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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
| name       =
| name               =  
| image       = Ajinkya Dev.jpg
| image             = Ajinkya Dev.jpg
| caption     = Ajinkya Deo in 2013
| caption           = Ajinkya Deo in 2013
| birth_name = Ajinkya Ramesh Deo
| birth_name         =  
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1965|01|17}}
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1964|01|17}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajinkya Deo proves age is no barrier as he continues to take on challenging roles|url=https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/ajinkya-deo-proves-age-is-no-barrier-as-he-continues-to-take-on-challenging-roles-8037 |access-date=2025-11-13 |website=Mid-Day |language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place = Mumbai
| birth_place       = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| death_date  =
| spouse            = {{marriage|Aarti Deo|1986}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Have you seen actor Ajinkya Deo's wife? His love story is very romantic {{!}} तुम्ही अभिनेता अजिंक्य देव यांच्या पत्नीला पाहिलंत का?, त्यांची लव्हस्टोरी आहे खूप हटके {{!}} Lokmat.com |url=https://www.lokmat.com/marathi-cinema/have-you-seen-actor-ajinkya-deos-wife-his-love-story-is-very-romantic-a603/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=LOKMAT |language=mr}}</ref>
| death_place =
| parents            = [[Ramesh Deo]]<br>[[Seema Deo]]
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| occupation         = [[Actor]]
| nationality = Indian
| relatives          = [[Abhinay Deo]]<br>(brother)
| networth    =
| yearsactive       = 1985–present
| yearsactive =
| othername         =  
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}}
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'''Ajinkya Deo''' is an Indian actor in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] films and is the son of veteran Marathi actor [[Ramesh Deo]] and [[Seema Deo]]. He is elder brother of Hindi film director [[Abhinay Deo]]. ''Vasudev Balawant Phadke'' was the latest [[Marathi film]] in which he was the lead. The film was released in December 2007.
'''Ajinkya Deo''' (born 17 January 1964) is an Indian actor in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] films<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ajinkya Deo Seeks Fans Blessings On The 58th Wedding Anniversary Of Parents Ramesh And Seema Deo|url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/ajinkya-deo-seeks-fans-blessings-on-the-58th-wedding-anniversary-of-parents-ramesh-and-seema-deo/60dec589c22b2417f3f93687|access-date=2021-11-20|website=www.spotboye.com|language=en}}</ref> and is the son of veteran Marathi actor [[Ramesh Deo]] and [[Seema Deo]]. He was the Prominent figure in Marathi Cinema during 80s and 90s. He appeared over 85 movies in Hindi and Marathi languages. He is the recipient of [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor]]. He made his debut with a role in the Superhit Marathi movie [[Ardhangi]] (1985) opposite [[Archana Joglekar]]. He emerged as a star with [[Sarja (film)|Sarja]] (1987) and went on to establish himself with his roles in the action films [[Shabbas Sunbai]] (1986), [[Jeeva Sakha]] (1991), [[Ghayal (1990 film)|Ghayal]] (1993), [[Bajrangachi Kamal]] (1994) and [[Vishwavinayak]] (1994). Deo's other commercially successful films include Majh ghar majha sansar (1986), [[Sansar (1987 film)|Sansar]] (1987), ''Kashyasathi premasathi'' (1987), ''[[Maherchi Sadi]]'' (1991), ''[[Bandhan (1991 film)|Bandhan]]'' (1991), ''[[Lapandav]]'' (1993), ''Vajwa re Vajwa'' (1993), ''Kunku'' (1994), ''[[Sarkarnama]]'' (1998), ''Tuch Mazi Suhasini'' (1999) and ''Vasudeo balwant phadke'' (2007). Deo played supporting roles in Jeta (2010), Ringa Ringa (2010), Dubhang (2011), [[Sau Shashi Deodhar]] (2014), [[Raakhandaar]] (2014), [[Nati (film)|Nati]] (2014), [[Tanhaji]] (2020) and [[Gharat Ganpati]] (2024).


Deo is also the [[executive director]] of Prabhat Entertainment TV channel. The channel operated from 2000 to 2002.
==Career==
Deo was also the [[executive director]] of Prabhat Entertainment TV channel. The channel operated from 2000 to 2002.


