Biography / Profile:
Known for his simplicity, modesty, commitment and positive attitude, veteran Marathi actor Ashok Shinde, is very popular in Marathi entertainment industry. Originally from Pune, his father was a commercial makeup artist. After completing his B.E. degree, he worked in Telco for 6 months. He also worked as a makeup artist for a few days, with his friend Vikram Gaikwad. But, soon thereafter, he left this work and since 1987, opted for acting as a full time career. Presently, he lives in Mumbai, with his wife Pooja and daughters Neha and Yojana who are MBA and Interior Designer respectively.
During the 27 years of his career in the field of acting, he has worked on stage, television and films, as a hero, villain and anti hero. As on date, he has done 111 films and 100 TV serials, apart from 42 daily soaps on Sahyadri Channel . After successfully completing 1200 episodes of ‘Swapnanchya Palikadale’ in the prominent role of Yashwant Patkar , he has come with new avatar in ‘Lagori – Maitri Returns’ on Star Pravah, which is his 100th TV Serial. He also did a guest appearance, in Nana Patekar’s Hindi film Yashwant
Filmography:
Movie(s)
Lalbaugchi Rani (2016)
Kaakan (2015)
Kasa kay Mumbai (2013)
Kaay Karu? Na Kasa Karu ! (2012)
Janma (2011)
Mohaan Aawatey (2011)
Superstar (2011)
Second Inning (2010)
Tujhya Majhya Sansarala Ani Kay hav ! (2008)
Gharatyasathi Saar Kahi (2007)
Evadhe Se Aabhaal (2007)
Aai Mala Maaf Kar (2006)
Deva Shappath Khot Sangen Khar Sanganar Nahi (2006)
Mohatyachi Renuka (2006)
Adhantari (2004)
Ashtarupa Jai Vaibhavlaxmi Mata (2001)
Satyamev Jayate
Chabu Palali Sasarla
Bhau Maza Pathirakha
Serial(s)
Mazhe Pati Saubhagyavati (Zee Marathi)
Swapnanchya Palikadale (Star Pravah)
Lagori (Star Pravah)
Play(s)
Prem Prem Aste