Zee Marathi’s ‘Maharashtrache Superstar’ talent contest held in 2010, offered many talented artistes to Marathi stage, television industry and also Marathi film industry. Though, Dr.Nilesh Sable and Yogini Chouk won the final round, all the 12 contestants shortlisted for the contest were super intelligent and it was a good contest. Vivek Raut, Namrata Awte, Nikhil Raut, Sneha Kulkarni made it to the final round, along with Nilesh and Yogini; but, among those who could not make it was Vijay Andalkar. The tall and smart actor from Pune, is now finding better roles in Marathi films.

Vijay is otherwise an excellent stage actor ; but, last year we saw him along with Abhijit Khandkekar, in an important role of Sangram Shinde in the film ‘Dhol Tashe’. He will also be seen in forthcoming film ‘Mr. & Mrs. Sadachari’ along with Vaibhav Tatwavdi . But, his next film in the lead role ‘702 Dixits’ is due for release on 15th January 2016 and Vijay is looking forward to a good response from the audience to this film, which is a suspense thriller. Recently, when we met him, during the music release of this film, he said, “In Marathi, there are not many suspense thrillers. Therefore, I am glad that director Shankh Rajadhyaksha has given me an opportunity to play lead role in this film.”

In this film, Vijay is casted opposite two talented actresses Gauri Nigudkar and Pallavi Patil. Gauri is playing his wife, while Pallavi is playing his close friend. With ample talent in him, Vijay is all set to invite the attention of film lovers. Will he emerge as one of the most promising actors in Marathi film industry? MMW wishes him all the best.