Ashok Saraf filmography
{{Short description|Films by Ashok Saraf}}
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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".{{Cite web |title=मराठी सिनेसृष्टीचा बादशाह आहेत अशोक सराफ, पण बॉलिवूडला त्यांची किंमत कळलीच नाही |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/ashok-saraf-know-as-king-of-marathi-film-industry-bollywood-always-give-him-side-roll/articleshow/102048137.cms |access-date= |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}
Saraf began his career in 1969 with the Marathi film Janaki.{{Cite news |title=Ashok Saraf: Interesting facts about the actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/ashok-saraf-interesting-facts-about-the-actor/photostory/66134710.cms |access-date=2024-04-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} 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.{{Cite web |title=वडिलांच्या इच्छेसाठी बँकेत केली १० वर्ष नोकरी, मराठी सिनेसृष्टीला असे मिळाले 'अशोक मामा' |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/ashok-saraf-75th-birthday-actor-biography-and-unknown-stories/articleshow/91997084.cms |access-date= |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}} But he gained popularity through Dada Kondke's 1975 film Pandu Havaldar.{{Cite web |date=2017-12-29 |title=Flashback Marathi Movie Ashok Saraf as a Sakharam in Pandu Havaldar |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/flashback-marathi-movie-pandu-havaldar-ashok-saraf-as-sakharam-havaldar-1607203/ |access-date= |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}{{Cite web |date=2020-01-31 |title=Ashok Saraf got stardom from Pandu Havaldar |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/ashok-saraf-stardom-pandu-hawaldar-premiere-ssv-92-2073564/ |access-date= |website=Loksatta |language=mr}} He continued to work in Marathi films alongside Laxmikant Berde, Sachin, and Mahesh Kothare.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-01 |title=व्यक्तिवेध : अशोक सराफ |url=https://www.loksatta.com/sampadkiya/columns/article-about-ashok-saraf-personal-information-ashok-saraf-biography-zws-70-4187493/ |access-date= |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Meet 'comedy king' who left govt job for films, became superstar in regional films but never got lead role in Bollywood |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-meet-comedy-king-ashok-saraf-left-govt-job-for-films-superstar-regional-films-never-got-lead-role-in-bollywood-3053337/amp?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM=#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17115222330643&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-meet-comedy-king-ashok-saraf-left-govt-job-for-films-superstar-regional-films-never-got-lead-role-in-bollywood-3053337 |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=www.dnaindia.com}} Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi remains a popular film to this day, and its freshness and humor continue to entertain audiences. It broke numerous records at the time of its release.{{Cite web |date= 24 September 2021|title=33 Years of 'Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi': Iconic Marathi Comedy Still Rules People's Hearts |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/33-years-of-ashi-hi-banwa-banwi-iconic-marathi-comedy-still-rules-peoples-hearts-4240769.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en}} The duo of Saraf and Berde became one of the most successful comedy pairs of that time, and they also worked in several Hindi films together.{{Cite web |title=गुणी आणि दमदार अभिनेता – अशोक सराफ – Marathiworld |url=https://marathiworld.com/ashok-saraf |access-date= |language=en-US}}
Saraf has also acted in various Marathi plays and Hindi television serials. He later started his own production house, "Aniket Telefilms," which is managed by his wife Nivedita Saraf.
