pakda Pakdi]] (2011) ....
# Pakda Pakdi (2011) ....
# [[Ideachi Kalpana]] (2010) ....
# [[Ideachi Kalpana]] (2010) ....
# ''[[Most Wanted (2010 film)]]''
# ''Most Wanted (2010 film)''
# Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)... Birla
# Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)... Birla
# [[Aika Dajiba]] (2010) ....
# Aika Dajiba (2010) ....
# [[Master Eke Master]] (2009) ....
# Master Eke Master (2009) ....
# [[Nishani Daava Angatha]] (2009) ....
# Nishani Daava Angatha (2009) ....
# [[Hastil Tyache Daat Distil]] (2009) ....
# Hastil Tyache Daat Distil (2009) ....
# [[Balirajache Rajya Yeu De]] (2009) ....
# Balirajache Rajya Yeu De (2009) ....
# [[Gosht Lagnanantarchi]] (2009) ....
# Gosht Lagnanantarchi (2009) ....
# [[Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad]] (2008)
# [[Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad]] (2008)
# [[Adala Badali]] (2008) .... Chandu
# Adala Badali (2008) .... Chandu
# [[Aaba Zindabad]] (2008)
# Aaba Zindabad (2008)
# [[Baba Lagin]] (2008)
# Baba Lagin (2008)
# [[Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze]] (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh
# Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh
# [[Amhi Satpute]] (2008) .... Mamanji
# [[Amhi Satpute]] (2008) .... Mamanji
# [[Saade Maade Teen]] (2008) .... Ratan
# [[Saade Maade Teen]] (2008) .... Ratan
# [[Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi]] (2008)
# Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi (2008)
# [[Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko]] (2008)
# Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko (2008)
# [[Ek Unad Divas]] (2005)...Mr.Vishwas Dabholkar
# Ek Unad Divas (2005)...Mr.Vishwas Dabholkar
# [[Sakhi (film)|''Sakhi'' (film)]] (2007)
# [[Sakhi (film)|''Sakhi'' (film)]] (2007)
# [[Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla]] (2007)
# Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla (2007)
# [[Karayla Gelo Ek]] (2007)
# Karayla Gelo Ek (2007)
# [[Lapun Chapun]] (2007)
# [[Lapun Chapun]] (2007)
# [[Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher]] (2006)
# Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher (2006)
# [[Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi]] (2006)
# Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi (2006)
# [[Shubhmangal Savadhan]] (2006)
# Shubhmangal Savadhan (2006)
# [[Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal]] (2006)
# Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal (2006)
# [[Akhand Saubhagywati]] (2006)
# Akhand Saubhagywati (2006)
# [[Soon Laadki Saasarachi]] (2005)
# Soon Laadki Saasarachi (2005)
# [[Saval Majhya Premacha]] (2005)
# Saval Majhya Premacha (2005)
# [[Aai No. 1]] (2005)
# Aai No. 1 (2005)
# [[Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum]] (2004) ....
# [[Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum]] (2004) ....
# [[Navra Maza Navsacha]] (2004) ....
# [[Navra Maza Navsacha]] (2004) ....
# [[Sanshay Kallol]] (2004) ....
# Sanshay Kallol (2004) ....
# [[Fukat Chambu Baburao]] (2004)
# Fukat Chambu Baburao (2004)
# [[Saglikade Bombabomb]] (2003)
# Saglikade Bombabomb (2003)
# [[Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku]] (2000)
# Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku (2000)
