Marathi Tv Serial Avantika - Marathi - Cast & Crew

Purnima Talwalkar, also known as Purnima Bhave, is a Marathi stage, film and television actress. She was born on 22nd December 1978. She is the elder sister of actress Pallavi Vaidya. She is the daughter-in-law of Smita Talwalkar, an actor and director.

Rohini Ninawe began working as a writer (only as a hobby) in 1997 when she first wrote the dialogues for the TV series Damini, which ran from 1997 to 2007. After that, she began a career in dialogue writing and started with the TV series Avantika. She also wrote dialogues for the TV series Avaghachi Sansaar in 2002, but only for one episode. She fulfilled the role of story writer and screenplay writer for the same TV series. Besides, she does dialogues and screenplay writing for many other TV series, including Paalkhi (2005 to 2007), Kalat Nakalat (2007 to 2009), Asava Sundar Swapnancha Bangla (2013 to 2016), etc. She wrote around 1100 episodes for the TV series Majhya Navryachi Bayko, released in 2016. She has about 16 TV series credits in her name, and two additional series that are yet to be released.

Sarika is an actress in the entertainment industry. She worked in various television shows, such as "Premas Rang Yave," which revolves around the story of Akshara, who is a bright and beautiful girl and is praised by everyone around her. However, she meets Sundar, who comes from a wealthy family background. Sarika plays the role of Suman Mohite in this series. It aired on February 20, 2023, and was directed by Chandrakant Gaikwad. "Thipkyanchi Rangoli" focuses on the character of Apoorva, who is an ill-mannered girl and belongs to a wealthy family.

Deepa Lagoo is a Bollywood costume designer and actress. She was born in the year 1930. She is a Graduate. Her husband's name is Shreeram, an actor. Shreeram and Deepa had arranged a wedding in the 1960s. She lives in Mumbai and Pune. Ms. Lagoo has two sons and a daughter well settled. Deepa Lagoo worked in the costume department in her husband's movies. She is well-known for Indradhanush in 1989, Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen in 1990, and Nital in 2006.

Smita Talwalkar was a director, actress and producer in Marathi Cinema. She is well-known for her work like Tu Tithe Mee.

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. 

Sharvani Pillai is a Marathi actress born in Mumbai. She has acted in both Marathi movies as well as TV Serials as well as in a few Bollywood movies. Sharvani has also acted in Marathi stage plays. She is married to Unnikrishnan Pillai. She has essayed various roles in television soaps during the earlier phase of her career which revolved around the typical simple, girl next door looks, something that she could carry off with ease and perfection.

Actress Suchitra Bandekar is a TV celebrity who is married to renowned Marathi actor Aadesh Bandekar. The couple made an appearance in Sachin-Supriya’s Marathi show - Jodi Tujhi Majhi and shared their experiences how they got married and had a long innings together in their life. Her husband, under his banner ‘ Soham Productions’ was the producer of the crime based Marathi Television show ‘Lakshya’ that was telecasted in Star Pravah. This actress also appeared in Marathi movies. But she preferred switching to the small screen and appeared in some Rajshri’s TV show such as ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’ which was telecasted in Star Plus and another serial ‘Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali’ which was aired on Life OK. For’ Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’, she was seen playing the on-screen wife of Anil Dhawan. Anil Dhawan is a veteran actor of 1970’s who is a film and television actor(FTII, Pune) and acted with Jaya Bhaduri too in many films. The actress was seen with Rajshris’ other favorites such as Alok Nath and Renuka Shahane in serial ‘Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali.' This actress has now a hope that she will be cast in Rajshri’s film as well. She has appeared so far in three TV show of Rajshri’s and being part of Rajshri Productions is just like a dream come true for her. She finds the work environment in Rajshri as wonderful always. This actress shot to fame playing Babli in Balaji Productions “Hum Paanch”, a serial that had run for four years and had Vidya Balan in the cast too. Later, she went to act in Creative Eye’s ‘Betiyaan’. She later appeared in tele-show ‘Khamoshiyaan’, where she played the lead role as 60-year old grandma.

Mrinal Kulkarni is one of a famous face in small screen. She is from Pune, Maharashtra. She completed her Master's degree in Linguistics from Pune University. In age of 16 she made her entry in Marathi television drama “Swamy”. She played a character Peshawe Madhavrao's wife Ramabai. Later the success of Swami she continue her career in television drama like Avantika, Ristey, Khamoshiyan and many more. She acted in a television drama called Shrikant. It is based one of a famous Novel of Saratchandra Chatterjee.