Saraf has starred in numerous Marathi films. He has also graced Hindi films and television shows with his presence. His talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards and ten Maharashtra State Film Awards. He is the recipient of V. Shantaram Award and Maharashtra Bhushan Award.{{Cite news |title=Maharashtra Bhushan 2023 awarded to Ashok Saraf |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-bhushan-2023-awarded-to-ashok-saraf/articleshow/107276016.cms?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM=#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17115223160503&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-bhushan-2023-awarded-to-ashok-saraf/articleshow/107276016.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Films
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!Year !Title !Role !Language !Notes |
| 1969
|Janaki |Madan | rowspan="12" |Marathi | |
| 1971
|Donhi Gharcha Pahuna |Sanitary Inspector |Small role |
| 1973
|Aalay Tufan Darayala |Ashkya | |
| rowspan="3" |1975
|Pandoba Porgi Phasali |Dhondu | |
| Varat
|Sopan's brother | |
| Pandu Havaldar
|Hawaldar Sakharam |
| rowspan="2" |1976
|Nagojirao (Nagya) |
| Jawal Yeh Laju Nako
|Gaja | |
| rowspan="3" |1977
|Navra Majha Brahmachari |Jaisingh | |
| Dagaa
|Master | |
| Ram Ram Gangaram
|Mhamdu Khatik |Filmfare Award for Special Mention{{Cite news |title=Veteran actor Ashok Saraf reveals lessons he learned from revered actor Dada Kondke |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/veteran-actor-ashok-saraf-reveals-lessons-he-learned-from-revered-actor-dada-kondke/articleshow/103507751.cms?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM=#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17115227824588&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/veteran-actor-ashok-saraf-reveals-lessons-he-learned-from-revered-actor-dada-kondke/articleshow/103507751.cms |access-date=2024-03-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} |
| rowspan="2" |1978
|Sushila |Mangdu Bhaiya (Raja) | |
| Damaad
|Mr. Khote | rowspan="2" |Hindi | |
| rowspan="10" |1979
|Adv. Venkat Vyas | |
| Duniya Kari Salaam
|Shivanand | rowspan="50" |Marathi | |
| Gyanabachi Mekh
|Gyanaba | |
| Ashtavinayak
|Himself | |
| Sasurvasheen
|Popat Sawant | |
| Deedshahane
|Raja Jagdale | |
| Baeelveda
|Avinash |
| Haldi Kunku
|Unnamed |Cameo appearance |
| Chimanrao Gundyabhau
|Chimanrao | |
| Paijecha Vida
|Tukaram | |
| rowspan="7" |1980
|Sharan Tula Bhagwanta |Adinath | |
| Saubhagyadaan
|Sulaiman | |
| Sawaj
|Kuldeep | |
| Hich Khari Daulat
|Prasad | |
| Sulavarchi Poli
|Rahim Road master | |
| Fatakadi
|Bawlya | |
| Choravar Mor
|Pratap Vanpurekar | |
| rowspan="10" |1981
|Nagin |Tegya | |
| Mosambi Narangi
|Popatrao | |
| Govinda Aala Re Aala
|Sarjerao | |
| Are Sansar Sansar
|Savkar Patil | |
| Sundara Satarkar
|Bhunjang Rao | |
| Gondhalat Gondhal
|Madan Kumar |
| Daivat
|Ashok | |
| Bhannat Bhanu
|Hanumantrao | |
| Patlin
|Chhagan | |
| Devghar
|Raja |Short film |
| rowspan="7" |1982
|Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oath |Sajjanrao | |
| Ek Daav Bhutacha
|Khandoji Farzand |Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor{{Cite web |title=Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982) |url=https://indiancine.ma/WMU |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Indiancine.ma}} |
| 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) | |
| rowspan="6" |1983
|Raghu Maina |Dafliwala | |
| Gupchup Gupchup
|Professor Dhond |Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor{{Cite web |date=2024-02-01 |title=बहुरूपी अशोकमामा |url=https://pudhari.news/sampadakiy/726406/actor-ashok-saraf/ar |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=पुढारी |language=mr-IN}} |
| Baiko Asavi Ashi
|Kalu | |
| Savitri
|Madya (Bajirao) | |
| Thakas Mahathak
|Balasaheb Inamdar | |
| Savvasher
|Ashok Rao | |
| rowspan="13" |1984
|Jugalbandi | | |
| Zakhmi Waghin
|Sarja | |
| Kulswamini Ambabai
|Vasantrao | |
| Chawhata
|Ganpat | |
| Bahurupi
|Sawalya (Bhau Kaka) |
| Gulchadi
|Gaja | |
| Navri Mile Navryala
|Balasaheb Inamdar |
| Hech Maze Maher
|Kamanna | |
