Ashwini Bhave is an Indian model and actress known for her work in both Hindi, Kannada and Marathi-language films and television serials. She made her Marathi cinema debut with Shabas Sunbai (1986). She Received Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress twice for her performance in critically acclaimed movies Kadachit and Aahuti. Born and raised in India, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Archana Joglekar is an Indian actress and classical dancer. She has acted in Marathi, Odia and Hindi films and television serials. Some of her noted films are Sansar (Hindi), Eka Peksha Ek (Marathi) and Anapekshit (Marathi). She is a Kathak dancer and choreographer. She was trained in Kathak by her mother, Asha Joglekar, a Kathak dancer and instructor. In 1963, her mother founded a dance school in Mumbai called Archana Nrityalaya. In 1999, Joglekar opened a branch of this dance school in New Jersey, US.
Ramesh Deo was an Indian film actor who worked in more than 285 Hindi films, 190 Marathi films and 30 Marathi dramas with over 200 showings in his long career. He also produced feature films, television serials and over 250 ad films. He directed a number of films, documentaries and television serials. He Received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award For His Contribution in Marathi Cinema.
Seema Deo was an Indian Hindi and Marathi film actress. She appeared in over 80 Marathi and Hindi films. She won Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for the film Pahu re kiti vaat.
Lapandav is a 1993 Indian Marathi-language comedy film directed by Shrabani Deodhar, produced by Sachin Parekar and Sanjay Parekar under the production banner of Amol Production and distributed by Everest Entertainment. Released in Maharashtra on 16 April 1993, the film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Vandana Gupte, Vikram Gokhale, Savita Prabhune, Ajinkya Deo, Varsha Usgaonkar, Sunil Barve and Pallavi Ranade.
Tejashri Pradhan is an Indian television and film actress who has appeared in multiple Marathi films and television serials. She is better known as Shubhra and Janhavi from the Zee Marathi television serials Aggabai Sasubai (2019) and Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi (2013), respectively. Pradhan also did voice-overs for a mobile application named Go-stories which features various Marathi stories. She has also appeared in a YouTube video Uncomfortable and been a speaker at TED Talks.
Navra Maza Navsacha is a 2004 Indian Marathi-language slapstick film directed and produced by Sachin Pilgaonkar, is considered as cult classic in Marathi cinema. The film stars Sachin Pilgaonkar, Supriya Pilgaonkar and Ashok Saraf. The film portrays the journey of the couple from Mumbai to Ganpatipule to fulfill a vow.
Sansar (transl. World) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao, starring Rekha and Raj Babbar and Anupam Kher. The other cast members included Aruna Irani, Archana Joglekar, Shekhar Suman, Priyanka, Chandrashekhar, Shafi Inamdar, Ajinkya Deo, Dinesh Hingoo and Seema Deo. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.
Padma Chavan was an Indian actress who appeared in Marathi and Hindi films, television and theatres. Chavan made her acting debut in 1959 opposite Ramesh Deo in the movie Akashganga. She was Famously known as Maharashtra's Marilyn Monroe.
Bhushan Pradhan is a multifaceted Indian actor known for his work in Marathi films, web series, and theater. Over the years, Bhushan has established himself as a promising talent in the industry, not just for his striking looks but also for his powerful performances that resonate with audiences across various platforms. He has delivered memorable performances in movies like Aamhi Doghi, Coffee Ani Barach Kahi, Satarangi Re, Timepass, Time Bara Vait and more.
Devdatta Nage is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television shows. He gained fame after playing the roles of Lord Khandoba and Bajrang in Jai Malhar and Adipurush, respectively.
Sarja is a 1987 Indian Marathi-language film, based on a novel Shelar Khind by Marathi writer Babasaheb Purandare. It is directed by Rajdutt and produced by Dattatray Chitra. The film stars Ajinkya Deo, Pooja Pawar (debut), Seema Deo and Nilu Phule. It also features Kuldeep Pawar, Ramesh Deo and Ravindra Mahajani in key roles. Sarja is a story of a young brave man and his wife, who assist Maratha King Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his forces in capturing a fort from a Mughal Sardar.
Vasant Joglekar (1914–1993) was a film director and producer. He directed several Marathi and Hindi movies, including Aanchal and Aaj Aur Kal.
Sanjay Mone is a veteran Marathi actor, dialogue writer and script writer. He has also written many plays and regularly writes in the newspaper. He worked in a number of TV serials, plays and films.
He Tar Kahich Nay is an Indian television stand-up comedy show in Marathi language originally aired on Zee Marathi. It was hosted by Akshaya Deodhar. Siddhartha Jadhav was also part of the show as Special Guest. It was directed by Nilesh Sable. It was premiered from 10 December 2021 and ended on 5 March 2022 aired with 26 episodes.
Chhatriwali is an Indian Marathi language television series that aired on Star Pravah. It premiered on 18 June 2018 and ended on 21 September 2019. It stars Namrata Pradhan and Sanket Pathak in lead roles. It is an official remake of Malayalam TV series Kasthooriman.
Sau Shashi Deodhar is an Indian Marathi language film directed by Amol Shetge and produced by Shilpa Shirodkar Ranjit and Kushna Shetty. The film stars Sai Tamhankar, Ajinkya Deo and Tushar Dalvi. The film was released on 21 February 2014.
Nagpur Adhiveshan is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language film directed by Nilesh Raosaheb Jalamkar and produced Anil Keshavrao, Jalamkar Yayati Naik. starring Makarand Anaspure, Ajinkya Deo, Mohan Joshi and Bharat Ganeshpure. It was released theatrically on 9 December 2016.
The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor is an award, begun in 1962, presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards of India to an actor for best performance in a Marathi cinema. The awardees are decided by a jury constituted every year. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. The inaugural award was named as "Shahu Modak Award for Best Actor" and was awarded to Gajanan Jagirdar for the film Shahir Parshuram.
Gharat Ganpati is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language family drama film co-written and directed by Navjyot Narendra Bandiwadekar under the production and distribution of Panorama Studios in association with Navigns Studio. The film stars an ensemble cast with Nikita Dutta, Bhushan Pradhan, Ajinkya Deo, Ashwini Bhave alongside Sanjay Mone, Shubhangi Latkar and Shubhangi Gokhale. Set in Konkan, the film showcases the Gharat family's annual tradition of welcoming Gauri Ganpati, highlighting how this cherished practice spans three generations and brings the family closer together by navigating generational differences and strengthening their bonds.
