Meghna Vaidya
Neelam Shirke
Aditi Sarangdhar
Anuradha Rajadhyaksha
Usha Nadkarni
Sukanya Kulkarni
Hemangi Kavi
Kshitee Jog
Pushkar Shrotri
Uday Sabnis
Sharad Ponkshe
Atul Parchure
Prasad Oak
Avinash Narkar
Arun Nalawade
Chinmay Mandlekar
Ketan Kshirsagar
Umesh Kamat
Santosh Juvekar
Lokesh Gupte
Bharat Ganeshpure
Abhijeet Chavan
Subodh Bhave
Anand Abhyankar
Mandar Devasthali
1. Meghna Vaidya
Meghna Vaidya is a Marathi television actress. She is famous for “Joshi Ki Kamble”(2008), “Valu” (2008), “Singham Returns” (2014), “Agnihotra” (2009), “Singham”(2011), “Pasant Aahe Mulgi” (2016), and “Dhaam Dhoom” (2013). She also worked in shows like “Ekach Hya Janmi Janu”, “Kulvadhu”, and “Vadalvaat.” “Singham Returns” is a Hindi action movie released on 15th August 2014. Meghna played the role of “Singham’s mother” in the movie. In a Marathi movie, “Valu (The Wild Bull), " Meghna also appeared,” released on 25th January 2008. Meghna primarily works in the Marathi entertainment industry. She featured in films like “Dhaam Dhoom&...
2. 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.
She got several awards like Best Vamp role and Best Supporting Actress.
...3. Aditi Sarangdhar
Aditi Sarangdhar is an Indian actress, who is a household name for the Marathi audience and best known for her lead role as a cop, Saloni Deshmukh, in Star Pravah’s crime-thriller “Lakshya” (2015). She was born on 16 October 1981 in Kalyan, Maharashtra to Shaila and Dr. Dipak Sarangdhar. She has two sisters, Amita and Nikita. She graduated with a degree in philosophy from the Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai, where she excelled as a theatre actress in Ekankinas (one-act plays).
She won the best actress award at Sawai Inter College Drama Competition in 2000 for “Majula,” directed by Nishikant Kamat. She was discovered by Kanchan Adhikari, who admired her ever since she saw her act as the lead character in Sameer Limaye’s stage play “Litmus.” Afterward, Adhikari cast her as a centra...
4. Anuradha Rajadhyaksha
Anuradha Rajadhyaksha is an Indian film actress. This multitalented and popular actress works in the Marathi and Hindi TV as well as the film industry. Anuradha belongs to Nashik. She studied at M.R. Sarda Kanya Vidyalaya in Nashik. She completed her bachelor's degree in commerce from B.Y.K. Sinnar College of Commerce and BGL degree from N.B. Thakur Law college. She is married to Abhay Rajadhyaksha, and they have two children.
Anuradha has worked in some famous ad commercials and theatre plays. She has acted in a web serial, '5 Minute Ka Break.' She is the author of the book, 'Sanvad Swathashi.' She is also the lyricist for some film songs, TV serials, and films. Some of her Hindi and Marathi TV serials are'Palkonki Chhaon Mein,''Suvasini,' 'Vivah Bandhan,' 'Vadalvat,' 'Ka...
5. Usha Nadkarni
6. Sukanya Kulkarni
Sukanya Kulkarni is an Indian actress of 46. She was born on 23rd Dec, 1968, in Mumbai. She has got early education from Balmohan Vidyamandir in Dader. Then she has joined Ruparel College for her education. Her character in ‘Abhalmaya’ brought real fame and popularity to her.
She has worked in Hindi TV serials and some Marathi films. She has started her carrier as actress from the Marathi theater. She has essayed the main role in the popular movie ‘Varsa Laxmicha.’ The story was based on independence movement. She has essayed the role of Laxmi who was the wife of a feudal lord. But she left her errant husband and joined the freedom movement. She has performed a supporting role in a super hit film ‘Sarkarnama’. ‘Sarkarnama’ was based on Indian politics. Other than this she has performed the role of siste...
7. Hemangi Kavi
Hemangi Kavi is a celebrated artist in the Marathi film industry with her natural acting. Hemangi was born on August 26, 1988, and brought up in Kalwa in Thane. The Mumbai girl attended Sahakar Vidhya Prasarak Mandal School in Kalwa and completed her graduation from JJ School of Arts, specializing in Fine Arts. After her graduation, she completed the Java and Web Designing course and went on to work on a regular 9 to 5 job. But destiny had other plans. Soon after, she lost interest in her routine and realized that acting was her true calling. So Hemangi quit her job and turned her concentration towards acting.