# [[Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti]] (2000)
# Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti (2000)
# [[Saubhagyadan]] (2000) ....
# Saubhagyadan (2000) ....
# [[Bhasma (film)|Bhasma]] (1999) .... Masanjogi
# Bhasma (1999) .... Masanjogi
# [[Kunku]] (1997)
# [[Kunku]] (1997)
# [[Bal Bramhachari]] (1996) .... [[Pyare Mohan]]
# Bal Bramhachari (1996) .... [[Pyare Mohan]]
# [[Gehra Raaz]] (1996)
# Gehra Raaz (1996)
# [[Maaya Mamata]] (1996)
# Maaya Mamata (1996)
# [[Topi Var Topi]] (1995)
# Topi Var Topi (1995)
# [[Dhamal Jodi]] (1995)
# Dhamal Jodi (1995)
# [[Painjan]] (1995)
# Painjan (1995)
# [[Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre]] (1995)
# Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre (1995)
# [[Vazir (film)|Vazir]] (1994)
# Vazir (1994)
# [[Sasar Maaher]] (1994)
# Sasar Maaher (1994)
# [[Ghayaal]] (1993)
# Ghayaal (1993)
# [[Aaplee Maanse]] (1993)
# Aaplee Maanse (1993)
# [[Lapandav]] (1993).....Abheejit Samarth
# [[Lapandav]] (1993).....Abheejit Samarth
# [[Wajva Re Wajva]] (1993).... Uttam Tople
# Wajva Re Wajva (1993).... Uttam Tople
# [[Tu Sukhakarta]] (1993)
# Tu Sukhakarta (1993)
# [[Premankur]] (1993)
# Premankur (1993)
# [[Wat Pahate Punvechi]] (1993)
# Wat Pahate Punvechi (1993)
# [[Shubh Mangal Savdhan]] (1992)
# [[Shubh Mangal Savdhan]] (1992)
# [[Aikaav Te Nawalach]] (1992)
# Aikaav Te Nawalach (1992)
# [[Than Than Gopala]] (1992)
# Than Than Gopala (1992)
# [[Dhar Pakad]] (1992)
# Dhar Pakad (1992)
# [[Zhunj Tujhi Majhi]] (1992)
# Zhunj Tujhi Majhi (1992)
# [[Aayatya Gharat Gharoba]] (1991) ....(fake) Gopal Kirthikar a.k.a. Gopukaka
# Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991) ... Gopinath aka Gopu Kaka
# [[Aflatoon (1991 film)|Aflatoon]] (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
# Aflatoon (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
# [[Chaukat Raja (film)|Chaukat Raja]] (1991) Gana
# [[Chaukat Raja (film)|Chaukat Raja]] (1991) Gana
# [[Godi Gulabi]] (1991)
# Godi Gulabi (1991)
# [[Jasa Baap Tashi Poore]] (1991) .... Raja
# Jasa Baap Tashi Poore (1991) .... Raja
# [[Mumbai Te Mauritius]] (1991) .... Prem Ladku a.k.a. Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
# Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991) .... Prem Ladku a.k.a. Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
# [[Anapekshit]] (1991) .... Uttam Rao Pawar
# Anapekshit (1991) .... Uttam Rao Pawar
# [[Balidaan (1991 film)|Balidaan]] (1991)
# Balidaan (1991)
# [[Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb]] (1990)
# Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb (1990)
# [[Ina Mina Dika]] (1990) .... Mina
# Ina Mina Dika (1990) .... Mina
# [[Shejari Shejari]] (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
# Shejari Shejari (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
# [[Amchya Sarkhe Aamhich]] (1990) .... Abhay/Kailas
# [[Sachin Pilgaonkar|Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich]] (1990) ... Bhupal / Nirbhay Inamdar
# [[Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi]] (1990)
# Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
# [[Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi]] (1990) a.k.a. We Are Life Partners
# Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990) a.k.a. We Are Life Partners
