Pallavi Vinay Joshi
Sulekha Talwalkar
Ashwini Ekbote
Sharvari Patankar
Mitali Mayekar
Ila Bhate
Amita Khopkar
Urmila Kanitkar
Neelam Shirke
Manasi Salvi
Madhuri Karmarkar
Sangeet Kulkarni
Vivek Agnihotri
Swapnil Bandodkar
Guru Thakur
Gaurav Meshram
Ajay Purkar
Aastad Kale
Shailesh Datar
Sagar Talashikar
Kishor Kadam
Chinmay Mandlekar
Pradeep Velankar
Satish Rajwade
Sunil Barve
Anand Abhyankar
Umesh Kamat
Nikhil Sane
1. Pallavi Vinay Joshi
Pallavi Joshi is an Indian model, producer, film and television actress. She started her career as an on stage performer at her early age. She started acting in the big screen as a child actress, appearing in films like Badla and the 1977 Bollywood film, Aadmi Sadak Ka. In 1979, she played as a blind kid in the film, Dada.
From 1980’s to early 90’s, Pallavi acted in various films including the Rukmavati Ki Haveli and Vanchit. She played as Iti opposite Nirvana (played by Nitish Bharadwaj in the 1988 Hindi film, Trishagni. Pallavi made a special appearance in the film, Rihaee in 1988. She also donned the 1992 Hindi film, Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda under the direction of Shyam Benegal, where she played the role of Lily, the intellectual. The actress also bagged supporting roles as a sister or the friend of the heroine in big budget films like Tehelka, Mujrim, Panaah and Saudagar. Her role as a handicapped in the 1987 film, Andha Yudh gained her the Best Supporting Actress award at the Filmfare. In 1994, she played the role of Apsara in the film, Woh Chokri where she won the Special Jury Award at the National Film Award. Pallavi also received the Excellence in Cinema Award at the 7th Global Film Festival Noida. In the same year, she bagged the main character as Shantha in the 1994 critically acclaimed Malayalam movie, Illayum Mullum by KP Sasi. She is also part of the Indian-South African film, The Making of Mahatma in 1996 under the direction of Shyam Benegal. From year 1999 to 2001, she appeared in many episodes of Zee TV’s Rishtey. She also donned the lead role in the Marathi film, Rita under the direction of Renuka Shahane. Pallavi also worked as a producer. She produced the Marathi series, Asambhav in 2008 and Anubandh, both were aired on Zee Marathi.
Besides acting, she also hosted the reality singing show, Sa Re Ga Ma Marathi L’il which was aired on Zee Marathi in 2008 and Antakshari on Zee TV. Pallavi’s television appearances include Talash, Imtihaan, Justajoo, Bharat Ek Khoj, Mr. Yogi and Aarohan on Doordarshan. She also played as Neelam Sharma in the Indian soap, Justujoo on Zee TV in 2013. This year, she made a comeback in the silver screen as she portrays the role of a potter and the wife of Anupam Kher in the film, Buddha in a Traffic Jam under the direction of Vivek Agnihotri.
She was married to film director, Vivek Agnihotri and they have two children namely Mallika and Manan. Pallavi is also the sister of actor, Master Alankar Joshi.
...2. Sulekha Talwalkar
Sulekha Talwalkar is a much acclaimed Marathi TV, film, and theater actress. She was born on 8th of October 1971. She is married to Amber Talwalkar. Sulekha and Amber have one son and two daughters. Amber Talwalkar is the director of the leading chain of health clubs in India with the brand name of Talwalkars. Smita Talwalkar, a very famous film and television producer and actress, is the mother-in-law of Sulekha Talwalkar. Sulekha’s name before marrying to Amber was Sulekha Dharadhar.
...3. Ashwini Ekbote
Ashwini Ekbote was also known as Ashwini Katkar. She was an Indian screen actress and classical dancer who worked mainly in Marathi theatre. On March 22, 1972, she was born in Solapur, Maharashtra, India. She completed her studies at Pune, Maharashtra. Her brother is a film and stage actor. She married Pramod Ekbote, a senior radio technician. He has been working with the Pune Fire Brigade for the past twenty-five years. They have a son named Subhankar, who also has a career in the film industry. Her son has marked his acting debut with the Marathi film Mantr.
