Sharad Ponkshe is an Indian actor and writer, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is a speaker and an actor in Marathi film, theater and television.
Sharad Ponkshe | |
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| Born | 13 October 1966 India |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Political party | Shiv Sena |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editPonkshe started his career in 1988 and worked in multiple fields including Marathi stage, Marathi television and film industry. After his education in the college he immediately started his career in the Marathi film and television industry. He became very popular with the daily serial Damini on DD Sahyadri. He played a role with Pratiksha Lonkar in that serial. Both played many roles in plays and movies. The TV serial Agnihotra and Vadalvaat gave Ponkshe enormous popularity in Maharashtra. Later he played the role of Ranade's father in the TV serial Unch Majha Zoka, which was based on the life of Mahadev Govind Ranade and Ramabai Ranade.[citation needed]. He also played an important role in Zee Marathi serial Kanyadaan
Ponkshe played an important role in the play Me Nathuram Godse Boltoy, which was based on a very sensitive issue, the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.[1] His acting in this play started in 1988, starring as the main role of Nathuram Godse. He continues to get threats for playing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse. This was a key role in his life, performing it more than 1000 times and getting recognized by audience.[citation needed]
Overall he played more than 100 roles in television and films.[2][3][4] He had a great respect to the actor and director Vinay Apte who gave him the role in the above play.[5]
In 2021, he was seen in the Colors TV sitcom Bawara Dil. He played the role of Lalit Rao Lokhande in Sony SAB Sitcom Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo. He also plays the role of Vinayak Kanitkar aka Dada, in the Marathi serial Thipkyanchi Rangoli on Star Pravah.[citation needed]
Personal life
editPonkshe is known for his pro-Savarkar stance and has orated about him all over the world.[6] Ponkshe was diagnosed with cancer in December 2018 and underwent chemotherapy. He returned to the stage with the play Himalayachi Sawli in 2019.[7][8][9]
Filmography
editAll films/web-series are in Marathi, unless mentioned.
Films
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Antop Hill | |
| 2004 | Black Friday | |
| 2007 | Gadhvache Lagna | |
| Bhulwa | ||
| 2008 | Kshan Haa Mohacha | |
| 2010 | Jetaa | |
| 2011 | Tuch Khari Gharchi Laxmi | |
| 2012 | Mokala Shwaas | |
| Tukaram | Bolhoba Ambile | |
| 2013 | Angarki | |
| 2014 | Surajya | |
| 2015 | Black Home | |
| What About Savarkar | ||
| Sandook | ||
| Calendar Girls | ||
| 2016 | Well Done Bhalya | |
| Vighnaharta Mahaganpati | ||
| Vrundavan | ||
| Doctor Rakhmabai | ||
| 2017 | Bus Stop | |
| Kanika | ||
| 2018 | Me Shivaji Park | |
| Radio Nights 6.06 | ||
| 2019 | Ek Nirnay... Swatahacha Swatasathi | |
| Bandishala | ||
| Dank | ||
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Hindi film |
| 2022 | Har Har Mahadev | |
| 2023 | Baipan Bhaari Deva | |
| 2024 | Hi Anokhi Gaath | |
| Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke | [10] | |
| Juna Furniture | [11] | |
| Banjara | [12] |
On 15 January 2024, Film named "Rachana" was released on Ponkshe's YouTube channel, "Rashtray Swaha". He played the role of Avinash Katdare / Madhav Phadtare, a middle class person wanting to avenge his wife's accidental death. The film also showcases Rucha Apte's supporting but crucial role in it. The film is produced by Anita Tupe and Ponkshe himself. It is written and directed by Prasad Satvalekar.
Web series
edit| Year | Series |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Baap Beep Baap |
Plays
edit- Himalayachi Sawali
- Me Nathuram Godse Boltoy
- Tya Tighanchi Gosht
- Ek Diwas Matha Kade
- Gandh Nishigandhacha
- Saraswati Tuzich
- Natasamrat
- Barister
- Asa Zalach Kasa
- Tichi Kahani
- Kabirache Kay Karayache
- Ramle Mi
- Sukhani Nanda
- Zale Mokle Aabhal
- Gandhi Ambedkar
- Varun Sagle Sarkhe
- Athang
- Tu Fakt Ho Mhan
- Kala Ya Laglya Jeeva
- Var Bhetu Naka
- Umbartha
- Baykocha Hun Kasa Karava
- Lahan Pan Dega Deva
- Tichi Kahani
- Beiman
- Bharat Bhagya Vidhata
- Nandi
- Eka Kshanat
- Leela's father
TV shows
edit- Main pyar karta hu
- Agnihotra
- 24
- Vahinisaheb
- Ase He Kanyadan
- Aai Majhi Kalubai
- Thipkyanchi Rangoli
- Daar Ughad Baye
- Bawara Dil
- Unch Majha Zoka
- Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo
- Jai Malhar
- Durva
- Abhalmaya
- Vadalvaat
- Agnihotra
- Agnihotra 2
- Bandini
- Kunku
- Damini
- Mothi Tyachi Sawali
- Songati
- Ek Wada Zapatlela
- Jhoka
- Valan
- Dhakka
- Kalyani
- Aakash Peltana
- Indradhanushya
- Aadhunik Kunti
- Durga
- He Bandh Reshamache
- Mahashweta
- Ladha
- Chakravyuha
- Gharkul
- Aapli Manase
- Agnipariksha
- Ashakya
- Gajara
- Jhale Unhache Chandane
- Arth
- Akashjhep
- Manbhiman
- Ujwal Prabhat
- Tyachya Ya Gharat
- Vajwa Re Vajwa
- Aaradhana
- Navri Mile Hitlerla
- Jhanak
References
edit- ^ "assassin speaks".
- ^ "हे राम! म्हणत नथुराम घेणार कायमची एग्झिट". 2 February 2018.
- ^ "नथुरामच्या भूमिकेने माझे आयुष्यच बदलले – शरद पोंक्षे | eSakal". www.esakal.com.
- ^ "Marathi actor Sharad Ponkshe continues to get threats for playing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse". mid-day. 29 January 2017.
- ^ "Sharad Ponkshe steps into Vinay Apte's shoes – Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "राजकीय स्वार्थासाठी सरसकट हिंदूनाच दहशतवादी ठरवलं जातंय- शरद पोंक्षे". marathi.hindustantimes.com.
- ^ "अभिनेते शरद पोंक्षे यांची कर्करोगावर यशस्वी मात". Maharashtra Times. 17 July 2019.
- ^ "शरद पोंक्षेंनी केली कर्करोगावर मात; पुन्हा रंगभूमीवर येणार". 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Ponkshe's Power-packed Comeback After Defeating Cancer".
- ^ "Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Juna Furniture Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | जुनं फर्निचर | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Banjara Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | बंजारा | Exclusive 2024". Rang Marathi. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.