She became famous by the Hindi television drama named “Son Pari”. She played a character of Pari (angel).She worked in many Marathi and Hindi movies. Her first movie as a debut actress was Jai Dakshineshwar Kali Maa, release in 1996. She acted in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in 2000, Ashiq and Veer Savarkar in 2001, Kuch Meetha Ho Jaye in 2005, Quest in 2006. Her last movie was Chodo Kal Ki Baatein, release in 2012.

She bagged screen Award for Best Actress category for Marathi movie named Jodidar in 2000.She won Star Parivar Award for the character of Pari in Sonpari. She also bagged National Award for movie “The Quest”. She married Ruchir Kulkarni, he is a criminal lawyer and has son Virajas Kulkarni.

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Ravindra Laxman Mankani is an actor who first made a name for himself on the TV series ‘Trikaal ‘and has since become a successful film actor. Born on May 21, 1956, Ravindra made his television debut in a smaller role and then acted both on TV and film, in shows such as ‘Shanti’, and in ‘Jhale Mokale Akash’ and films such as ‘Astitva’ and ‘Not only Mrs Raut’.

Sanjay Surkar (19 August 1959 - 27 September 2012) was a Marathi film director. Rao Saheb (1996), Tu Tithe My (1998), and Gharber (1999) won three National Film Awards for Best Film in the Marathi category. In addition to films, Sarkar also worked in television and theater. Sarkar was born on August 19, 1959, in Deoli, Wardha district of Maharashtra. He lived in 1983. He graduated from Commerce College.

Manoj Joshi is an Indian television, theatre and film actor. He is better known for his roles in movies than in series. He is well known for his comic roles, and has been praised for his good comedy acting. His birthday is September third. The actor was born in a village called ‘Adapodara’ which is in the northern part of Gujarat. His family is versed in the acting profession, and even his brother Rajesh Joshi was an actor. Rajesh Joshi passed away in the year 1998.

One of his first roles was in the television serial Chanakya which he played before the turn of the millennium. He is also an actor in the Gujarati play of the same name, as well as its director. He won a best actor award for his portrayal of Chanakya in the series. He also acted in soap opera ‘Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka’ on Sony TV. He has also acted in several Marathi serials.

He has also acted in several films, notably comedies. His first major role was in the movie ‘Hungama’ after which he has appeared in several movies including ‘Bhagam Bhag’, ‘Ready’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’.

He was last planning to make a play on the life of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Tushar Dalvi is an experienced Indian actor who is best known for his appearance in the contemporary Maharashtrian movies & mainstream Hindi Cinema. Tushar carries a vast experience in acting through his engagement with all most all types of popular media of expression.

Parth Ketkar is an Indian film artist who works in the Marathi film industry. He completed his education from Symbiosis School, and went to pursue B.Com at Savitribai Phule Pune University. He lives in Mumbai, which is the neighbouring city from his hometown. He started off his career as a child actor at a very young age, followed by his other projects in daily soaps. He uncovered his true talent and passion for acting and moved forward with it. He is also a trained American-styled dancer and likes to play guitar. He is also fascinated about sports, and has been a Taekwondo player himself.

Rahul Mahandale is a famous Marathi film actor, born on Feb 02, 1972, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He made his first acting debut in 1992, with a commercial play named Priya Aai, which got a great response from the audience.

Girish Oak Is An Actor Working For Films In Hindi And Marathi. He Is Also An Experienced Poetry Writer, A Theater Actor And An Editor. Girish Oak Is Known For His Versatility Across The Marathi Film Industry, The Theater Groups And Television Industry, Especially The Marathi Tv Industry.

Subodh Bhave is an actor and director in the Marathi film industry. He was born on 9th November 1975 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He lives in Mumbai. Subodh Bhave pursued his graduation degree from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce. He worked as a salesman in a small IT company named Inika Technologies located in Koregaon Park in Pune. Later, he found that he was interested in acting line, so he shifted to the acting career. Subodh Bhave worked in several Marathi movies, serials, and theatre. He received appreciation from renowned professionals. His popular roles consist of the role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the film titled as Lokmanya- Ek Yug Purush. It was a biopic on India’s most popular social reformer.

Aadesh Bandekar is a Marathi television-actor-turned-politician. He resides in Powai, Maharashtra. He graduated from Osmania University, Hyderabad, attaining a Degree in Commerce. Suchitra Bandekar, a famous Marathi and Hindi film television actress, is his wife.

