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Ashok Saraf

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Ashok Saraf
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Ashok Saraf
Born (1947-06-04) 4 June 1947 (age 77)
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
🏳️ NationalityIndian
💼 Occupation
📆 Years active  1969 – present
👩 Spouse(s)Nivedita Joshi Saraf
👶 Children1
🌐 Websiteashoksaraf.in

Ashok Saraf (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. 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 movies 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 with Marathi films with Laxmikant Berde, Sachin and Mahesh Kothare. The Marathi movie moved in the different term of comedy during that phase. Ashi Hi Banava Banavi, Aayatya Gharat Gharoba and Dhum Dhadaka are some of the very popular Marathi movies.[6][7]

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.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10][11]

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.[12] 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 and Laginghai , Vacuum Cleaner .

Awards and recognitions[edit]

  • 1977 - first Filmfare award for Ram Ram Gangaram. In total, 5 Filmfare awards[13]
  • Maharashtra government award for the movie Pandu Havaldar
  • Screen award for the movie Sawai Havaldar
  • Bhojpuri film award for Maika Bitua [14]
  • 10 State government awards for Marathi films [13]
  • Best Comedian in Maharashtracha Favorite Kon? [15]

Personal life[edit]

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

He is married to actress Nivedita Joshi-Saraf. They married at the Mangueshi Temple in Goa, where Saraf's family is originally from.[16] They have one son.[5] Saraf survived a major car accident in the year 2012 on the Mumbai Pune Expressway near Talegaon.[17]

Filmography[edit]

Hindi[edit]

  1. Singham (Hindi) (2011) .... Head Constable Savalkar[18][19]
  2. Dhamaal (2007)... Eknathrao Patil (Shiva)
  3. Familywala (Hindi) (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)
  4. Dhoom 2 (2006)
  5. Qatal E Aam (2005)
  6. Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) .... Mr. Patel
  7. Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) .... Govind
  8. Ittefaq (2001) .... Shambhu Shikari
  9. Inteqam (2001) .... Murli (Watchman)
  10. Jodi No.1 (2001) .... Ashok Rai
  11. Aashiq (2001) .... Constable
  12. Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) .... Pyarebhai
  13. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Tadkalal
  14. Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997) ....
  15. Yes Boss (1997) .... Johnny
  16. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) .... Havaldar Pandu
  17. Judge Mujrim (1997) .... PA Natwar
  18. Koyla (1997) .... Vedji
  19. Guddu (1995) .... Baliya
  20. Aazmayish (1995) .... Roshanlal
  21. Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
  22. Karan Arjun (1995) .... Munshiji
  23. Nazar Ke Samne (1994) .... Mamu
  24. Sangdil Sanam (1994) .... Bhalchander a.k.a. Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
  25. Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) .... Dhaniram
  26. Dil Hai Betaab (1993) .... Vikram's employee
  27. Sarphira (1992)
  28. Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
  29. I Love You (1992)
  30. Naseebwaala (1992) .... Gangaram Lalwani
  31. Benaam Badsha (1991) .... Vinay Chandra Rathod a.k.a. VCR
  32. Yaara Dildara (1991)
  33. Chor Pe Mor (1990)
  34. Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
  35. Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) .... Lallu Ram
  36. Pratighaat (1987) .... Crooked Lawyer a.k.a. The Revenge
  37. Muddat (1986) .... Narayan a.k.a. Ages
  38. Ghar Dwaar (1985) .... Bahadur
  39. Phulwari (1984) .... Rickshaw driver
  40. Abodh (1984) .... Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
  41. Nagin (1981)
  42. Duniya Kari Salam (1979) .... Shivanand
  43. Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979) .... Advocate Venkat Vyas
  44. Damaad (1978)

Marathi[edit]