| Goshta Dhamal Namyachi
|Namdeo (Namya) |
| Bin Kamacha Navra
|Tukaram (Tukya) | |
| Sasu Varchad Jawai
|Babanrao Gawali | |
| Abodh
|Hanuman | rowspan="2" |Hindi | |
| Phulwari
|Manu |
| rowspan="5" |1985
|Sage Soyare |Aaba Sonar | rowspan="4" |Marathi | |
| Khichdi
|Jagdishwar Jagdale (Jaggu) | |
| Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla
|Aaglavey | |
| Dhum Dhadaka
|Ashok Gupchup/ Yadunath Jawalkar |
| Ghar Dwaar
|Bahadur |Hindi | |
| rowspan="10" |1986
|Khara Varasdar |Ranjeet | rowspan="3" |Marathi | |
| Tuzya Vachun Karmena
|Shyam Suryawanshi | |
| Gadbad Ghotala
|Hemant Dhole | |
| Maa Beti
|Shankar Prasad | rowspan="2" |Hindi | |
| Muddat
|Narayan | |
| Premasathi Vattel Te
|Dr. Bhagaram Gaitonde | rowspan="4" |Marathi | |
| Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla
|Bajrang |
| Chakke Panje
|Ashok | |
| Anandi Anand
|Bhalchandra (Bhalu) | |
| Pratighaat
|Lawyer |Hindi | |
| rowspan="10" |1988
|Phalgun Vadke |Marathi |
| Shiv Shakti
|Karim |Hindi | |
| Pandharichi Vari
|Sada | rowspan="5" |Marathi | |
| Mamla Porincha
|Ballal Bagde | |
| Disata Tasa Nasata
|CID Inspector Raghunath Deshmukh | |
| Saglikade Bombabomb
|Sadashiv Khare |
| Maza Pati Karodpati
|Dinkar Luktuke / Bajirao Rangade |
| Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
|Lallu Ram | rowspan="2" |Hindi | |
| Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani
|Bhagwan Singh | |
| Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi
| rowspan="13" |Marathi |
| rowspan="13" |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 | |
| rowspan="12" |1990
|Changu / Ramanna | rowspan="11" |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 | rowspan="2" |Hindi | |
| rowspan="10" |1991
|Mr. Yadav | |
| Balidaan
|Suryabhan Patil | rowspan="2" |Marathi | |
| Anpekshit
|Uttamrao Pawar | |
| Benaam Badsha
|Vinay Chandra Rathod |Hindi | |
| Mumbai Te Mauritius
|Prem | rowspan="11" |Marathi | |
| Jasa Baap Tashi Pore
|Raja | |
| Godi Gulabi
|Anil | |
| Chaukat Raja
|Ganpat (Gana) | |
| Aflatoon
|Bajrangrao Badve | |
| Aayatya Gharat Gharoba
|Gopinath |
| rowspan="10" |1992
|Zhunj Tujhi Majhi |Bhallya | |
| Dhar Pakad
|Nagesh | |
| Than Than Gopala
|Subodh / Sunil | |
| Aikawa Te Nawalach
|Dhairyasingh Dhurandhar | |
| Shubh Mangal Savdhan
|Rajesh | |
| Jaagruti
|Sevalal | rowspan="5" |Hindi | |
| Meera Ka Mohan
|Ramu | |
| Sarphira
|Thief | |
| Prem Deewane
|Somnath | |
| Naseebwala
|Gangaram Lalwani | |
| rowspan="8" |1993
|Vaat Pahate Punvechi |Bhaiyyasaheb Urangaonkar | rowspan="7" |Marathi | |
| Premankur
|Anil Chiplunkar | |
| Tu Sukhkarta
|Vinayak Vighnaharte | |
| Vajva Re Vajva
|Uttam Tople | |
| Lapandav
|Abhijeet Samarth | |
| Aapli Mansa
|Raghunath |
| Ghayaal
|Keshavrao/ Ramchandra Hire | |
| Dil Hai Betaab
|Vikram's employee |Hindi | |
| rowspan="5" |1994
|Sasar Maher |Ashok | rowspan="2" |Marathi | |
| Vazir
|CM Babasaheb Mohile |
| Aa Gale Lag Jaa
|Dhaniram | rowspan="3" |Hindi | |
| Sangdil Sanam
|Bhalchander | |
| Nazar Ke Samne
|Mamu | |
| rowspan="9" |1995
|Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre |Kishore | rowspan="6" |Marathi | |
| Painjan
|Ajay Deshmukh | |
| Dhamal Jodi
|Raja | |
| Suna Yeti Ghara
|Ashok |
| Topi Var Topi
|Gopalrao Sheth | |
| Jamla Ho Jamla
|Bapu Shelar | |
| Karan Arjun
|Munshiji | rowspan="4" |Hindi |
| Aazmayish
|Roshanlal | |
| Guddu
|Baliya | |
| rowspan="4" |1996
|Army |Pascal | |
| Maaya Mamta
|Sethji |Marathi | |
| Gehra Raaz
|Hasmukh |Hindi | |
| Baal Brahmachari
|Pyare Mohan | rowspan="2" |Marathi | |
| rowspan="6" |1997
|Kunku |Vithoba | |
| Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai
|Dr. Avinash | rowspan="7" |Hindi | |
| Koyla
|Vedji |
| Judge Mujrim
|PA Natwar | |
| Gupt: The Hidden Truth
|Hawaldar Pandu | |
| Yes Boss
|Johnny |
| rowspan="3" |1998
|Chillu | |
| Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya
|Tadkalal | |
| Bhasma
|Masanjogi | rowspan="3" |Marathi | |
| rowspan="4" |1999
|Ashokrao | |
| Maherchi Pahuni
|Ashok | |
| Khoobsurat
|Mahesh Chaudhary |Hindi | |
