Let’s take a look at these Marathi celebrities who made their way into Bollywood
1.Sachin Khedekar
He is one of the most versatile actors and has worked in Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu films. Sachin started his career as a theatre artist and later established himself as an actor in Indian Cinema. Sachin is a well-known actor in the Marathi Film industry. He made his Bollywood debut with the movie Ziddi in 1997, 7 years after his Marathi debut Jeeva Sakha. He has been a part of movies like Chimanee Pakhre, Tere Naam, Judwaa 2, Poster Boys, and a lot more to add.
2. Ashok Saraf
Ashok Saraf is an Indian comedian and actor. He began his profession by acting in plays. He has been part of more than 250 Marathi as well as many Hindi Films. Some of the remarkable roles of Ashok in Bollywood are in movies like Singham, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Karan Arjun, and a lot more.
3. Sachin Pilgaonker
Sachin is a popular face in Marathi Film Industry and needs no introduction. His Bollywood debut was Dak Ghar in 1965. Sachin has been a part of not only Marathi but also Hindi and the Bhojpuri Film Industry. He started his career with Marathi’s film ‘Ha Maza Marg Ekla’ and also won the ‘Best Child Artist’ for that film. He has worked in Hindi films like Hichki, Maa Beti, Satte Pe Satta, Judaai, Sholay, and more.
4. Mahesh Manjrekar
Mahesh is an Indian producer, writer, film director, and majorly an actor who has worked in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu films. Mahesh Manjrekar was also the host of the reality TV show Bigg Boss Marathi. He has acted in a number of Hindi movies like Kaante, Dabangg 3, Sanju, Jai Ho, and many more. He ventured into filmmaking with the award-winning movie ‘Aai’ and won the Filmfare award for Best Director.
5.Shreyas Talpade
Shreyas has been a part of many successful films like Golmaal 3, Housefull 2, Om Shanti Om, and more. He started his career with Marathi soap operas. Shreyas has produced a Marathi film ‘Poshter Boyz’ which was later remade in Hindi that marked his directorial debut. Shreyas is best known for his debut ‘Iqbal’ and also won Zee Cine Critics Award for this role.
