Ashok Saraf filmography

Saraf in 2019

Ashok Saraf (born 4 June 1947) is an actor mainly working in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He is known as the "King of Marathi Film Industry".[1]

Saraf began his career in 1969 with the Marathi film Janaki.[2] He went on to act in numerous films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including Donhi Gharcha Pahuna, Jawal Ye Laju Nako, Tumcha Aamcha Jamala, Chimanrao Gundyabhau, Deed Shahane, Haldikunku, Duniya Kari Salam, and many more.[3] But he gained popularity through Dada Kondke's 1975 film Pandu Havaldar.[4][5] He continued to work in Marathi films alongside Laxmikant Berde, Sachin, and Mahesh Kothare.[6]

During that time, Marathi films entered a new era of comedy. Saraf starred in several notable Marathi films of this period, including Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, Aayatya Gharat Gharoba, Balache Baap Brahmachari, Bhutacha Bhau, and Dhum Dhadaka.[7] Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi remains a popular film to this day, and its freshness and humor continue to entertain audiences. It broke numerous records at the time of its release.[8] The duo of Saraf and Berde became one of the most successful comedy pairs of that time, and they also worked in several Hindi films together.[9]

Saraf has also acted in various Marathi plays and Hindi television serials. He later started his own production house, "Aniket Telefilms," which is managed by his wife Nivedita Saraf.

Saraf has starred in numerous Marathi films. He has also graced Hindi films and television shows with his presence. His talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards and ten Maharashtra State Film Awards. He is the recipient of V. Shantaram Award and Maharashtra Bhushan Award.[10]

