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Biography

Ashok SarafAshok Saraf is a well-known Indian film and television actor best known for performing in Marathi and Hindi films. Saraf is well-known for his comedic timing and has played various comedic roles throughout his career.

In addition to acting Saraf has produced several Marathi films including Dhum Dhadaka Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi and Zapatlela. He has also participated in numerous theatre productions and has acted in several plays.

Saraf is a veteran of the Marathi film industry having appeared in over 250 films. He is well-known for his dedication to his craft and is still active in the industry today. His contributions to cinema have earned him a special place in the hearts of his fans and admirers.

Age

Ashok Saraf's age is 76 years as of 2023. His birthday is on June 4, 1947. Ashok was born in Mumbai Maharashtra India. Ashok Saraf's Zodiac sign is Gemini. 

Childhood

Saraf was born on June 4 1947 in Bombay.  He grew up in the Chikhalwadi neighbourhood of South Mumbai and attended DGT Vidyalay for his education. He was given the nickname 'Ashok' after veteran actor Ashok Kumar.  He grew up in the Chikhalwadi neighbourhood of South Mumbai. He finished his education at DGT Vidyalaya in Mumbai.

Family

Ashok Saraf was born and brought up in Mumbai Maharashtra India. He is married to Nivedita Saraf a well-known actress in Marathi cinema. The couple has a chef son named Aniket Saraf. Ashok Saraf was rumoured to be dating Marathi actress Ranjana Deshmukh. When the actress died in a car accident the affair became public.

Girlfriend

In the 1970s and 1980s Ranjana Deshmukh (1955-March 3 2000) was a well-known Marathi actress best known by her stage name Ranjana. Ranjana shared box office success with a number of well-known Marathi cinema such as Ashok Saraf Avinash Masurekar Shriram Lagoo Kuldeep Pawar Nilu Phule Ravindra Mahajani Raja Gosavi and others. 

Ranjana Deshmukh's professional life was cut short in 1987 when she was killed in a car mishap on her way to Bangalore to film Jhanjhaar. The mishap paralysed Ranjana's legs. She had previously been engaged to Ashok Saraf. After her injury, she was in a play called Fakt Ekdaach.

Wife

Nivedita Saraf is well known for her acting and as the wife of the famous actor and comedian Ashok Saraf. They married at the Mangeshi Temple in Goa and Mangeshi Devi has been their Kuldaivat ever since.

Career

Ashok Saraf MoviesSaraf has been a film and television producer since 1969. He has appeared in over 250 Marathi films more than 100 of which were commercially successful. He has mostly worked in comedies. He has appeared in many Marathi films plays Hindi films TV serials and Hindi television series. In 1969 he began his career with the Marathi film Janaki.

During the 1970s and 1980s, he appeared in films such as Donhi Gharacha Pahuna Jawal Ye Laju Nako Tumacha Amacha Jamala Chimanrao Gundyabhau Deed Shahane Haldikunku Duniya Kari Salam and others. In Marathi films he worked with Laxmikant Berde Sachin and Mahesh Kothare.

During that time Marathi films adopted a new term for comedy. Saraf appeared in several Marathi films including Ashi Hi Banava Banavi Aayatya Gharat Gharoba Balache Baap Bramhachari Bhootacha Bhau and Dhum Dhadaka. Saraf has also appeared in a number of Marathi plays and Hindi serials. He then founded his own production company Aniket Telefilms which is run by his wife Nivedita Saraf.

Marathi Film Career

Hindi Film and Television Career

Ashok Saraf had success with Laxmikant Berde another Marathi comedian who has also appeared in many Hindi features. Together with Saraf Sachin Pilgaonkar and Laxmikant Berde, they appeared in many Marathi features the majority of which were box office smashes.

Both Laxmikant and Ashok were pals with actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar and actor-producer-director Mahesh Kothare. In Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) he co-starred with the two reigning Marathi film giants Sachin Pilgaonkar and Laxmikant Berde. The film was a smash success.

Apart from the Marathi film career Saraf has also appeared in a number of Marathi plays throughout his tenure. Hamidabaichi Kothi Anadhikrut Manomilan He Ram Cardiogram Darling Darling Sarkha Chatit Dukhtay Laginghai and Vacuum Cleaner are some of the significant plays.

