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Ashok Saraf

March 08, 2023

Ashok Saraf (Hindi pronunciation: [əʃoːk səɾaːf]; born 4 June 1947) is an Indian actor and comedian.[1][2] He has played the lead in various Marathi films and stage plays. He has also played supporting roles in Hindi films. He received five Filmfare Awards, Maharashtra government award for the film Pandu Havaldar, Screen Award for Sawai Havaldar, Bhojpuri Film Award for Maika Bitua, ten state government awards for Marathi films and Best Comedian in Maharashtracha Favorite Kon?.

Ashok Saraf
Saraf in 2011
Born (1947-06-04) 4 June 1947 (age 75)
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
(present day, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Years active1969 – present
Spouse
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(m. 1990)​
Children1
Websitewww.ashoksaraf.in

From the early 1980s, Saraf started getting cast as the leading hero in Marathi films. The combination of Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Kothare created the "comedy films wave" in Marathi cinema from 1985 that lasted for more than a decade. His successful Marathi films as the lead hero include Ek Daav Bhutacha, Dhoom Dhadaka, Gammat Jammat, Ashi hi Banawa Banavi and Vazir. Saraf has also starred in television serials like Yeh Choti Badi Baatein and Hum Paanch (as Anand Mathur).

In Bollywood, he is best remembered for the comic "Munshiji" in Rakesh Roshan's 1995 action thriller Karan Arjun, in Yes Boss as Shah Rukh Khan's friend and as Ajay Devgn's colleague in Singham as head constable. In the Marathi film industry, he is popularly known as "Mama" (maternal uncle).[3][4]

Early life

Saraf was born in Bombay, (present day Mumbai) on 4 June 1947.[5][6] He grew up in the South Mumbai neighbourhood of Chikhalwadi and went to DGT Vidyalay for his education.[7] He was named "Ashok" after veteran actor Ashok Kumar.[6] He spent his childhood at Chikhalwadi in South Mumbai. He completed his schooling at DGT Vidyalay Mumbai.[5]

Career

Saraf has been working in the film and television industry since the year 1969. He has acted in more than 250 Marathi films, out of which more than 100 were commercially successful. He has mostly acted in comedy films. He has played many roles in Marathi cinema, Marathi plays, Hindi cinema, Marathi television serials and Hindi television serials. He started his career with the Marathi movie Janaki in 1969. He then acted in the films like Donhi Gharacha Pahuna, Jawal Ye Laju Nako, Tumacha Amacha Jamala, Chimanrao Gundyabhau, Deed Shahane, Haldikunku, Duniya Kari Salam and more during the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to work in Marathi films with Laxmikant Berde, Sachin and Mahesh Kothare. The Marathi films moved in to a different term of comedy during that phase. Ashi Hi Banava Banavi, Aayatya Gharat Gharoba, Balache Baap Bramhachari, Bhootacha Bhau and Dhum Dhadaka are some of the notable Marathi films in which Saraf acted.[8][9]

Saraf has also acted in various Marathi plays and Hindi serials. He then developed his own production house "Aniket Telefilms", which is handled by his wife Nivedita Saraf.[10]

Marathi film career

 
Saraf in 2019, In 1980s along with actor Laxmikant Berde Saraf did many hit comedy genre films like Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, Balache Baap Bhramachari.

Ashok Saraf had success pairing with Laxmikant Berde, another comedian from Marathi cinema who has also acted in many Hindi films. With Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Laxmikant Berde, together they played many Marathi films and most films were super-hits.[11] Both Laxmikant and Ashok were known to be good friends of actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar and actor-producer-director Mahesh Kothare. He tasted major success in Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), in the lead role with the two reigning superstars of Marathi cinema, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Laxmikant Berde. The movie was a runaway hit.[12][13]

Hindi film career

Saraf played important roles in Bollywood. Some of the roles which are remembered are from the films Singham, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Gupt, Koyla, Yes Boss , Joru Ka Gulaam and Karan Arjun. His performance in films against powerful comedy actors like Govinda, Johny Lever and Kader Khan was praised.

Hindi television serials

Saraf has also starred in television serials like Yeh Choti Badi Baatein and Hum Paanch (as Anand Mathur), which tasted a major success.[14] Ashok Saraf's comedy show Don't Worry Ho Jayega which was at that time telecast on Sahara TV was very popular in the 1990s. Audiences were very excited to watch this show at that time.