Deo acted in a Telugu horror film in the year 1996 directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Dev is currently{{when|date=February 2021}} anchoring a crime show with Marathi entertainment channel [[Star Pravah]].
Deo acted in a Telugu horror film, ''[[Deyyam (1996 film)|Deyyam]]'', in 1996 directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. Deo has anchored a crime show with Marathi entertainment channel [[Star Pravah]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='जय भवानी..'मधील अजिंक्य देव यांचा प्रवास संपणार; भूषण प्रधान भावूक {{!}} Sakal|url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/jai-bhavani-jai-shivaji-latesh-updates-bhushan-pradhan-ajinkya-deo-slv92|access-date=2021-11-20|website=www.esakal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-06|title=Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji to be launched soon; Bhushan Pradhan, Ajinkkya Deo, and Kashyap Parulekar share their excitement|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/jai-bhavani-jai-shivaji-to-be-launched-soon-bhushan-pradhan-ajinkya-deo-and-kashyap-parulekar-share-their-excitement/photostory/84167927.cms|access-date=2021-11-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


Dev worked with [[Ajay Devgan]] in 2020 historical action movie [[Tanhaji]]. <!--question: is Dev a nickname or should the name be Deo? if it is a nickname, we probably need a source
He has worked with noted Film director's such as [[Rajdutt]], Kumar Sohoni, [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]], [[Shrabani Deodhar]], Prabhakar Pendharkar, [[Anant Mane]], Girish Ghanekar, [[Sanjay Jadhav]] and [[Om Raut]]. His chemistry with top Marathi actress of 80s and 90s were appreciated, he done Films with [[Ashwini Bhave]], [[Varsha Usgaonkar]], [[Nishigandha Wad]], [[Archana Joglekar]], [[Nivedita Saraf]] and [[Kishori Shahane]].
 
Dev worked with [[Ajay Devgan]] in the 1999 action movie [[Gair (film)|Gair]] and the 2020 historical action movie [[Tanhaji]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marathi actors, Ajinkya Deo and Devdatta Nage make a smashing appearance in Ajay Devgn starrer 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/marathi-actors-ajinkya-deo-and-devdatta-nage-make-a-smashing-appearance-in-ajay-devgn-starrer-tanhaji-the-unsung-warrior/articleshow/72125847.cms|access-date=2021-11-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> <!--question: is Dev a nickname or should the name be Deo? if it is a nickname, we probably need a source
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==Early life==
Deo was born on 17 Jan 1964 in Mumbai, [[Maharashtra]] to a Marathi film actor [[Ramesh Deo]] and actress [[Seema Deo]]. He has a younger brother [[Abhinay Deo]].
== Personal life ==
Deo married his long time girlfriend, Aarti Deo, in 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |title=रांगडा‘सर्जा’ अजिंक्य देवची फिल्मी लव्ह स्टोरी |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/lifestyle-news/relationships/ajinkya-deo-proposed-arti-deo-filmy-way-know-the-love-story/articleshow/99949366.cms |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Notes
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|-
| 1985 || ''Ardhangi'' || As hero|| Marathi ||
| 1985 || ''Ardhangi'' || As hero|| Rowspan="4"|Marathi ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |1986 || ''Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar'' || Prasad Sane ||
|-
| ''[[Shabbas Sunbai]]'' || Ajinkya||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 1987 || ''[[Sarja (film)|Sarja]]''<ref name="sarja">{{cite book |last=Platinum Jubilee of Indian Cinema |title=Genres of Indian cinema |year=1989 |pages=123 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2X6RAAAAIAAJ&q=sarjaa}}</ref><ref name="Ajinkya">{{cite web |title=interview of ajinkya deo |url=http://www.pandolin.com/ajinkya-deo/ |work=pandolin.com |date=31 October 2012 |accessdate=19 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110050334/http://pandolin.com/ajinkya-deo/ |archive-date=10 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="sarja1">{{cite book |last=Willemen |first=Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema |year=1999 |publisher=Oxford Univ. Press |location=New Delhi |isbn=978-0-85170-669-6 |pages=185 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=R0EOAQAAMAAJ&q=Sarja |edition=New rev.}}</ref> || Sarja