# [[Eka Peksha Ek]] (1990)
# [[Ghanchakkar]] (1990)
# [[Ghanchakkar]] (1990)
# [[Ejaa Beeja Teeja]] (1990)
# Ejaa Beeja Teeja (1990)
# [[Pheka Pheki]] (1989)
# [[Eka Peksha Ek]] (1989) ... Inspector Sarjerao Shinde
# [[Baapre Baap]] (1990)
# Pheka Pheki (1989) ... Rajan Pradhan
# [[Tiyya]] (1990)
# Baapre Baap (1990)
# [[Dharla Tar Chavatay]] (1989)
# Tiyya (1990)
# [[Savla Maroti]] (1989)
# Dharla Tar Chavatay (1989) ... Raja Patil
# [[Atmavishwas]] (1989) .... Vijay Jhende
# Savla Maroti (1989)
# [[Balache Baap Brahmachari]] (1989) .... Vilas T V Wale
# Atmavishwas (1989) ... Vijay Zende
# Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989) .... Vilas
# [[Bhutacha Bhau]] (1989)
# [[Bhutacha Bhau]] (1989)
# Maalmasala (1989)
# Maalmasala (1989)
# Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi (1989)
# Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi (1989)
# [[Kalat Nakalat]] (1989)
# [[Kalat Nakalat]] (1989)
# [[Nawara Bayako]] (1989)
# Nawara Bayako (1989)
# [[Madhu Chandrachi Ratra]] (1989)
# Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989)
# Aaghat (1989)
# Aaghat (1989)
# [[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]] (1988) .... Dhananjay Mane
# [[Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi]] (1988) ... Dhananjay Mane
# [[Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani]] (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
# [[Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani]] (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
# [[Changu Mangu]] (1988) .... Changu/Ayappa
# Changu Mangu (1988) .... Changu/Ayappa
# [[Maza Pati Karodpati]] (1988) .... Dinkar Luktuke a.k.a. My Husband Is a Millionaire (International: English title)
# [[Maza Pati Karodpati]] (1988) ... Dinkar Luktuke
# [[Saglikade Bombabomb]] (1988)
# Saglikade Bombabomb (1988)
# [[Disata Tas Nasata]] (1988)
# Disata Tas Nasata (1988)
# [[Mamla Poricha]] (1988)
# Mamla Poricha (1988)
# [[Pandharichi Vari]] (1988)
# Pandharichi Vari (1988)
# [[Shiv Shakti]] (1988)
# [[Shiv Shakti]] (1988)
# [[Anandi Anand]] (1987)
# Anandi Anand (1987)
# [[Chhakke Panje]] (1987) .... Ashok
# Chhakke Panje (1987) .... Ashok
# [[Gammat Jammat]] (1987) .... Phalgun
# [[Gammat Jammat]] (1987) .... Phalgun Vadke
# [[Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla]] (1987) .... Bajarang
# Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987) .... Bajarang
# [[Premasathi Vattel Te]] (1987)
# [[Premasathi Vattel Te]] (1987)
# [[Gadbad Ghotala]] (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole a.k.a. Everything in Chaos
# Gadbad Ghotala (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole a.k.a. Everything in Chaos
# [[Tuzya Vachun Karmena]] (1986)
# Tuzya Vachun Karmena (1986)
# [[Khara Varasdar]] (1986)
# Khara Varasdar (1986)
# [[Dhoom Dhadaka]] (1985) .... Ashok Gupchup
# [[Dhoom Dhadaka]] (1985) .... Ashok Gupchup
# [[Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla]] (1985)
# [[Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla]] (1985)
# [[Khichadi (film)|Khichadi]] (1985)
# Khichadi (1985)
# [[Sagge Soyare]] (1985)
# Sagge Soyare (1985)
# [[Ek Daav Bhutacha]] (1984) .... Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand
# [[Ek Daav Bhutacha]] (1984) .... Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand
# [[Sasu varchadh Jawai]] (1984)
# Sasu varchadh Jawai (1984)
# [[BinKamacha Navara]] (1984)..... Tukaram/Tukya
# BinKamacha Navara (1984)..... Tukaram/Tukya
# [[Gosht Dhamal Namyachi]] (1984).... Namdev/Namya
# Gosht Dhamal Namyachi (1984).... Namdev/Namya
# [[Hech Mazha Maher]] (1984)..... Kammana
# Hech Mazha Maher (1984)..... Kammana
# [[Navari Mile Navryala]] (1984) .... Baalasaheb Inamdar a.k.a. The Boy Gets a Bride (International: English title)
# Navri Mile Navryala (1984) .... Balasaheb Inamdar  
# [[Bahuroopi]] (1984)....Bahurupi
# Bahuroopi (1984)....Bahurupi
# [[Chawhata]] (1984)
# Chawhata (1984)
# [[Kulswamini Ambabai]] (1984)
# Kulswamini Ambabai (1984)
# [[Zakhmi Waghin]] (1984)
# Zakhmi Waghin (1984)
# [[Gulchaadi]] (1984)
# Gulchaadi (1984)
# [[Jugalbandi]] (1984)
# [[Jugalbandi]] (1984)
# [[Savvasher]] (1984)
# Savvasher (1984)
# [[Thakas Mahathak]] (1984)
# Thakas Mahathak (1984)
# [[Baiko Asavi Ashi]] (1983)
# Baiko Asavi Ashi (1983)
# [[Gupchup Gupchup]] (1983) .... Prof. Dhond
# Gupchup Gupchup (1983) .... Prof. Dhond
# [[Raghu Maina]] (1983)
# Raghu Maina (1983)
# [[Kashala Udyachi Baat]] (1983)
# Kashala Udyachi Baat (1983)
# [[Galli Te Dilli]] (1982)
# Galli Te Dilli (1982)
# [[Don Baika Fajiti Aika]] (1982)
# Don Baika Fajiti Aika (1982)
# [[Maibaap]] (1982)
# Maibaap (1982)
# [[Savitrichi Sun]] (1982)
# Savitrichi Sun (1982)
# [[Ek Daav Bhutacha]] (1982)
# [[Ek Daav Bhutacha]] (1982)
# [[Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth]] (1982)
# Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth (1982)
# [[Bhannat Bhanu]] (1982)
# Bhannat Bhanu (1982)
# [[Daivat]] (1982)
# Daivat (1982)
# [[Gondhalat Gondhal]] (1981) .... Madan
# Gondhalat Gondhal (1981) .... Madan
# [[Sundara Satarkar]] (1981)
# Sundara Satarkar (1981)
# [[Are Sansar Sansar]] (1981)
# Are Sansar Sansar (1981)
# [[Govinda Aala Re Aala]] (1981)
# Govinda Aala Re Aala (1981)
# [[Mosmabi Narangi]] (1981)
# Mosmabi Narangi (1981)
# [[Choravar Mor]] (1980)
# Choravar Mor (1980)
# [[Phatakadi]] (1980)
# Phatakadi (1980)
# [[Sulavarchi Poli]] (1980)
# Sulavarchi Poli (1980)
# [[Hich Khari Daulat]] (1980)
# Hich Khari Daulat (1980)
# [[Sawaj]] (1980)
# Sawaj (1980)
# [[Saubhagwan]] (1980)
# Saubhagwan (1980)
# [[Sharan Tula Bhagwanta]] (1980)
# Sharan Tula Bhagwanta (1980)
# [[Paijecha Vida]] (1979)
# Paijecha Vida (1979)
# [[Chimanrao Gundyabhau]] (1979)
# Chimanrao Gundyabhau (1979)
# [[Haldikunku]] (1979)
# Haldikunku (1979)
# [[Bailaveda]] (1979)
# Bailaveda (1979)
# [[Deed Shahane]] (1979)
# Deed Shahane (1979)
# [[Sasurvashin]] (1978)
# Sasurvashin (1978)
# [[Gyanabachi Mekh]] (1979)
# Gyanabachi Mekh (1979)
# [[Sushila (film)|Sushila]] (1978)
# Sushila (1978)
# [[Ram Ram Gangaram]] (1977).....Mhamdu Khatik
# [[Ram Ram Gangaram]] (1977).....Mhamdu Khatik
# [[Navara Maja Bramhmachari]] (1977)
# Navara Maja Bramhmachari (1977)
# [[Jawal Ye Laju Nako]] (1976)
# Jawal Ye Laju Nako (1976)
# [[Tumacha Amacha Jamala]] (1976)
# Tumacha Amacha Jamala (1976)
# [[Pandu Hawaldar]] (1975)
# [[Pandu Hawaldar]] (1975)
# [[Varat]] (1975)
# [[Varat]] (1975)
# [[Pandoba Poragi Phasali]] (1975)
# Pandoba Poragi Phasali (1975)
# [[Aalay Tufan Darayala]] (1973)
# Aalay Tufan Darayala (1973)
# [[Donhi Gharcha Pahuna]] (1971)
# Donhi Gharcha Pahuna (1971)
# [[Janaki (film)|Janaki]] (1969)
# Janaki (1969)        
 
