Prashant Damle

Prashant Damle is a Marathi actor, comedian who has acted in

Prashant Damle
numerous Marathi dramas, movies and television serials for over 29
years. He has been associated with Marathi theatre since 1983 and till Born Prashant Purushottam Damle
date has performed in 26 different plays and variety of roles. Damle is 5 April 1961
widely recognized as the biggest ultimate superstar of Marathi theatre. Mumbai
Occupation Actor
In the journey of 29 years of performing arts, he has been honoured with
Years active 1978–present
many prestigious awards. Till date he has 4 Limca Book Records in his
name. He has also performed in 37 Marathi Feature Films and 24 Notable work Moruchi Mavshi
Marathi serials. On January 6, 2013, at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Gela Madhav Kunikade
Mumbai, his drama Gela Madhav Kunikade set a world record, with its Eka Lagnachi Goshta
10,700th performance over a period of more than 15 years. Website http://www.prashantdamle.com

Contents
Career
Other activities
Prashant Damle fan foundation
Stage appearances
Filmography
Television
Reality Shows
Awards received
Stage
Film
Limca Records
References
External links

Career
After the first few stage performances during his school years and college years he got an opportunity to act in the Marathi play
named "Tur Tur". That proved to be a major breakthrough for him and thus he ventured into the commercial Marathi theater. He
proved his excellence in comedy. Then followed the play "Moruchi Mauvshi". During that period of struggle Mr. Sudhir Bhat of
Suyog Productions, cast him into a lead role in his comedy drama "Bramhachari". That was what gave birth to his devotion and
dedication to the world of Marathi theater & entertainment. He got his first break into films through the film "Pudhcha Paul" by
Producer Mr. Vinay Nevalkar which was directed by Mr Raj Dutt and thus marked his first entry into the world of Marathi films,
where his performance and namereached to a larger audience, further stabilising his presence in the acting arena.

Having done a number of shows on Marathi stage, Prashant has also worked in the film media. He has worked in numerous television
serials and more than a hundred Marathi films. He has worked with the big wigs of the industry and worked in some of the all time
famous movies like - PASANT AAHE MULAGI, SAVAT MAAJHI LADKI,EKDA PAHAVA KARUN, ATMA VISHWAS, INA MEENA
DEEKA, MADHUCHANDRACHI RATRA, WAAJVA RE WAAJVA and the most recent TU TITHE ME.
He has acted in many Marathi and Hindi television serials and has portrayed memorable characters. Some of his works in television
discipline are GHARKUL, BE DUNE TEEN, BHIKAJIRAO KARODPATI, GUBBARE, SAARE SAARE GAAUYA, KAY PAHILAS
MAZYAT, DARLING DARLING, Bahurupi and the very popular, FILMI CHAKKAR, UCHAPATI, just to name a few of his most
unforgettable performances.[1]

Damle suffered a mild heart attack in May 2013. He was undergoing treatment at an Andheri hospital. Damle was admitted to the
crticarehospital after feeling uneasy. Angiography revealed four blockages in arteries supplying blood to his heart which was
operated the same week. The attack came even as the actor came back to one of his most famous dramas 'eka lagnachi goshta'.
Because of this, all shows of his dramas had to be cancelled for the next 15 days. After the treatment he again started doing plays but
at a slower pace.[2]

Other activities
Currently, he is compering a cookery show called as “Aaj Kay Special” of colors Marathi . He also works as brand ambassador for
Disha Direct, Shamrao Vitthal Co-op. Bank Ltd. And of Retired Army Association.

Prashant Damle fan foundation

Prashant Damle fan foundation is foundation engaged in social activities.

Stage appearances
Tour-Tour
Maharastrachi Lokdhara
Moruchi Mavshi
Brahmachari
Lagnachi Bedi
Priti Sangam
Pahuna
Chal... Kaahitarich Kay
Gela Madhav Kunikade
Lekure Udand Jhali
Priyatama
Be Dune Teen
Char Divas Premache
Shh... Kuthe Bolaayche Naahi
Wyakti Ani Walli (tour of the United States and Canada)
Moruchi Mavshi (tour of the US and Canada)
Sundar Mee Honar
"A" "Tu ani mi" "koko"

