Actor
Upendra Limaye
Based In
Maharashtra, India
Origin
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
1994 – Present
Upendra Limaye Biography
Upendra Limaye Personal Information
- Full Name: Upendra Limaye
- Nickname: Upendra
- Profession: Actor
- Date of Birth: 8 November 1969
- Age: 56 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Religion: Hinduism
- Current Residence: Maharashtra, India
- Languages Known: Marathi, Hindi, English
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family Details
- Wife: Swati Limaye
- Daughter: Bhairavi Limaye
- Son: Ved Limaye
Education
- School: New English High School, Pune
- College: Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune
- Acting Training: Lalit Kala Kendra, Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Mukta | Social Activist | Film debut in Marathi cinema |
| 1995 | Bangarwadi | Shekoo | Early recognition as a talented actor |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar | Gokul | Hindi film debut and wider audience reach |
| 2005 | Page 3 | Inspector Bhonsale | Won MaTa Sanman Best Supporting Actor |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Manya Langda | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2008 | Sarkar Raj | Kantilal Vora | Featured in a major Bollywood production |
| 2009 | Jogwa | Tayappa | Won National Film Award for Best Actor and multiple state awards |
| 2010 | Mee Sindhutai Sapkal | Shrihari | Strengthened reputation in Marathi cinema |
| 2014 | Yellow | Swimming Coach | Filmfare Marathi Award nomination |
| 2018 | Mulshi Pattern | Inspector Vitthal Kadu | One of his most popular commercial successes |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Nanya Bhau | Gained strong recognition in mainstream Bollywood |
| 2023 | Animal | Freddy Patil | Achieved nationwide popularity and career resurgence |
| 2024 | Madgaon Express | Mendoza | Widely appreciated comic-crime performance |
| 2025 | Jaggu Ani Juliet | Jaggu’s Father | Won Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian Male |
| 2025 | Sankranthiki Vasthunam | George Antony | Expanded presence in Telugu cinema |
| 2025 | They Call Him OG | Chief Minister | Featured in a high-profile Telugu project |
| 2026 | Toaster | Inspector Balagode | Continued prominence in Hindi cinema |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Natya Gaurav Awards | Best Actor | Jallai Tuzi Preet | Won |
| 1996 | Kalnirnay Awards | Best Actor | Jallai Tuzi Preet | Won |
| 2005 | MaTa Sanman | Best Supporting Actor | Page 3 | Won |
| 2005 | Hamlog Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Page 3 | Won |
| 2006 | Rashtriya Ratna Puraskar | Special Recognition | Overall Contribution | Won |
| 2009 | Kalarang Awards | Best Actor | Sarkar Raj / Urus | Won |
| 2009 | National Film Awards (56th) | Best Actor | Jogwa | Won |
| 2009 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Jogwa | Won |
| 2009 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Jogwa | Won |
| 2009 | Sivaji Ganesan Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Jogwa | Won |
| 2009 | Chitrapati V. Shantaram Award | Best Leading Actor | Jogwa | Won |
| 2009 | Baburao Painter Awards | Best Actor | Jogwa | Won |
| 2009 | Sanskruti Kaladarpan Awards | Best Actor | Jogwa | Won |
| 2009 | MaTa Sanman | Best Actor | Jogwa | Won |
| 2010 | Maharashtra Ratna Puraskar | Overall Contribution in Marathi Cinema | Various Works | Won |
| 2010 | Ninad Puraskar | Special Recognition | Various Works | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Yellow | Nominated |
| 2017 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Shentimental | Nominated |
| 2020 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Sur Sapata | Nominated |
| 2025 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Comedian Male | Jaggu Ani Juliet | Won |
About Upendra Limaye
Upendra Limaye is a National Award-winning Indian actor known for Marathi and Hindi films.
Jogwa is considered his most acclaimed film.
Yes, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Jogwa.
He played Freddy Patil.
He was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India.