Sharad Ponkshe | |
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| Born | 13 October 1966 India |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Children | 2 |
Sharad Ponkshe is an Indian actor and writer, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is a speaker and an actor in Marathi film, theater and television.
Ponkshe started his career in 1988 and worked in multiple fields including Marathi stage, Marathi television and film industry. After his education in the college he immediately started his career in the Marathi film and television industry. He became very popular with the daily serial Damini on DD Sahyadri. He played a role with Pratiksha Lonkar in that serial. Both played many roles in plays and movies. The TV serial Agnihotra and Vadalvaat gave Ponkshe enormous popularity in Maharashtra. Later he played the role of Ranade's father in the TV serial Unch Majha Zoka, which was based on the life of Mahadev Govind Ranade and Ramabai Ranade.[ citation needed ]. He also played an important role in Zee Marathi serial Kanyadaan
Ponkshe played an important role in the play Me Nathuram Godse Boltoy, which was based on a very sensitive issue, the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. [1] His acting in this play started in 1988, starring as the main role of Nathuram Godse. He continues to get threats for playing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse. This was a key role in his life, performing it more than 1000 times and getting recognized by audience.[ citation needed ]
Overall he played more than 100 roles in television and films. [2] [3] [4] He had a great respect to the actor and director Vinay Apte who gave him the role in the above play. [5]
In 2021, he was seen in the Colors TV sitcom Bawara Dil. He played the role of Lalit Rao Lokhande in Sony SAB Sitcom Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo. He also plays the role of Vinayak Kanitkar aka Dada, in the Marathi serial Thipkyanchi Rangoli on Star Pravah.[ citation needed ]
Ponkshe is known for his pro-Savarkar stance and has orated about him all over the world. [6] Ponkshe was diagnosed with cancer in December 2018 and underwent chemotherapy. He returned to the stage with the play Himalayachi Sawli in 2019. [7] [8] [9]
All films/web-series are in Marathi, unless mentioned.
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2003 | Antop Hill | |
| 2004 | Black Friday | |
| 2007 | Gadhvache Lagna | |
| Bhulwa | ||
| 2008 | Kshan Haa Mohacha | |
| 2010 | Jetaa | |
| 2011 | Tuch Khari Gharchi Laxmi | |
| 2012 | Mokala Shwaas | |
| Tukaram | Bolhoba Ambile | |
| 2013 | Angarki | |
| 2014 | Surajya | |
| 2015 | Black Home | |
| What About Savarkar | ||
| Sandook | ||
| Calendar Girls | ||
| 2016 | Well Done Bhalya | |
| Vighnaharta Mahaganpati | ||
| Vrundavan | ||
| Doctor Rakhmabai | ||
| 2017 | Bus Stop | |
| Kanika | ||
| 2018 | Me Shivaji Park | |
| Radio Nights 6.06 | ||
| 2019 | Ek Nirnay... Swatahacha Swatasathi | |
| Bandishala | ||
| Dank | ||
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Hindi film |
| 2022 | Har Har Mahadev | |
| 2023 | Baipan Bhaari Deva | |
| 2024 | Hi Anokhi Gaath | |
| Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke | [10] | |
| Juna Furniture | [11] |
On 15 January 2024, Film named "Rachana" was released on Ponkshe's YouTube channel, "Rashtray Swaha". He played the role of Avinash Katdare / Madhav Phadtare, a middle class person wanting to avenge his wife's accidental death. The film also showcases Rucha Apte's supporting but crucial role in it. The film is produced by Anita Tupe and Ponkshe himself. It is written and directed by Prasad Satvalekar.
| Year | Series |
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| 2021 | Baap Beep Baap |
Nathuram Vinayak Godse was a Hindu nationalist who on 30 January 1948 assassinated Mahatma Gandhi. Godse was a member of the political party, the Hindu Mahasabha; and a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu paramilitary volunteer organisation; and a populariser of the work of his mentor Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who had created the ideology of Hindutva.
Hey Ram is a 2000 Indian epic historical drama film written, directed and produced by Kamal Haasan, and stars him and Shah Rukh Khan in lead roles. It was simultaneously made in Tamil and Hindi languages.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948 at age 78 in the compound of Birla House, a large mansion in central New Delhi. His assassin was Nathuram Godse, from Pune, Maharashtra, a Hindutva activist, a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu paramilitary organization as well as a member of the Hindu Mahasabha.
