Laxmikant Berde was an Indian Marathi language film actor who appeared in Marathi and Hindi movies. Known for his highly energetic slapstick performances, Berde started his career as an employee in the production company Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh and then played supporting roles in a few Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he first became famous with the Marathi play Tur Tur.
Ashok Saraf is an Indian actor and comedian, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi films along with theatre in both languages. Saraf has received several awards including four Filmfare Marathi Awards. He is referred to as the Mahanayak, Ashok Samrat or Mama of the Marathi film industry. In 2023, he received the Maharashtra Bhushan, the highest civilian honour in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Priya Arun Berde is an Indian actress who has worked in several Marathi language films. She is the wife of the actor Laxmikant Berde and is the daughter of actress Lata Arun. She joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2023.
Sachin Pilgaonkar, often known mononymously by his screen name Sachin, is an Indian actor, director, producer, writer and singer of Marathi and Hindi films. He has directed and acted in several Marathi films of the late 1980s and early 1990s. He has received several awards including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards Marathi.
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi is a 1988 Indian Marathi-language comedy buddy film directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and produced by Kiran Shantaram under the production banner of V. Shantaram Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde, Siddharth Ray, Ashwini Bhave, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Priya Berde, Nivedita Joshi-Saraf, Nayantara, Viju Khote and Sudhir Joshi.
Gammat Jammat is a 1987 Indian Marathi-language comedy film written by Shantaram Nandgaonkar, directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and produced by Satish Kulkarni under the production banner of Shree Tulsi Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Varsha Usgaonkar, Charusheela Sable, Shrikant Moghe, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Viju Khote, Satish Shah and Sudhir Joshi. The music was composed by Arun Paudwal.
Smile Please is an Indian Marathi language drama film directed by Vikram Phadnis. The film follows Nandini Joshi a photographer who is diagnosed with early-onset dementia and struggles to find a sense of purpose and dignity.
Nayantara was an Indian actress. She worked in Marathi films, television and theatre. She is better known as Leelabai Kalbhor in Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988).
Lagnachi Wife Weddingchi Bayku is an Indian Marathi-language television series which aired on Zee Marathi. It premiered from 21 October 2019 and ended on 3 April 2020 completing 143 episodes. It is produced by Sanjay Zankar under the banner of Zankar Films.
Autograph – Ek Japun Thevavi Ashi Lovestory, also known as Autograph, is an Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Satish Rajwade and produced by Sanjay Chhabria and Ashwin Anchan under the banners of Everest Entertainment and STV Networks. The film stars Ankush Chaudhari, Amruta Khanvilkar, Urmila Kothare, and Manasi Moghe. The story of the film is a unique perspective on relationships, heartbreaks, and the memories that treasure over life.
The Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Male Debut is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Marathi Cinemas to recognise a performance by a male actor in a debut role.
Abhinay Berde is an Indian actor who works in Marathi films. The son of Marathi actor Laxmikant Berde, he made his debut with Ti Saddhya Kay Karte and won the Filmfare Award Marathi and the MFK Award for best debut (male).
Aayatya Gharat Gharoba is a 1991 Indian Marathi-language musical comedy film directed and produced by Sachin Pilgaonkar. Released in Maharashtra on 25 September 1991, the film stars an ensemble cast of Sachin Pilgaonkar, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Prashant Damle, Kishori Shahane, Viju Khote and Sudhir Joshi. The film is loosely based on 1948 Hindi film Pugree which was remade in 1972 as Dil Daulat Duniya.
Hemal Ingle also known as Hemal Dev is an Indian actress and model primarily works in Marathi films. She made her debut in 2018 with the Telugu film Husharu and lead actress in Marathi films like Ashi Hi Aashiqui (2019), Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey (2022), Unaad (2023).
Onkar Bhojane is an Indian actor, comedian who predominantly works in Marathi theatre, television and films. Bhojane known for his comedy characters played in Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra. His notable roles in movies such as Boyz 2 (2018), Boyz 3 (2022), Ghe Double (2022), and Girlz (2019) have established him as a prominent figure in the Marathi film industry. In 2023, he starred opposite Isha Keskar in the leading role in Sarla Ek Koti.
Sshort And Ssweet is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language family drama film directed by Ganesh Dinkar Kadam and written by Swapnil Barskar. The film is produced by Payal Ganesh Kadam along with Vinod Rao. The film stars Sonali Kulkarni, Harshad Atkari, Rasika Sunil, Shridhar Watsar, Ajit Bhure, Onkar Bhojane and Tushar Khair.
"Hridayi Vasant Phulatana" is an Indian Marathi-language song from the soundtrack of the 1988 film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi. It was composed by Arun Paudwal, with lyrics penned by Shantaram Nandgaonkar and vocals provided by Suresh Wadkar, Anuradha Paudwal, Sudesh Bhosale, Shailendra Singh, Sachin Pilgaonkar, and Aparna Mayekar.
Ashok Saraf is an actor mainly working in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He is known as the "King of Marathi Film Industry".