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language Notes
1969 Janaki Madan Marathi
1971 Donhi Gharcha Pahuna Sanitary Inspector Small role
1973 Aalay Tufan Darayala Ashkya
1975 Pandoba Porgi Phasali Dhondu
Varat Sopan's brother
Pandu Havaldar Hawaldar Sakharam Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
1976 Tumcha Aamcha Jamala Nagojirao (Nagya) [11]
Jawal Yeh Laju Nako Gaja
1977 Navra Majha Brahmachari Jaisingh
Dagaa Master
Ram Ram Gangaram Mhamdu Khatik Filmfare Award for Special Mention[12]
1978 Sushila Mangdu Bhaiya (Raja)
Damaad Mr. Khote Hindi
1979 Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi Adv. Venkat Vyas
Duniya Kari Salaam Shivanand Marathi
Gyanabachi Mekh Gyanaba
Ashtavinayak Himself
Sasurvasheen Popat Sawant
Deedshahane Raja Jagdale
Baeelveda Avinash Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor
Haldi Kunku Unnamed Cameo appearance
Chimanrao Gundyabhau Chimanrao
Paijecha Vida Tukaram
1980 Sharan Tula Bhagwanta Adinath
Saubhagyadaan Sulaiman
Sawaj Kuldeep
Hich Khari Daulat Prasad
Sulavarchi Poli Rahim Road master
Fatakadi Bawlya
Choravar Mor Pratap Vanpurekar
1981 Nagin Tegya
Mosambi Narangi Popatrao
Govinda Aala Re Aala Sarjerao
Are Sansar Sansar Savkar Patil
Sundara Satarkar Bhunjang Rao
Gondhalat Gondhal Madan Kumar Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian
Daivat Ashok
Bhannat Bhanu Hanumantrao
Patlin Chhagan
Devghar Raja Short film
1982 Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oath Sajjanrao
Ek Daav Bhutacha Khandoji Farzand Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor[13]
Savitrichi Sun Raja
Mai Baap Gunwanti / Sethji Shyamji Ghanashyamji
Don Baika Phajeeti Aika Jaisinghrao Pawar
Galli Te Dilli Rahuba
Kashala Udyachi Baat Vidhyadhar (Bima Babu)
1983 Raghu Maina Dafliwala
Gupchup Gupchup Professor Dhond Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor[14]
Baiko Asavi Ashi Kalu
Savitri Madya (Bajirao)
Thakas Mahathak Balasaheb Inamdar
Savvasher Ashok Rao
1984 Jugalbandi
Zakhmi Waghin Sarja
Kulswamini Ambabai Vasantrao
Chawhata Ganpat
Bahurupi Sawalya (Bhau Kaka) Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor[14]
Gulchadi Gaja
Navri Mile Navryala Balasaheb Inamdar [15]
Hech Maze Maher Kamanna
Goshta Dhamal Namyachi Namdeo (Namya) Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi
Bin Kamacha Navra Tukaram (Tukya)
Sasu Varchad Jawai Babanrao Gawali
Abodh Hanuman Hindi
Phulwari Manu [16]
1985 Sage Soyare Aaba Sonar Marathi
Khichdi Jagdishwar Jagdale (Jaggu)
Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla Aaglavey
Dhum Dhadaka Ashok Gupchup/ Yadunath Jawalkar [17]
Ghar Dwaar Bahadur Hindi
1986 Khara Varasdar Ranjeet Marathi
Tuzya Vachun Karmena Shyam Suryawanshi
Gadbad Ghotala Hemant Dhole
Maa Beti Shankar Prasad Hindi
Muddat Narayan
Premasathi Vattel Te Dr. Bhagaram Gaitonde Marathi
Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla Bajrang Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor
Chakke Panje Ashok
Anandi Anand Bhalchandra (Bhalu)
Pratighaat Lawyer Hindi
1988 Gammat Jammat Phalgun Vadke Marathi [18]
Shiv Shakti Karim Hindi
Pandharichi Vari Sada Marathi
Mamla Porincha Ballal Bagde
Disata Tasa Nasata CID Inspector Raghunath Deshmukh
Saglikade Bombabomb Sadashiv Khare [19]
Maza Pati Karodpati Dinkar Luktuke / Bajirao Rangade Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani Lallu Ram Hindi
Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani Bhagwan Singh
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi Dhananjay Mane Marathi [20]
1989 Aaghat
Madhu Chandrachi Ratra Mahesh
Navra Bayko Ashok
Kalat Nakalat Chotu
Ek Gadi Baaki Anaadi Mr. Kirkire
Maalmasala Kumar Desai
Bhutacha Bhau Bandu
Balache Baap Brahmachari Vilas Varaatkar
Atmavishwas Vilas Zende
Savala Maroti Maroti
Dharla Tar Chavtay Raja Patil
Pheka Pheki Rajan Pradhan
Bade Ghar Ki Beti Kasturi Hindi
1990 Changu Mangu Changu / Ramanna Marathi
Baap Re Baap Rajendra Pradhan
Eka Peksha Ek Inspector Sarjerao Shinde
Eeja Beeja Teeja Beeja / Brijbhushan
Ghanchakkar Manku Gaisode
Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi Prof. Ashok Pandit
Dhamaal Bablya Ganpyachi Ganpya
Aamchyasarkhe Aamhich Bhupal / Nirbhay Inamdar
Shejari Shejari Keshav Kulkarni
Ina Mina Dika Digambar Minapure
Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb Shankar Sonba Savkar
Chor Pe Mor Anthony Hindi
1991 Yaara Dildara Mr. Yadav
Balidaan Suryabhan Patil Marathi
Anpekshit Uttamrao Pawar
Benaam Badsha Vinay Chandra Rathod Hindi
Mumbai Te Mauritius Prem Marathi
Jasa Baap Tashi Pore Raja
Godi Gulabi Anil
Chaukat Raja Ganpat (Gana)
Aflatoon Bajrangrao Badve
Aayatya Gharat Gharoba Gopinath Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
1992 Zhunj Tujhi Majhi Bhallya
Dhar Pakad Nagesh
Than Than Gopala Subodh / Sunil
Aikawa Te Nawalach Dhairyasingh Dhurandhar
Shubh Mangal Savdhan Rajesh
Jaagruti Sevalal Hindi
Meera Ka Mohan Ramu
Sarphira Thief
Prem Deewane Somnath
Naseebwala Gangaram Lalwani
1993 Vaat Pahate Punvechi Bhaiyyasaheb Urangaonkar Marathi
Premankur Anil Chiplunkar
Tu Sukhkarta Vinayak Vighnaharte
Vajva Re Vajva Uttam Tople
Lapandav Abhijeet Samarth
Aapli Mansa Raghunath Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor
Ghayaal Keshavrao/ Ramchandra Hire
Dil Hai Betaab Vikram's employee Hindi
1994 Sasar Maher Ashok Marathi
Vazir CM Babasaheb Mohile Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Aa Gale Lag Jaa Dhaniram Hindi
Sangdil Sanam Bhalchander
Nazar Ke Samne Mamu
1995 Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre Kishore Marathi
Painjan Ajay Deshmukh
Dhamal Jodi Raja
Suna Yeti Ghara Ashok Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi
Topi Var Topi Gopalrao Sheth
Jamla Ho Jamla Bapu Shelar
Karan Arjun Munshiji Hindi [21]
Aazmayish Roshanlal
Guddu Baliya
1996 Army Pascal
Maaya Mamta Sethji Marathi
Gehra Raaz Hasmukh Hindi
Baal Brahmachari Pyare Mohan Marathi
1997 Kunku Vithoba
Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai Dr. Avinash Hindi
Koyla Vedji [22]
Judge Mujrim PA Natwar
Gupt: The Hidden Truth Hawaldar Pandu
Yes Boss Johnny [23]
1998 Bandhan Chillu
Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya Tadkalal
Bhasma Masanjogi Marathi
1999 Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar Ashokrao
Maherchi Pahuni Ashok
Khoobsurat Mahesh Chaudhary Hindi
Sawai Hawaldar Jamaldar Ashok Shinde Marathi Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian
2000 Navra Majha Muthit Ga Raosaheb Bhole
Bhajiwali Sakhu Hawaldar Bhiku Bhiku
Bhakti Hich Khari Shakti Gauri's brother
Beti No. 1 Ram Bhatnagar Hindi
Joru Ka Ghulam P. K. Girpade
2001 Afsana Dilwalon Ka Pyarebhai
Aashiq Constable
Jodi No.1 Ashok Rai
Inteqam Murli
Ittefaq Shambhu Shikari
2002 Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein Govind
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa Rajeev Patel
2004 Fukat Chambu Baburao Baburao Marathi
Sanshay Kallol
Navra Maza Navsacha Lalu [24]
Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum Rani's father Hindi
2005 Aai No. 1 Booboo / Inspector Londhe Marathi
Sawal Majhya Premacha Babasaheb Nimbalkar
Soon Ladki Sasarchi
Deva Shappath Khota Sangen Khara Sangnar Nahi Tatya Ugdepatil
Qatal E Aam Hindi
2006 Akhand Saubhagyavati Marathi
Kalubaichya Navan Changbhala Balasaheb
Shubha Mangal Savdhaan Prataprao Tupe
Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navra Pavsher Pandu
2007 Lapun Chhapun
Karayla Gelo Ek Mr. Kale
Me Nahi Ho Tyatla Raghav Kulkarni
2008 Sakhi Suryakant Jagdale
Ek Unad Divas Vishwas Dabholkar
Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko
Sarkha Bhau Pakka Vairi Vijay Deshmukh
Saade Maade Teen Ratan [25]
Aamhi Satpute Anna
Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze Jagannath Deshmukh
Baba Lagin
Aaba Zindabad Aaba
Adla Badli Chandrakant

