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 eleven Maharashtra State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards Marathi. 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.
Marathi Cinema, also known as Marathi film industry, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi language widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. It is based in Mumbai. It is the oldest film industry of India and one of the leaders in filmmaking in the Indian film industry.
Maharashtra State Film Awards, one of the prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first awarded in 1963.
Sharad Talwalkar was an Indian film and television actor who led the Marathi film industry and theatre for many years. He had performed in more than 180 Marathi films.
Sanjay Surkar was a Marathi film director. He won three National Film Awards for the films Rao Saheb (1996), Tu Tithe Mee (1998) and Gharabaher (1999) in Best Feature Film in Marathi category. Along with films, Surkar had also worked in television and theatre.
Dhum Dhadaka is a 1985 Indian Marathi-language comedy buddy film directed and produced by Mahesh Kothare under the production banner of Jenma Films International. The film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Mahesh Kothare, Laxmikant Berde, Nivedita Joshi, Surekha Rane, Prema Kiran and Sharad Talwalkar. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964), which was also remade earlier in Telugu as Preminchi Choodu (1965), in Hindi as Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966) and in Kannada as Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (1979).
The Pune International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Pune, a city in Maharashtra, India. Open to general public, the films are screened at NFAI, Inox, City Pride, PVR cinema halls, all located in Pune city.
Jairam Kulkarni was an Indian Marathi-language film actor who worked in several Marathi films, television, and theatre. He is better known for Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Maza Pati Karodpati (1988), Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990) and Zapatlela (1993).
Panghrun (transl. Blanket) is an Indian Marathi-language period musical drama film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Zee Studios, featuring Amol Bhavadekar and Gauri Ingawale in the leading roles. The film won "The Best Indian Cinema Award (2020)" at Bangalore International Film Festival.
Gadbad Ghotala is an Indian 1986 Marathi-language comedy film directed by Raja Bargir and produced by Eagle International Enterprises. The film starring Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Sharad Talwalkar, Nilu Phule, Savita Prabhune, Smita Talwalkar, Prema Kiran.
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.
The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress 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 Raj Kapoor Award is the highest lifetime achievement award in Hindi cinema, established by the Government of Maharashtra, India. It is presented annually by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra. Award instituted in 1998 to recognises individual for their "Lifetime Achievement to Hindi cinema". The recipient is recognized for their exceptional contribution to the Indian cinema and is chosen by a panel of distinguished figures within the Indian film sector. The accolade includes a certificate, a shawl, and a monetary award of ₹5,00,000.
The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress is an award, begun in 1962, presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards of India to the supporting actress for best performance in a Marathi cinema. The awardees are decided by a jury constituted every year. The inaugural award was named as "Hansa Wadkar Award for Best Supporting Actress" and was awarded to Kusum Deshpande for the film Prapanch, directed by Madhukar Pathak.
Gupchup Gupchup is a Marathi-language romantic comedy film was released on 22 December 1983. It was directed by V. K. Naik and produced by Kishor Miskin under the banner of Shivshakti Productions. It stars Ashok Saraf, Ranjana Deshmukh, Kuldeep Pawar, Mahesh Kothare, Shubhangi Rawate, Padma Chavan, Shriram Lagoo in main roles.
Ashtavinayak is a Marathi-language film released on 9 February 1979. The film was directed by Rajdutt and produced by Sharad Pilgaonkar under the banner of Manorama Films. The film is based on the family from Ichalkaranji which took place in 1975.
The Maharashtra State Film's Special Jury Award for Special Appearance of an actor is an award, presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards of India to an actor for their performance in a Marathi cinema.
The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian is an award, presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards of India to an actor for their comic performance in a Marathi cinema.
Ashok Saraf is an actor mainly working in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He is known as the "King of Marathi Film Industry".