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
| ''[[Sansar (1987 film)|Sansaar]]'' || Shiva Sharma || Hindi ||
|-
| ''Kashyasathi Premasathi'' || Abhay Mohite || Marathi ||
|-
| ''Kachchi Kali'' || Arun|| Rowspan="2" |Hindi ||
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Sone Pe Suhaaga]]'' || Dr. Prem ||
|-
|1989 || ''Rickshawali'' || Amar|| Marathi
|
|-
| Rowspan="2" |1990 || ''Pyasi Nigahen'' || Inspector Vijay || Rowspan="3" |Hindi ||
|-
| ''Nagin'' ||Dr. Ajay ||
|-
| rowspan="6" | 1991 || ''[[Indrajeet]]'' || Unnamed ||Cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Maherchi Sadi (film)|Maherchi Sadi]]'' || Vicky|| rowspan="7"|Marathi ||
|-
| ''[[Bandhan (1991 film)|Bandhan]]''
| Mohan
|
|-
| ''Aata Hoti Geli Kuthe''
|Ajinkya
|
|-
| ''[[Jeeva Sakha]]''
| Jeeva
|
|-
| ''Jasa Baap Tashi Poore''
| Shekhar Thorat
|
|-
|Rowspan="2"|1992
| ''Vajwa Re Vajwa''
| Akash
|
|-
| ''Jagawegli paij''
| Rohit Sarkar
|
|-
| rowspan="7" | 1993 || ''[[Parwane]]'' || Aslam || Rowspan="3" | Hindi ||
|-
| ''[[Phool Aur Angaar]]''|| Adhikari ||
|-
| ''[[Meherbaan]]'' || Vikram ||
|-
| ''[[Lapandav]]''
| Vikram 'Vicky' Malgude
| rowspan="10" |Marathi
|
|-
| ''Poraka''
| Ajinkya
|
|-
| ''Bala Jo Jo Re''
| Vishal Naik
| Remake of Hindi movie [[Sanjog (1985 film)|Sanjog]]
|-
| ''Ghayaal''
|Ajit Hirey
|
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Vahinichi Maya]]'' || Dr. Rajesh || Marathi ||
| rowspan="7" |1994
| ''Kunku''
| Dr. Ram Inamdar
|  
|-
|-
|1986 || ''[[Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar]]'' || Prasad Sane || Marathi ||
| ''Soodchakra''
|Gurunath
|
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Shabbas Sunbai]]'' || || Marathi ||
| ''[[Bajrangachi Kamal]]''
Deeyam 1996  TELUGU FILM
|Inspector Vikram Shinde
|
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Sarja (film)|Sarja]]''<ref name="sarja">{{cite book |last=Platinum Jubilee of Indian Cinema |title=Genres of Indian cinema |pages=123 |url=https://books.google.com/books?ei=cj2uUKHdFYHNrQfI9YGAAQ&id=2X6RAAAAIAAJ&dq=Chhatrapati+Sambhaji[+film&q=sarjaa#search_anchor}}</ref><ref name="Ajinkya">{{cite web |title=interview of ajinkya deo |url=http://www.pandolin.com/ajinkya-deo/ |work=pandolin.com |date=31 October 2012 |accessdate=19 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110050334/http://pandolin.com/ajinkya-deo/ |archive-date=10 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="sarja1">{{cite book |last=Willemen |first=Ashish Rajadhyaksha ; Paul |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema |year=1999 |publisher=Oxford Univ. Press |location=New Delhi |isbn=978-0-85170-669-6 |pages=185 |url=https://books.google.com/books?ei=c0OuUM_UEI7jrAe4z4HoDQ&id=R0EOAQAAMAAJ&dq=Sarja+1987+cinema&q=Sarja#search_anchor |edition=New rev.}}</ref>  || Sarja || Marathi || [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi]] in [[35th National Film Awards]] year-1987 <ref name="35thawardPDF">{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/35th_nff_1988.pdf |title=35th National Film Awards |format=PDF |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |accessdate=17 November 2012 |archive-date=22 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322020437/http://dff.nic.in/2011/35th_nff_1988.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| ''Mayechi Savli''  
| Arun Velankar
|
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Sansar (1987 film)|Sansaar]]'' || Shiva Sharma || Hindi ||
| ''Vishwavinayak''
|-
| Shankar
| 1987 || ''[[Kashyasathi Premasathi (film)]]'' || Abhay Mohite || Marathi ||
