Ajay Purkar
Biography / Profile:
Born : 17 September
Occupation : Actor
Ajay Purkar is known to TV home viewers as a character actor. Ajay Purkar started his film career from film ‘Kadachit‘ then after ‘Balgandharv‘. Ajay Purkar who was seen in the lead role in Mukta Barve’s previous play ‘Code Mantra‘. In this play Ajay played lead character of Prataprao Nimbalkar a responsible powerful army officer of Indian army. His other films are ‘Ugly‘, ‘Sangharsh‘,’Farzand‘, etc.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Farzand (2018)
- Sangharsh (2014)
- Premachi Goshta (2013)
- Ugly (2013)
- Balgandharva (2011)
- Kadachit (2007)
- Serial(s)
- Sakhya Re (Colors Marathi)
- Play(s)
- Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (ढाई अक्षर प्रेम के)
- Code Mantra ( कोड मंत्र )
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Sanjay Khapre
Biography / Profile:
Born : 31 May
Birthplace : Mumbai
Occupation : Actor
Actor Sanjay Khapre has played variety of roles in number of Marathi films, during the past few years. Sanjay Khapre was born in Mumbai. He had his Schooling from Dr. Shirodkar High School, B.Com from M.D. College, Mumbai. He has started his career with Mahesh Majarekar’s Hindi movie ‘Pran Jaye Par Shan Na Jaye‘. Sanjay Khapre has done his debut from Marathi movie ‘Jatra‘ in 2006 . He has even played lead role in the film ‘Bharla Malwat Rakhtaana‘. But, his roles in films like ‘Fakta Ladh Mhanaa‘, ‘Dagadi Chawl‘, ‘Disco Sanya‘ were memorable.
Filmography:
- Marathi Movie(s)
- Menka Urvashi (2019)
- Bhai Vyakti Ki Valli Part 2 (2019)
- Jhangadgutta (2018)
- Be Eke Be (2018)
- Kay Zala Kalana (2018)
- Morcha (2018)
- Memory Card (2018)
- Ek Maratha Lakh Maratha (2018)
- Talav (2017)
- Oli Ki Suki (2017)
- Zhalla Bobhata (2017)
- Nagarsevak (2017)
- Vitthala Shappath (2017)
- Family Katta (2016)
- Disco Sannya (2016)
- Well Done Bhalya (2016)
- Galbat (2016)
- Reti (2016)
- Dagadi Chawl (2015)
- Murder Mestri (2015)
- Wanted Bayko No. 1 (2015)
- Vaadhdivsachya Haardik Shubhechcha (2014)
- Lay Bhari (2014)
- Priyatama (2014)
- Fakt Ladh Mhana (2014)
- Kaksparsh (2012)
- Bhaucha Dhakka (2011)
- Agnipariksha (2010)
- Ajab Lagnachi Gajab Gosht (2010)
- Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)
- Gadhavach Lagn (2006)
- Jatra (2006)
- Hindi Movie(s)
- Rocky Handsome
- Praan Jaye Par Shan Na Jaye
- Serial(s)
- Play(s)
- Galti Se Mistake
- Code Mantra
- Tu Tu Mi Mi
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Sharmishtha Raut
Biography / Profile:
Born : 22 April
Birthplace : Mumbai
Occupation : Actress
Sharmishtha Raut was born in Mumbai. She had completed her schooling from Saraswati Vidya Mandir (Thane) and She came to Pune to pursue higher education in MBA from Cummins College. After completing her education, She decided to make career in acting. She got her first break through Star Pravah serial ‘Mann Udhan Varyache‘, ‘Uncha Maza Zoka‘.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Chi. Va Chi. Sau. Ka. (2017)
- Yodha (2013)
- Navra Maza Bhavra (2013)
- Rangkarmi (2013)
- Kaksparsh (2012)
- Fakta Ladh Mhana (2011)
- De Dhakka (2008)
- Bha. Pa. Ki Bhaykatha
- Serial(s)
- Marathi Bigg Boss (Colors Martahi)
- Mann Udhan Varyache (Star Pravah)
- Uncha Maza Zoka (Zee Marathi)
- Julun Yeti Reshimgathi (Zee Marathi)
- Eka Peksha Ek (Dance Reality Show) (Zee Marathi)
- Fu Bai Fu (Comedy Show)(Zee Marathi)
- Comedy Express (Comedy Show) (Colors Marathi)
- Char Diwas Sasuche (Star Pravah)
- Abhilasha (Zee Marathi)
- Ghe Bharari (Mi Marathi)
- Vilakshan (Sam Marathi)
- Kumpan (DD Sahyadri)
- Saptapadi (Star Pravah)
- Ek Zunj Wadalashi (Star Pravah)
- Nach Dhamal Dance (reality Show) (Mi Marathi)
- Bhumika (DD Sahyadri)
- Play(s)
- Shambhu Raje
- Jo Bhi hoga Dekha Jayega
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Omprakash Shinde
Biography / Profile:
Born : 12 December
Birthplace : Ahmednagar
Occupation : Actor
Om Prakash Shinde was born in Ahmednagar. He had his school and junior college education in Ahmednagar. He came to Pune to pursue higher education in mechanical engineering from Sinhgad College Of Engineering. After completing his education, he worked in KPIT Cummins. But because of his passion, he left the job and turned to acting.He shifted to Mumbai from Pune in 2015.