| Sawai Hawaldar
|Jamaldar Ashok Shinde | rowspan="4" |Marathi |
| rowspan="5" |2000
|Navra Majha Muthit Ga |Raosaheb Bhole | |
| Bhajiwali Sakhu Hawaldar Bhiku
|Bhiku | |
| Bhakti Hich Khari Shakti
|Gauri's brother | |
| Beti No. 1
|Ram Bhatnagar | rowspan="9" |Hindi | |
| Joru Ka Ghulam
|P. K. Girpade | |
| rowspan="5" |2001
|Afsana Dilwalon Ka |Pyarebhai | |
| Aashiq
|Constable | |
| Jodi No.1
|Ashok Rai | |
| Inteqam
|Murli | |
| Ittefaq
|Shambhu Shikari | |
| rowspan="2" |2002
|Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein |Govind | |
| Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa
|Rajeev Patel | |
| rowspan="4" |2004
|Fukat Chambu Baburao |Baburao | rowspan="3" |Marathi | |
| Sanshay Kallol
| | |
| Navra Maza Navsacha
|Lalu |
| Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum
|Rani's father |Hindi | |
| rowspan="5" |2005
|Aai No. 1 |Booboo / Inspector Londhe | rowspan="4" |Marathi | |
| Sawal Majhya Premacha
|Babasaheb Nimbalkar | |
| Soon Ladki Sasarchi
| | |
| Deva Shappath Khota Sangen Khara Sangnar Nahi
|Tatya Ugdepatil | |
| Qatal E Aam
| |Hindi | |
| rowspan="4" |2006
|Akhand Saubhagyavati | | rowspan="28" |Marathi | |
| Kalubaichya Navan Changbhala
|Balasaheb | |
| Shubha Mangal Savdhaan
|Prataprao Tupe | |
| Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navra Pavsher
|Pandu | |
| rowspan="3" |2007
|Lapun Chhapun | | |
| Karayla Gelo Ek
|Mr. Kale | |
| Me Nahi Ho Tyatla
|Raghav Kulkarni | |
| rowspan="12" |2008
|Suryakant Jagdale | |
| Ek Unad Divas
|Vishwas Dabholkar | |
| Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko
| | |
| Sarkha Bhau Pakka Vairi
|Vijay Deshmukh | |
| Saade Maade Teen
|Ratan |
| Aamhi Satpute
|Anna | |
| Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze
|Jagannath Deshmukh | |
| Baba Lagin
| | |
| Aaba Zindabad
|Aaba | |
| Adla Badli
|Chandrakant Chandrakan | |
| Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad
|Dadasaheb Dandage |
| Maai Ka Bitua
|Himself |Bhojpuri film |
| rowspan="5" |2009
|Goshta Lagnanantarchi |Sakharam | |
| Balirajacha Rajya Yeu De
|Bali's father | |
| Hastil Tyache Daat Distil
| | |
| Nishani Dava Anghatha
|Headmaster Bhau Rathod |
| Master Eke Master
|Bappa More | |
| rowspan="5" |2010
|Aika Dajiba |Dajiba | |
| Tata Birla Ani Laila
|Birla | |
| Most Wanted
|Mama | |
| Ideachi Kalpana
|Adv. Manohar Barshinge |
| Familywala
|Dhanasu Beggar | rowspan="2" |Hindi | |
| rowspan="3" |2011
|Head Constable Prabhu Savarkar |
| Kunasathi Kunitari
| | rowspan="18" |Marathi | |
| Pakda Pakdi
|Janya Mama | |
| rowspan="2" |2013
|Mr. Mehta |
| Yaa Topikhali Dadla Kay?
|Sarpanch Vishwasrao | |
| rowspan="2" |2014
|Hututu |Dhananjay Dhanawade | |
| Aandhali Koshimbir
|Bapu Sadavarte | |
| 2016
|Girdhar Inamdar | |
| 2017
|Shentimental |PSI Pralhad Ghodke |
| 2018
|Digambar Sawant |
| 2020
|Abhijat Inamdar |
| rowspan="3" |2021
|Kadhi Ambat Kadhi Goad |Aabasaheb | |
| Altun Paltun
|Dhananjay | |
| Jivan Sandhya
|Jivan Abhyankar |
| 2022
|Ved |Dinkar Jadhav |
| rowspan="2" |2024
|Dr. Vikram Desai |
| Navra Maza Navsacha 2
|Ticket Checker Lalu |
| 2025
|Mohan |
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|{{Pending film|Punha Ekda Saade Maade Teen}} |Ratan |
Television
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Channel !Language !Notes |
| rowspan="2" |1986
|Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala |Ashok |Marathi | |
| Chhoti Badi Baatein
|Mamu | rowspan="2" |DD National | rowspan="6" |Hindi | |
| 1987-1988
|Aa Bail Mujhe Maar |Guest appearance | |
| 1995
|Anand Mathur | rowspan="3" |Zee TV |
| 1997
|Chutki Bajake |Ishwar Devgan |
| 1999
|Professor Pyarelal | |
| 2000
|Sanjay Bhandari | |
| 2011
|Nana O Nana |Nana | rowspan="2" |Marathi | |
| 2024
|Ashok Ma. Ma |Ashok Majgaonkar |
Plays
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|# 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
}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|0764769}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saraf, Ashok filmography}}