Bhalchandra Kadam

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Bhau Kadam
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Born (1972-03-03) 3 March 1972 (age 53)
NationalityIndian
Other namesBhau Kadam
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Spouse
Mamata Kadam
(m. 2000)
Comedy career
Mediumtelevision, film
Genres
Subject(s)
Notable works and roles

Bhalchandra Kadam (born 3 March 1972), [1] popularly known as Bhau Kadam, is a Marathi theatre and film actor. He is known as a comedian, particularly when working in commercial Marathi cinema and drama. He began his acting career in 1991, when he started acting in dramas. He is well known for his roles in Fu Bai Fu . He has acted in more than 9 serials and has been involved in more than 500 drama shows. [2]

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Personal life

Bhalchandra Kadam was born and brought up in Dombivli since childhood & now resides in Thane. Kadam has a wife named Mamata. They have three daughters and a son. He is Buddhist by religion [3] [4]

Career

He is one of the best comedy actors in Marathi. He is well known for his skits in Fu Bai Fu , a Marathi standup comedy TV show on Zee Marathi. He also plays the main role, along with Nilesh Sable, in the comedy show Chala Hawa Yeu Dya , [5] also aired on Zee Marathi. In this serial, he plays the character of Pappa, Jyotishi and many more characters. In almost every character, Bhau has been unique with his brilliant comic timing. His innocence while putting up hilarious comedy has earned him immense popularity among millions of Marathi fans. He also worked in a shows like Tuza Maza Jamena , Mala Sasu Havi and participated in almost every Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards show by performing his skits. Bhau also appeared as a guest on the Zee Marathi show Kanala Khada hosted by Sanjay Mone.

He was part of many Marathi movies. Timepass 2 , Timepass , Sanngto Aika , Miss Match , Pune Via Bihar , Narbachi Wadi , Kokanastha , Chaandi , Mast Challay Aamcha and Balkadu are some of the successful movies in which he played an important role. He was also present in the Hindi movie Ferrari Ki Saawar. He will be appearing as a lead actor in the upcoming Marathi movie VIP Gadhav which is expected to be a hit considering mix of comedy, story with rural background and songs written by poet/lyricist Bashir Momin Kavathekar . [6] [7] He is now part of Hastay Na Hasaylach Pahije Comedy Show on Colors Marathi. [8]

Marathi play career

Kadam has played a number of roles in Marathi plays in his career. Some of the important plays are Shantecha Karta Chalu Ahe, Yada Kadachit, Charlie, and Karun Gelo Gaon.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.
2005 Dombivali Fast Havaldar Jadhav Marathi
2010 Harishchandrachi Factory Deaf and dumb actorMarathi
2011 Fakta Ladh Mhana Cameo appearanceMarathi
Mast Challay AamchaHavaldar (Police)Marathi
DavpechMarathi
2012 Ferrari Ki Sawaari Shamshu Bhai Hindi
KutumbBhauMarathi
Gola BerijMarathi
2013 Narbachi Wadi Dr. D'souzaMarathi
Chaandi Marathi
Ek Cutting ChaiMarathi
Kokanastha-Taath Kana Haach BaanaMarathi
2014 Miss Match BhauMarathi
Sanngto Aika KharadeMarathi
Pune Via Bihar Marathi
Amhi Bolto MarathiMarathi
Balkadu PeonMarathi
Timepass Dagadu's father (Appa)Marathi
2015 Vaajlaach Paahije - Game Ki Shinema Bhau KamdarMarathi
Time Bara Vait Auto WalaMarathi
Timepass 2 Shantaram ParabMarathi
2016 Jaundya Na Balasaheb ZatkyaMarathi
Half Ticket Tutti FruttiMarathi
Made In MaharashtraMarathi
2017Jindagi ViratAnna (Sarpanch)Marathi
Boyz BabanMarathi
Zhalla Bobhata DinuMarathi [9]
RanjanMarathi
2018 Cycle GajyaMarathi
Jaga Vegali AntyatraNadau KakaMarathi
LiftmanLiftmanMarathiWeb series, released on ZEE5 [10] [11]
ShikariBhau MamaMarathi
YuntumMarathi
2019 Wedding Cha Shinema MadanMarathi
VIP GadhavGangaramMarathi
Nashibvaan BabanMarathi
2021PuranpoliMarathi
Pandu Pandu HawaldarMarathi Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian
DAVAannaMarathi
2022 Timepass3 Shantaram ParabShantaramMarathi
2023 Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha Gulabi Garam BabaMarathi [12]
2025Inspector ZendePatilHindi
Premachi Goshta 2BaburaoMarathi [13]

References

  1. "Chala Hawa Yeu Dya fame Bhau Kadam celebrates his 50th birthday with family and friends; see pics". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  2. "Will the real BL Pathak stand up?" . Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  3. "Buddhists worshipping Ganesh face 'harassment, threat of social boycott'". The Indian Express. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  4. Kulkarni, Dhaval (23 September 2017). "In the shadow of caste". DNA India. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  5. "ZEE MARATHI - Marathi Entertainment Online - Updates & More - ZEE5". www.zeemarathi.com.
  6. 24taas.com. "Marathi News, Zee 24 Taas: Latest News in Marathi, Maharashtra Breaking News, मराठी बातम्या, Marathi News Channel". 24taas.com. Retrieved 10 February 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. "Bhau Kadam in lead role - The Times of India". The Times of India . Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  8. "Hastay Na Hasaylach Pahije (2024) | हसताय ना? हसायलाच पाहिजे! | Cast, Nilesh Sable, Bhau Kadam, Onkar Bhojane | Colors Marathi | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  9. "Zhala Bobhata Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes".
  10. "ZEE5 adds Marathi original web series 'Liftman'". Indian Television Dot Com. 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 28 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  11. "ZEE5 launches Marathi original web series 'Liftman'". Mid-day.com. 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 27 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  12. "Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha: मराठमोळ्या कॉमेडीचा तडका, प्रसाद खांडेकरच्या एकदा येऊन तर बघा सिनेमाची घोषणा". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  13. बोडके, चेतन (9 July 2025). "लव्हस्टोरीच्या अरेंज मॅरेजची गोष्ट, 'प्रेमाची गोष्ट २'चा हटके टीझर प्रदर्शित; चित्रपट केव्हा होणार रिलीज". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 July 2025.