Marathi play career

Saraf has played number of roles in Marathi plays in his career. Some of the important plays are Hamidabaichi Kothi, Anidhikrut, Manomilan, He Ram Cardiogram, Darling Darling, Sarkha Chatit Dukhtay, Laginghai, and Vacuum Cleaner.[15]

Awards and recognitions

  • 1977 - first Filmfare award for Ram Ram Gangaram. In total, 5 Filmfare awards[16]
  • Maharashtra government award for the movie Pandu Havaldar
  • Screen award for the movie Sawai Havaldar
  • Bhojpuri film award for Maika Bitua[17]
  • 10 State government awards for Marathi films[16]
  • Best Comedian in Maharashtracha Favorite Kon?[18]

Personal life

 
Saraf with wife Nivedita Joshi-Saraf at premiere of Marathi film Deool Band.

He is married to actress Nivedita Joshi-Saraf in 1990.[19] They married at the Mangueshi Temple in Goa, where Saraf's family, of the GSB Caste, originally from Goa used to live before moving to Maharashtra.[20] They have a son named Aniket Saraf who is a chef.[5][21]

Saraf survived a major car accident in the year 2012 on the Mumbai Pune Expressway near Talegaon.[22]

Filmography

Marathi

  1. Ved (2022) as Satya's Father
  2. JeevanSandhya (2021) as Jeevan Abhyankar
  3. Prawaas (2020) as Abhijat Inamdar
  4. Me Shivaji Park (2018) as Digambar Sawant
  5. Vrundavan as Girdhar Inamdar
  6. Aandhali Koshimbir (2014) as Bapu Sadavarte[23]
  7. Ekulti Ek (2013)
  8. Kunasathi Kunitari (2011) ....
  9. Pakda Pakdi (2011) ....
  10. Ideachi Kalpana (2010) .... Advocate Manohar Barshinge
  11. Most Wanted (2010 film)
  12. Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)... Birla
  13. Aika Dajiba (2010) ....
  14. Master Eke Master (2009) ....
  15. Nishani Daava Angatha (2009) ....
  16. Hastil Tyache Daat Distil (2009) ....
  17. Balirajache Rajya Yeu De (2009) ....
  18. Gosht Lagnanantarchi (2009) ....
  19. Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2008)
  20. Adala Badali (2008) .... Chandu
  21. Aaba Zindabad (2008)
  22. Baba Lagin (2008)
  23. Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh
  24. Amhi Satpute (2008) .... Anna
  25. Saade Maade Teen (2008) .... Ratan
  26. Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi (2008)
  27. Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko (2008)
  28. Ek Unad Divas (2005)...Mr.Vishwas Dabholkar
  29. Sakhi (film) (2007)
  30. Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla (2007)
  31. Karayla Gelo Ek (2007)
  32. Lapun Chapun (2007)
  33. Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher (2006)
  34. Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi (2006)
  35. Shubhmangal Savadhan (2006)
  36. Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal (2006)
  37. Akhand Saubhagywati (2006)
  38. Soon Laadki Saasarachi (2005)
  39. Saval Majhya Premacha (2005)
  40. Aai No. 1 (2005)
  41. Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum (2004) ....
  42. Navra Maza Navsacha (2004) .... Bus Conductor Lalu
  43. Sanshay Kallol (2004) ....
  44. Fukat Chambu Baburao (2004)
  45. Saglikade Bombabomb (2003)
  46. Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku (2000)
  47. Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti (2000)
  48. Saubhagyadan (2000) ....
  49. Bhasma (1999) .... Masanjogi
  50. Kunku (1997)
  51. Bal Bramhachari (1996) .... Pyare Mohan
  52. Gehra Raaz (1996)
  53. Maaya Mamata (1996)
  54. Topi Var Topi (1995)
  55. Dhamal Jodi (1995)
  56. Painjan (1995)
  57. Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre (1995)
  58. Vazir (1994)
  59. Sasar Maaher (1994)
  60. Ghayaal (1993)
  61. Aaplee Maanse (1993)
  62. Lapandav (1993).....Abhijeet Samarth
  63. Wajva Re Wajva (1993).... Uttam Tople
  64. Tu Sukhakarta (1993)
  65. Premankur (1993)
  66. Wat Pahate Punvechi (1993)
  67. Shubh Mangal Savdhan (1992)
  68. Aikaav Te Nawalach (1992)
  69. Than Than Gopala (1992)
  70. Dhar Pakad (1992)
  71. Zhunj Tujhi Majhi (1992)
  72. Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991) ... Gopinath Kirtikar
  73. Aflatoon (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
  74. Chaukat Raja (1991) Gana
  75. Godi Gulabi (1991)
  76. Jasa Baap Tashi Poore (1991) .... Raja
