Ashok Saraf biography
Ashok Saraf is an Indian actor and comedian, born on 4 June 1947 in Nagpur.
Ashok Saraf's screen career began in 1969 with Janaki, playing Madan.
Ashok Saraf has appeared in 249 films and 8 television or streaming titles across Marathi cinema and Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen (2026), Ashi Hi Jamva Jamvi (2025), Navra Maza Navsacha 2 (2024).
Honours include Padma Shri in arts.
- Born
- 4 June 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Nagpur
- Work
- Actor, Television actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Marathi cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1969 to present
- Awards
- Padma Shri in arts
Ashok Saraf filmography
249 films and 8 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen | Ratan | Marathi | |
| 2025 | Ashi Hi Jamva Jamvi | Mohan | Marathi | |
| 2024 | Navra Maza Navsacha 2 | Ticket Checker Lalu | Marathi | |
| 2024 | Life Line | Dr. Vikram Desai | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Ved | Dinkar Jadhav | Marathi | |
| 2021 | Kadhi Ambat Kadhi Goad | Aabasaheb | Marathi | |
| 2021 | Jivan Sandhya | Jivan Abhyankar | Marathi | |
| 2021 | Altun Paltun | Dhananjay | Marathi | |
| 2020 | Prawaas | Abhijat Inamdar | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Me Shivaji Park | Digambar Sawant | Marathi | |
| 2017 | Shentimental | PSI Pralhad Ghodke | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Vrundavan | Girdhar Inamdar | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Aandhali Koshimbir | Bapu Sadavarte | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Hututu | Dhananjay Dhanawade | Marathi | |
| 2013 | Yaa Topikhali Dadla Kay? | Sarpanch Vishwasrao | Marathi | |
| 2013 | Ekulti Ek | Mr. Mehta | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Singham | Head Constable Prabhu Savarkar | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Pakda Pakdi | Janya Mama | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Kunasathi Kunitari | Marathi | ||
| 2010 | Tata Birla Ani Laila | Birla | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Shubha Mangal Savdhaan | Prataprao Tupe | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Most Wanted | Mama | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Ideachi Kalpana | Adv. Manohar Barshinge | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Familywala | Dhanasu Beggar | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Aika Dajiba | Dajiba | Marathi |
Show all 249 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachad | Marathi | ||
| 2009 | Nishani Dava Anghatha | Headmaster Bhau Rathod | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Master Eke Master | Bappa More | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Hastil Tyache Daat Distil | Marathi | ||
| 2009 | Goshta Lagnanantarchi | Sakharam | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Balirajacha Rajya Yeu De | Bali's father | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Sakhi | Suryakant Jagdale | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Saade Maade Teen | Ratan | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Sarkha Bhau Pakka Vairi | Vijay Deshmukh | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Ek Unad Divas | Vishwas Dabholkar | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Dadasaheb Dandage | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko | Marathi | ||
| 2008 | Baba Lagin | Marathi | ||
| 2008 | Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze | Jagannath Deshmukh | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Adla Badli | Chandrakant Chandrakan | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Aamhi Satpute | Anna | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Aaba Zindabad | Aaba | Marathi | |
| 2007 | Me Nahi Ho Tyatla | Raghav Kulkarni | Marathi | |
| 2007 | Lapun Chhapun | Marathi | ||
| 2007 | Karayla Gelo Ek | Mr. Kale | Marathi | |
| 2006 | Lapun Chapun | Marathi | ||
| 2006 | Shubha Mangal Saavadhan | Marathi | ||
| 2006 | Sawal Majha Premacha | Marathi | ||
| 2006 | Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navra Pavsher | Pandu | Marathi | |
| 2006 | Kalubaichya Navan Changbhala | Balasaheb | Marathi | |
| 2006 | Akhand Saubhagyavati | Marathi | ||
| 2005 | Soon Ladki Sasarchi | Marathi | ||
| 2005 | Sawal Majhya Premacha | Babasaheb Nimbalkar | Marathi | |
| 2005 | Qatal E Aam | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Deva Shappath Khota Sangen Khara Sangnar Nahi | Tatya Ugdepatil | Marathi | |
| 2005 | Aai No. 1 | Booboo / Inspector Londhe | Marathi | |
| 2004 | Aai Tuza Ashirwad | Marathi | ||
| 2004 | Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum | Rani's father | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Sanshay Kallol | Marathi | ||