Chandrakan

Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad Dadasaheb Dandage MFK Award for Favourite Comedian
Maai Ka Bitua Himself Bhojpuri film
2009 Goshta Lagnanantarchi Sakharam
Balirajacha Rajya Yeu De Bali's father
Hastil Tyache Daat Distil
Nishani Dava Anghatha Headmaster Bhau Rathod [26]
Master Eke Master Bappa More
2010 Aika Dajiba Dajiba
Tata Birla Ani Laila Birla
Most Wanted Mama
Ideachi Kalpana Adv. Manohar Barshinge [27]
Familywala Dhanasu Beggar Hindi
2011 Singham Head Constable Prabhu Savarkar [28]
Kunasathi Kunitari Marathi
Pakda Pakdi Janya Mama
2013 Ekulti Ek Mr. Mehta [29]
Yaa Topikhali Dadla Kay? Sarpanch Vishwasrao
2014 Hututu Dhananjay Dhanawade
Aandhali Koshimbir Bapu Sadavarte
2016 Vrundavan Girdhar Inamdar
2017 Shentimental PSI Pralhad Ghodke [30]
2018 Me Shivaji Park Digambar Sawant [31]
2020 Prawaas Abhijat Inamdar [32]
2021 Kadhi Ambat Kadhi Goad Aabasaheb
Altun Paltun Dhananjay
Jivan Sandhya Jivan Abhyankar [33]
2022 Ved Dinkar Jadhav [34]
2024 Life Line Dr. Vikram Desai [35]
Navra Maza Navsacha 2 Ticket Checker Lalu [36]
TBA Punha Ekda Saade Maade Teen † Ratan [37]

Television

Year Title Role Channel Language Notes
1986 Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala Ashok DD Sahyadri Marathi
Chhoti Badi Baatein Mamu DD National Hindi
1987-1988 Aa Bail Mujhe Maar Guest appearance
1995 Hum Paanch Anand Mathur Zee TV [38]
1997 Chutki Bajake Ishwar Devgan [39]
1999 Professor Pyarelal Professor Pyarelal
2000 Don't Worry Ho Jayega Sanjay Bhandari Sahara One
2011 Nana O Nana Nana Mi Marathi Marathi
2024 Ashok Ma. Ma Ashok Majgaonkar Colors Marathi [40]

Plays

  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

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