  77. Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991) .... Prem Ladku a.k.a. Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
  78. Anapekshit (1991) .... Uttam Rao Pawar
  79. Balidaan (1991)
  80. Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb (1990)
  81. Ina Mina Dika (1990) .... Mina
  82. Shejari Shejari (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
  83. Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990) ... Bhupal / Nirbhay Inamdar (dual role)
  84. Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
  85. Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990) a.k.a. We Are Life Partners
  86. Ghanchakkar (1990)
  87. Ejaa Beeja Teeja (1990)
  88. Eka Peksha Ek (1989) ... Inspector Sarjerao Shinde
  89. Pheka Pheki (1989) ... Rajan Pradhan
  90. Baapre Baap (1990)
  91. Tiyya (1990)
  92. Dharla Tar Chavatay (1989) ... Raja Patil
  93. Savla Maroti (1989)
  94. Atmavishwas (1989) ... Vijay Zende
  95. Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989) .... Vilas
  96. Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
  97. Maalmasala (1989)
  98. Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi (1989)
  99. Kalat Nakalat (1989)
  100. Nawara Bayako (1989)
  101. Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989)
  102. Aaghat (1989)
  103. Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) ... Dhananjay Mane
  104. Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
  105. Changu Mangu (1988) .... Changu / Ayappa (dual role)
  106. Maza Pati Karodpati (1988) ... Dinkar Luktuke
  107. Saglikade Bombabomb (1988)
  108. Disata Tas Nasata (1988)
  109. Mamla Poricha (1988)
  110. Pandharichi Vari (1988)
  111. Shiv Shakti (1988)
  112. Anandi Anand (1987)
  113. Chhakke Panje (1987) .... Ashok
  114. Gammat Jammat (1987) .... Phalgun Vadke
  115. Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987) .... Bajarang
  116. Premasathi Vattel Te (1987)
  117. Gadbad Ghotala (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole a.k.a. Everything in Chaos
  118. Tuzya Vachun Karmena (1986)
  119. Khara Varasdar (1986)
  120. Dhum Dhadaka (1985) .... Ashok Gupchup / Yadhunath Javalkar
  121. Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla (1985)
  122. Khichadi (1985)
  123. Sagge Soyare (1985)
  124. Ek Daav Bhutacha (1984) .... Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand
  125. Sasu varchadh Jawai (1984)
  126. BinKamacha Navara (1984)..... Tukaram/Tukya
  127. Gosht Dhamal Namyachi (1984).... Namdev/Namya
  128. Hech Mazha Maher (1984)..... Kammana
  129. Navri Mile Navryala (1984) .... Balasaheb Inamdar
  130. Bahuroopi (1984)....Bahurupi
  131. Chawhata (1984)
  132. Kulswamini Ambabai (1984)
  133. Zakhmi Waghin (1984)
  134. Gulchaadi (1984)
  135. Jugalbandi (1984)
  136. Savvasher (1984)
  137. Thakas Mahathak (1984)
  138. Baiko Asavi Ashi (1983)
  139. Gupchup Gupchup (1983) .... Prof. Dhond
  140. Raghu Maina (1983)
  141. Kashala Udyachi Baat (1983)
  142. Galli Te Dilli (1982)
  143. Don Baika Fajiti Aika (1982)
  144. Maibaap (1982)
  145. Savitrichi Sun (1982)
  146. Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982)
  147. Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth (1982)
  148. Bhannat Bhanu (1982)
  149. Daivat (1982)
  150. Gondhalat Gondhal (1981) .... Madan
  151. Sundara Satarkar (1981)
  152. Are Sansar Sansar (1981)
  153. Govinda Aala Re Aala (1981)
  154. Mosmabi Narangi (1981)
  155. Choravar Mor (1980)
  156. Phatakadi (1980)
  157. Sulavarchi Poli (1980)
  158. Hich Khari Daulat (1980)
  159. Sawaj (1980)
  160. Saubhagwan (1980)
  161. Sharan Tula Bhagwanta (1980)
  162. Paijecha Vida (1979)
  163. Chimanrao Gundyabhau (1979)
  164. Haldikunku (1979)
  165. Bailaveda (1979)
  166. Deed Shahane (1979)
  167. Sasurvashin (1978)
  168. Gyanabachi Mekh (1979)
  169. Sushila (1978)
  170. Ram Ram Gangaram (1977).....Mhamdu Khatik
  171. Navara Maja Bramhmachari (1977)
  172. Jawal Ye Laju Nako (1976)
  173. Tumacha Amacha Jamala (1976)
  174. Pandu Hawaldar (1975)
  175. Varat (1975)
  176. Pandoba Poragi Phasali (1975)
  177. Aalay Tufan Darayala (1973)
  178. Donhi Gharcha Pahuna (1971)
  179. Janaki (1969)

