Sharad Ponkshe

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
Born (1966-10-13) 13 October 1966
India
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, social worker, orator, activist
Years active1988–present
Children1

Career

Ponkshe 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.

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, staring 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.

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.

Personal life

Ponkshe is known for his pro-Savarkar stance and has lectured about Savarkar all over the world.[6] Ponkshe was diagnosed with cancer in December 2018 and underwent chemotherapy, returning to the stage with play Himalayachi Sawli in 2019.[7][8][9]

Films
YearFilmNotes
1988Phera
2003Antop Hill
2004Black FridayHindi film
2007Gadhvache LagnaMarathi film
2007BhulwaMarathi film
2008Kshan Haa MohachaMarathi film
2010JetaaMarathi film
2011Tuch Khari Gharchi LaxmiMarathi film
2012Mokala ShwaasMarathi film
2014SurajyaMarathi film
2015Black HomeHindi film
2015What About SavarkarMarathi film
2015Sandook
2016Well Done Bhalya
Vighnaharta Mahaganpati
Vrundavan
Doctor Rakhmabai
2017Bus Stop (2017 film)
Kanika

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Plays
  • 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

TV shows

References
  1. "assassin speaks".
  2. "हे राम! म्हणत नथुराम घेणार कायमची एग्झिट". 2 February 2018.
  3. "नथुरामच्या भूमिकेने माझे आयुष्यच बदलले – शरद पोंक्षे | eSakal". www.esakal.com.
  4. "Marathi actor Sharad Ponkshe continues to get threats for playing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse". mid-day. 29 January 2017.
  5. "Sharad Ponkshe steps into Vinay Apte's shoes – Times of India". The Times of India.
  6. "राजकीय स्वार्थासाठी सरसकट हिंदूनाच दहशतवादी ठरवलं जातंय- शरद पोंक्षे". marathi.hindustantimes.com.
  7. "अभिनेते शरद पोंक्षे यांची कर्करोगावर यशस्वी मात". Maharashtra Times. 17 July 2019.
  8. "शरद पोंक्षेंनी केली कर्करोगावर मात; पुन्हा रंगभूमीवर येणार". 17 July 2019.
  9. "Ponkshe's Power-packed Comeback After Defeating Cancer".
  10. "Sharad Ponkshe films".
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