Pushkar Shrotri is an Indian film actor and TV artist and a director who has been active in Bollywood, Marathi films and theatre and TV as well. He has done his graduation from M L Dahanukar College. He has worked in more than 25 movies and is a renowned name in the Marathi Film Industry and has been active in movies since 2003.His work has been highly applauded in Marathi films movies like Haapus and Kay Dyache Bola. His main performances in Bollywood are in the blockbuster Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, and its sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai as a doctor. In 2009, he co-directed a Marathi film Haay Kaay Naay Kaay. He got critics appreciation for performing as super cop in the Rege (2014) in which he changed his look and style. He played the role of a real life ex police officer Sachin Waze in this new avatar, he had to take permission for this and he got it for the motive of the movie was to increase faith of people in police and he was compared to character Bajirao Singham for his incredible and powerful performance in the movie. His next movie Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota released in September, 2014.               

On TV he has worked in Hasa Chakatfu that was telecasted on Zee Marathi and in Smart Sunbai telecasted on DD Sahyadri. His filmography includes Balkadu, the movie based on life on Balasaheb Thakre, PG- A Paying Ghost based on VP Kale’s novel Badali is a fun film showing a homesless ghost family and a common man, Sanshay Kallol is a movie between husband and wives and their comedy and worries about their partner cheating each other, Kai Karu Na Kasa Karu a comedy movie based on confusions that is very hilarious, Badam Rani Gulam Chor, Preet Tujhi Majhi a romantic movie for die heart lovers, Morya movie based on Ganeshotsav and how politics plays role in the festival, Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze, a joint family movie which lives in Pune and many other movies as well. As stated by him acting is his full time profession and he is satisfied with the way things are going for him especially in the Marathi film industry where he is acknowledged and is working on continuous multiple movie projects in versatile and powerful roles.

Those who follow Bollywood movies are accustomed to the character ‘Iqbal,’ which follows the story of a mute and deaf, rookie Indian bowler’s attempt to achieve recognition, and be one of the prestigious XI, that represent the country in cricket. The character, which goes by the same name of Iqbal, was portrayed by none other than Shreyas Talpade, who is an Indian actor. Shreyas is a Mumbaikar, who pursued his schooling from Shree Ram Welfare Society. The inception of his career began with Marathi television serials, and numerous stage plays across the state. Shreyas was famous for his role in the Marathi soap opera, Aabhal Maaya. In the year 1997, he pocketed a crucial role as a child actor in the Zee TV produced television serial “Woh.” Talpade played the role of a young Ashutosh Gowarikar. He is also ostentatious for his roles in the mini soap operas produced by Adhikari Brothers, and his role as “Tejas,” in the Damini. The character of Tejas, transformed Talpade, into a well-known Marathi household name. Shreyas began his movie venture with cameos in Nidaan, Raghu More, and Aankhen. He pocketed a major role in the Marathi horror-comedy, “Pachadlela.” The movie catapulted Talpade’s career, and he managed to attract the attention of various directors in the Marathi film industry. In 2005, he auditioned for the role of a deaf and mute, young cricket aspirant in Nagesh Kukunoor’s film titled “Iqbal.” Talpade reportedly stated that he honestly didn’t expect to grab the lead role in Kukunoor’s venture. The movie was a huge hit at the box office, and Shreyas was also nominated for a Filmfare Award in the Debut category.

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.

Sandeep Kulkarni is probably one of the most talented actors in the business. Backed by immense experience across many fields, and carrying an impressive résumé, Kulkarni sure has been a hit among the viewers. He has a huge fan base catering to the Hindi and Marathi audiences in particular.

Being brought up in a Maharashtrian middle class family, he learned to express his thoughts by means of colours and sketches. The artist in him was seen early on when he started painting regularly. 

Being a theatre actor for four years, in English, Hindi and Marathi projects, his career took a leap into television. Some of his works on the small screen included 9 Malabar Hill on Zee Tv where he played a Muslim lawyer who fell in love with a Muslim woman, Swabhiman on DD where he bagged the role of an underworld don, Nyay on DD Metro as a counselor. Kulkarni took baby steps in the movie industry with the movie Mammo working under the legendary Shyam Benegal.

There was no stopping ever since. He was a part of three national winning movies including Shwaas, Dombivali Fest and Traffic signal. Shwaas even went on to be India’s official entry into the Oscars. He is backed by a number of state, national and international awards. In 1999, he finally married Kanchan Naik and the couple has a boy now.