...5. Mitali Mayekar
Mitali Mayekar is a well-known and renowned actress and model. Mitali is known for her predominant contributions to the Marathi and Hindi film industry. Mayekar is a stunning actress blessed with the gorgeous looks. Mitali’s place of birth is Mumbai, Maharashtra. Mayekar was born on the 10th of September in the year 1996 to her father,Uday Mayekar. She follows the Hinduism religion. Mitali has done her schooling at the Balmohan Vidyamandir Dadar in Mumbai. She further did her graduation from the Ramnarain Ruia College Matunga in Mumbai. Mitali has acted in television serials, web series, and films. In the year 2016, she marked her debut in the Marathi film industry with the film ‘Urfi.’ She has also acted in films like Billu in 2009,
...6. Ila Bhate
Ila Bhateis an Indian-Actress. She primarily works in the Marathi Film Industry. She is thinking of working the other film industries which include the Hindi Film Industry, Telugu Film Industry, Tamil Film Industry, and Malayalam Film Industry.She is a hardworking and dedicated Actress. She works in the Television Industry and the Film Industry.In the coming years, she has signed some upcoming projects and she has started working on them. Some of the movies which she has produced include Bucket List, What’s Up Lagna, DholTaashe, BugaadiMaaziSaandali Ga, Baji, Chingi, Taani, Premsutra, Astu, and Saad.
...7. Amita Khopkar
Unlike other regions, (except perhaps Bengal), theatre has always had a strong presence in the Marathi cultural ethos, and over the years has produced several fine actors and actresses who have not only graced the Marathi film and TV scene, but have made their presence felt through brilliant performances in the national arena through the medium of Hindi films and TV serials. Continuing in the same tradition, comes the name of Amita Khopkar, already a veteran of several Marathi, films, serials as well as stage performances, now making her presence felt in Hindi movies and soap also. Like many other artists, she also changed her actual title “Kopkar” to a more assertive sounding “Khopkar” for her screen name.
...8. Urmila Kanitkar
Urmila Kanitkar is a film actress from Maharashtra, India. She predominantly works in the Marathi movie industry. She is best known for her roles in movies like Shubh Mangal Savdhan, and serials like Mera Sasural, Uun Pausand Goshta Eka Lagnachi, ‘Asambhav’ and ‘Maayka’. Urmila Kanitkar is a classical dancer, and forayed into the world of Tollywood with the movie, ‘Welcome Obama’, in the year 2013.
...9. Neelam Shirke
Neelam Shirke is an Indian TV actress who worked for the Marathi film industry. She became famous for her work in Zee Marathi serials like Vadalvat, Asambhav, Advocate Shalini, Namaskar Mandali, and Saheb, Biwi aani Mi. Neelam also worked in popular Marathi channels like Mi Marathi, Star Pravah, DD Sahyadri, and ETV Marathi. Some of her popular filmography work includes Gadbad Gondhal in 2018, Tendulkar Out in 2013, Pratisaad: The Response in 2010, Ekda Kay Zale Bayko Udali Bhur, and many others.
...10. Manasi Salvi
Manasi Salvi is a well known actress in a Marathi Television industry and Film Industry. Also, she played a variety of shows in Hindi television channels.
Manasi Salvi was born on January 19th, 1980. She did her schooling from the Holy Cross High School located in Mumbai. She completed her graduation from Vaze Kelkar College of Commerce. Afterwards, she completed her PG from University of Mumbai.
She got married with Hemant Prabhu who is a director of serials on Star One channel. Manasi also acted in one of the TV show "Sati...Satya Ki Shakti" directed by him. They blessed with a daughter named "Omisha Prabhu".
She played many roles in many TV shows, serials and also few movies. She played the role of Khushi in Zee TV serial "Kohi Apna Sa" during 2001-03. After that, during 2004-08 she acted as Manasvi in "Saarthi". In 2006, she acted in the role of Gargi Devki Desai in a Marathi movie named "Aai Shappath!". Also, she played the role of Sati in one of the Hindi serial called 'Sati...Satya Ki Shakti" which is directed by Hemant Prabhu. Afterwards, she acted in few more serials "Pavitra Rishta", "Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath", "Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke", "Ekach Ya Janmi Janu" and "Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara" and become very famous actress. During 2011 she also acted in a Marathi film "Sadarakshanaay".