She started her journey with theatre dramas and made her first screen presence in the drama Shame to Shame. Following the success of the play, she got the chance to work in the drama Many Happy Returns. The play garnered ...
8. Kshitee Jog
Kshitee Jog is an Indian television actress. She was born in Maratha family in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is the daughter of renowned Maratha actor Anant Jog and Maratha actress Ujwala Jog. She got married to a Maratha actor Hemant Dhome. She joined theatre since her childhood. She acted in many plays and dramas.
She made her debut in the Zee TV serial “Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann” or “Betiyann” in 2006. The story of the serial is about a family having four daughters and due to medical problem with the mother; father marries to another woman for a male child. It was directed by Rajan Shahi. Kshitee played the role of Saraswati the eldest daughter who is in love with Kshitij but marries Bhavishya who is a psychopath and he tries to kill her. Kshitee became popular by playing the role of Saraswati. After this she was seen i...
9. Pushkar Shrotri
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 an...
10. Uday Sabnis
Pick up any of the well-known artists from the Bollywood industry and try looking into the work they do. Most are actors, some being producers and directors along, others make a business of their own and so on. Most people like to do it on the screen, whatever they do. We find very few personalities who though have done movies and been on the big-screen, but who’ve devoted most of their lives for a background job. One such personality in our Indian cinema industry is, Uday Sabnis.
Uday was born on the 7th of June in Thane, Maharashtra. Yes, a new talent was born back then who not only did Hindi movies, but also made his name in the Marathi cinema, and was yet not done. After making his works count in the Indian Cinema Industry, Uday went on for dubbing. In fact, he...
12. Atul Parchure
13. Prasad Oak
Prasad Oak is an Indian Film Actor, Writer, Director, Singer, Producer, Poet, and Anchor. He works in the Bollywood and Marathi Film and Television Industry. Prasad was born on the 17th of February in the year 1975. He was born in Pune, Maharashtra. He is married to Manjulika Oak. He has two kids whose names are Mayank Oak and Sarthak Oak.
He had his schooling at Bhave High School in Pune. He graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce in Pune, Maharashtra. Oak had a keen interest in acting and music. That interest made him work for a career in the respective industry. Prasad started his career as an Assistant Director for a play.
He got his professional debut as an actor in a TV serial named Bandini. He then appeared in more serials such as Damini, Diya Aur Bati Hum, Asambhav, Pimpal Paan, and a few more. He ...
14. Avinash Narkar
Avinash Narkar is a multitalented Actor of the Marathi Film Industry. He did so many memorable and effective roles in Television Serials, Dramas, and Movies. He was born in the city of Cinema, Mumbai and was brought up in Lower Parel. Avinash lived in a big family along with five brothers. He started out his career, by first working in a company called as Best. He got married before twenty years to Aishwarya. She is also a versatile actor, who has done roles in many movies, skits and serials.
The couple moved to the Best company’s quarters and were living there. He realized his passion for acting and simultaneously worked in the cinema field while he was working in Best. The famous theater skits Avinash has worked in are, Ti Phulrani, Ranaanga...
15. Arun Nalawade
Arun Nalawade is an Indian Marathi film and theatre actor, producer and director, who earned fame and success after he acted and co-produced the Marathi film, Shwaas which was released in year 2004. The film is the official entry of India to the Oscar Awards 2004 and it received the 6th place position in the 77th Academy Award for being the Best Foreign Language Film at that time. The film also received the National Award for Best Film in year 2004. Prior to this, Shwaas have faced financial issues in showcasing and promoting the film at the Oscars. Luckily, many people contribute to make it to the Oscars including the legendary, Amitabh Bachchan and Marathi cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar. Students from the Jogeshwari create lamps and sell them to contribute to the film.
In 2005, he bagged the role of Suryakant ...
16. 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.
Although he had the chance to do only supporting roles, Chinmay has well portrayed his sense of acting to keep up the pace in the film industry. Mandlekar married Nisha and has two kids. In Tere Bin Laden he has played the role of Usman and as a cop in Shanghai. But, Mandlekar says he is not going to hurry into things and that an actor like him who did not have a well-known...
17. Ketan Kshirsagar
Ketan Kshirsagar is a Marathi TV actor. Mostly known for his versatility, this actor has proved his worth in all segments of the TV industry. Acting in many Marathi serials, he has been a very hardworking and passionate individual on the sets according to his co-workers and directors. He even got nominated for Best Villain Category for the prestigious Zee Marathi Award. Worked in many Hindi and Marathi plays, he also has a firm grip in stage plays. He is loved for the variety of roles that he played gracefully and impressed the audience in whatever language he performed.
...18. 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.