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# Yeh Choti Badi Baatein
# [[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]] (1995) & (2005) as Anand Mathur
# [[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]] (1995) & (2005) as Anand Mathur
# [[Chutki Bajake]] as Ishwar Devgan
# Chutki Bajake as Ishwar Devgan
# Raju Raja Rajasaab
# Raju Raja Rajasaab
# Tan Tana Tan
# Tan Tana Tan

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Ashok Saraf
Ashok Saraf.jpg
Born (1947-06-04) 4 June 1947 (age 78)
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
(present day, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Years active1969 – present
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 1990)
Children1
Websitewww.ashoksaraf.in

Ashok Saraf (Marathi pronunciation: [əʃoːk səɾaːf]; born 4 June 1947) is an Indian film and stage actor[1] and comedian.[2] 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 (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 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).[3][4]

Early life[edit]

Saraf was born in Bombay (present day Mumbai) on 4 June 1947.[5][6] He grew up in the South Mumbai neighbourhood of Chikhalwadi and went to DGT Vidyalay for his education.[7] He was named "Ashok" after veteran actor Ashok Kumar.[6] He spent his childhood at Chikhalwadi in South Mumbai. He completed his schooling at DGT Vidyalay Mumbai.[5]

Career[edit]

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 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.[8][9]

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 Saraf.[10]

Marathi film career[edit]

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.[11] 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.[12][13]

Hindi film career[edit]

Saraf played important roles in Bollywood. Some of the roles which are remembered are from the films Singham, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Gupt, Koyla, 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[edit]

Saraf has also starred in television serials like Yeh Choti Badi Baatein and Hum Paanch (as Anand Mathur), which tasted a major success.[14] 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[edit]

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, Laginghai, and Vacuum Cleaner.[15]

Awards and recognitions[edit]

  • 1977 - first Filmfare award for Ram Ram Gangaram. In total, 5 Filmfare awards[16]
  • Maharashtra government award for the movie Pandu Havaldar
  • Screen award for the movie Sawai Havaldar
  • Bhojpuri film award for Maika Bitua[17]
  • 10 State government awards for Marathi films[16]
  • Best Comedian in Maharashtracha Favorite Kon?[18]

Personal life[edit]

Saraf with wife Nivedita Joshi-Saraf at premiere of Marathi film Deool Band.

He is married to actress Nivedita Joshi-Saraf in 1990.[19] They married at the Mangueshi Temple in Goa, where Saraf's family is originally from.[20] They have a son named Aniket Saraf who is a chef.[5][21]

Saraf survived a major car accident in the year 2012 on the Mumbai Pune Expressway near Talegaon.[22]

Filmography[edit]

Hindi[edit]