Hindi

  1. Singham (Hindi) (2011) as Head Constable Savalkar[24][25]
  2. Familywala (Hindi) (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)
  1. Qatal E Aam (2005)
  2. Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) as Mr. Patel
  3. Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) as Govind
  4. Ittefaq (2001) as Shambhu Shikari
  5. Inteqam (2001) as Murli (Watchman)
  6. Jodi No.1 (2001) as Ashok Rai
  7. Aashiq (2001) as Constable
  8. Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) as Pyarebhai
  9. Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
  10. Beti No. 1 (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
  11. Khoobsurat (1999) .... Mahesh Chaudhary (Gambler)
  12. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) as Tadkalal
  13. Bandhan (1998) .... Chillu
  14. Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)
  15. Yes Boss (1997) as Johnny
  16. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) as Havaldar Pandu
  17. Judge Mujrim (1997) as PA Natwar
  18. Koyla (1997) as Vedji
  19. Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
  20. Army (1996 film)... Pascal
  21. Guddu (1995) as Baliya
  22. Aazmayish (1995) as Roshanlal
  23. Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
  24. Karan Arjun (1995) as Munshiji
  25. Karan (1994 film)
  26. Nazar Ke Samne (1994) as Mamu
  27. Sangdil Sanam (1994) as Bhalchander a.k.a. Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
  28. Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) as Dhaniram
  29. Dil Hai Betaab (1993) as Vikram's employee
  30. Prem Deewane (1992) .... Shomu
  31. Sarphira (1992)
  32. Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
  33. Jagruti (1992) as Sevalal
  34. I Love You (1992)
  35. Naseebwaala (1992) as Gangaram Lalwani
  36. Benaam Badsha (1991) as Vinay Chandra Rathod a.k.a. VCR
  37. Yaara Dildara (1991)
  38. Chor Pe Mor (1990)
  39. Mahal (1989)
  40. Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) .... Kasturi
  41. Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
  42. Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) as Lallu Ram
  43. Pratighaat (1987) as Crooked Lawyer a.k.a. The Revenge
  44. Muddat (1986) as Narayan a.k.a. Ages
  45. Maa Beti (1986)[26]
  46. Ghar Dwaar (1985) as Bahadur
  47. Phulwari (1984 film) as Rickshaw driver
  48. Abodh (1984) as Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
  49. Nagin (1981)
  50. Duniya Kari Salam (1979) as Shivanand
  51. Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979) as Advocate Venkat Vyas
  52. Damaad (1978)

Marathi Natak (Drama)

  1. Lagin Ghaai
  2. Bandu Aani Batate Pohe – Hasavnyasaathi Janama Apula
  3. Sarkh Chatit Dukhtay (2010)
  4. Prema Tuza Rang Kasa
  5. Manomilan
  6. Andhikrut
  7. Zala Ekdach
  8. Vacuum Cleaner
  9. Sangeet Sanshay Kallol
  10. Hasat Khelat (2007)
  11. Sangeet Sanshay kallol
  12. Ek Unaad Diwas

Television series

  1. Nana O Nana (2011)
  2. Aa Bail Mujhe Maar
  3. Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala (1986)
  4. Don't Worry Ho Jayega as Sanjay Bhandari
  5. Yeh Choti Badi Baatein
  6. Hum Paanch (1995) & (2005) as Anand Mathur
  7. Chutki Bajake as Ishwar Devgan
  8. Raju Raja Rajasaab
  9. Tan Tana Tan
  10. Professor Pyarelal