Serial Acted: Kohi Apna Sa (as Khushi), Saarrthi (as Manasvi),Sati...Satya Ki Shakti (as Sati), Pavitra Rishta (as Aashna Digvijay Kirloskar), Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath (as Advocate Tanisha), Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke (as Sneha), Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (as Avantika Harish Kumar) and Ekach Ya Janmi Janu (as Hero's ex-wife)
DOB: January 19th, 1980
Movies acted: Aai Shappath..! (as Gargi Devki Desai) and Sadarakshanaay (as ACP Vidya Pandit)
11. Madhuri Karmarkar
12. Sangeet Kulkarni
Sangeet Kulkarni is a distinguished director, known for his work in Indian Television. His work is widely acknowledged by fans all over the country. In 2007, his first film that was cherished by audiences, was Mission Champion. In the same year he directed for a Television series named as Asambhav, which was aired for two years, and telecasted in Zee Marathi. In 2010, his film Shubham Karoti was released. His famous work, Tu Majha Sangaati, which aired for four years, was released in the year 2014. In the same year he also directed the show Asmita which had almost 467 episodes.
...13. Vivek Agnihotri
Vivek Agnihotri is the man behind some of the most loved and critically acclaimed Bollywood movies. This famous producer and a screenwriter was born in Gwalior and is currently residing in Mumbai.
He started his career in advertising and has launched brands like Gillette and Coca Cola, working for agencies like Ogilvy & Mather, JWT. He made several ad films and won many awards like AD Club Gold for his hard work. But he always thought that he was meant for something bigger and better. The Indian film industry was his ultimate goal.
Hence, this God gifted young Director made his debut in the Indian Film Industry, from a movie called ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’ in 2005. From that point, there was no stop for him as he went on directing one hit movie after another like “Dan Dana Dan Goal”, starring John Abraham and Bipasha Basu, “Hate Story”, which got fame for its music, etc. In 2014, his movie “Buddha in a Traffic Jam” was screened at Mumbai International Film Festival. This unique film was an official entry into events like the 7th Global International Film, 5th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Awards and even bagged three nominations at the Madrid International Film Festival.
Currently he is shooting for a movie called Junooniyat starring Yami Gautam and Pulkit Samrat. He is the proud owner of the production house called Vivek Agnihotri Creates Pvt. Ltd.He got married to a National award winning actress Pallavi Joshi and is a happy father of two children. He is a complete family man who is dedicated and passionate about his work.
...14. Swapnil Bandodkar
15. Guru Thakur
Guru Thakur is a versatile actor, playwright, poet, lyricist as well as a scriptwriter in Marathi cinema. He was born on 18 July in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He has lived most of his life in Mumbai. Talking about his versatility, he was a newspaper columnist along with an amazing caricaturist, cartoonist, and voiceover artist. He has written for various Marathi newspapers like Navakaal, Pudhari, Tarun Bharat, and Maharashtra Times. He has written scripts for various well-known Marathi serials and movies. Also, he has given lyrics to various songs including some of the finest Marathi songs.
...16. Gaurav Meshram
Gaurav Meshram is a talented editor who is known for his work in mainly Bollywood and the Indian daily soap industry. As an editor, he has been in the industry since 2010 and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Arts) degree from SRT University, Nanded. Gaurav Meshram has worked as Editor Assistant, Videographer, Post Production Supervisor, Editor Deputy, and Editor(Final Cut Pro) and holds many more Job titles in the film making career.
...17. Ajay Purkar
Ajay Purkar is a talented, hard-working, vibrant Indian Bollywood film actor. The particular contributions of the talented director and writer came in the Bollywood Hindi movies.
...18. Aastad Kale
Aastad Kale is an Indian Film and TV actor, popular amongst the audience for his roles in projects like Nirop, Damleya Babachi Kahani, and Bigg Boss Marathi. Mostly involved in the Marathi industry, he used to work as a theatre artist before eventually moving on to feature on the silver screen.
...19. Shailesh Datar
Starting his career as a stage performer, and then earning his place in both movie and television industry. Shailesh Datar, in his early life, lived in Nagpur, Maharashtra and after graduating, started acting in Marathi theater and television. He is mostly known by the name of Moropant Tambe, a the role that he played in a historical TV-show named: Jhansi Ki Rani (2009-2011), aired on Zee Tv, in which he played the role of Rani Lakshmibai’s father, who was hanged by the order of East India Company.
...20. Sagar Talashikar
Sagar Talashikar is an Indian Television and Movie Actor. He has primarily worked in the Marathi and the Hindi Industry. Some of the Marathi Television Shows that he has been a part of are named Vartamaan, Asambhav, Avantika, GuntataHriday Hey, and RunuZunu. In 2006, Sagar performed in a Bollywood film ‘It’s Breaking News!’. But it was his role in the TV serial ‘Guntata Hriday Hey’ that proved to be a turning point in his career.