  1. Singham (Hindi) (2011) as Head Constable Savalkar[23][24]
  2. Familywala (Hindi) (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)
  1. Qatal E Aam (2005)
  2. Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) as Mr. Patel
  3. Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) as Govind
  4. Ittefaq (2001) as Shambhu Shikari
  5. Inteqam (2001) as Murli (Watchman)
  6. Jodi No.1 (2001) as Ashok Rai
  7. Aashiq (2001) as Constable
  8. Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) as Pyarebhai
  9. Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
  10. Beti No. 1 (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
  11. Khoobsurat (1999) .... Mahesh Chaudhary (Gambler)
  12. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) as Tadkalal
  13. Bandhan (1998) .... Chillu
  14. Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)
  15. Yes Boss (1997) as Johnny
  16. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) as Havaldar Pandu
  17. Judge Mujrim (1997) as PA Natwar
  18. Koyla (1997) as Vedji
  19. Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
  20. Army (1996 film)... Pascal
  21. Guddu (1995) as Baliya
  22. Aazmayish (1995) as Roshanlal
  23. Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
  24. Karan Arjun (1995) as Munshiji
  25. Karan (1994 film)
  26. Nazar Ke Samne (1994) as Mamu
  27. Sangdil Sanam (1994) as Bhalchander a.k.a. Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
  28. Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) as Dhaniram
  29. Dil Hai Betaab (1993) as Vikram's employee
  30. Prem Deewane (1992) .... Shomu
  31. Sarphira (1992)
  32. Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
  33. Jagruti (1992) as Sevalal
  34. I Love You (1992)
  35. Naseebwaala (1992) as Gangaram Lalwani
  36. Benaam Badsha (1991) as Vinay Chandra Rathod a.k.a. VCR
  37. Yaara Dildara (1991)
  38. Chor Pe Mor (1990)
  39. Mahal (1990)
  40. Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) .... Kasturi
  41. Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
  42. Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) as Lallu Ram
  43. Pratighaat (1987) as Crooked Lawyer a.k.a. The Revenge
  44. Muddat (1986) as Narayan a.k.a. Ages
  45. Maa Beti (1986)[25]
  46. Ghar Dwaar (1985) as Bahadur
  47. Phulwari (1984 film) as Rickshaw driver
  48. Abodh (1984) as Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
  49. Nagin (1981)
  50. Duniya Kari Salam (1979) as Shivanand
  51. Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979) as Advocate Venkat Vyas
  52. Damaad (1978)

Marathi[edit]

