Actor
Subodh Bhave
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
1997 – Present
Subodh Bhave – Biography
Subodh Bhave – Full Information
- Full Name: Subodh Bhave
- Birth Name: Subodh Suresh Bhave
- Date of Birth: 9 November 1975
- Age: 50 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pune
- Current Residence: Mumbai
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Theatre Artist
- Industry: Marathi Cinema, Television, Theatre, Hindi Films
- Years Active: 1997–Present
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Master of Commerce (M.Com) from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce
Family Details
- Father: Suresh Bhave
- Mother: Snehal Bhave
- Wife: Manjiri Bhave
- Marriage Date: 12 July 2001
- Children: Two sons – Kanha Bhave and Malhar Bhave
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Role | Category | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Rimzim | Inspector Meghnad | TV Debut | First television appearance |
| 2002 | Satte Sathi Kahihi | Subya | Film | Marathi film debut |
| 2002–2005 | Avantika | Salil Dixit | Television | Major breakthrough on Marathi TV |
| 2003–2007 | Vadalvaat | Jaysingh Rajput | Television | lEstablished him as a leading TV actor |
| 2008–2010 | Kulvadhu | Vikramaditya Rajeshirke | Television | One of his most popular TV roles |
| 2011 | Balgandharva | Bal Gandharva | Film | Career-defining performance; critical acclaim |
| 2013 | Anumati | Shrikant | Film | Nationally recognized performance |
| 2015 | Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush | Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Film | Iconic portrayal of Lokmanya Tilak |
| 2015 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Sadashiv Gurav | Film/Director | Directorial debut and major commercial success |
| 2017 | Hrudayantar | Shekhar Joshi | Film | Popular mainstream Marathi film |
| 2018 | Tula Pahate Re | Vikrant Saranjame | Television | Huge television comeback and fan-favorite role |
| 2018 | Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Film | Widely praised biographical performance |
| 2020–2021 | Chandra Aahe Sakshila | Shridhar Kale | Television | Successful lead role on Colors Marathi |
| 2022 | Bus Bai Bas | Host | Television | Successful transition into hosting |
| 2022 | Har Har Mahadev | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Film | Played the legendary Maratha king |
| 2023 | Taj: Divided by Blood | Birbal | Web Series | Major Hindi OTT debut |
| 2023 | Vaalvi | Dr. Anshuman | Film | One of the biggest Marathi hits of the year |
| 2023 | Phulrani | Vikram Rajadhyaksha | Film | Lead role in acclaimed adaptation |
| 2024 | Paani | Balaji Kendre | Film | Social-drama role appreciated by critics |
| 2025 | Sangeet Manapmaan | Dhairyadhar | Film/Director | Second directorial venture |
| 2025 | Sant Tukaram | Tukaram | Hindi Film | Portrayed the revered saint-poet |
| TBA | Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj | Baba Maharaj | Hindi Film | Upcoming biographical project |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Work/Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Kavadase | Nominated |
| 2004 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mi Tuji Tujhich Re | Nominated |
| 2004 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | Best Supporting Character | Avantika | Won |
| 2005 | Kala Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Aata De Taali & Kalaa Ya Lagalya Jeeva | Won |
| 2005 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Aamhi Asu Ladke | Won |
| 2005 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | Best Character Male | Vadalvaat | Won |
| 2007 | Chitraleelaniketan Awards | Best Actor | Kalaa Ya Laglyaa Jeeva | Won |
| 2007 | Mama Warerkar Puraskar | Best Actor | Kalaa Ya Laglyaa Jeeva | Won |
| 2007 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kshan | Nominated |
| 2007 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Silver Medal | Kalaa Ya Laglyaa Jeeva | Won |
| 2007 | Star Screen Marathi Awards | Best Actor | Mission Champion | Won |
| 2007 | Marathi Natyaparishad Award | Best Couple in Marathi Theatre | Theatre Work | Won |
| 2008 | Indradhanu–Yuvonmesh Puraskar | Best Actor | Man Pakharu Pakharu | Won |
| 2008 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Sanai Choughade | Nominated |
| 2008 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Man Pakharu Pakharu | Won |
| 2009 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Ranbhool | Won |
| 2009 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | Best Couple | Kulvadhu | Won |
| 2009 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | Best Actor | Kulvadhu | Won |
| 2010 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Character | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Nominated |
| 2011 | MIFTA | Best Actor | Balgandharva | Won |
| 2011 | MaTa Sanmaan | Best Actor | Ranbhool | Won |
| 2011 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Balgandharva | Won |
| 2011 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Actor | Balgandharva | Nominated |
| 2011 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actor | Balgandharva | Nominated |
| 2011 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Ranbhool | Won |
| 2011 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Male Playback Singer | Balgandharva | Won |
| 2012 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Balgandharva | Won |
| 2013 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Supporting Actor | Anumati | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Actor | Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Director | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Won |
| 2015 | International Film Festival of India | ICFT-UNESCO Fellini Award | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Won |
| 2016 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Actor | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Nominated |
| 2016 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Director | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Nominated |
| 2016 | Sanskruti Kala Darpan Awards | Best Director | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Won |
| 2016 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Director | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Nominated |
| 2016 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Director (Jury) | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Won |
| 2016 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Supporting Actor | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Nominated |
| 2017 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Actor | Hrudayantar | Nominated |
| 2018 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Actor | Pushpak Vimaan | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Hrudayantar | Nominated |
| 2018 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | Best Actor | Tula Pahate Re | Won |
| 2019 | Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year | Best Actor | Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Won |
| 2019 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Film | Aatpadi Nights | Won |
| 2021 | Colors Marathi Awards | Best Villain | Chandra Aahe Sakshila | Won |
| 2021 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Actor | Television Work | Nominated |
| 2022 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Won |
| 2023 | Sakal Premier Award | Best Supporting Actor | Vaalvi | Nominated |
| 2024 | Aaryans Sanman | Best Supporting Actor | Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor | Nominated |
| 2024 | International Iconic Awards Marathi | Most Versatile Actor | Vaalvi | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Vaalvi | Nominated |
| 2024 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Actor | Vaalvi | Nominated |
| 2024 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Actor (Critics) | Vaalvi | Nominated |
| 2024 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Supporting Actor | Vaalvi | Nominated |
| 2025 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Har Har Mahadev | Nominated |
| 2025 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor | Nominated |
| 2026 | Ambernath Marathi Film Festival | Best Actor | Sakal Tar Hou Dya | Won |
| 2026 | Sanskruti Kala Darpan Awards | Best Actor | Sakal Tar Hou Dya | Won |
About Subodh Bhave
Subodh Bhave is an Indian actor, director, and producer primarily active in Marathi cinema and television.
He is famous for portraying historical figures such as Bal Gandharva, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Kashinath Ghanekar, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
His Marathi film debut was Satte Sathi Kahihi (2002).
Yes, he directed Katyar Kaljat Ghusali and Sangeet Manapmaan.
Tula Pahate Re, Avantika, Vadalvaat, and Kulvadhu are among his most popular television shows.