Ashok Saraf – Biography, Controversy, Net Worth, Wife, Career

Biography

Ashok 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

Saraf 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 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)

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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)

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)

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)

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.

Awards

• 1977 – first Filmfare award for Ram Ram Gangaram.
• Maharashtra government award for the movie Pandu Havaldar
• Screen award for the movie Sawai Havaldar
• Bhojpuri Film Award for Maika Bitua
• 10 State government awards for Marathi films
• Best Comedian in Maharashtracha Favorite Kon?
• Jeevan Gaurav Award of Zee Marathi Chitra Gaurav 2023

Interesting Facts

• When Ashok Saraf was 18 he began performing in Marathi shows.
• Yayati Aani Devyani was his first Marathi commercial production.
• Saraf was courting Marathi actress Ranjana Deshmukh and their relationship became public after the actress died in an accident.
• Saraf and Laxmikant Berde were Marathi comedy celebrities in the 1980s and 1990s.
• His wife Nivedita Joshi Saraf is 18 years his senior.
• In 2017 there were reports about Ashok’s death. His wife Nivedita Joshi Saraf denied the rumours and stated that he was in excellent health.
• Until 2019 Ashok had appeared in over 250 Marathi features.

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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