  1. JeevanSandhya (2021) as Jeevan Abhyankar
  2. Prawaas (2020) as Abhijat Inamdar
  3. Vrundavan as Girdhar Inamdar
  4. Aandhali Koshimbir (2014) as Bapu Sadavarte[26]
  5. Ekulti Ek (2013)
  6. Kunasathi Kunitari (2011) ....
  7. Pakda Pakdi (2011) ....
  8. Ideachi Kalpana (2010) ....
  9. Most Wanted (2010 film)
  10. Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)... Birla
  11. Aika Dajiba (2010) ....
  12. Master Eke Master (2009) ....
  13. Nishani Daava Angatha (2009) ....
  14. Hastil Tyache Daat Distil (2009) ....
  15. Balirajache Rajya Yeu De (2009) ....
  16. Gosht Lagnanantarchi (2009) ....
  17. Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2008)
  18. Adala Badali (2008) .... Chandu
  19. Aaba Zindabad (2008)
  20. Baba Lagin (2008)
  21. Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh
  22. Amhi Satpute (2008) .... Mamanji
  23. Saade Maade Teen (2008) .... Ratan
  24. Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi (2008)
  25. Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko (2008)
  26. Ek Unad Divas (2005)...Mr.Vishwas Dabholkar
  27. Sakhi (film) (2007)
  28. Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla (2007)
  29. Karayla Gelo Ek (2007)
  30. Lapun Chapun (2007)
  31. Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher (2006)
  32. Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi (2006)
  33. Shubhmangal Savadhan (2006)
  34. Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal (2006)
  35. Akhand Saubhagywati (2006)
  36. Soon Laadki Saasarachi (2005)
  37. Saval Majhya Premacha (2005)
  38. Aai No. 1 (2005)
  39. Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum (2004) ....
  40. Navra Maza Navsacha (2004) ....
  41. Sanshay Kallol (2004) ....
  42. Fukat Chambu Baburao (2004)
  43. Saglikade Bombabomb (2003)
  44. Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku (2000)
  45. Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti (2000)
  46. Saubhagyadan (2000) ....
  47. Bhasma (1999) .... Masanjogi
  48. Kunku (1997)
  49. Bal Bramhachari (1996) .... Pyare Mohan
  50. Gehra Raaz (1996)
  51. Maaya Mamata (1996)
  52. Topi Var Topi (1995)
  53. Dhamal Jodi (1995)
  54. Painjan (1995)
  55. Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre (1995)
  56. Vazir (1994)
  57. Sasar Maaher (1994)
  58. Ghayaal (1993)
  59. Aaplee Maanse (1993)
  60. Lapandav (1993).....Abheejit Samarth
  61. Wajva Re Wajva (1993).... Uttam Tople
  62. Tu Sukhakarta (1993)
  63. Premankur (1993)
  64. Wat Pahate Punvechi (1993)
  65. Shubh Mangal Savdhan (1992)
  66. Aikaav Te Nawalach (1992)
  67. Than Than Gopala (1992)
  68. Dhar Pakad (1992)
  69. Zhunj Tujhi Majhi (1992)
  70. Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991) ... Gopinath aka Gopu Kaka
  71. Aflatoon (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
  72. Chaukat Raja (1991) Gana
  73. Godi Gulabi (1991)
  74. Jasa Baap Tashi Poore (1991) .... Raja
  75. Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991) .... Prem Ladku a.k.a. Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
  76. Anapekshit (1991) .... Uttam Rao Pawar
  77. Balidaan (1991)
  78. Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb (1990)
  79. Ina Mina Dika (1990) .... Mina
  80. Shejari Shejari (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
  81. Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990) ... Bhupal / Nirbhay Inamdar
  82. Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
  83. Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990) a.k.a. We Are Life Partners
  84. Ghanchakkar (1990)
  85. Ejaa Beeja Teeja (1990)
  86. Eka Peksha Ek (1989) ... Inspector Sarjerao Shinde
  87. Pheka Pheki (1989) ... Rajan Pradhan
  88. Baapre Baap (1990)
  89. Tiyya (1990)
  90. Dharla Tar Chavatay (1989) ... Raja Patil
  91. Savla Maroti (1989)
  92. Atmavishwas (1989) ... Vijay Zende
  93. Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989) .... Vilas
  94. Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
  95. Maalmasala (1989)
  96. Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi (1989)
  97. Kalat Nakalat (1989)
  98. Nawara Bayako (1989)
  99. Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989)
  100. Aaghat (1989)
  101. Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) ... Dhananjay Mane
  102. Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
  103. Changu Mangu (1988) .... Changu/Ayappa
  104. Maza Pati Karodpati (1988) ... Dinkar Luktuke
  105. Saglikade Bombabomb (1988)
  106. Disata Tas Nasata (1988)
  107. Mamla Poricha (1988)
  108. Pandharichi Vari (1988)
  109. Shiv Shakti (1988)
  110. Anandi Anand (1987)
  111. Chhakke Panje (1987) .... Ashok
  112. Gammat Jammat (1987) .... Phalgun Vadke
  113. Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987) .... Bajarang
  114. Premasathi Vattel Te (1987)
  115. Gadbad Ghotala (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole a.k.a. Everything in Chaos
  116. Tuzya Vachun Karmena (1986)
  117. Khara Varasdar (1986)
  118. Dhoom Dhadaka (1985) .... Ashok Gupchup
  119. Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla (1985)
  120. Khichadi (1985)
  121. Sagge Soyare (1985)
  122. Ek Daav Bhutacha (1984) .... Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand
  123. Sasu varchadh Jawai (1984)
  124. BinKamacha Navara (1984)..... Tukaram/Tukya
  125. Gosht Dhamal Namyachi (1984).... Namdev/Namya
  126. Hech Mazha Maher (1984)..... Kammana
  127. Navri Mile Navryala (1984) .... Balasaheb Inamdar
  128. Bahuroopi (1984)....Bahurupi
  129. Chawhata (1984)
  130. Kulswamini Ambabai (1984)
  131. Zakhmi Waghin (1984)
  132. Gulchaadi (1984)
  133. Jugalbandi (1984)
  134. Savvasher (1984)
  135. Thakas Mahathak (1984)
  136. Baiko Asavi Ashi (1983)
  137. Gupchup Gupchup (1983) .... Prof. Dhond
  138. Raghu Maina (1983)
  139. Kashala Udyachi Baat (1983)
  140. Galli Te Dilli (1982)
  141. Don Baika Fajiti Aika (1982)
  142. Maibaap (1982)
  143. Savitrichi Sun (1982)
  144. Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982)
  145. Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth (1982)
  146. Bhannat Bhanu (1982)
  147. Daivat (1982)
  148. Gondhalat Gondhal (1981) .... Madan
  149. Sundara Satarkar (1981)
  150. Are Sansar Sansar (1981)
  151. Govinda Aala Re Aala (1981)
  152. Mosmabi Narangi (1981)
  153. Choravar Mor (1980)
  154. Phatakadi (1980)
  155. Sulavarchi Poli (1980)
  156. Hich Khari Daulat (1980)
  157. Sawaj (1980)
  158. Saubhagwan (1980)
  159. Sharan Tula Bhagwanta (1980)
  160. Paijecha Vida (1979)
  161. Chimanrao Gundyabhau (1979)
  162. Haldikunku (1979)
  163. Bailaveda (1979)
  164. Deed Shahane (1979)
  165. Sasurvashin (1978)
  166. Gyanabachi Mekh (1979)
  167. Sushila (1978)
  168. Ram Ram Gangaram (1977).....Mhamdu Khatik
  169. Navara Maja Bramhmachari (1977)
  170. Jawal Ye Laju Nako (1976)
  171. Tumacha Amacha Jamala (1976)
  172. Pandu Hawaldar (1975)
  173. Varat (1975)
  174. Pandoba Poragi Phasali (1975)
  175. Aalay Tufan Darayala (1973)
  176. Donhi Gharcha Pahuna (1971)
  177. Janaki (1969)