|
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''Kachchi Kali'' || || Hindi ||
| ''Chal Gammat Karu''  
| Vikram
|
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Sone Pe Suhaaga]]'' || Dr. Prem || Hindi ||
|''[[Fauj]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fauj - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=3091 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
|Samanth ||Rowspan="3"|Hindi
|
|-
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Pyasi Nigahen]]'' || Inspector Vijay || Hindi ||
| rowspan="4" | 1995 || ''[[Paandav]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paandav |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/paandav/cast/2000054089/ |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref>|| Captain Vikas Sood ||
|-
|-
| 1990 || ''Nagin (TV Series)'' ||Dr. Ajay  || Hindi ||
|''[[Sauda (film)|Sauda]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sauda - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=3018 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
|Madan
|
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Indrajeet]]'' || || ||
| ''Paijan'' || Janardhan Kaundinya (JK)||Rowspan="2" |Marathi ||
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Maherchi Sadi (film)|Maherchi Sadi]]'' || || Marathi ||
| ''Vahinichi Maya''  
| Dr. Rajesh
|
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''Jasa Baap Tashi Poore'' || Shekhar Thorat || Marathi ||
| 1995-1996 || ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'' || Vikram || Hindi || TV series <br/>Episodes ''Jadu Tona'' (1995) and ''Chandalika'' (1996)
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''Jivlaga'' || || Marathi ||
| rowspan="3" | 1996 || ''[[Chhota Sa Ghar]]'' || Vikas|| Hindi ||
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Vajwa Re Vajwa (film)|Vajwa Re Vajwa]]'' || Akash || Marathi ||
|''[[Deyyam (1996 film)|Deyyam]]'' || Murali ||Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Parwane (film)|Parwane]]'' || Aslam || Hindi ||
| ''The Peacock Spring'' || Vikram Singh || English || TV movie
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Phool Aur Angaar]]''|| Adhikari || Hindi ||
|Rowspan ="2" |1998 || ''[[Sarkarnama]]'' ||Vishvas Salunkhe || rowspan="2"|Marathi ||
|-
|-
|1993|| ''[[Meherbaan]]'' ||  || Hindi ||
| ''Shandhyug''
|Hari
|
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Lapandav]]'' || Vikram 'Vicky' Malgude ||
|Rowspan ="2"|1999 || ''[[Gair (film)|Gair]]'' || Raj Oberoi || Hindi ||
|-
|-
| 1993 || [[Ghayaal]]||Ajit Hirey || Marathi
| ''Tuch Majhi Suhasini''
|Suhasini's Husband
| Rowspan="3"|Marathi
|[[Screen Awards]] Nominated Best Actor
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Kunku (film)|Kunku]]'' || || Marathi ||
| Rowspan="2"|2001
| ''Avgat''
|Ramakant Narvekar aka Ramya
|
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Bajrangachi Kamaal (film)|Bajrangachi Kamaal]]'' || ||
| ''Sangharsh Jeevanacha''
|Vijay
|
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''Vishwavinayak'' || Shankar || Marathi ||
| Rowspan="2"|2004 || ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' ||Police Officer Kelkar || Hindi ||
|-
|-
| 1994|| ''Chal Gammat Karu'' ||  || Marathi ||
| ''Tujhyachsathi''
|Nikhil
|Marathi
|
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Paandav (film)|Paandav]]'' || Captain Sood || Hindi ||
| Rowspan="2"|2005 || ''[[Mr Ya Miss]]'' || Bhagwan Shiv || Hindi ||
|-
|-
| 1995|| ''[[Paijan]]'' || || Marathi ||
| ''Sawal Majhya Premacha''
| Pratap Babasaheb Nimbalkar
| rowspan="6"|Marathi
|
|-
|-
| 1995-1996 || ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'' || || Hindi || TV Series <br/> Episodes ''Jadu Tona'' (1995) and ''Chandalika'' (1996)
| 2007 || ''Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke'' || [[Vasudev Balwant Phadke]] || [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Chhotasa Ghar (film)|Chhotasa Ghar]]'' || || Hindi ||
| 2010
| ''[[Ringa Ringa]]''  
| Rangrao
