Small towns at district places in Maharashtra have produced many talented artistes in Marathi entertainment industry. Platforms like reality shows have also offered ample opportunities to many such youngsters to display their talent. But, not all are lucky to find entry into these reality shows. However, they remain determined to present their skills through their respective local platforms.

 One such multi talented youngster is Ketan Uday Sawant from Sawantwadi in Sindhudurg district. 20 year old Ketan began displaying his artistic talent first as a dancer at the age of 12 in the year 2014. Very next year he performed lead role in a Marathi play ‘Rangi Rangala Shrirang’ at the local level. And this turned out to be a turning point in his life. Thereafter there has been no stopping for him.

Actor Magician, Ketan Sawant

Ketan has performed in plays like ‘Shiv Kalyan Raja’, ‘Janata Raja’. At present he is performing in the classical music based play ‘Matsyagandha’. He has been playing the role which was played by Priyadarshan Jadhav earlier. Ketan has also performed in a film ‘Barayan’ and in a short film ‘Bolna’.

What is special about Ketan is that besides acting he has also taken keen interest in Magic shows. He has been presenting his own magic shows since 2016. Now, almost for six years he has performed magic shows at different places in Maharashtra and also Gujarat. Ketan has won many awards as a magician from different cultural organisations in Maharashtra and Gujarat. He has also established himself as a show anchor during programmes.

 Ketan’s father Uday Sawant has been very encouraging. He and his wife have always supported Ketan in his endeavour. But, his father feels that he should first complete his graduation, which according to him is equally important. After, the lifting of lockdown restrictions on shows, Ketan is now back with new vigour. Sky is the limit for him. MMW wishes him all the best.