| 2004 | Navra Maza Navsacha | Lalu | Marathi | |
| 2004 | Fukat Chambu Baburao | Baburao | Marathi | |
| 2002 | Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa | Rajeev Patel | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein | Govind | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Ashok Rai | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Ittefaq | Shambhu Shikari | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Inteqam | Murli | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Afsana Dilwalon Ka | Pyarebhai | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Aashiq | Constable | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Navra Majha Muthit Ga | Raosaheb Bhole | Marathi | |
| 2000 | Maherchi Pahuni | Ashok | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian |
| 2000 | Joru Ka Ghulam | P. K. Girpade | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Bhakti Hich Khari Shakti | Gauri's brother | Marathi | |
| 2000 | Bhajiwali Sakhu Hawaldar Bhiku | Bhiku | Marathi | |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Ram Bhatnagar | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar | Ashokrao | Marathi | |
| 1999 | Sawai Hawaldar | Jamaldar Ashok Shinde | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian |
| 1999 | Khoobsurat | Mahesh Chaudhary | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya | Tadkalal | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Bhasma | Masanjogi | Marathi | |
| 1998 | Bandhan | Chillu | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Johnny | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Kunku | Vithoba | Marathi | |
| 1997 | Koyla | Vedji | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | PA Natwar | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Hawaldar Pandu | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai | Dr. Avinash | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Maaya Mamta | Sethji | Marathi | |
| 1996 | Gehra Raaz | Hasmukh | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Baal Brahmachari | Pyare Mohan | Marathi | |
| 1996 | Army | Pascal | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Topi Var Topi | Gopalrao Sheth | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Suna Yeti Ghara | Ashok | Marathi | Filmfare Award for Best Actor , Marathi |
| 1995 | Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre | Kishore | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Painjan | Ajay Deshmukh | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Munshiji | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Jamla Ho Jamla | Bapu Shelar | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Guddu | Baliya | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Dhamal Jodi | Raja | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Aazmayish | Roshanlal | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Sangdil Sanam | Bhalchander | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | Dhaniram | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Vazir | CM Babasaheb Mohile | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1994 | Sasar Maher | Ashok | Marathi | |
| 1994 | Nazar Ke Samne | Mamu | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Lapandav | Abhijeet Samarth | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Vajva Re Vajva | Uttam Tople | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Vaat Pahate Punvechi | Bhaiyyasaheb Urangaonkar | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Tu Sukhkarta | Vinayak Vighnaharte | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Premankur | Anil Chiplunkar | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Ghayaal | Keshavrao/ Ramchandra Hire | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Dil Hai Betaab | Vikram's employee | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Aapli Mansa | Raghunath | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1992 | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | Rajesh | Marathi | |
| 1992 | I Love You | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Zhunj Tujhi Majhi | Bhallya | Marathi | |
| 1992 | Than Than Gopala | Subodh / Sunil | Marathi | |
| 1992 | Sarphira | Thief | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Prem Deewane | Somnath | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Naseebwala | Gangaram Lalwani | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Meera Ka Mohan | Ramu | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Jaagruti | Sevalal | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Dhar Pakad | Nagesh | Marathi | |
