Prasad Oak
Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation: [pɾəsaːd̪ oːk]; born 17 February 1975) is an actor, director, writer, singer, anchor, poet and film producer. In 2007 he participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Celebrity Round) and won, became Ajinkyatara. He received two Filmfare Awards Marathi (best director and best film; 2018) and National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for the movie Kachcha Limboo.[1]
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| Born | 17 February 1975 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Manjiri Oak (m. 1998) |
Early life
Prasad Oak was born on 17 February 1975 at Pune, Maharashtra. He was raised in an humble Marathi speaking family.[2]
Career
Oak started his career as assistant director for the play Premachi Goshta, with actors Shriram Lagoo and Nilu Phule. He got a break in Shree Adhikari Brother's TV serial Badini. Mrunal Kulkarni was his costar in Badini. His critically acclaimed role was in 'Andharyachya Parambya' which was a television series of famous movie 'Barrister'. He has sung in movies including Doghat Tisra...Ata Sagal Visra and Joshi Ki Kamble. He became well established on television with Avaghchi Sansar, playing gray shed role of Harshvardhan Bhosle. This series had the nation's highest ratings in 2008. He claimed that television has had a big role in success of Marathi films.[3]
Oak has worked in more than 80 television serials. In 2008 he participated in reality show Dhinka Chika as a judge. In June 2012 his show Bhanda Suakhyabhare completed 500 episodes.
His play, Bechki started in January 2013 and was written and directed by Chinmay Mandlekar with Oak in the leading role.
In 2018, he played the role of popular Marathi Stage actor Prabhakar Panshikar in Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.
Personal life
Oak attended Bhave High School, Pune. He graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce. His Spouse is Manjiri Oak. He has two children. Sarthak Oak & Mayank Oak.[4]
Filmography
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Denotes projects that have not yet been released |
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Vitthal Vitthal | ||
| 2004 | Kunku Lavte Mahercha | Shree D. Deshmukh | |
| 2005 | Aabhas | Sharad Chitnis | |
| Zeher | Nihaal | ||
| Kalyug | Anny's uncle | ||
| Kalubaichya Naavan Changbhala | Deepak | ||
| Jay Atharabhuja Saptashrungi Mata | |||
| 2006 | Shambhu Maza Navsacha | ||
| Shan | Vihang Sudhakar Pradhan | ||
| Zakhmi Police 302 | Vijay Pawar | ||
| 2007 | Swapn | ||
| Mi Nahi Tyatla | Prasad | ||
| Balirajache Rajya Yeu De | |||
| 2008 | Full 3 Dhamaal | Rahul Pradhan | |
| Doghat Tisra Aata Sagala Visara | Samir Rajadhyaksh | ||
| Ek Daav Dhobhi Pachhad | Trimbak Joshi | ||
| Ashtarupa Jai Vaibhav Lakshmi Mata | Dr. Sanjay | ||
| 2009 | Adi Maaya Adi Shakti | ||
| Hay Kay Nay Kay | Prem | Also, Director and Producer | |
| Bandya Ani Baby | |||
| Patla Tar Ghya | Shreyas Oak | ||
| Nirnay | |||
| 2010 | Kundamauli Malaganga | Prasad | |
| Ti Ratra | P. Das | ||
| Kas | Sriram Modak | ||
| Jetaa | Sushant Mahashabde | ||
| Navra Avli Baiko Lavli | |||
| Aika Dajiba | |||
| Shyamchi Aai | |||
| 2011 | Hip Hip Hurray | ||
| Pakda Pakdi | |||
| Hari Mazhya Ghari | |||
| 2014 Raaj Ka 'Ran' | |||
| Khel Mandala | Sangeet Raje | ||
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Sonya Baglakar | |
| Aik | Sandy | ||
| Preet Tujhi Majhi | |||
| Aamhi Chamakate Taare | Sameer | ||
| 2013 | Kutha Bolu Naka | ||
| Vishesh Mhanje Hi Mazi Misses | |||
| Mandali Tumchyasathi Kay Pan | |||
| Mazha Mee | |||
| Dhating Dhingana | |||
| Nirmalya | |||
| Kutha Bolu Naka | |||
| 2014 | Rama Madhav | ||
| Headline | |||
| 2015 | Deool Band | ||
| Sugar Salt Ani Prem | |||
| Balkadu | |||
| 2016 | Doctor Rakhmabai | Dr. Sarkharam Arjun | |
| Kanha | |||
| Toh Aani Mee Ek Runanubandh | |||
| 7, Roshan Villa | Rajas Javdekar | ||
| Chiranjeev | |||
| Chahato Mi Tula | |||
| Mohar | |||
| 2017 | 22 June | ||
| 2018 | Satya | ||
| Shikari | Bharat Leeladhar Bhosle | ||
| Home Sweet Home | Special Appearance | ||
| Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Prabhakar Panshikar | ||
| Farzand | Bahirji Naik | ||
| 2019 | Smile Please | Shishir Sarang | |
| Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 | Inspector Sharad Shinde | ||
| Picasso | Pandurang Gawade | ||
| Hirkani | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | ||
| 2020 | Dhurala | Harish Gadhwe | |
| 2022 | Dharmaveer | Anand Dighe |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2009 | Hay Kay Nay Kay | co-directed with Pushkar Shrotri |
| 2017 | Kachcha Limboo | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director |
| 2019 | Hirkani | Nominated - Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director |
| 2022 | Chandramukhi | |
| TBA | Bhadrakali |
Period film on Umabai Dabhade.[5] |
| TBA | Sutka |
Starring Swapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere.[6][7] |
Television
- Bandini (StarPlus)
- Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra as Judge (Sony Marathi)
- Damini (DD Sahyadri)
- Gharkul (ETV Marathi)
- Char Divas Sasuche (ETV Marathi)
- Avaghachi Sansar as Harshwardhan Bhonsale(Zee Marathi)
- Bhanda Saukhya Bhare (Star Pravah)
- Asambhav (Zee Marathi)
- Abhalmaya (Zee Marathi)
- Pimpalpaan (Zee Marathi)
- Vadalvaat as Bhaskar(Zee Marathi)
- Honar Sun Me Hya Gharchi as Kanta (Zee Marathi)
- Phulpakharu (Zee Yuva)
- Hum To Tere Aashiq Hai as Sangramsheth (Zee Marathi)
- Crime Patrol (SET)
Theater
- Bhramacha Bhopala
- Premachi Ghosta (assistant director)
- Adhantar
- Usna Navra
- Ya Ghar Apalach Ahe
- Lahanapan dega deva
- Nandee
- Ranangan
- Altun Paltun
- Wada Chirebandi
- Magna Talyakathi
- Aabhas
- Maza Pati Krorepati
References
- "65th National Film Award" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. 21 January 2022.
- "Marathi brahmin surnames (caste surnames list in maharashtra) {amazing guide}". Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- Aparna Phadke, TNN 7 July 2012, 04.53 pm IST (7 July 2012). "TV has a big role in success of Marathi films: Prasad Oak". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Prasad Oak wishes his wife Manjiri Oak her birthday with an adorable post". The Times of India. 3 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- "'Bhadrakali': Prasad Oak and Digpal Lanjekar team up to bring the valour of Sarsenapati Umabai on the big screen". The Times of India. 7 June 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "'Sutaka': Swwapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere to star in Prasad Oak's next". The Times of India. 15 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- "प्रसाद ओक कुणाकुणाची करणार 'सुटका'? प्रार्थना बेहरे की स्वप्निल जोशी... या पोस्टमुळे रंगली चर्चा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 15 May 2023.