Saraf played important roles in Bollywood. Singham, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Gupt Koyla, Yes Boss, Joru Ka Ghulam, and Karan Arjun are among the films in which he has played memorable roles. His work in films alongside powerful comedy actors such as Govinda Johny Lever and Kader Khan was lauded.

Saraf has also appeared in popular television shows such as Yeh Choti Badi Baatein and Hum Paanch (as Anand Mathur).  In the 1990s Ashok Saraf's comedy show Don't Worry Ho Jayega which aired on Sahara TV at the time was very popular. At the time the audience was very excited to see this show.

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Top 5 Movies of Ashok Saraf

Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988)

Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi PosterAshi Hi Banwa Banwi is a 1988 Indian Marathi-language comedy-drama film directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and produced by Kiran Shantaram. The cast includes Sachin Pilgaonkar Supriya Pilgaonkar Ashok Saraf Ashwini Bhave Laxmikant Berde Priya Arun Siddharth Ray and Nivedita Saraf as well as Sudhir Joshi Nayantara and Viju Khote. 

The film is a Marathi adaptation of Sailesh Dey's Bengali play Joymakali Boarding and an official remake of Sadan Sarkar's 1955 Bengali film of the same name.

The plot tracks the lives of four friends as they look for rented housing. Because the landlady only allows married couples two of the friends are forced to dress as women and pose as the spouses of the other two. Although Ashwini played a minor part in the film as a cosmetic store owner her effortless acting left an impression on the audience.

Ved (2022)

Ved is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Riteish Deshmukh and produced by Genelia D'Souza. Ashok Saraf and Jiya Shankar appear as extras.  It is a remake of Majili a 2019 Telugu-language romantic drama.

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Dhum Dhadaka (1985)

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Mahesh Kothare directed and produced the 1985 Indian Marathi-language comedy film Dhum Dhadaka. Ashok Saraf Mahesh Kothare Laxmikant Berde Nivedita Joshi Surekha Rane Prema Kiran and Sharad Talwalkar star in the film.

The plot revolves around three young men who will go to any length to impress a wealthy industrialist so that he will approve their marriages. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Kaadhalikka Neramillai (1964) which had previously been remade in Telugu as Preminchi Choodu (1965) Hindi as Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966) and Kannada as Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (1979)

Aamhi Satpute (2008)

Aamhi Satpute Poster

Sachin Pilgaonkar directed and produced the 2008 Marathi-language comedy-drama film Aamhi Satpute (We Are Seven Brothers). In the lead roles are Sachin Pilgaonkar Supriya Pilgaonkar Swapnil Joshi Amruta Sant and Ashok Saraf. The film is based on the 1982 films Satte Pe Satta and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954).

Me Shivaji Park (2018)

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Mahesh Manjrekar directed the 2018 Indian Marathi film Me, Shivaji Park. Mahesh Manjrekar Movies and Gauri Pictures produced the film. In the lead roles are Ashok Saraf Vikram Gokhale Shivaji Satam Dilip Prabhavalkar and Satish Alekar. It was released in theatres on October 18, 2018.