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active1969 presentSpouseNivedita Joshi Saraf m 1990 wbr Children1Websitewww wbr ashoksaraf wbr inFrom the early 1980s Saraf started getting cast as the leading hero in Marathi films The combination of Ashok Saraf Laxmikant Berde Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Kothare created the comedy films wave in Marathi cinema from 1985 that lasted for more than a decade His successful Marathi films as the lead hero include Ek Daav Bhutacha Dhoom Dhadaka Gammat Jammat Ashi hi Banawa Banavi and Vazir Saraf has also starred in television serials like Yeh Choti Badi Baatein and Hum Paanch as Anand Mathur In Bollywood he is best remembered for the comic Munshiji in Rakesh Roshan s 1995 action thriller Karan Arjun in Yes Boss as Shah Rukh Khan s friend and as Ajay Devgn s colleague in Singham as head constable In the Marathi film industry he is popularly known as Mama maternal uncle 3 4 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Marathi film career 2 2 Hindi film career 2 3 Hindi television serials 2 4 Marathi play career 3 Awards and recognitions 4 Personal life 5 Filmography 5 1 Marathi 5 2 Hindi 5 3 Marathi Natak Drama 5 4 Television series 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditSaraf was born in Bombay present day Mumbai on 4 June 1947 5 6 He grew up in the South Mumbai neighbourhood of Chikhalwadi and went to DGT Vidyalay for his education 7 He was named Ashok after veteran actor Ashok Kumar 6 He spent his childhood at Chikhalwadi in South Mumbai He completed his schooling at DGT Vidyalay Mumbai 5 Career EditSaraf has been working in the film and television industry since the year 1969 He has acted in more than 250 Marathi films out of which more than 100 were commercially successful He has mostly acted in comedy films He has played many roles in Marathi cinema Marathi plays Hindi cinema Marathi television serials and Hindi television serials He started his career with the Marathi movie Janaki in 1969 He then acted in the films like Donhi Gharacha Pahuna Jawal Ye Laju Nako Tumacha Amacha Jamala Chimanrao Gundyabhau Deed Shahane Haldikunku Duniya Kari Salam and more during the 1970s and 1980s He continued to work in Marathi films with Laxmikant Berde Sachin and Mahesh Kothare The Marathi films moved in to a different term of comedy during that phase Ashi Hi Banava Banavi Aayatya Gharat Gharoba Balache Baap Bramhachari Bhootacha Bhau and Dhum Dhadaka are some of the notable Marathi films in which Saraf acted 8 9 Saraf has also acted in various Marathi plays and Hindi serials He then developed his own production house Aniket Telefilms which is handled by his wife Nivedita Saraf 10 Marathi film career Edit Saraf in 2019 In 1980s along with actor Laxmikant Berde Saraf did many hit comedy genre films like Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi Balache Baap Bhramachari Ashok Saraf had success pairing with Laxmikant Berde another comedian from Marathi cinema who has also acted in many Hindi films With Saraf Sachin Pilgaonkar and Laxmikant Berde together they played many Marathi films and most films were super hits 11 Both Laxmikant and Ashok were known to be good friends of actor director Sachin Pilgaonkar and actor producer director Mahesh Kothare He tasted major success in Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi 1988 in the lead role with the two reigning superstars of Marathi cinema Sachin Pilgaonkar and Laxmikant Berde The movie was a runaway hit 12 13 Hindi film career Edit Saraf played important roles in Bollywood Some of the roles which are remembered are from the films Singham Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya Gupt Koyla Yes Boss Joru Ka Gulaam and Karan Arjun His performance in films against powerful comedy actors like Govinda Johny Lever and Kader Khan was praised Hindi television serials Edit Saraf has also starred in television serials like Yeh Choti Badi Baatein and Hum Paanch as Anand Mathur which tasted a major success 14 Ashok Saraf s comedy show