Marathi Natak (Drama)[edit]

  1. Lagin Ghaai
  2. Bandu Aani Batate Pohe – Hasavnyasaathi Janama Apula
  3. Sarkh Chatit Dukhtay (2010)
  4. Prema Tuza Rang Kasa
  5. Manomilan
  6. Andhikrut
  7. Zala Ekdach
  8. Vacuum Cleaner
  9. Sangeet Sanshay Kallol
  10. Hasat Khelat (2007)
  11. Sangeet Sanshay kallol
  12. Ek Unaad Diwas

Television series[edit]

  1. Nana O Nana (2011)
  2. Aa Bail Mujhe Maar
  3. Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala (1986)
  4. Don't Worry Ho Jayega as Sanjay Bhandari
  5. Yeh Choti Badi Baatein
  6. Hum Paanch (1995) & (2005) as Anand Mathur
  7. Chutki Bajake as Ishwar Devgan
  8. Raju Raja Rajasaab
  9. Tan Tana Tan
  10. Professor Pyarelal

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Ashok Saraf's Ek Dao Dhobi Pachhaad to release on Jan 2". Daily News and Analysis. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Ashok Saraf". Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  3. ↑ .तेव्हापासून मी 'मामा' झालो - अशोक सराफ Archived 26 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "त्या मुलीने मामा बनवले". Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "B'day: पत्नीपेक्षा 18 वर्षांनी मोठे आहेत अशोक सराफ, या कारणामुळे गोव्यात केले होते लग्न". divyamarathi (in मराठी). 4 June 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ashok Saraf's punctuality". The Times of India. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "Ashok Saraf: Interesting facts about the actor". Times of India. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  8. ↑ "'दोन्ही घरचा पाहुणा' (१९७२) या पहिल्या चित्रपटापासूनची अशोक सराफची अभिनयाची वाटचाल बहुरुपी". 16 September 2014. Archived from the original on 2 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  9. ↑ अभिनयसम्राट (अशोक सराफ) Archived 6 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ Ashok0 Archived 5 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ↑ "सचिन, महेश दोघांची शैली वेगळी आहे- अशोक सराफ". Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  12. ↑ "गुणी आणि दमदार अभिनेता - अशोक सराफ". Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "अशोक सराफ". 5 August 2014. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
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  15. ↑ "Vacuum Cleaner Marathi Natak Review • रंगभूमी.com". रंगभूमी.com (in मराठी). 12 November 2021. Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Ashok Saraf Awards Archived 6 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ↑ Ashok Saraf Archived 22 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ↑ अशोक सराफ महाराष्ट्राचा फेवरेट विनोदवीर
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  26. ↑ Aandhali Koshimbir

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