Eka Lagnachi Goshta

Amhi dogh Raja Rani
Jaadu Teri Nazar
Bahurupi
Nakalat Disale Sare
Karti Kaljat Ghusali
Sangeet Saunshaykallol
Sakhr Khalella Manus
He will complete his 10000 drama prayog in January 2013

Filmography
 Bho Bho (2016)
Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2
Welcome Zindagi (2015)
Gola Berij (2012)
Tu tith me (2000)
Akka (1995)
Yadnya (1994)
Chal Gammat Karu (1994)
Gharandaj (1993)
Premankur (1993)
Garam Masala (1993)
Sarech Sajjan (1993)
Sawaat Majhi Ladki (1993)
Char Divas Sasuche (1993)
Vajwa Re Vajwa (1992)
Sagle Sarkech (1992)
Ek Gaganbhedi Kinkkali(1992)
Aikava Te Nawalach (1992)
Aapli Manas (1992)
Khulyacha Bazar (1992)
Atta Hoti Geli Kuthe (1991)
Dhadakmar (1991)
Bandalbaaj (1991)
Dhumakul (1990)
Fatfajiti (1990)
Baap Re Baap (1990)
Atmavishwas (1989)
Pasant Aahe Mulgi (1989)
Ek Ratra Mantarleli (1989)
Eena Meena Deeka (1989)
Vidhilikhit (1989)
Aaie Pahije (1988)
Reshim Gaathi (1988)
Saglikade Bomba Bomb(1988)
Anandi Anand (1987)
olakh na palakh
Pudhch Paul

Television
Kay Paahilas Mazyat
Be Dune Paach
Uchapati
Ek Rupauachi Paij (DD Sahyadri)
Bhikaji Rao karodpati(DD Sahyadri)
Hat Leka(Zee Marathi)

Amchyasarkhe amhich (Zee Marathi)

Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala(SAB TV)

Reality Shows
Amhi Saare Khavayye (Zee Marathi)
Saregamapa Season 11 (Zee Marathi)
Rambandhu Sahyadri Antakshari
 Tak Dhi Naa Dhin
Aaj Kay special (Colors Marathi)

Awards received

Stage
1993: Best Actor, Natya Nirmata Sangh,Gela Madhav Kunikade
1993: Best Actor, Natydarpan award, Gela Madhav Kunikade
1993: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Gela Madhav Kunikade
1995: Best Singer/Actor - 1995 - Kalnirnay
, Lekure Udand Jhali
1995: Best Singer/Actor - 1995 - Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad,Lekure Udand Jhali
1995: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Lekure Udand Jhali
1995: Best Actor, Critics Award, Lekure Udand Jhali
1996: RECORD BREAKER ACTOR, A special prize by Prabhat channel, '
1996: Best Actor, Natyadarpan Award, Priyatama
1999: Best Actor, Natya Nirmata Sangh,Eka Lagnachi Gosht
1999: Best Actor, ALFA Gaurav Puraskar, Eka Lagnachi Gosht
1999: Best Actor, Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad, Eka Lagnachi Gosht
1999: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Eka Lagnachi Gosht
2003: Best Actor, Kalaranjan Puraskar, pune, Amhi Doghe Raja Rani
2003: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Amhi Doghe Raja Rani
2008: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Olakh Na Palakh
2010: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Bahurupi

Film
1993: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Maharashtra State w
A ard, Sawat Majhi Ladki

Limca Records
Crossed the mark of 8000 shows from 23rd Feb 1983 till date
Performed 5 shows of 3 different plays in one day on 18th Jan 2001
Performed 469 shows in 365 Days from 1st Jan. 1996 to 31st Dec. 1996
Performed 452 shows in 365 Days from 1st Jan. 1995 to 31st Dec. 1995
Performed 4 shows of 3 different plays in one day on 24th Dec. 1995

References
1. Achievements (http://www.prashantdamle.com/achievements.html) Archived (https://web.archive.org/web/20140112
142636/http://www.prashantdamle.com/achievements.html) 2014-01-12 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12
January 2014.
2. "Actor Prashant Damle suffers mild heart attack" (http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=50218149
72723701262&SectionId=4924098573178130559&SectionName=Latest+News&NewsT itle=Actor+Prashant+Damle
+suffers+mild+heart+attack). Sakaal Times. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2014.

External links
Official website

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