Don t Worry Ho Jayega which was at that time telecast on Sahara TV was very popular in the 1990s Audiences were very excited to watch this show at that time Marathi play career Edit Saraf has played number of roles in Marathi plays in his career Some of the important plays are Hamidabaichi Kothi Anidhikrut Manomilan He Ram Cardiogram Darling Darling Sarkha Chatit Dukhtay Laginghai and Vacuum Cleaner 15 Awards and recognitions Edit1977 first Filmfare award for Ram Ram Gangaram In total 5 Filmfare awards 16 Maharashtra government award for the movie Pandu Havaldar Screen award for the movie Sawai Havaldar Bhojpuri film award for Maika Bitua 17 10 State government awards for Marathi films 16 Best Comedian in Maharashtracha Favorite Kon 18 Personal life Edit Saraf with wife Nivedita Joshi Saraf at premiere of Marathi film Deool Band He is married to actress Nivedita Joshi Saraf in 1990 19 They married at the Mangueshi Temple in Goa where Saraf s family of the GSB Caste originally from Goa used to live before moving to Maharashtra 20 They have a son named Aniket Saraf who is a chef 5 21 Saraf survived a major car accident in the year 2012 on the Mumbai Pune Expressway near Talegaon 22 Filmography EditMarathi Edit Ved 2022 as Satya s Father JeevanSandhya 2021 as Jeevan Abhyankar Prawaas 2020 as Abhijat Inamdar Me Shivaji Park 2018 as Digambar Sawant Vrundavan as Girdhar Inamdar Aandhali Koshimbir 2014 as Bapu Sadavarte 23 Ekulti Ek 2013 Kunasathi Kunitari 2011 Pakda Pakdi 2011 Ideachi Kalpana 2010 Advocate Manohar Barshinge Most Wanted 2010 film Tata Birla Ani Laila 2010 Birla Aika Dajiba 2010 Master Eke Master 2009 Nishani Daava Angatha 2009 Hastil Tyache Daat Distil 2009 Balirajache Rajya Yeu De 2009 Gosht Lagnanantarchi 2009 Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad 2008 Adala Badali 2008 Chandu Aaba Zindabad 2008 Baba Lagin 2008 Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze 2008 Mr Deshmukh Amhi Satpute 2008 Anna Saade Maade Teen 2008 Ratan Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi 2008 Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko 2008 Ek Unad Divas 2005 Mr Vishwas Dabholkar Sakhi film 2007 Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla 2007 Karayla Gelo Ek 2007 Lapun Chapun 2007 Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher 2006 Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi 2006 Shubhmangal Savadhan 2006 Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal 2006 Akhand Saubhagywati 2006 Soon Laadki Saasarachi 2005 Saval Majhya Premacha 2005 Aai No 1 2005 Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum 2004 Navra Maza Navsacha 2004 Bus Conductor Lalu Sanshay Kallol 2004 Fukat Chambu Baburao 2004 Saglikade Bombabomb 2003 Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku 2000 Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti 2000 Saubhagyadan 2000 Bhasma 1999 Masanjogi Kunku 1997 Bal Bramhachari 1996 Pyare Mohan Gehra Raaz 1996 Maaya Mamata 1996 Topi Var Topi 1995 Dhamal Jodi 1995 Painjan 1995 Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre 1995 Vazir 1994 Sasar Maaher 1994 Ghayaal 1993 Aaplee Maanse 1993 Lapandav 1993 Abhijeet Samarth Wajva Re Wajva 1993 Uttam Tople Tu Sukhakarta 1993 Premankur 1993 Wat Pahate Punvechi 1993 Shubh Mangal Savdhan 1992 Aikaav Te Nawalach 1992 Than Than Gopala 1992 Dhar Pakad 1992 Zhunj Tujhi Majhi 1992 Aayatya Gharat Gharoba 1991 Gopinath Kirtikar Aflatoon 1991 Bajarang Rav Chaukat Raja 1991 Gana Godi Gulabi 1991 Jasa Baap Tashi Poore 1991 Raja Mumbai Te Mauritius 1991 Prem Ladku a k a Bombay to Mauritius International English title Anapekshit 1991 Uttam Rao Pawar Balidaan 1991 Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb 1990 Ina Mina Dika 1990 Mina Shejari Shejari 1990 Keshav Kulkarni Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich 1990 Bhupal Nirbhay Inamdar dual role Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi 1990 Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi 1990 a k a We Are Life Partners Ghanchakkar 1990 Ejaa Beeja