We have seen doctors with MBBS degree turning actors but did not hear of an MS in Ayurveda becoming a popular actor till the results of reality show ‘Maharashtracha Superstar’ on Zee Marathi were out last year. This youngster came to Mumbai from a village in Kolhapur, only to particiapte in this reality show, after being selected from among thousands of participants from all over Maharashtra. Dr. Nilesh Sable, who was adjudged as ‘Maharashtracha Superstar’, from among 12 other short listed talented participants like Yogini Chouk, Abhijeet Khandkekar, Tejpal & Sneha Joshi; thereafter gained recognition on his own strength, to turn popular anchor of the comedy TV reality show ‘Fu Bai Fu’.

The first season of ‘Fu bai Fu’ saw him presenting the programme very successfully and that found him place for the second season. This time he was sharing the dais with Saie Tamhankar, but once again he proved his supremacy, only to secure his place as popular anchor for the third successive season of this popular programme.

Since childhood, Nilesh has been a great admirer of popular comedian Jhony Lever, who inspired him a lot to take up mimicry. During his college days, Nilesh was very popular among his friends for acquiring this art. At the same time he also learnt from the veteran actor, how difficult it was to survive in this entertainment field. He knew what was the struggle to make an entry and then establish self. But, the collection of video clips of Jhony Lever’s performance and his films
only encouraged him to keep going.

Today, when we watch him imitate Shahrukh Khan so perfectly, we realize how hard it must have been for him to practice this art. But, watching him play the anchor’s role, certainly reminds us of him going on the lines of other popular anchors like Jitendra Joshi and Aadesh Bandekar . Was he influenced by them ? No wonder, when Aadesh Bandekar had taken a break, it was Nilesh who played young Bhauji in the popular programme ‘Home Minister’ which was dominated by the former host for a long time. But, Nilesh too succeeded in winning the confidence of all those sisters in law from Maharashtra, during the period of his interaction with them.

At a time when people had a doubt whether Nilesh could do anything else than anchoring; Nilesh showed his strengths in Marathi theatre. Today, we find him playing an important role in Herberium’s old revived play ‘Aandhala Daltay’, which is written by Shahir Sable and directed by Kedar Shinde. This new role certainly provides Nilesh a new platform to prove his supremacy as an all round actor. The role that Nilesh plays in this play was performed many years ago by veteran Raja Mayekar and that itself is a big honour for Nilesh.

Nilesh has long way to go in this field, which he has chosen because of his passion for acting. Now, he is now all set to work in films and TV serials with new offers pouring in. Marathi Movie world wishes this talented actor a bright success in days to come.