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
Children2

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, 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.

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 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

All films/web-series are in Marathi, unless mentioned.

Films
YearFilm Notes
1988Phera Bengali film
2003Antop Hill
2004Black Friday
2007Gadhvache Lagna
2007Bhulwa
2008Kshan Haa Mohacha
2010Jetaa
2011Tuch Khari Gharchi Laxmi
2012Mokala Shwaas
2014Surajya
2015Black Home
What About Savarkar
Sandook
Calendar Girls
2016Well Done Bhalya
Vighnaharta Mahaganpati
Vrundavan
Doctor Rakhmabai
2017Bus 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 Bhari Deva Anna

Web series
YearSeries
2021Baap Beep Baap

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".
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