Actor
Ashok Saraf
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Mumbai, India.
Years Active
1969 – Present
Ashok Saraf Biography
Ashok Saraf – Full Information
- Full Name: Ashok Shankar Saraf
- Profession: Actor, Comedian, Producer
- Industry: Marathi Film Industry (Marathi Cinema), Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood)
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: June 4, 1947
- Age: 78 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Family Background
- Spouse: Not publicly detailed
- Children: Not publicly detailed
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Grey
Education
- Schooling: Mumbai-based schooling
- Higher Education: Graduate (details not publicly disclosed)
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name / Work | Career Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Pandu Havaldar | Won Maharashtra State Film Award – Best Supporting Actor; early recognition |
| 1979 | Bail Veda | Won Maharashtra State Film Award – Best Actor; established as lead actor |
| 1982 | Ek Daav Bhutacha | Won Maharashtra State Film Award – Best Actor; strengthened acting credentials |
| 1983 | Goshta Dhamaal Namyachi | Won Filmfare Awards Marathi – Best Actor; critical acclaim |
| 1985 | Bahurupi | Won Maharashtra State Film Award – Best Actor; continued success in Marathi cinema |
| 1992 | Aapli Mansa | Won Maharashtra State Film Award – Best Actor; prominent lead role |
| 1996 | Suna Yeti Ghara | Won Filmfare Awards Marathi – Best Actor; iconic performance |
| 1999 | Savai Hawaldar | Won Screen Awards – Best Actor Marathi; recognized in comic and lead roles |
| 2000 | Various | Maharashtra State Film Award – Best Comedian; established as top comedian |
| 2004 | Navra Maza Navsacha | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar – Best Actor in a Comic Role; highlighted comic timing |
| 2016 | Overall Contribution | Filmfare Awards Marathi – Lifetime Achievement Award; celebrated career |
| 2020 | Outstanding Contribution | Pune International Film Festival – Distinguished Awards; recognized for cinema contribution |
| 2023 | Ved | Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman – Best Supporting Actor; recent recognition |
| 2023 | Overall Contribution | Maharashtra Bhushan – Lifetime contribution to Marathi cinema; prestigious honor |
Recent Activities (2025–2026)
- Padma Shri Award (2025)
Conferred on May 27, 2025, by President Droupadi Murmu.
Significance: India’s fourth-highest civilian honor for outstanding contributions to Indian cinema and art. - Balgandharva Lifetime Achievement Award (2024–2025)
Presented in late 2024 by the Governor of Maharashtra.
Significance: Highlights his lifetime achievements in Marathi theater and cinema. - Film & Theater Projects – Punha Ekda Saade Maade Teen
Set to appear in the sequel.
Awards
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Best Supporting Actor | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Pandu Havaldar | Won |
| 1977 | Special Mention | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Ram Ram Gangaram | Won |
| 1979 | Best Actor | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Bail Veda | Won |
| 1981 | Best Supporting Actor | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Gondhalat Gondhal | Won |
| 1982 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards Marathi | — | Won |
| 1982 | Best Actor | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Ek Daav Bhutacha | Won |
| 1983 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Goshta Dhamaal Namyachi | Won |
| 1985 | Best Actor | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Bahurupi | Won |
| 1987 | — | Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | — | Won |
| 1988 | Best Supporting Actor | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Maza Pati Karodpati | Won |
| 1991 | — | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Won |
| 1992 | Best Actor | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Aapli Mansa | Won |
| 1993 | — | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Vazir | Won |
| 1996 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Suna Yeti Ghara | Won |
| 1999 | Best Actor – Marathi | Screen Awards | Savai Hawaldar | Won |
| 2000 | Best Comedian | Maharashtra State Film Awards | — | Won |
| 2004 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Navra Maza Navsacha | Won |
| 2006 | V. Shantaram Award | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Various | Won |
| 2008 | Best Supporting Actor | Bhojpuri Film Awards | Mai Ka Bitua | Won |
| 2010 | Favourite Comedian | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Won |
| 2016 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Overall Contribution | Won |
| 2016 | Kala Gaurav Award | Sanskruti Kaladarpan | — | Won |
| 2020 | Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema | Pune International Film Festival Distinguished Awards | — | Won |
| 2022 | Special Mention | ABP Majha Awards | — | Won |
| 2022 | — | Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman | — | Won |
| 2022 | Acting | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | — | Won |
| 2023 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | — | Won |
| 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman | Ved | Won |
| 2023 | Overall Contribution | Maharashtra Bhushan | — | Won |
| 2025 | Special Award | MaTa Sanman | — | Won |
About Ashok Saraf
Veteran Marathi and Hindi actor known for comedy and versatile roles.
Mothi Manse (Marathi).
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, Dhum Dhadaka, Navri Mile Navryala, and several Marathi classics.
Yes, he was awarded the Padma Shri (2025) and Maharashtra Bhushan (2023).
What type of roles is he known for?