After the sad demise of Laxmikant Berde, Marathi film industry was in search of an actor with a perfect timing of comedy. At that time Bharat Jadhav was the most popular stage actor, with his play ‘Sahi Re Sahi’ creating new houseful records. Bharat was obviously the choice of Marathi film makers for their action- comedy films and most of the top film makers including Mahesh Kothare opted for him. A simple and down to earth person, Bharat was on a signing spree and managed to play lead roles in many successful films.

After release of ‘Shwaas’ the trend of Marathi films changed. But, there was always place for an actor like Bharat, who went on to perform even serious types of characters with authority. Watching him perform as an angry young man fighting against the existing education system in Mahesh Manjrekar’s film ‘Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho’, clearly indicated that Bharat was prepared to take on challenges through serious types of roles.
Bharat Jadhav With the biggest honour now coming in the form of State Film award in best actor category for his role in the film ‘Jhing Chik Jhing’. This film is now due for release, after being appreciated in various international film festivals, wherever it was shown. Bharat plays the role of a poor farmer in the cotton field from a small village in Maharashtra. For an actor like Bharat, who is so much dedicated to his profession; this is just a beginning.

Off the field, Bharat is a real gem of a person, always ready to cooperate with all those who approach him with offers. Even after entering films, Bharat hasn’t stopped performing on stage and TV serials. ‘The show must go on'; no matter whether it is small screen, big screen or stage, seems to be his attitude.
One should closely watch his sense of humour, whenever he attends private functions. The manner in which he communicates with the audience with spontaneity, speaks about his gifted nature to interact with people so closely at any given time.

Recently, he walked in as a last minute special guest for the music CD release of Marathi Rock star Mangesh Borgaonkar’s new album. When Bharat was invited on stage, there was a big demand coming from audience to dance on the music. When Bharat saw that the audience was not keeping quiet, he told them to remain silent at once; or else, he would start singing in his own voice and that they would have to tolerate him. His timely joke did work well and Bharat after speaking a few words released the CD. Indeed, it is very difficult to find a simple and wonderful person in the field of entertainment. MMW congratulates him on winning the Best actor State Film award.