Career Timeline

Movie Name Year
Ved 2022
Altun Paltun 2021
Jivan Sandhya 2021
Kadhi Ambat Kadhi Goad 2021
Prawaas 2020
Pakda Pakdi 2018
Me Shivaji Park 2018
Hrudayat Something Something 2018
Marathi Celebrity Acappella 2018
Shentimental 2017
Vrundavan 2016
Vazir 2015
Familywala 2014
Aandhali Koshimbir 2014
Hututu 2014
Ya Topikhali Dadlay Kay? 2013
Khara Saangu Khota Khota 2013
Goshta Eka Japtichi 2013
Kalam 302 2013
Ek Kulti Ek 2013
We Are On! Houn Jau Dya 2013
Preet Tujhi Majhi 2012
Ya Gol Gol Dabyatla 2012
Dhoom to dhamaal 2011
Singham 2011
Pakada Pakadi 2011
Aika Dajiba 2010
Ideachi Kalpana 2010
Most Wanted 2010
Subhmangal Savadhan 2010
Tata Birla Aani Laila 2010
Gosht Lagna Nantarchi 2010
Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze 2009
Nishani Dava Angatha 2009
Hastil Tyache Daat Distil 2009
Sakka Bahu Pakka Vahir 2008
Adla Badli 2008
Aamhi Sathpute 2008
Mohini 2008
Aaba Zindabad 2008
Ek Daav Dhobhipachhad 2008
Mai Ka Bitwa 2008
Baba Lagin 2007
Balirajache Rajya Yeu De 2007
Mi Nahi Tyatla 2007
Sakhi 2007
Saade Maade Teen 2007
Karayala Gelo Ek 2007
Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti 2007
Ek Unad Divas 2006
Akhand Saubhagyawati 2006
Pehli Sher Doosari Savaasher Navara Paavsher 2006
Devashappath Khote Sangen 2006
Lapun Chapun 2006
Aai No 1 2005
Kalubaichya Naavan Changbhala 2005
Sawaal Majha Premacha 2005
Qatal E Aam 2005
Soon Ladki Sasarchi 2005
Aablachi Sawli 2004
Navra Mazha Navsacha 2004
Aai Tuza Ashirwad 2004
Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum 2004
Chalu Navra Bholi Baiko 2002
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa 2002
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein 2002
Inteqam 2001
Afsana Dilwalon Ka 2001
Ittefaq 2001
Jodi No. 1 2001
Aashiq 2001
Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku 2000
Navra Majya Mutit Ga 2000
Beti No. 1 2000
Joru Ka Ghulam 2000
Professor Pyarelal 1999
Pratidav 1999
Karaycha Te Dankyat 1999
Dont Worry Hojaega 1999
Sawai Hawaldar 1999
Maherchi Pahuni 1999
Khoobsurat 1999
Aai Thor Tujhe Upkaar 1999
Bandhan 1998
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya 1998
Chal Aati Hai Kya Khandala 1998
Tyag 1997
Judge Mujrim 1997
Koi Kisise Kum Nahin 1997
Gupt: The Hidden Truth 1997
Yes Boss 1997
Koyla 1997
Maya Mamta 1996
Gehra Raaz 1996
Chhota Sa Ghar 1996
Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai 1996
Bal Bramhachari 1996
Army 1996
Topi Var Topi 1995
Suna Yeti Ghara 1995
Dhamaal Jodi 1995
Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre 1995
Hum Paanch 1995
Guddu 1995
Nazar Ke Samne 1995
Aazmayish 1995
Faisla Main Karungi 1995
Jamla Ho Jamla 1995
Karan Arjun 1995
Painjan 1995
Kunku 1994
Sasar Maher 1994
Bhasma 1994
Sangdil Sanam 1994
Karan 1994
Aa Gale Lag Jaa 1994
Tu Sukhkarta 1993
Premankur 1993
Aikave Te Navalach 1993
Wajva Re Wajva 1993
Ghayaal 1993
Dil Hai Betaab 1993
Lapandav 1993
Than Than Gopal 1992
Vaat Pahate Punvechi 1992
Dhar Pakad 1992
Aaplee Maanse 1992
I Love You 1992
Zunz Tujhi Majhi 1992
Naseebwaala 1992
Maalmasala 1992
Prem Deewane 1992
Jaagruti 1993
Shubhamangal Savadhan 1992
Sarphira 1992
Meera Ka Mohan 1992
Jasa Baap Tashi Poore 1991
Yaara Dildara 1991
Ghar Parivaar 1991
Mumbai Te Mauritius 1991
Aflatoon 1991
Aayatya Gharat Gharoba 1991
Chaukat Raja 1991
Benaam Badsha 1991
Anar 1991
Shejari Shejari 1991
Balidaan 1991
Anpekshit 1990
Baap Re Baap 1990
Eka Peksha Ek 1990
Changu Mangu 1990
Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb 1990