|  
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''The Peacock Spring'' || Vikram Singh || English || TV movie
| 2010
|-
| ''Jeta''
| 1998 || ''[[Sarkarnama]]'' ||Vishvas Salunkhe || Marathi ||
| Vikram
|Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Gair (film)|Gair]]'' || Raj Oberoi || Hindi ||
| Rowspan="2"|2011
| ''Dubhang''
| Sujit
|
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Avgat (film)|Avgat]]'' || Ramakant Narvekar aka Ramya  || Marathi ||
| ''Don Ghadincha Daav''
| Umesh Sontakke
|
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' || || Hindi ||
| rowspan="3" | 2013 || ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]'' || RAW Agent|| Hindi ||Special appearance
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Mr Ya Miss]]'' || Bhagwan Shiv || Hindi ||
| ''Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha''
| Ramesh
|Marathi
|
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke]]'' || [[Vasudev Balwant Phadke]] || Marathi ||
| ''[[24 (Indian TV series)]]'' ||Abhay Gupta / Kartik || Hindi ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Ringa Ringa (film)|Ringa Ringa]]'' || || Marathi ||
| rowspan="4" |2014
|''[[Sau Shashi Deodhar]]''  
|Dr. Ajinkya Vartak
|Rowspan="8"|Marathi
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-02-20 |title=Sau Shashi Deodhar |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/previews/sau-shashi-deodhar-amol-shetge-tabi-parik-sai-tamhankar-ajinkya-deo-tushar-dalvi-shilpa-shirodkar-ranjeet-krishna-shetty/articleshow/30733391.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-11-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Jeta (film)|Jeta]]'' || || Marathi ||
| ''Bhatukali''
| Shrikant Deshmukh
|  
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Dhubang (film)|Dubhang]]'' || || Marathi ||
| ''[[Nati (film)|Nati]]''
| Mahesh Chandorkar
|
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]'' ||  || Hindi ||
|''[[Raakhandaar]]''
| Khushaba
|  
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[24 (Indian TV series)]]'' ||Abhay Gupta / Kartik  || Hindi ||
|Rowspan="3"|2015
| ''Shinma''
| Director Vasu
|
|-
|-
|2014 || [[Bhatukali (2014 film)|''Bhatukali'' (2014 film)]] || Shrikant || Marathi ||
| ''Marg Majha Akeyla''
|Ajinkya
|
|-
|-
|2014|| ''[[Nati (film)|Nati]]'' || || Marathi
| ''[[Sugar Salt Ani Prem]]''
| Ajay
|
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Bombairiya]]'' || Police commissioner Wadia || Hindi ||
| 2016
| ''[[Nagpur Adhiveshan]]''
| Prataprao
|
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[The Warrior Queen of Jhansi]]'' ||[[Tatya Tope]] || English ||
| rowspan="2" | 2019 || ''[[Bombairiya]]''|| Police commissioner Wadia || Hindi ||
|-
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Tanhaji]]'' ||[[Chandraji Pisal]] || Hindi ||
| ''[[The Warrior Queen of Jhansi]]'' ||[[Tatya Tope]] || English ||
|-
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Tanhaji]]'' ||Chandraji Pisal || Hindi ||
|-
| 2022
| ''Zol Zal''
| Inspector Abhimanyu Shinde
| Marathi
|
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan]]''
|| Corrupt Chief Minister Kelkar Surve || Hindi ||
|-
|2024
|''[[Gharat Ganpati]]''
|Sharad Gharat
|Rowspan="2"|Marathi
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Gharat Ganpati Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} घरत गणपती {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi |url=https://rangmarathi.com/gharat-ganpati-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=1 May 2024 |date=1 May 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Rowspan="3"|2025
|''Tu, Me Ani Amaira''
|Shubhankar
|
|-
|''[[120 Bahadur]]''
|Brigade Commander
|Hindi
|
|-
|''Asa Mee Ashi Mee''
|
|Marathi
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=यादव |first=अमृता |date=2025-11-15 |title=परदेशात फुलला मराठी रोमान्स!‘आसा मी अशी मी’ चा पोस्टर लाँच, डॅशिंग लूकने वेधले प्रेक्षकांचे लक्ष |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/marathi/poster-of-asa-me-ashi-me-launched-dashing-look-catches-the-attention-of-the-audience-1052146.html |access-date=2025-11-24 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref>