| 1992 | Aikawa Te Nawalach | Dhairyasingh Dhurandhar | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Yaara Dildara | Mr. Yadav | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha | Vinay Chandra Rathod | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Balidaan | Suryabhan Patil | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Mumbai Te Mauritius | Prem | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Jasa Baap Tashi Pore | Raja | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Godi Gulabi | Anil | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Chaukat Raja | Ganpat (Gana) | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Anpekshit | Uttamrao Pawar | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Aflatoon | Bajrangrao Badve | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Gopinath | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1990 | Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi | Prof. Ashok Pandit | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb | Shankar Sonba Savkar | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Shejari Shejari | Keshav Kulkarni | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Ina Mina Dika | Digambar Minapure | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Ghanchakkar | Manku Gaisode | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Eka Peksha Ek | Inspector Sarjerao Shinde | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Eeja Beeja Teeja | Beeja / Brijbhushan | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Dhamaal Bablya Ganpyachi | Ganpya | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Chor Pe Mor | Anthony | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Changu Mangu | Changu / Ramanna | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Baap Re Baap | Rajendra Pradhan | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Aamchyasarkhe Aamhich | Bhupal / Nirbhay Inamdar | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Pheka Pheki | Rajan Pradhan | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Kalat Nakalat | Chotu | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Savala Maroti | Maroti | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Navra Bayko | Ashok | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Madhu Chandrachi Ratra | Mahesh | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Maalmasala | Kumar Desai | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Ek Gadi Baaki Anaadi | Mr. Kirkire | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Dharla Tar Chavtay | Raja Patil | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Bhutacha Bhau | Bandu | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Balache Baap Brahmachari | Vilas Varaatkar | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Bade Ghar Ki Beti | Kasturi | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Atmavishwas | Vilas Zende | Marathi | |
| 1989 | Aaghat | Marathi | ||
| 1988 | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Dhananjay Mane | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Maza Pati Karodpati | Dinkar Luktuke / Bajirao Rangade | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1988 | Gammat Jammat | Phalgun Vadke | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Shiv Shakti | Karim | Hindi | |
| 1988 | Saglikade Bombabomb | Sadashiv Khare | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Pandharichi Vari | Sada | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Mamla Porincha | Ballal Bagde | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Lallu Ram | Hindi | |
| 1988 | Disata Tasa Nasata | CID Inspector Raghunath Deshmukh | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani | Bhagwan Singh | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Premasathi Vattel Te | Dr. Bhagaram Gaitonde | Marathi | |
| 1986 | Muddat | Narayan | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Tuzya Vachun Karmena | Shyam Suryawanshi | Marathi | |
| 1986 | Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | Bajrang | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1986 | Pratighaat | Lawyer | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Maa Beti | Shankar Prasad | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Khara Varasdar | Ranjeet | Marathi | |
| 1986 | Gadbad Ghotala | Hemant Dhole | Marathi | |
| 1986 | Chakke Panje | Ashok | Marathi | |
| 1986 | Anandi Anand | Bhalchandra (Bhalu) | Marathi | |
| 1985 | Ghar Dwaar | Bahadur | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla | Aaglavey | Marathi | |
| 1985 | Dhoom Dhadaka | Marathi | ||
| 1985 | Sage Soyare | Aaba Sonar | Marathi | |
| 1985 | Khichdi | Jagdishwar Jagdale (Jaggu) | Marathi | |
