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.
Zee Marathi is an Indian Marathi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on 15 August 1999 and was known as Alpha TV Marathi until 28 March 2005, when it was renamed as Zee Marathi. It is the first Marathi GEC channel. A HD version of this channel, Zee Marathi HD, was launched on 20 November 2016.
Guru Thakur is an Indian poet, lyricist, scriptwriter, actor and playwright from Mumbai (Maharashtra), known for his contributions in Marathi and Hindi film industry.
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.
Apurva Motiwale is an Indian editor, who works in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu cinema. As a frequent collaborator with Ashish Mhatre, she has edited more than 40 films. Her first film as an editor was Ajab Lagnachi Gajab Goshta (2010).
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.
Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar are annual awards presented by the Zee Marathi television network to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Marathi-language film industry of India. The Awards were presented for the first time on 2000. The members of the jury select the winners. The awards are divided into two categories: popular awards and technical awards. The ceremony is televised on the Marathi television network Zee Marathi. It was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor 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 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 Lifetime Achievement Award is given by the Zee Marathi as part of its annual Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Marathi cinema.