Nine Hours to Rama is 1963 British-American neo noir crime film directed by Mark Robson, that follows a fictionalised Nathuram Godse in the hours before he assassinated the Indian independence leader, Gandhi, and police attempts to prevent the murder. It is based on a 1962 novel of the same name by Stanley Wolpert. The film was written by Nelson Gidding and filmed in England and India with mainly white actors in prominent roles. It stars Horst Buchholz, Diane Baker, Jose Ferrer, and Robert Morley. It was shot in CinemaScope DeLuxe Color.
Koormavatara is a 2011 Indian Kannada drama film directed by Girish Kasaravalli, based on short story of the same name written by Kum. Veerabhadrappa. It stars Shikaripura Krishnamurthy, Jayanthi and Apoorva Kasaravalli in the lead roles, and Harish Raj, Cheswa, Rashmi Sumukha, Goa Dattu and Sumukha Bharadwaj feature in supporting roles. The story revolves around a government employee cast in a play to portray Mahatma Gandhi, who, on course, realizes that playing Gandhi is easier than imbibing and implementing his principles in real-life.
Me Nathuram Godse Boltoy is a two-act play written in the Marathi language. It has been written by Pradeep Dalvi. It is based on the book May It Please You Honour written by Gopal Godse. According to Karline McLain the play enacts Godse's defense plea and thus explores the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and the trial of Godse from Godse's point of view.
Unch Majha Zoka is an Indian television series directed by Viren Pradhan and was aired on Zee Marathi. The series premiered on 5 March 2012 from Monday to Saturday at 8 pm by replacing Ekach Hya Janmi Janu.
Spruha Joshi is an Indian television, film, and theatre actress, the television anchor who works in the Marathi film and television industry. She is also a poet and lyricist for films.
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Vinay Apte was an Indian film and television actor. He acted in several Marathi movies and television shows in his almost 40-year-old career. He has also acted in Hindi movies such as Chandni Bar, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, It's Breaking News, Satyagraha and Rajneeti.
Nilesh Moharir is an Indian music director. He has composed around 46 title tracks, 15 non-film music albums and 8 movies in Marathi. He is known for his catchy melodious music composition.
Girish Oak is a Marathi, editor, film actor, play actor and poetry writer. His play U Turn has become very popular. From 22 July 2019, he played a lead role in the Marathi serial Aggabai Sasubai on Zee Marathi and from 15 March 2021, he is playing a lead role in Aggabai Sunbai on Zee Marathi.
Amol Ramsing Kolhe is an Indian actor turned politician who is the current Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Shirur and member of the Nationalist Congress Party.
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Why I Killed Gandhi is a biographical drama movie about the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. This is a short film which runs for 45 minutes. This movie shows the reason that Nathuram Godse provided for assassinating Gandhi during his trials in court. The role of Nathuram Godse has been played by a member of Parliament from the Nationalist Congress Party, Amol Kolhe.
Thipkyanchi Rangoli is an Indian Marathi language drama television series directed by Girish Vasaikar. It is an official remake of Bengali TV series Khorkuto. It is airing on Star Pravah premiered from 4 October 2021. It stars Dnyanada Ramtirthkar and Chetan Vadnere in lead roles.
Jhunj Marathmoli is an Indian reality and stunt television series which aired on ETV Marathi. It was anchored by Shreyas Talpade. The celebrity contestants travel to 12 different cities across Maharashtra and participate in challenging tasks that put to test courage, willpower and determination. It premiered from 26 May 2014 and ended on 17 August 2014.
Gopal Vinayak Godse was a Hindutva activist convicted of conspiring to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.
Sharmishtha Raut is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Marathi films and TV series. She is best known for her antagonistic role as Neeraja in the series Man Udhan Varyache, which aired on Star Pravah, and the Zee Marathi series Unch Majha Zoka as Tai Kaku and Julun Yeti Reshimgathi as Archana.
Agnihotra is an Indian Marathi language television series which aired on Star Pravah. It is directed by Satish Rajwade and produced by Shrirang Godbole under the banner of Indian Magic Eye Productions. It premiered from 27 November 2008 and ended on 30 April 2010.