Dhadaka 1990
Aaghat 1990
Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi 1990
Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi 1990
Amchyasarkhe Aamich 1990
Godi Gulabi 1990
Chor Pe Mor 1990
Kalat Nakalat 1990
Ghanchakkar 1990
Ina Mina Dika 1989
Dharla Tar Chavtay 1989
Eeja Beeja Teeja 1989
Navra Baiko 1989
Madhuchandrachi Raatra 1989
Bhutacha Bhau 1989
Atmavishwas 1989
Mahal 1989
Pheka Pheki 1989
Garibon Ka Daata 1989
Bade Ghar Ki Beti 1989
Balache Baap Brahmachari 1989
Saglikade Bombabomb 1988
Mamla Porincha 1988
Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi 1988
Mera Shikaar 1988
Pandharichi Vari 1988
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi 1988
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani 1988
Shiva Shakti 1988
Maza Pati Karodpati 1988
Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani 1988
Gammat Jammat 1987
Anandi Anand 1987
Chhakke Panje 1987
Hamidabai Ki Kothi 1987
Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla 1987
Premasathi Vattel Te 1987
Pratighaat 1987
Ghar Ka Sukh 1987
Khara Varasdar 1986
Inteqam Ki Aag 1986
Tu Saubhagyavati Ho 1986
Chhoti Badi Baatein 1986
Gadbad Ghotala 1986
Tuzya Wachun Karamena 1986
Muddat 1986
Maa Beti 1986
Khichdi 1985
Dhum Dhadaka 1985
Gaav Tase Changle Pun Veshila Tangale 1985
Ghar Dwaar 1985
Chacvatha 1984
Fukat Chambu Baburao 1984
Jugalbandi 1984
Hasli Tar Fasli 1984
Zakhmi Wagin 1984
Gulchadi 1984
Savvasher 1984
Navri Mile Navryala 1984
Bahuroopi 1984
Hech Mazha Maher 1984
Kulswamini Ambabai 1984
Sage Soyare 1984
Chawhata 1984
Bin Kamacha Navra 1984
Gosht Dhamal Namyachi 1984
Thakas Mahathak 1984
Phulwari 1984
Shradha 1984
Abodh 1984
Aao Jao Ghar Tumhara 1984
Sasu Varchad Javai 1983
Raghumaina 1983
Gupchup Gupchup 1983
Savitri 1983
Baiko Asavi Ashi 1983
Kashyala Udyachi Baat 1983
Ek Daav Bhutacha 1982
Daivat 1982
Savitrichi Sun 1982
Diste Tasa Naste 1982
Bhannat Bhanu 1982
Mai Baap 1982
Aplech Daat Aplech Oth 1982
Galli Te Dilli 1982
Don Baika Phajeeti Aika 1982
Vishwas 1982
Govinda Ala Re Ala 1981
Patalin 1981
Devghar 1981
Are Sansar Sansar 1981
Gondhalat Gondhal 1981
Mosambi Narangi 1981
Nagin 1981
Sundara Satarkar 1981
Savaj 1980
Saran Tula Bhagvanta 1980
Saubhagyadaan 1980
Hich Khari Daulat 1980
Sulavarchi Poli 1980
Choravar More 1980
Fatakadi 1980
Gyanbachi Mekh 1979
Paijjecha Vida 1979
Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi 1979
Baeelveda 1979
Aapli Manse 1979
Haldikunku 1979
Duniya Kari Salaam 1979
Janki 1979
Deed Shahane 1979
Ashta Vinayak 1979
Sasurvasheen 1978
Sushila 1978
Lakshmi 1978
Damaad 1978
Daga 1977
Dagaa 1977
Navra Mazha Brahmachari 1977
Ram Ram Gangaram 1977
Tumcha Aamcha Jamla 1976
Jawal Ye Laju Nako 1976
Varat 1975
Pandoba Porgi Phasli 1975
Pandu Hawaldar 1975
Aalay Tufan Daryala 1973
Donhi Gharcha Pahuna 1971

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Networth

Ashok Saraf's net worth is estimated to be around $5 Million which is Rs 37 Crores. His main source of income is from his work as an actor.

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Profile Summary

Ashok Saraf  Details
Profession Actor
Celebrity Type Movie/ Television Star
Age   76 as of 2023
Date Of Birth 4 June 1947
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Birthplace Mumbai
Height 5. 10 Feet
Weight 80 Kgs
Notable Work Ashi Hi Banva Banvi
Net Worth $5 Million 
Twitter  @SarafAshok

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