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 four Filmfare Marathi Awards. 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.
Aarya Ambekar is a Marathi playback singer and actor from Pune, Maharashtra. She has recorded numerous songs for films and albums in Marathi and Hindi. She has also performed at various prestigious concerts across India and overseas including UAE, USA amongst others. Aarya has won numerous accolades including a Filmfare Award.
Sonalee Benodekar is an Indian actress who mainly acts in Marathi and Hindi-language films. She is the recipient of several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi. She is noted for her lavani dance song, "Apsara Aali" in the Marathi film Natarang,.
Adinath Kothare is an Indian actor, producer, and director, who predominantly works in Marathi films. His directorial debut film, 'Paani,' won the 'National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation' at the 66th National Film Awards and also won him the 'Best Actor' award at the New York Indian Film Festival. His father, Mahesh Kothare, is a veteran film director of Marathi films.
Akash Thosar is an Indian actor who appears in Marathi cinema and Bollywood. He is best known for his role as Parshya in the 2016 Marathi film Sairat for which he won a Filmfare Award Marathi Best Male Debut. He was ranked eighth in The Times of India's Top 20 Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra in 2019.
Hruta Durgule is an Indian actress who predominantly works in television and films productions mainly in Marathi language. She is the recipient of several accolades including, a Filmfare Marathi Award and has established herself as one of the most popular Marathi television actresses.
Sayali Sanjeev, is an Indian film and television actress from Mumbai, Maharashtra, who works in Marathi films and television serials. She has received awards including a Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Marathi. She has appeared in films including Basta (2021), Jhimma (2021), Goshta Eka Paithanichi and AB Aani CD (2020).
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskarfor Best Film is given by the Zee Marathi television network as part of its annual awards for Marathi Cinemas. The winners are selected by the jury members. The award was first given in 2000.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor – Female is chosen by the viewers of Zee Marathi as part of its annual award ceremony for Marathi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Director is chosen by the viewers of Zee Marathi as part of its annual award ceremony for Marathi films, to recognise a director who has delivered an outstanding performance.
Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Supporting Actor is presented by Zee Marathi as part of its annual Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, for best acting done by an actor in Marathi films, who are selected by the jury. The award was first given in 2010 for films released in 2009.
Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Supporting Actress is presented by Zee Marathi as part of its annual Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, for best acting done by an actor in Marathi films, who are selected by the jury. The award was first given in 2010 for films released in 2009.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Music Director is presented by Zee Marathi as part of its annual Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, for best music done by a composer in Marathi films, who are selected by the jury. Ajay-Atul has won most awards in this category.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Lyricist is presented by Zee Marathi as part of its annual Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, for best lyrics written by a lyricist in Marathi films, who are selected by the jury. Guru Thakur has won most awards in this category.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer - Male is chosen by the jury of Zee Marathi as part of its annual award ceremony for Marathi films, to recognise a male playback singer. Following its inception in 2009.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer - Female is chosen by the jury of Zee Marathi as part of its annual award ceremony for Marathi films, to recognise a female playback singer. Following its inception in 2009.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award is given by the Zee Marathi as part of its annual Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Marathi cinema.
