Samir Choughule
{{Short description|Indian actor & comedian (born 1973)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Samir Choughule
| image = SamirChoughule1.jpg
| caption = Choughule in 2016
| birth_name = Samir Diwakar Choughule
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1973|06|29}}
| birth_place = Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
| spouse = {{marriage|Kavita Choughule|1997}}{{cite news |title=काही वर्ष अफेअर, २५ वर्षांचा संसार अन्…; पडत्या काळात समीर चौगुलेला मिळाली पत्नीची साथ |url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/3076808/maharashtrachi-hasyajatra-show-actor-samir-choughule-filmy-style-love-story-see-details-kmd-95/ |access-date=17 September 2022 |work=Loksatta |date=August 17, 2022 |language=mr}}
| yearsactive = 1993–present
| known_for = Various roles in Maharashtrachi hasya jatra
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|writer|comedian}}
}}
Samir Diwakar Choughule (born 29 June 1973) is an Indian actor and writer from Mumbai. He is better known for his comedy roles, style and slapstick performance. From daily soaps to comedy shows, from theater plays to movies, Samir has acted in Marathi, Hindi and English shows. He is currently known for his role in "Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra" being telecasted on Sony Marathi.
Life and career
Choughule did his schooling in Shailendra Education Society and later completed his graduation from M L Dahanukar College of Commerce in 1993. He was interested in sports, but started acting after his acting adventures in school and college gave him success and encouragement.{{cite web |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/tv/sameer-chaughule-comedi-chi-bullete-train/articleshow/50230954.cms |title=Sameer Chaughule Comedi chi Bullete Train |website=Maharashtra Times |accessdate=15 November 2016}} After completing his education, Samir worked in Mumbai and later took a full-time acting career in 2002. Since then has acted in various dramas, TV serials and movies. He is a team lead on Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra comedy show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonyliv.com/details/show/6074325854001/Maharashtrachi-Hasya-Jatra-Vinodacha-Nava-Hangam|title=Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra|website=SonyLIV}}
Choughule is also a regular contributor to Saamana e-paper under the column "Fulora" where he writes about the various flavors of life.{{cite web |url=http://epaper.saamana.com/Details.aspx?id=43523&boxid=34940755 |title=Image view |website=Epaper.saamana.com |access-date=28 June 2016 |archive-date=18 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818155742/http://epaper.saamana.com/Details.aspx?id=43523&boxid=34940755 |url-status=dead }}
Personal life
Choughule grew up in Virar–Nallasopara area. He is married to Kavita and the couple lives in the same area.{{cite news |title=काही वर्ष अफेअर, २५ वर्षांचा संसार अन्…; पडत्या काळात समीर चौगुलेला मिळाली पत्नीची साथ |url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/3076808/maharashtrachi-hasyajatra-show-actor-samir-choughule-filmy-style-love-story-see-details-kmd-95/ |access-date=17 September 2022 |work=Loksatta |date=August 17, 2022 |language=mr}}{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/business/property/propertytimes-sameer-chaughule-house/articleshow/50605577.cms |title=स्वप्नपूर्तीचं घर |work=Maharashtra Times |accessdate=15 November 2016 |date=16 June 2016}}
Filmography
Samir has appeared in lead role as well as special appearance in a few marathi Indian movies:
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Film !Language !Role !Notes |
| 2005
|Marathi |Thambi |Special appearance |
| 2008
|Hindi | | |
| 2013
|Marathi |Satam | |
| 2015
|Marathi |Secretary | |
| 2015
|Marathi |Ganpule | |
| 2016
|Mumbai Time |Marathi | | |
| 2019
|Marathi | |
| 2022
|Marathi |Battasha |
| rowspan="2" |2023
|Marathi |Shashikant Prabhulkar | |
| Jaggu Ani Juliet
|Marathi |Mr. Nimkar |
| 2024
|Marathi |Jignes |
| 2024
|Marathi |Wamanrao | |
| 2025
|Marathi |Makrand Dhawale |
Theater work
Samir is an actor in Marathi Theater and below are a few plays where he has acted in:
- Asa Mi Asa Mi
- Varya Varchi varat
- Vyakti Ani Valli
- Yada kadachit
- Chalre Bhoplya Tunuk Tunuk
- Balak Palak
- Shri Bai Samartha
- Carry On Heavens (Hinglish drama by Bharat Dabholkar)
- Best of Bottoms Up (English Drama)
- Hyancha Kaay Karaaycha
- Samya Samya Maifilit Mazya
TV appearances
Samir has also acted in a few TV serials:
- Tikal te Political (Political satire by Chandrakant Kulkarni)
- Aambat God{{cite web |title=Ambat Goad 4 Days Remaining |date=6 December 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC9OmokIuEE |website=YouTube |accessdate=28 June 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/samir-choughule/credits/900557/ |title=Samir Choughule |website=TV Guide |access-date=28 June 2016}} (Star Pravah)
- Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi (Zee Marathi)
- Comedychi Bullet Train (Colors Marathi)
- Kunku (Zee Marathi)
- Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta (Sameer)
- Aajke Shriman Shrimati (Hindi TV Serial)
- Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra (Sony Marathi)
- Saare Tujhyachsathi (Sony Marathi)
- Assa Maher Nako Ga Baai! (Dhongi Baba)
- Post Office Ughade Aahe (Nirgudkar)
Awards and recognition
- Sanskruti Kaladarpan Natya Vibhag – 2016{{cite web |url=http://sanskrutikaladarpan.com/gaurav-rajni.html |title=Sanskruti Kaladarpan – Official website |website=Sanskrutikaladarpan.com |access-date=28 June 2016}}
- Zee Natya Gourav Puraskar 2015 – Best Comedy Actor for drama – Balak-Palak{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2kvs8y |title=Zee Natya Gaurav 2015 Award Winners Reaction-TV9 – Video Dailymotion |website=Dailymotion |access-date=28 June 2016}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCNWkOw-E6E |title=Samir Choughule Dream Home - Saam Tv |publisher=YouTube |date=1 March 2013 |accessdate=15 November 2016}}
{{authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Choughule, Samir}}
Category:Male actors from Mumbai
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Indian male stage actors