Teeja 1990 Eka Peksha Ek 1989 Inspector Sarjerao Shinde Pheka Pheki 1989 Rajan Pradhan Baapre Baap 1990 Tiyya 1990 Dharla Tar Chavatay 1989 Raja Patil Savla Maroti 1989 Atmavishwas 1989 Vijay Zende Balache Baap Brahmachari 1989 Vilas Bhutacha Bhau 1989 Maalmasala 1989 Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi 1989 Kalat Nakalat 1989 Nawara Bayako 1989 Madhu Chandrachi Ratra 1989 Aaghat 1989 Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi 1988 Dhananjay Mane Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani 1988 Bhagwan Singh Changu Mangu 1988 Changu Ayappa dual role Maza Pati Karodpati 1988 Dinkar Luktuke Saglikade Bombabomb 1988 Disata Tas Nasata 1988 Mamla Poricha 1988 Pandharichi Vari 1988 Shiv Shakti 1988 Anandi Anand 1987 Chhakke Panje 1987 Ashok Gammat Jammat 1987 Phalgun Vadke Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla 1987 Bajarang Premasathi Vattel Te 1987 Gadbad Ghotala 1986 Hemant Hemu Dhole a k a Everything in Chaos Tuzya Vachun Karmena 1986 Khara Varasdar 1986 Dhum Dhadaka 1985 Ashok Gupchup Yadhunath Javalkar Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla 1985 Khichadi 1985 Sagge Soyare 1985 Ek Daav Bhutacha 1984 Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand Sasu varchadh Jawai 1984 BinKamacha Navara 1984 Tukaram Tukya Gosht Dhamal Namyachi 1984 Namdev Namya Hech Mazha Maher 1984 Kammana Navri Mile Navryala 1984 Balasaheb Inamdar Bahuroopi 1984 Bahurupi Chawhata 1984 Kulswamini Ambabai 1984 Zakhmi Waghin 1984 Gulchaadi 1984 Jugalbandi 1984 Savvasher 1984 Thakas Mahathak 1984 Baiko Asavi Ashi 1983 Gupchup Gupchup 1983 Prof Dhond Raghu Maina 1983 Kashala Udyachi Baat 1983 Galli Te Dilli 1982 Don Baika Fajiti Aika 1982 Maibaap 1982 Savitrichi Sun 1982 Ek Daav Bhutacha 1982 Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth 1982 Bhannat Bhanu 1982 Daivat 1982 Gondhalat Gondhal 1981 Madan Sundara Satarkar 1981 Are Sansar Sansar 1981 Govinda Aala Re Aala 1981 Mosmabi Narangi 1981 Choravar Mor 1980 Phatakadi 1980 Sulavarchi Poli 1980 Hich Khari Daulat 1980 Sawaj 1980 Saubhagwan 1980 Sharan Tula Bhagwanta 1980 Paijecha Vida 1979 Chimanrao Gundyabhau 1979 Haldikunku 1979 Bailaveda 1979 Deed Shahane 1979 Sasurvashin 1978 Gyanabachi Mekh 1979 Sushila 1978 Ram Ram Gangaram 1977 Mhamdu Khatik Navara Maja Bramhmachari 1977 Jawal Ye Laju Nako 1976 Tumacha Amacha Jamala 1976 Pandu Hawaldar 1975 Varat 1975 Pandoba Poragi Phasali 1975 Aalay Tufan Darayala 1973 Donhi Gharcha Pahuna 1971 Janaki 1969 Hindi Edit Singham Hindi 2011 as Head Constable Savalkar 24 25 Familywala Hindi 2010 Stuck On Hold Qatal E Aam 2005 Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa 2002 as Mr Patel Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein 2002 as Govind Ittefaq 2001 as Shambhu Shikari Inteqam 2001 as Murli Watchman Jodi No 1 2001 as Ashok Rai Aashiq 2001 as Constable Afsana Dilwalon Ka 2001 as Pyarebhai Joru Ka Ghulam 2000 P K Girpade Beti No 1 2000 Ram Bhatnagar Khoobsurat 1999 Mahesh Chaudhary Gambler Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya 1998 as Tadkalal Bandhan 1998 Chillu Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin 1997 Yes Boss 1997 as Johnny Gupt The Hidden Truth 1997 as Havaldar Pandu Judge Mujrim 1997 as PA Natwar Koyla 1997 as Vedji Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai 1996 Dr Avinash Army 1996 film Pascal Guddu 1995 as Baliya Aazmayish 1995 as Roshanlal Jamla Ho Jamla 1995 Karan Arjun 1995 as Munshiji Karan 1994 film Nazar Ke Samne 1994 as Mamu Sangdil Sanam 1994 as Bhalchander a k a Sangdil Sanam The Heartless Lover USA DVD box title Aa Gale Lag Jaa 1994 as Dhaniram Dil Hai Betaab 1993 as Vikram s employee Prem Deewane 1992 Shomu Sarphira 1992 Meera Ka Mohan 1992 Jagruti 1992 as Sevalal I Love You 1992 Naseebwaala 1992 as Gangaram Lalwani Benaam Badsha 1991 as Vinay Chandra Rathod a k a VCR Yaara Dildara 1991 Chor Pe Mor 1990 Mahal 1989 Bade Ghar Ki Beti 1989 Kasturi Garibon Ka Daata 1989 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani 1988 as Lallu Ram Pratighaat 1987 as