Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1947 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Ashok Saraf
10/03/2026
Veteran Marathi actor Ashok Saraf was honored with the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year – Lifetime Achievement Award 2026. The award was presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
28/05/2025
Celebrated Marathi actor Ashok Saraf received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, recognizing Saraf's significant contributions to both Marathi and Hindi cinema over five decades.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Mama |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
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| Hometown | Belgaum, Maharashtra, India |
| School | DGT Vidyalaya, Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ranjana Deshmukh (Marathi Actress) |
Family
| Spouse | Nivedita Joshi Saraf (Actress) | ||||
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Career
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| Note | Along with the above-mentioned awards, Saraf has also won 4 Filmfare Awards and 10 Maharashtra Government Awards for his performance in the Marathi Films. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saraf spent his early childhood in Chikhalwadi, South Mumbai. | |
| 2. Ashok Saraf started doing Marathi plays at the age of 18. | |
| 3. The first Marathi commercial play he did was 'Yayati Aani Devyani.' | |
| 4. Saraf was in a relationship with Marathi actress Ranjana Deshmukh, which was revealed after her death in an accident. | |
| 5. Some of his popular Marathi films are 'Ashi Hi Banava Banavi,' 'Aayatya Gharat Gharoba,' and 'Dhum Dhadaka.' | |
| 6. During the 1980s and 90s, Saraf and Laxmikant Berde were known as Marathi comedy superstars. | |
| 7. Ashok has played significant roles in Bollywood films like 'Singham,' 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,' and 'Gupt.' | |
| 8. His TV roles in 'Yeh Choti Badi Baatein' and 'Hum Paanch' were well-received. | |
| 9. Ashok is often called the Samrat Ashoka of Marathi Cinema. | |
| 10. He is 18 years older than his wife, Nivedita Joshi Saraf. | |
| 11. Saraf has been actively involved in Marathi theatre. | |
| 12. Ashok has acted in over 250 Marathi films as of 2019. | |
| 13. He has survived two major accidents, including one where he suffered a serious neck injury. | |
| 14. Some of his popular Marathi films are 'Ashi Hi Banawa Banavi,' 'Aayatya Gharat Gharoba,' and 'Dhum Dhadaka.' |