  1. Prawaas (2020) as Abhijat Inamdar
  2. Aandhali Koshimbir (2014) as Bapu Sadavarte[20]
  3. Ekulti Ek (2013)
  4. Kunasathi Kunitari (2011) ....
  5. Pakda Pakdi (2011) ....
  6. Ideachi Kalpana (2010) ....
  7. Most Wanted (2010)
  8. Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)... Birla
  9. Aika Dajiba (2010) ....
  10. Master Eke Master (2009) ....
  11. Nishani Daava Angatha (2009) ....
  12. Hastil Tyache Daat Distil (2009) ....
  13. Balirajache Rajya Yeu De (2009) ....
  14. Gosht Lagnanantarchi (2009) ....
  15. Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2008)
  16. Adala Badali (2008) .... Chandu
  17. Aaba Zindabad (2008)
  18. Baba Lagin (2008)
  19. Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh
  20. Amhi Satpute (2008) .... Mamanji
  21. Saade Maade Teen (2008) .... Ratan
  22. Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi (2008)
  23. Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko (2008)
  24. Ek Unad Divas (2005)...Mr.Vishwas Dabholkar
  25. Sakhi (2007)
  26. Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla (2007)
  27. Karaayla Gelo Ek (2007)
  28. Lapun Chapun (2007)
  29. Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher (2006)
  30. Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi (2006)
  31. Shubhmangal Savadhan (2006)
  32. Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal (2006)
  33. Akhand Saubhagywati (2006)
  34. Soon Laadki Saasarachi (2005)
  35. Saval Majhya Premacha (2005)
  36. Aai No. 1 (2005)
  37. Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum (2004) ....
  38. Navra Maza Navsacha (2004) ....
  39. Sanshay Kallol (2004) ....
  40. Fukat Chambu Baburao (2004)
  41. Saglikade Bombabomb (2003)
  42. Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku (2000)
  43. Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
  44. Beti No. 1 (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
  45. Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti (2000)
  46. Saubhagyadan (2000) ....
  47. Khoobsurat (1999) .... Mahesh Chaudhary (Gambler)
  48. Bhasma (1999) .... Masanjogi
  49. Bandhan (1998) .... Chillu
  50. Kunku (1997)
  51. Bal Bramhachari (1996) .... Pyare Mohan
  52. Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
  53. Army (1996) .... Pascal
  54. Gehra Raaz (1996)
  55. Maaya Mamata (1996)
  56. Topi Var Topi (1995)
  57. Dhamal Jodi (1995)
  58. Painjan (1995)
  59. Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre (1995)
  60. Karan (1994)
  61. Vazir (1994)
  62. Sasar Maaher (1994)
  63. Ghayaal (1993)
  64. Aaplee Maanse (1993)
  65. Jaagruti (1993) .... Sevalal
  66. Lapandav (1993).....Abheejit Samarth
  67. Wajva Re Wajva (1993).... Uttam Tople
  68. Tu Sukhakarta (1993)
  69. Premankur (1993)
  70. Wat Pahate Punvechi (1993)
  71. Prem Deewane (1992) .... Shomu
  72. Shubh Mangal Savdhan (1992)
  73. Aikaav Te Nawalach (1992)
  74. Than Than Gopala (1992)
  75. Dhar Pakad (1992)
  76. Zhunj Tujhi Majhi (1992)
  77. Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991) ....(fake) Gopal Kirthikar a.k.a. Gopukaka
  78. Aflatoon (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
  79. Chaukat Raja (1991) Gana
  80. Godi Gulabi (1991)
  81. Jasa Baap Tashi Poore (1991) .... Raja
  82. Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991) .... Prem Ladku a.k.a. Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
  83. Anapekshit .... Uttam Rao Pawar (1991)
  84. Balidaan (1991)
  85. Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb (1990)
  86. Ina Mina Dika (1990) .... Mina
  87. Shejari Shejari (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
  88. Amchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990) Abhay/Kailas
  89. Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
  90. Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990) a.k.a. We Are Life Partners
  91. Eka Peksha Ek (1990)
  92. Ghanchakkar (1990)
  93. Ejaa Beeja Teeja (1990)
  94. Pheka Pheki (1989)
  95. Baapre Baap (1990)
  96. Tiyya (1990)
  97. Dharla Tar Chavatay (1989)
  98. Savla Maroti (1989)
  99. Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) .... Kasturi
  100. Atmavishwas (1989) .... Vijay Jhende
  101. Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989) .... Vilas T V Wale
  102. Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
  103. Maalmasala (1989)
  104. Ek Gadi Baki Anadi (1989)
  105. Kalat Nakalat (1989)
  106. Nawara Bayako (1989)
  107. Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989)
  108. Aaghat (1989)
  109. Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) .... Dhananjay Mane
  110. Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