He made his debut in the serial from ‘Ka Re Durava‘. He played the lead role of Dr. Vikrant Dalvi in ‘Khulata Kali Khulena‘. Omprakash Shinde also acted in Marathi films like ‘Double Seat‘ and ‘Kanha‘.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Kanha (2016)
- Double Seat (2015)
- Serial(s)
- Laxmi Sadaiva Mangalam (Colors Marathi)
- Khulta Kali Khulena (Zee Marathi)
- Ka Re Durava (Zee Marathi)
- Play(s)
- Ashihi Shyamchi Aai
- Patra Nimitta Matra
- F1/105
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Ashok Samarth
Biography / Profile:
Occupation : Actor
Ashok Samarth is an actor who has worked in hindi, Marathi as well as bhojpuri film industries. With his broad shoulders and strong arms supported by good personality, Ashok certainly fits into the role. Moreover, his performance in the recent blockbuster ‘Singham‘ comes to the advantage of this serial, going on his popularity. In the recent past, Ashok Samarth has acted in few Bollywood films and was also part of the cast in Ektaa Kapoor’s Marathi serial ‘Majhiya Priyala Preet Kalena‘.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Marathi Movie(s)
- Bedhadak (2018)
- Dandit (2015)
- Vitti Dandu (2014)
- Traffic Jam (2013)
- Thoda tuza thoda maza (2013)
- Wavtal (2010)
- Mareparyant Phaashi (2009)
- Bardo
- Hindi Movie(s)
- Aasra (2016)
- Patna Se Pakistan (2015)
- Dhamak (2014)
- R… Rajkumar (2013)
- Rowdy Rathore (2012)
- Achal Rahe Suhaag (2012)
- Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012)
- Married 2 America (2012)
- Singham (2011)
- Krantiveer: The Revolution (2010)
- Aaya sawant jhoom ke (2010)
- Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (2010)
- Right Yaaa Wrong (2010)
- Veer (2010)
- Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007)
- Family: Ties of Blood (2006)
- Nigehbaan: The Third Eye (2005)
- Insan (2005)
- Serial(s)
- Lakshya (Star Pravah)
- Majhiya Priyala Preet Kalena (Zee Marathi)
- Play(s)
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Neha Mahajan
Biography / Profile:
- Born : 18 August
- Birthplace : Pune
- Occupation : Actress/Musician
Neha Mahajan is the daughter of sitar artist Pandit Vidur Mahajan, She was born in Pune. She has done her Masters in Philosophy from University of Pune. Neha Mahajan was began her acting career in 2012 with Bollywood Film ‘Midnight’s Children‘. Neha Mahajan made her Marathi Film Debut ‘Ajoba‘(2014). She Played neat and clean appearance, with natural brilliant performances in ‘Coffee Aani Barach Kaahi‘.some of others movies are ‘TTMM‘, ‘One Way Ticket‘, ‘Youth‘, ‘Nilkanth Master‘, ‘Friends‘, etc.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Marathi Movie(s)
- TTMM (2017)
- One Way Ticket (2016)
- Youth (2016)
- Friends (2016)
- Nilkanth Master (2015)
- Coffee Ani Barach Kahi (2015)
- Ajoba (2014)
- Hindi Movie(s)
- Midnight’s Children (2012)
- English Movie(s)
- Feast of Varanasi (2014)
- Serial(s)
- Talkies Light House (Zee Talkies)
- Play(s)
- Hamlet
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Sumeet Raghavan
Biography / Profile:
Born : 22 April
Birthplace : Mumbai
Occupation : Actor
Sumeet Raghavan is an actor and Singer, known for his performances on stage, television and films he his famous for his remarkable role as Dr.Sahil in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai‘. Sumeet Raghvan Born on 22 April in Mumbai, he married with Chinmayee Surve 20 years ago.