...21. Kishor Kadam
Kishore Kadam is an Indian Film Actor and Poet. He works in the Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Urdu Film Industry. Kishore was born on the 9th of November in the year 1967. Kishore started his career as an actor in the film industry with the Hindi film Antarnaad (1991) by Shyam Benegal. Kishore later appeared in the Hindi films such as Mammo (1994), Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996), Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar (2000), Black Friday (2004), Special 26 (2013), Anna (2016), and many more.
...22. Chinmay Mandlekar
Chinmay Mandlekar was born on 2nd February 1979 in Maharashtra. Being an Indian Marathi boy, he did his graduate in National School of Drama. Chinmay in his early age has proven his skills by acting and directing plays like Bechaki, Sukhanshi Bhandto Aamhi successfully. The Marathi actor having laid his foundation strong in cine field, made his first debut in Tere Bin Laden(2010) and also in Shanghai.
...23. Pradeep Velankar
Pradeep Welankar was born in 1948, and he had a successful tryst both with the big screen and small screen. He also tested waters in the theatre. He has played many roles in Marathi plays and some Hindi films as well. His famous plays are Barrister, Ratra Udyachi, One Room Kitchen, and Rang Umalatya Manache. His roles in the television series Megh Datale, Asambhav, and Paducha Paul are always appreciated. He appeared in the Marathi film Joshi Ki Kamble where the lead actor leaves no stone unturned in emerging a winner against caste bias.He also acted in Bollywood films like the critically acclaimed Page 3 and the action-packed Singham.
...24. Satish Rajwade
Satish Rajwade is one of India’s most successful TV and film actors who also doubles as a television director and writer. He was born on the 9th day of January 1973 and has been in the Indian Marathi film. His acting cuts across the Hindi films and Marathi television series. His career in the film industry began when he acted in numerous Hindi and Marathi movies. Rajwade mother actually influenced his career in the film industry when she sent him as a young kid to an acting seminar for kids during one of the summer holidays in India.
...25. Sunil Barve
Known for his character as Akash in a renowned TV serial named, Dehleez (February 16, 2009 - May 22, 2009), which was publicized on NDTV Imagine, Sunil Barve was born on 6th October 1966. The serial is based upon a wedded young lady, who needs to venture out of the limits of her home to work for the sake of her husband.
...26. Anand Abhyankar
There have been a few cases in the entertainment world where promising careers have been cut short by the cruel hands of death. So was the case of the predominantly Marathi actor Anand Abhyankar, when he met with a fatal car accident while returning to Mumbai, along with fellow actor Akshay Pendse. Earlier in life, following the Marathi tradition, he had started off with a promising theatre career, while he was studying in Pune, where he had shifted from his home town Nagpur.
As he joined more and more theatre groups, his name spread far and wide in the Marathi theatre world, his first commercial play being a comedy. Incidentally one of his co stars in this play happened to be Mohan Joshi who also became famous in Hindi films and TV serials. Anand’s very first play went on to run for over 1000 shows, establishing him firmly on the Marathi stage.
Moving forward in his stage career, Abhyankar got the opportunity to feature in one more record breaking Marathi play, “Aai Retire Hotey”. This play narrowly missed the 1000 shows mark. With Anand’s name spreading across the state, it did not take much time for him to get roles in Marathi films as well.
However, it was Mahesh Manjrekar who brought him into the world of Hindi films, through two of his own directorial ventures, “Vaastav” (1999) and “Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain” (2000), at the time Abhyankar had become a well known name in Marathi cinema, known for his acting abilities. Anand crossed over to Marathi TV in a big way only much later in 2009 after a solitary performance in Doordarshan many years earlier. The TV performance that hogged the limelight was his role in “Asambhav” (2009), portraying the role of an 85 year old Parkinson’s disease afflicted person with his trembling mannerisms looking almost lifelike.
Although from his very first stage appearance Anand had a penchant for comic themes, he went on to prove through his variety of roles spread across theatre, movies and serials that he was a multi talented actor, and perhaps his best roles that would have come after further maturity was forever lost for his fans, due to his untimely an unfortunate death.
...27. Umesh Kamat
Umesh Kamat is a Marathi actor as well as a model. He has done a number of regional television series and movies. Umesh was born on 12 December 1978. His mother worked in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He lived in Santacruz (West) in RBI Colony for about 20 years. He did his schooling and post-graduation in Mumbai. He then decided to take up acting as a profession.
...28. Nikhil Sane