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Ashok Saraf

Indian actor and comedian · India · On the map · Actors · Born 1947 · age 79

Ashok Saraf is an Indian actor and comedian, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi films along with theatre in both languages. Having appeared in more than 300 films, Saraf has received several awards including eleven Maharashtra State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards Marathi.

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A life in dates

2025Padma Shri in artsAward2024Navra Mazha Navsacha 2Film, Conductor Lalu2011SinghamFilm, Prabhu Bhawalkar2004Navra Mazha NavsachaFilm, Conductor Lalu2001AashiqFilm, Constable2000Beti No. 1Film, Ram B. Bhatnagar1998BandhanFilm, Chillu1996ArmyFilm, Pascal1995Hum PaanchSeries, Anand Mathur1994Maza ChakulaFilm1992Dil Hi To HaiFilm, Lodge's Manager1989Ghost's BrotherFilm, Bandhu1988Ashi Hi Banwa BanwiFilm, Dhananjay Mane1986Gadbad GhotalaFilm1981Mosambi NarangiFilm1975Pandu HawaldarFilm1947Born4 June 1947

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Filmography 40

106 credits on file

Television 1

Awards

Padma Shri in arts2025

About this person

He is referred to as the Mahanayak, Ashok Samrat or Mama of the Marathi film industry, In 2016, Saraf received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award for his Contribution to Marathi cinema. In 2023, he received the Maharashtra Bhushan, the highest civilian honour in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Saraf received Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, from the Government of India in 2025.

Country
India
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 79