Prasad Oak
Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation: [pɾəsaːd̪ oːk]; born 17 February 1975) is an actor, director, writer, singer, anchor, poet and film producer. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi and a National Film Award.
Prasad Oak | |
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Born | Pune, Maharashtra, India | 17 February 1975
Occupations |
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Years active | 1993–present |
Spouse |
Manjiri Oak (m. 1998) |
In 2007 he participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Celebrity Round) and won, became Ajinkyatara.[1]
Early life
Prasad Oak was born on 17 February 1975 at Pune, Maharashtra[2] in a Marathi speaking family.
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'.[3] He became well established on television with Avaghchi Sansar, playing gray shed role of Harshvardhan Bhosle.[4][5] This series had the nation's highest ratings in 2008. He claimed that television has had a big role in success of Marathi films.[6]
Oak has worked in more than 80 television serials.[7] In 2008 he participated in reality show Dhinka Chika as a judge. In June 2012 his show Bhanda Suakhyabhare completed 500 episodes.[8]
In 2018, he played the role of popular Marathi Stage actor Prabhakar Panshikar in Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.[9]
Personal life
Born and brought up in Pune, Oak attended Bhave High School, Pune. He graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce. He married Manjiri Oak and has two sons, Sarthak and Mayank, with her.[10][11]
Filmography
† | 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 | Rahul | ||
2006 | Shambhu Maza Navsacha | Prasad | |
Shan | Vihang Sudhakar Pradhan | ||
Zakhmi Police 302 | Vijay Pawar | ||
2007 | Swapn | Swapnil | |
Mi Nahi Tyatla | Prasad | ||
Balirajache Rajya Yeu De | Bali's brother | ||
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 | Jaideep | |
Hay Kay Nay Kay | Prem | Also, Director and Producer | |
Bandya Ani Baby | Bandya | ||
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 | Gopal | ||
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 | Rakesh | ||
Mazha Mee | |||
Dhating Dhingana | |||
Nirmalya | |||
Kutha Bolu Naka | |||
2014 | Rama Madhav | Raghunath Rao | |
Headline | |||
2015 | Deool Band | Nawadi | |
Sugar Salt Ani Prem | Ravindra | ||
Balkadu | Special appearance | ||
2016 | Doctor Rakhmabai | Dr. Sarkharam Arjun | |
Kanha | Vishwasrao | ||
Toh Aani Mee Ek Runanubandh | Rohit Vaidya | ||
7, Roshan Villa | Rajas Javdekar | ||
Chiranjeev | |||
Chahato Mi Tula | |||
Mohar | Nivrutti Bhaledar | ||
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 | Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actor |
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.[12] |
TBA | Sutka † | Starring Swapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere.[13][14] |
TBA | Patthe Bapurao † | Period film on Patthe Bapurao[15] |
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 Goshta (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.
- "Prasad Oak". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India. 24 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "Popular Marathi TV show Avaghachi Ha Sansar to air its rerun after 14 years". The Times of India. 24 August 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "प्रसाद ओक आणि अमृता सुभाष यांची गाजलेली मालिका 'अवघाची हा संसार' पुन्हा एकदा येतेय भेटीला". Divya Marathi. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- 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.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Prasad Oak Movies of the actor you should not miss". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "Product list". www.mehtapublishinghouse.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "Ani...Dr Kashinath Ghanekar". www.snehasallapam.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- "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.
- "Prasad Oak Birthday Special : पाहा प्रसाद ओकच्या कुटुंबियांचे फोटो". Lokmat (in Marathi). 17 February 2020. Retrieved 21 July 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.
- डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (15 October 2023). "'पठ्ठे बापूराव' लवकरच येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला; अमृता खानविलकर आणि प्रसाद ओक मुख्य भूमिकेत". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 October 2023.