Prashant Damle

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Prashant Damle
Born
Prashant Damle

(1961-04-05) 5 April 1961 (age 63)
Mumbai
NationalityIndian
EducationRaja Shivaji Vidyalaya
Occupation(s) Actor, comedian
Years active1978–present
Notable work Moruchi Mavshi
Bahurupi
Tu Tithe Mee
Eka Lagnachi Goshta
Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta
SpouseGauri Prashant Damle
Honours5 Limca Book of Records (1983, 1995, 1995, 1996, 2001)
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2020)
Website http://www.prashantdamle.com

Prashant Damle (born 5 April 1961) [1] is a Marathi actor, comedian who has acted in numerous Marathi drama, movie and Soap opera over 35 years. He has been associated with Marathi theatre since 1983 and till date has performed in 27 different plays and a variety of hundreds of roles. Damle is widely recognized as the biggest ultimate superstar of Marathi theatre.

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In the journey of 35 years of performing arts, he has been honored with many prestigious awards. To date he has 5 Limca Book of Records in his name. He has also performed in 37 Marathi Feature Films and 24 Marathi serials. On 6 November 2022, his performance in Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta marked his career's 12,500th show, a record.

Career

After the first few stage performances during his school years and college years he got an opportunity to act in the Marathi play named "Tur Tur". That proved to be a major breakthrough for him and thus he ventured into the commercial Marathi theater. He proved his excellence in comedy. Then followed the play "Moruchi Mavshi". During that period of struggle Mr. Sudhir Bhat of Suyog Productions, cast him into a lead role in his comedy-drama "Bramhachari". That was what gave birth to his devotion and dedication to the world of Marathi theater & entertainment. He got his first break into films through the film "Pudhcha Paaul" by Producer Mr. Vinay Nevalkar which was directed by Mr. Raj Dutt and thus marked his first entry into the world of Marathi films, where his performance and name reached to a larger audience, further stabilizing his presence in the acting arena.

Having done a number of Marathi Stage shows, Prashant has also worked in the film media. He has worked in numerous television serials and more than a hundred Marathi films. He has worked with the big wigs of the industry and worked in some of the all-time famous movies like - Pasant Aahe Mulagi, Savat Majhi Ladki, Ekda Pahava Karun, Aatmavishwas, Ena Meena Deeka (along with Ashok Saraf), Madhuchandrachi Ratra, Vajwa Re Vajwa and the most recent Tu Tithe Mee .

He has acted in many Marathi and Hindi television serials and has portrayed memorable characters. Some of his works in television discipline are "Gharkul", "Be Dune Teen", "Bhikajirao Crorepati", "Gubbare", "Saare Saare Gaauya", "Kay Pahilas Majhyat", "Darling Darling", "Bahurupi" and the very popular, "Filmi Chakkar", "Uchapati", just to name a few of his most unforgettable performances. [2]

Damle suffered a mild heart attack in May 2013. He was undergoing treatment at an Andheri hospital. Damle was admitted to the Critical H4 hospital after feeling uneasy. Angiography revealed four blockages in arteries supplying blood to his heart which was operated the same week. Damle was busy with "Eka Lagnachi Goshta" when he had this mild heart attack. Because of this, all shows of his dramas had to be canceled for the next 15 days. After the treatment, he again started doing plays but at a slower pace. [3]

Other activities

He is doing a cookery show called as Aaj Kay Special on Colors Marathi. He also works as a brand ambassador for Disha Direct, Shamrao Vitthal Co-op. Bank Ltd. and of Retired Army Association. His TV Show Aamhi Saare Khavayye on Zee Marathi brings its audience, a set of delicious recipes. The show also gives the audience an opportunity to participate. Theme menus cater to all possible situations such as a weekend lunch menu, a party or whatever. One can learn to make starters, drinks, main course items as well as desserts on the show. [4]

Prashant Damle Fan Foundation

Not only an actor and singer but he is also a renowned producer of theatre, through this, he started his own foundation called Prashant fan foundation through which he carries on his social work for the welfare of the society. He has also donated Rs 1 lakh for the water program of Maharashtra Govt. [5]

Theatre

He has completed his 11,000+ drama shows as of March, 2022

Filmography

Television

Reality Shows

Awards received

Stage

Film

Limca Records

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References

  1. ↑ "Covid-19: Marathi TV actor-producer Prashant Damle to pay Rs. 10,000 to his each of crew members as shoots called off - The Times of India". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. ↑ Achievements Archived 2014-01-12 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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