He has appeared in more than 300 ad films. Sumeet Raghvan Started his career as a child artist in television serial ‘Faster Fene‘ in 1983. And then he has appeared in so many Tv serials. He has started his film career in 2008 hindi film ‘U Me Aur Hum‘.He came to Marathi film little late with film ‘Sandook‘. Sumeet Raghvan as a Voice Actor made his entry in the movie named ‘Rush Hour 2(2011)‘ for Actor Chris Tucker. Some of his other Marathi movies are ‘Bucket List‘, ‘Aapla Manus‘, ‘Sandook‘.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Marathi Movie(s)
- Bucket List (2018)
- Aapla Manus (2018)
- Sandook (2015)
- Hindi Movie(s)
- Holiday (2014)
- Kucch Luv Jaisaa (2011)
- My Name Is Khan (2010)
- Firaaq (2009)
- U Me Aur Hum (2008)
- Serial(s)
- Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2 (2017)(Hotstar)
- Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (2014-2016)(SAB Tv)
- Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre (2013)(Colors)
- Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai (2012)(SAB Tv)
- The Late Night Show (2012)(Colors Tv)
- Jhalak Dikhhla Ja Season 4 (2010)(Colors Tv)
- Jay Hind! (2009-2013) (You Tube)
- Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo (2009-2012) (SAB Tv)
- Ghar Ki Baat Hai (2009)(Imagine Tv)
- Paani Puri (2008) (Star One)
- Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004-2006) (Star One)
- Bhagwan Bachaye Inko (2004) (Sahara One)
- Shubh Mangal Savadhan (2002-2004) (Sahara One)
- Sanjivani – A Medical Boon (2002-2005) (Star Plus)
- Shaadi No. 1 (2000) (Star Plus/DD Metro)
- Hudd Kar Di (1999) (Zee Tv)
- Tu Tu Main Main (1994-2000) (Star Plus/DD Metro)
- Mahabharat (1988-1990) (DD National)
- Faster Fene (1983) (DD National)
- Play(s)
- Hamlet
- Ek Shoonya Teen
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Chetan Chitnis
Biography / Profile:
Born : 23 May
Birthplace : Mumbai
Occupation : Actor
Chetan Chitnis started his acting career with the film ‘Photocopy‘ released in 2016. Chetan has done his schooling from Codesh School, Panchgani and studied the Hotel Management & Catering in Sinhgad Institute, Lonavala .
Chetan also performed role in Marathi film ‘Vazandar‘ film is directed by Sachin Kundalkar along with Priya Bapat, Sai Tamhankar and Siddharth Chandekar in the lead roles.
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Parna Pethe
Biography / Profile:
- Born : 19 February
- Birthplace : Pune
- Occupation : Actress
Parna Pethe Began her film acting career from the film ‘Rama Madhav‘ released in 2014 in which she played role of rama along with Alok Rajwade . This fim was directed by Mrinal Kulkarni . Parna Pethe played the lead double role in the film ‘photocopy‘ along with new comer Chetan Chitnis. In 2013, Parna Pethe performed in a short film, ‘Kaatal‘. Some of her other Marathi movies are ‘Take Care Good Night‘, ‘Faster Fene‘, ‘Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar”, ‘YZ‘, ‘Vihir‘, etc. she won the Marathi Filmfare Award for Best Debut- Female For ‘Rama Madhav‘.
Filmography:
- Movie(s)
- Ashleel Udyog Mitra Mandal (Upcoming)
- Take Care Good Night (2018)
- Faster Fene (2017)
- Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar (2017)
- Photocopy (2016)
- YZ (2016)
- Rama Madhav (2014)
- Kaatal (2013)
- Ek Cup Chya (2009)
- Vihir (2009)
- Serial(s)
- Play(s)
- Amar Photo Studio (2018)
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Shashank Shende
Biography / Profile:
Born : 2 March
Birthplace : Pune
Occupation : Actor
Shashank Shende has shown his acting skills in many Marathi and Hindi films. His films include ‘Kaminey‘, ‘Ishqiya‘, ‘Aaghaat‘, ‘Khwada‘. His acting in ‘Ringan‘ movie is a great example of his performance. ‘Ringan‘ is a film based on the lives of farmers and this film shows the relationship between the father and son. In film ‘Khwada‘, actor Shashank Shende , in the role of Raghu, steals the show, with his brilliant performance, with superb body language and use of perfect dialect, suited to his character.
Filmography:
- Marathi Movie(s)
- Maska (2018)
- Redu (2018)
- Looose Control (2018)
- Jay Swachamev Jayte Bola (2017)
- Ubuntu (2017)
- Happy Birthday (2017)
- Bandookya (2017)
- Ringan (2017)
- Reti (2016)
- Babanchi Shala (2016)
- khwada (2015)
- Wakratunda Mahakaya(2015)
- Highway-Ek Selfie Aar Paar (2015)
- Razzakar (2015)
- Aaghaat (2010)
- Biscuit
- Hindi Movie(s)
- Chittagong(2012)
- Chillar Party (2011)
- City of Gold (2010)
- Ishqiya (2010)
- Kaminey (2009)
- Serial(s)
- Play(s)