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Ajinkya Deo
Ajinkya Deo in 2013
Born (1964-01-17) 17 January 1964 (age 62)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
Spouse(s)
Aarti Deo
(
m. 1986)
[2]
Parent(s)Ramesh Deo
Seema Deo
RelativesAbhinay Deo
(brother)

Ajinkya Deo (born 17 January 1964) is an Indian actor in Marathi films[3] and is the son of veteran Marathi actor Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo. He was the Prominent figure in Marathi Cinema during 80s and 90s. He appeared over 85 movies in Hindi and Marathi languages. He is the recipient of Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor. He made his debut with a role in the Superhit Marathi movie Ardhangi (1985) opposite Archana Joglekar. He emerged as a star with Sarja (1987) and went on to establish himself with his roles in the action films Shabbas Sunbai (1986), Jeeva Sakha (1991), Ghayal (1993), Bajrangachi Kamal (1994) and Vishwavinayak (1994). Deo's other commercially successful films include Majh ghar majha sansar (1986), Sansar (1987), Kashyasathi premasathi (1987), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Bandhan (1991), Lapandav (1993), Vajwa re Vajwa (1993), Kunku (1994), Sarkarnama (1998), Tuch Mazi Suhasini (1999) and Vasudeo balwant phadke (2007). Deo played supporting roles in Jeta (2010), Ringa Ringa (2010), Dubhang (2011), Sau Shashi Deodhar (2014), Raakhandaar (2014), Nati (2014), Tanhaji (2020) and Gharat Ganpati (2024).

Career[edit | edit source]

Deo was also the executive director of Prabhat Entertainment TV channel. The channel operated from 2000 to 2002.

Deo acted in a Telugu horror film, Deyyam, in 1996 directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Deo has anchored a crime show with Marathi entertainment channel Star Pravah.[4][5]

He has worked with noted Film director's such as Rajdutt, Kumar Sohoni, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shrabani Deodhar, Prabhakar Pendharkar, Anant Mane, Girish Ghanekar, Sanjay Jadhav and Om Raut. His chemistry with top Marathi actress of 80s and 90s were appreciated, he done Films with Ashwini Bhave, Varsha Usgaonkar, Nishigandha Wad, Archana Joglekar, Nivedita Saraf and Kishori Shahane.

Dev worked with Ajay Devgan in the 1999 action movie Gair and the 2020 historical action movie Tanhaji.[6]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Deo was born on 17 Jan 1964 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Marathi film actor Ramesh Deo and actress Seema Deo. He has a younger brother Abhinay Deo.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Deo married his long time girlfriend, Aarti Deo, in 1986.[7]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Notes
1985 Ardhangi As hero Marathi
1986 Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar Prasad Sane
Shabbas Sunbai Ajinkya
1987 Sarja[8][9][10] Sarja Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor
Sansaar Shiva Sharma Hindi
Kashyasathi Premasathi Abhay Mohite Marathi
Kachchi Kali Arun Hindi
1988 Sone Pe Suhaaga Dr. Prem
1989 Rickshawali Amar Marathi
1990 Pyasi Nigahen Inspector Vijay Hindi
Nagin Dr. Ajay
1991 Indrajeet Unnamed Cameo appearance
Maherchi Sadi Vicky Marathi
Bandhan Mohan
Aata Hoti Geli Kuthe Ajinkya
Jeeva Sakha Jeeva
Jasa Baap Tashi Poore Shekhar Thorat
1992 Vajwa Re Vajwa Akash
Jagawegli paij Rohit Sarkar
1993 Parwane Aslam Hindi
Phool Aur Angaar Adhikari
Meherbaan Vikram
Lapandav Vikram 'Vicky' Malgude Marathi
Poraka Ajinkya
Bala Jo Jo Re Vishal Naik Remake of Hindi movie Sanjog
Ghayaal Ajit Hirey
1994 Kunku Dr. Ram Inamdar
Soodchakra Gurunath
Bajrangachi Kamal Inspector Vikram Shinde
Mayechi Savli Arun Velankar
Vishwavinayak Shankar
Chal Gammat Karu Vikram
Fauj[11] Samanth Hindi
1995 Paandav[12] Captain Vikas Sood
Sauda[13] Madan
Paijan Janardhan Kaundinya (JK) Marathi