  111. Changu Mangu (1988) .... Changu/Ayappa
  112. Maza Pati Karodpati (1988) .... Dinkar Luktuke a.k.a. My Husband Is a Millionaire (International: English title)
  113. Saglikade Bombabomb (1988)
  114. Disata Tas Nasata (1988)
  115. Mamla Poricha (1988)
  116. Pandharichi Vari (1988)
  117. Shiv Shakti (1988)
  118. Anandi Anand (1987)
  119. Chhakke Panje (1987) .... Ashok
  120. Gammat Jammat (1987) .... Phalgun
  121. Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987) .... Bajarang
  122. Premasathi Vattel Te (1987)
  123. Gadbad Ghotala (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole a.k.a. Everything in Chaos
  124. Maa Beti (1986)[21]
  125. Tuzya Vachun Karmena (1986)
  126. Khara Warasdar (1986)
  127. Dhoom Dhadaka (1985) .... Ashok Gupchup
  128. Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla (1985)
  129. Khichadi (1985)
  130. Sagge Soyare (1985)
  131. Ek Daav Bhutacha (1984) .... Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand
  132. Sasu varchadh Jawai (1984)
  133. BinKamacha Navara (1984)..... Tukaram/Tukya
  134. Gosht Dhamal Namyachi (1984).... Namdev/Namya
  135. Hech Mazha Maher (1984)..... Kammana
  136. Navari Mile Navryala (1984) .... Baalasaheb Inamdar a.k.a. The Boy Gets a Bride (International: English title)
  137. Bahuroopi (1984)....Bahurupi
  138. Chawhata (1984)
  139. Kulswamini Ambabai (1984)
  140. Zakhmi Waghin (1984)
  141. Gulchaadi (1984)
  142. Jugalbandi (1984)
  143. Savvasher (1984)
  144. Thakas Mahathak (1984)
  145. Baiko Asavi Ashi (1983)
  146. Gupchup Gupchup (1983) .... Prof. Dhond
  147. Raghu Maina (1983)
  148. Kashala Udyachi Baat (1983)
  149. Galli Te Dilli (1982)
  150. Don Baika Fajiti Aika (1982)
  151. Maibaap (1982)
  152. Savitrichi Sun (1982)
  153. Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982)
  154. Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth (1982)
  155. Bhannat Bhanu (1982)
  156. Daivat (1982)
  157. Gondhalat Gondhal (1981) .... Madan
  158. Sundara Satarkar (1981)
  159. Are Sansar Sansar (1981)
  160. Govinda Aala Re Aala (1981)
  161. Mosmabi Narangi (1981)
  162. Choravar Mor (1980)
  163. Phatakadi (1980)
  164. Sulavarchi Poli (1980)
  165. Hich Khari Daulat (1980)
  166. Sawaj (1980)
  167. Saubhagwan (1980)
  168. Sharan Tula Bhagwanta (1980)
  169. Paijecha Vida (1979)
  170. Chimanrao Gundyabhau (1979)
  171. Haldikunku (1979)
  172. Bailaveda (1979)
  173. Deed Shahane (1979)
  174. Sasurvashin (1978)
  175. Gyanabachi Mekh (1979)
  176. Sushila (1978)
  177. Ram Ram Gangaram (1977).....Mhamdu Khatik
  178. Nawara Maja Bramhmachari (1977)
  179. Jawal Ye Laju Nako (1976)
  180. Tumacha Amacha Jamala (1976)
  181. Pandu Hawaldar (1975)
  182. Varat (1975)
  183. Pandoba Poragi Phasali (1975)
  184. Aalay Tufan Darayala (1973)
  185. Donhi Gharcha Pahuna (1971)
  186. 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

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. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  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. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "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. ↑ "'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. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  7. ↑ अभिनयसम्राट (अशोक सराफ) Archived 6 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ Ashok0 Archived 5 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ "सचिन, महेश दोघांची शैली वेगळी आहे- अशोक सराफ". Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  10. ↑ "गुणी आणि दमदार अभिनेता - अशोक सराफ". Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
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  12. ↑ "अशोक सराफ". Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Ashok Saraf Awards Archived 6 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ↑ Ashok Saraf Archived 22 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ↑ अशोक सराफ महाराष्ट्राचा फेवरेट विनोदवीर
  16. ↑ "Ashok Saraf Birthday Special: अशोक सराफ आणि निवेदिता सराफ यांनी मुंबईत लग्न न करता गोव्यातील या मंदिरात केले होते लग्न". Lokmat (in मराठी). 4 June 2019. Archived from the original on 23 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
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  19. ↑ Kazmi, Nikhat (21 July 2011). "Singham". Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  20. ↑ Aandhali Koshimbir
  21. ↑ Bunny Reuben (2005). --and Pran: a biography. HarperCollins Publishers India, a joint venture with India Today Group, New Delhi. p. 423. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2012. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help) Search this book on

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