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] | |
| Banjara | [12] |
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 |
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