Crooked Lawyer a k a The Revenge Muddat 1986 as Narayan a k a Ages Maa Beti 1986 26 Ghar Dwaar 1985 as Bahadur Phulwari 1984 film as Rickshaw driver Abodh 1984 as Hanuman Shankar s friend Nagin 1981 Duniya Kari Salam 1979 as Shivanand Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi 1979 as Advocate Venkat Vyas Damaad 1978 Marathi Natak Drama Edit Lagin Ghaai Bandu Aani Batate Pohe Hasavnyasaathi Janama Apula Sarkh Chatit Dukhtay 2010 Prema Tuza Rang Kasa Manomilan Andhikrut Zala Ekdach Vacuum Cleaner Sangeet Sanshay Kallol Hasat Khelat 2007 Sangeet Sanshay kallol Ek Unaad Diwas Television series Edit Nana O Nana 2011 Aa Bail Mujhe Maar Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala 1986 Don t Worry Ho Jayega as Sanjay Bhandari Yeh Choti Badi Baatein Hum Paanch 1995 amp 2005 as Anand Mathur Chutki Bajake as Ishwar Devgan Raju Raja Rajasaab Tan Tana Tan Professor PyarelalReferences Edit Ashok Saraf s Ek Dao Dhobi Pachhaad to release on Jan 2 Daily News and Analysis 30 December 2008 Retrieved 8 July 2012 Ashok Saraf Archived from the original on 21 June 2018 Retrieved 14 February 2016 त व ह प स न म म म झ ल अश क सर फ Archived 26 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine त य म ल न म म बनवल Archived from the original on 22 February 2016 Retrieved 14 February 2016 a b c B day पत न प क ष 18 वर ष न म ठ आह त अश क सर फ य क रण म ळ ग व य त क ल ह त लग न divyamarathi in Marathi 4 June 2018 Retrieved 12 July 2019 a b Ashok Saraf s punctuality The Times of India 4 June 2020 Retrieved 23 June 2022 Ashok Saraf Interesting facts about the actor Times of India 9 October 2018 Retrieved 4 June 2022 द न ह घरच प ह ण १९७२ य पह ल य च त रपट प स नच अश क सर फच अभ नय च व टच ल बह र प 16 September 2014 Archived from the original on 2 March 2016 Retrieved 14 February 2016 अभ नयसम र ट अश क सर फ Archived 6 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine Ashok0 Archived 5 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine सच न मह श द घ च श ल व गळ आह अश क सर फ Archived from the original on 22 February 2016 Retrieved 14 February 2016 ग ण आण दमद र अभ न त अश क सर फ Archived from the original on 22 February 2016 Retrieved 14 February 2016 अश क सर फ 5 August 2014 Archived from the original on 24 April 2016 Retrieved 14 February 2016 अश क सर फ Archived from the original on 15 February 2016 Retrieved 14 February 2016 Vacuum Cleaner Marathi Natak Review र गभ म com र गभ म com in Marathi 12 November 2021 Archived from the original on 13 November 2021 Retrieved 28 November 2021 a b Ashok Saraf Awards Archived 6 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine Ashok Saraf Archived 22 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine अश क सर फ मह र ष ट र च फ वर ट व न दव र From marrying an actor twice her age to playing a lead at 54 A look at Agga Bai Sasubai fame Nivedita Ashok Saraf s life The Times of India 16 December 2019 Retrieved 16 November 2020 Ashok Saraf Birthday Special अश क सर फ आण न व द त सर फ य न म बईत लग न न करत ग व य त ल य म द र त क ल ह त लग न Lokmat in Marathi 4 June 2019 Archived from the original on 23 November 2019 Retrieved 23 November 2019 Aggabai Sasubai actor Nivedita Saraf wishes son Aniket on his birthday writes a heartfelt note The Times of India 21 April 2020 Retrieved 4 September 2020 अश क सर फ अपघ त त न बच वल Zee News in Marathi 15 January 2012 Archived from the original on 13 May 2018 Retrieved 4 November 2019 Aandhali Koshimbir Komal Nahta 22 July 2011 Movie Review Singham Archived from the original on 22 November 2012 Retrieved 30 November 2012 Kazmi Nikhat 21 July 2011 Singham Times of India Archived from the original on 6 November 2012 Retrieved 30 November 2012 Bunny Reuben 2005 and Pran a biography HarperCollins Publishers India a joint venture with India Today Group New Delhi p 423 ISBN 9788172234669 Archived from the original on 24 December 2016 Retrieved 30 November 2012 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ashok Saraf Ashok Saraf at IMDb Ashok Saraf at Rotten Tomatoes Ashok 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