Ashok Saraf filmography
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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".[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]
| † | Denotes film or TV productions 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] | ||
| Aai Tuza Ashirwad | ||||
| 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 |
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| 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] | ||
| 2025 | Ashi Hi Jamva Jamvi | Mohan | [37] | |
| 2026 | Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen | Ratan | [38] |
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 | [39] | |
| 1997 | Chutki Bajake | Ishwar Devgan | [40] | ||
| 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 | [41] |