Since childhood, Umesh was interested in doing plays and dramas. He married Priya Bapat who is another famous Marathi model and actor. They tied the knot in October 2011. Umesh started off as a theater actor. His first appearance was in Sonchafa in the year 1988. He played the main role of Sonchafa in the play. In the following year, he played the role of Narayanrao Peshwe in the play, Swami.
19. Santosh Juvekar
Santosh Juvekar is a Marathi stage, television and film actor. He has also appeared in many Hindi films. Santosh Juvekar started his professional acting career in the year of 2004 by making the appearance in the play ‘Aani Makarand Rajadhyaksha’ in the Marathi language; he portrayed the character of Naren Deshmukh in the play which was directed by Dilip Kolhatkar; the play also starred Vikram Gokhale. Santosh made his debut in films through Rajiv Patil’s movie Blind Game in the year 2006.
This film had acclaimed star cast of Upendra Limaye and Anant Jog in lead roles and also the Actress Mukta Barve, who made a guest appearance. Further, he played various roles as the main lead in Marathi films like 'Morya’, ‘Zenda’, ‘R...
20. Lokesh Gupte
Lokesh Gupte, full name Lokesh Vijay Gupte is a Marathi television, theatre, and film actor. He completed his graduation from Symbiosis College in Pune, Maharashtra, in Bachelor of Commerce. After the completion of the degree, Vijay came to Mumbai, Maharashtra, to try in the field of acting. Lokesh started his career as an assistant director for theatre and television personality, Vijay Apte for Tele-Vision series, later for the news-based programs and commercials for TV. The experience gave a kick start to his Television career.
Gupte worked as an Editor for more than five years, in famous-film projects like Housefull, Runanubandha, Shreeyut Gangadhar Tipre, Hum Pardesi ho Gaye, Bedhunda, etc. Apart from editing the popular projects, he did several Corporate films, Telefilms and Sand TV’s Commercials for Video-Album. Lok...
21. Bharat Ganeshpure
Bharat Ganeshpure is an Indian Comedian, Film, and Television Actor. He works in Hindi and Marathi Film & Television Industry. Bharat was born on the 15th of August in the year 1969. He was born in Daryapur Banosa, Maharashtra. He is 5 feet and 5 inches tall (165 cm). He graduated from Shri Shivaji Agriculture College in Amravati, Maharashtra. He is married and has a son whose name is Dhruv.
Bharat started his career as an actor in the Bollywood Film Industry with the film Tamboo Mein Bamboo (2001). He later appeared in the Hindi Film Meridian Lines (2013). He made his debut in the Marathi Film Industry with the film Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004). He later appeared in the films Ek Dhaav Dhobi Pachchad (2009), Fakta Ladh Mhana (2011), Swami Public Ltd. (2014), Ranga Patanga (2016), Chi Va Chi Sau Ka (2017), and many more films....
22. Abhijeet Chavan
Abhijeet Chavan is an Indian, Marathi, and Hindi film, TV and stage on-screen character, prominent for his comic jobs in Marathi theater and Marathi movies and TV from India. He is at present acting in the everyday cleanser Asa Caesar Surekh Bai on Colors Marathi channel. He additionally works in the web arrangement known as Struggler Saala, accessible on YouTube. He is acclaimed for the character 'Ace,' bolstered by Ashish Pawar who plays 'Bandu' the understudy and a lot more in the Marathi parody arrangement, Comedy Express.
His turn of phrase, 'Benchvar.... Seat var ubha Karen' is well known with watchers. He showed up in the motion pictures Shan (2006), Gojiri (2007) and Majha Naav Shivaji (2016). He played a bouncer in the motion picture Split Wide Open (1999). He likewise played an auto rickshaw dr...
23. Subodh Bhave
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.
Subodh had also been appreciated for his role in the film Balgandharva which was made on an artist named Naraya...
24. 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...
25. Mandar Devasthali
Mandar Devasthali is a renowned Marathi Director-Actor. He was into theaters when he started his career. His first play was at the age of 4. The first movie directed by him was Shan in the year 2006, and his first TV serial was Abhalmaya in the year 2000. Completing his 5000 episodes in daily soaps Mandar not only made a name in the Marathi industry but also made a debut direction in the Hindi serials. He directed his first Hindi Serial Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, which featured actors like Monish Bahl, Kritika Kamra, Karan Wahi, Alok Nath.
This was released on 3rd October 2011. This debut Hindi serial gained a lot of TRP because of its story line. Serials tilted Abhalmaya, Vaaddalvaat, Avaghachi Sansar, Dhating Dhigana, and Kuch Toh Log Kahenge were directed by Mandar. Mandar has won the Best Director award Pu La Tarunai Sanman for ...