Ashok Saraf

Ashok Saraf (born January 1) is an Indian actor and Comedian. He has appeared in many Hindi and Marathi movies.

Ashok Saraf has been well-known for his great comedies and is considered to be one of the best Marathi comedians. Apart from films, Ashok Saraf has also starred in television serials like "Yeh Choti Badi Baatein" and Hum Paanch.

Ashok Saraf is known as the Amitabh Bachchan of the Marathi Film IndustryFact|date=December 2007 and has essayed a variety of roles. His acting prowess is well known and he plays serious, comedy and Villain roles with unbelievable ease. He is married to actress [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nivedita_Joshi Nivedita Joshi-Saraf] .

He formed an almost unbeatable pair with Laxmikant Berde, another great comedian from Marathi cinema who has also acted in many Hindi films. Together they have graced many Marathi films and most films were superhits. They are known to be good friends of actor-director [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachin_(actor) Sachin Pilgaonkar] and actor-producer-director Mahesh Kothare.

Filmography

*Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze (2008) .... Mr. Deshmukh
*Sakhi (2007)
*Saade Maade Teen (2007) .... Ratan
*Devashappath Khote Sangen (2006)
*Pahili Sher, Dusri Savvasher, Navara Pavsher (2006)
*Shubhamangal Savadhan (2006)
*Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004)
*Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) .... Govind
*Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) .... Mr. Patel
*Jodi No.1 (2001) .... Ashok Rai
*Aashiq (2001) .... Constaible
*Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) .... Pyarebhai
*Inteqam (2001) .... Mulri (Watchman)
*Ittefaq (2001) .... Shambhu Shikari
*Beti No. 1 (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
*Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
*"Hum Paanch" (2000) TV series .... Anand Mathur ... aka We Five (International: English title: literal title)

*Khoobsurat (1999) .... Mahesh Chaudhary (gambler)
*Bandhan (1998) .... Chillu
*Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Tadkomal
*Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)
*Yes Boss (1997) .... Johnny
*Koyla (1997) .... Vedji
*Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) .... Havaldar Pandu
*Judge Mujrim (1997) .... PA Natwar
*Bal Bramhachari (1996) .... Pyare Mohan
*Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
*Army (1996) .... Pascal
*Gehra Raaz (1996)
*Guddu (1995) .... Baliya
*Aazmayish (1995) .... Roshanlal
*Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
*Karan Arjun (1995) .... Munshiji ... aka Karan and Arjun (International: English title)
*Nazar Ke Samne (1994) .... Mamu
*Sangdil Sanam (1994) .... Bhalchander ... aka Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
*Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) .... Dhaniram
*Karan (1994)
*Vazir (1994)
*Dil Hai Betaab (1993) .... Vikram's employee
*Aaplee Maanse (1993)
*Jaagruti (1993) .... Sevalal
*Lapandav (1993)
*Wajva Re Wajva (1993)
*Sarphira (1992)
*Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
*I Love You (1992)
*Naseebwaala (1992) .... Gangaram Lalwani
*Prem Deewane (1992) .... Shomu
*Benaam Badsha (1991) .... Vinay Chandra Rathod aka VCR
*Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991) .... Gopinath
*Aflatoon (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
*Chaukat Raja (1991)
*Godi Gulabi (1991)
*Jasa Baap Tashi Poore (1991) .... Raja
*Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991) .... Prem Ladku ... aka Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
*Yaara Dildara (1991)
*Shejari Shejari (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
*Chor Pe Mor (1990)
*Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990)
*Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
*Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990) ... aka We Are Life Partners

*Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) .... Kasturi
*Atmavishwas (1989) .... Vijay Jhende
*Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989) .... Vilas
*Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
*Maalmasala (1989)
*Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) .... Lallu Ram
*Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) .... Dhananjay Mane
*Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
*Mazha Pati Karodpati (1988) .... Luktuke ... aka My Husband Is a Millionaire (International: English title)
*Pratighaat (1987) .... Crooked Lawyer ... aka The Revenge
*Anandi Anand (1987)
*Chhakke Panje (1987) .... Ashok
*Gammat Jammat (1987) .... Phalgun
*Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987) .... Bajarang
*Muddat (1986) .... Narayan ... aka Ages
*Gadbad Ghotala (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole ... aka Everything in Chaos
*Maa Beti (1986)
*Dhum Dhadaka (1985) .... Ashok
*Ghar Dwaar (1985) .... Bahadur
*Phulwari (1984) .... Rickshaw driver
*Abodh (1984) .... Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
*Bin Kamacha Navra (1984)
*Gosht Dhamal Namyachi (1984)
*Hech Mazha Maher (1984)
*Navri Mile Navryala (1984) .... Baalasaheb ... aka The Boy Gets a Bride (International: English title)
*Baiko Asavi Ashi (1983)
*Gupchup Gupchup (1983)
*Gondhalat Gondhal (1981) .... Madan
*Choravar More (1980)

*Duniya Kari Salaam (1979) .... Shivanand
*Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979) .... Advocate Venkat Vyas
*Damaad (1978)
*Jawal Ye Laju Nako (1976)
*Pandu Hawaldar (1975)
*Varaat (1975)
*Donhi Gharcha Pahuna (1971)

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* 1984 SAWASHER
* 1984 THAKAS

Television Series

* Yeh Choti Badi Baatein
* Hum Paanch (2000) as Anand Mathur

External links

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* [http://www.meemarathi.tv/marathiworld/categories.php?cat_id=25&page=6 Ashok Saraf's photo gallery]
* [http://www.marathifun.com/marathi/categories.php?cat_id=139 Ashok Saraf's Marathi movie videos]