| 1985 | Dhum Dhadaka | Ashok Gupchup/ Yadunath Jawalkar | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Zakhmi Waghin | Sarja | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Sasu Varchad Jawai | Babanrao Gawali | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Phulwari | Manu | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Navri Mile Navryala | Balasaheb Inamdar | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Kulswamini Ambabai | Vasantrao | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Jugalbandi | Marathi | ||
| 1984 | Hech Maze Maher | Kamanna | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Gulchadi | Gaja | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Goshta Dhamal Namyachi | Namdeo (Namya) | Marathi | Filmfare Award for Best Actor , Marathi |
| 1984 | Chawhata | Ganpat | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Bin Kamacha Navra | Tukaram (Tukya) | Marathi | |
| 1984 | Bahurupi | Sawalya (Bhau Kaka) | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1984 | Abodh | Hanuman | Hindi | |
| 1983 | Thakas Mahathak | Balasaheb Inamdar | Marathi | |
| 1983 | Savvasher | Ashok Rao | Marathi | |
| 1983 | Savitri | Madya (Bajirao) | Marathi | |
| 1983 | Raghu Maina | Dafliwala | Marathi | |
| 1983 | Gupchup Gupchup | Professor Dhond | Marathi | |
| 1983 | Baiko Asavi Ashi | Kalu | Marathi | |
| 1982 | Savitrichi Sun | Raja | Marathi | |
| 1982 | Mai Baap | Gunwanti / Sethji Shyamji Ghanashyamji | Marathi | |
| 1982 | Kashala Udyachi Baat | Vidhyadhar (Bima Babu) | Marathi | |
| 1982 | Galli Te Dilli | Rahuba | Marathi | |
| 1982 | Ek Daav Bhutacha | Khandoji Farzand | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1982 | Don Baika Phajeeti Aika | Jaisinghrao Pawar | Marathi | |
| 1982 | Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oath | Sajjanrao | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Sundara Satarkar | Bhunjang Rao | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Patlin | Chhagan | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Nagin | Tegya | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Mosambi Narangi | Popatrao | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Govinda Aala Re Aala | Sarjerao | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Gondhalat Gondhal | Madan Kumar | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1981 | Devghar | Raja | Marathi | Short film |
| 1981 | Daivat | Ashok | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Bhannat Bhanu | Hanumantrao | Marathi | |
| 1981 | Are Sansar Sansar | Savkar Patil | Marathi | |
| 1980 | Sulavarchi Poli | Rahim Road master | Marathi | |
| 1980 | Sharan Tula Bhagwanta | Adinath | Marathi | |
| 1980 | Sawaj | Kuldeep | Marathi | |
| 1980 | Saubhagyadaan | Sulaiman | Marathi | |
| 1980 | Hich Khari Daulat | Prasad | Marathi | |
| 1980 | Fatakadi | Bawlya | Marathi | |
| 1980 | Choravar Mor | Pratap Vanpurekar | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Sasurvasheen | Popat Sawant | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Paijecha Vida | Tukaram | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi | Adv. Venkat Vyas | Hindi | |
| 1979 | Haldi Kunku | Unnamed | Marathi | Cameo appearance |
| 1979 | Gyanabachi Mekh | Gyanaba | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Duniya Kari Salaam | Shivanand | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Deedshahane | Raja Jagdale | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Chimanrao Gundyabhau | Chimanrao | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Baeelveda | Avinash | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1978 | Sushila | Mangdu Bhaiya (Raja) | Marathi | |
| 1978 | Damaad | Mr. Khote | Hindi | |
| 1977 | Ram Ram Gangaram | Mhamdu Khatik | Marathi | Filmfare Award for Special Mention |
| 1977 | Navra Majha Brahmachari | Jaisingh | Marathi | |
| 1977 | Dagaa | Master | Marathi | |
| 1976 | Tumcha Aamcha Jamala | Nagojirao (Nagya) | Marathi | |
| 1976 | Jawal Yeh Laju Nako | Gaja | Marathi | |
| 1975 | Pandu Havaldar | Hawaldar Sakharam | Marathi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1975 | Varat | Sopan's brother | Marathi | |
| 1975 | Pandoba Porgi Phasali | Dhondu | Marathi | |
| 1973 | Aalay Tufan Darayala | Ashkya | Marathi | |
| 1971 | Donhi Gharcha Pahuna | Sanitary Inspector | Marathi | Small role |
| 1969 | Janaki | Madan | Marathi |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ashok Ma. Ma | Ashok Majgaonkar | Colors Marathi | |
| 2011 | Nana O Nana | Nana | Mi Marathi | |
| 2000 | Don't Worry Ho Jayega | Sanjay Bhandari | Sahara One | |
| 1999 | Professor Pyarelal | Professor Pyarelal | Zee TV | |
| 1997 | Chutki Bajake | Ishwar Devgan | Zee TV | |
| 1995 | Hum Paanch | Anand Mathur | Zee TV | |
| 1986 | Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala | Ashok | DD Sahyadri | |
| 1986 | Chhoti Badi Baatein | Mamu | DD National |