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Jaywant Wadkar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Children | 1 |
Jaywant Wadkar is an Indian actor known for his contributions to Marathi cinema and television. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Wadkar has played various supporting and character roles in both Marathi and Hindi films. [1]
Wadkar was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, where he developed a passion for acting from an early age. He began his career in the 1980s, initially working in theater before transitioning to the silver screen. His early work predominantly involved Marathi films, but he later expanded his repertoire to include Hindi films and television.
Jaywant Wadkar made a name for himself by portraying a wide range of characters, from comedic roles to more serious and intense performances. Over the years, he has become a well-known face in the Marathi film industry, collaborating with some of the biggest names in Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Wadkar's performances in films like Navra Maza Navsacha (2004), Dharmaveer (2022), and Pyaar Mein Twist (2010) have been highly regarded. [2] He is also known for his work in television, including his role in Zindagi Ke Crossroads, where he portrayed a bus conductor. [3]
He has been part of major productions such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heera Mandi (2023), a digital series set to stream on Netflix. [4]
In addition to his acting career, Jaywant Wadkar has been active in various social causes. He inaugurated Maharashtra's first road safety cell at Fergusson College, showing his commitment to raising awareness about road safety. [5]
Below is a select list of Jaywant Wadkar's notable films and television appearances:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Tuzya Vachun Karmena | Inspector Faraskhane | Debut film | ||
| 1988 | Tezaab | Aman Pratap Ahuja | Hindi film | ||
| Ek Gaadi Baki Anaadi | John | ||||
| Saglikade Bombabomb | Molester | Cameo appearance | |||
| 1989 | Ek Ratra Mantarleli | Shankar | |||
| Hamaal De Dhamaal | Jiva | ||||
| 1990 | Ghanchakkar | ||||
| Kutha Kutha Shodhu Mi Tila | Datya | ||||
| Aamchyasarkhe Aamhich | Unnamed | Cameo appearance | |||
| Changu Mangu | Bajrang | ||||
| 1991 | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Money Collector | Cameo appearance | ||
| Shame To Shame | Kalu/Balu | ||||
| Doctor Doctor | Patient | ||||
| 1994 | Chikat Navra | Ganya | |||
| 1995 | Dhamal Jodi | Jail mate | |||
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Nayak | |||
| Manus | Namya | ||||
| Navra Mumbaicha | Popat | ||||
| Dhangad Dhinga | Paplu | ||||
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | Tadipaar | |||
| 2002 | Gunaah | Inspector Patil | |||
| Hathyar | Drunkard | ||||
| 2003 | Maqbool | Mr. Palekar | |||
| 2004 | Navra Maza Navsacha | Passenger | Comedy film | [6] | |
| 2005 | No Problem | Shamsher Kaka | |||
| Shikhar | Gaurav's henchmen | ||||
| 2006 | Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko | Inspector Wadkar | |||
| Ek Unad Diwas | |||||
| 2007 | Johnny Gaddaar | Policeman | |||
| Mumbaicha Dabewala | Kirtankar | ||||
| Hyancha Kahi Nem Nahi | Shooter | ||||
| 2009 | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | Gosalia's Goon | |||
| Detective Naani | Gunda Pakya | ||||
| 2010 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Don | Comedy-drama | [7] | |
| 2018 | Zindagi Ke Crossroads | Bus conductor | Television series | [8] | |
| 2022 | Dharmaveer | Supporting role | Biographical film | [9] | |
| 2023 | Kacchey Limbu | Sudhakar Uncle | Netflix film | ||
| Heeramandi | TBD | Netflix series | [10] | ||
| Gandhi Talks | Supporting role | With Vijay Sethupathi and Arvind Swamy | [11] | ||
| 2024 | Navra Maza Navsacha 2 | PA of yede patil | Political film | ||
| Dharmaveer 2 | Hawaldar | Political film | |||
| Phullwanti | Biographical film |
Jaywant Wadkar is married and has a daughter, Swamini Wadkar, who has also entered the film industry. [12]
He is known to be close friends with fellow actors like Vijay Patkar and has often expressed his views on the evolving landscape of Marathi cinema. [13]
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