Vahinichi Maya Dr. Rajesh
1995-1996 Zee Horror Show Vikram Hindi TV series
Episodes Jadu Tona (1995) and Chandalika (1996)
1996 Chhota Sa Ghar Vikas Hindi
Deyyam Murali Telugu
The Peacock Spring Vikram Singh English TV movie
1998 Sarkarnama Vishvas Salunkhe Marathi
Shandhyug Hari
1999 Gair Raj Oberoi Hindi
Tuch Majhi Suhasini Suhasini's Husband Marathi Screen Awards Nominated Best Actor
2001 Avgat Ramakant Narvekar aka Ramya
Sangharsh Jeevanacha Vijay
2004 Aan: Men at Work Police Officer Kelkar Hindi
Tujhyachsathi Nikhil Marathi
2005 Mr Ya Miss Bhagwan Shiv Hindi
Sawal Majhya Premacha Pratap Babasaheb Nimbalkar Marathi
2007 Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke Vasudev Balwant Phadke Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor
2010 Ringa Ringa Rangrao
2010 Jeta Vikram Cameo appearance
2011 Dubhang Sujit
Don Ghadincha Daav Umesh Sontakke
2013 David RAW Agent Hindi Special appearance
Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha Ramesh Marathi
24 (Indian TV series) Abhay Gupta / Kartik Hindi
2014 Sau Shashi Deodhar Dr. Ajinkya Vartak Marathi [14]
Bhatukali Shrikant Deshmukh
Nati Mahesh Chandorkar
Raakhandaar Khushaba
2015 Shinma Director Vasu
Marg Majha Akeyla Ajinkya
Sugar Salt Ani Prem Ajay
2016 Nagpur Adhiveshan Prataprao
2019 Bombairiya Police commissioner Wadia Hindi
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi Tatya Tope English
2020 Tanhaji Chandraji Pisal Hindi
2022 Zol Zal Inspector Abhimanyu Shinde Marathi
2023 Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Corrupt Chief Minister Kelkar Surve Hindi
2024 Gharat Ganpati Sharad Gharat Marathi [15]
2025 Tu, Me Ani Amaira Shubhankar
120 Bahadur Brigade Commander Hindi
Asa Mee Ashi Mee Marathi [16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Ajinkya Deo proves age is no barrier as he continues to take on challenging roles". Mid-Day. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Have you seen actor Ajinkya Deo's wife? His love story is very romantic | तुम्ही अभिनेता अजिंक्य देव यांच्या पत्नीला पाहिलंत का?, त्यांची लव्हस्टोरी आहे खूप हटके | Lokmat.com". LOKMAT (in मराठी). Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ajinkya Deo Seeks Fans Blessings On The 58th Wedding Anniversary Of Parents Ramesh And Seema Deo". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "'जय भवानी..'मधील अजिंक्य देव यांचा प्रवास संपणार; भूषण प्रधान भावूक | Sakal". www.esakal.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji to be launched soon; Bhushan Pradhan, Ajinkkya Deo, and Kashyap Parulekar share their excitement". The Times of India. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Marathi actors, Ajinkya Deo and Devdatta Nage make a smashing appearance in Ajay Devgn starrer 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "रांगडा'सर्जा' अजिंक्य देवची फिल्मी लव्ह स्टोरी". Maharashtra Times (in मराठी). Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. ↑ Platinum Jubilee of Indian Cinema (1989). Genres of Indian cinema. p. 123.
  9. ↑ "interview of ajinkya deo". pandolin.com. 31 October 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  10. ↑ Willemen, Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema (New rev. ed.). New Delhi: Oxford Univ. Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-85170-669-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ↑ "Fauj - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Paandav". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "Sauda - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Sau Shashi Deodhar". The Times of India. 20 February 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "Gharat Ganpati Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | घरत गणपती | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  16. ↑ यादव, अमृता (15 November 2025). "परदेशात फुलला मराठी रोमान्स!'आसा मी अशी मी' चा पोस्टर लाँच, डॅशिंग लूकने वेधले प्रेक्षकांचे लक्ष". Navarashtra (in मराठी). Retrieved 24 November 2025.

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