Samir Choughule

Samir Diwakar Choughule (born 29 June 1973) is an actor and writer from Mumbai, India. Though he is a versatile actor, he is better known for his comedy roles,style and slapstick performance. From daily soaps to comedy shows, from theater plays to movies, Samir has acted in Marathi, Hindi and English shows. He is currently known for his role in "Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra" being telecasted on Sony Marathi.[1]

Samir Diwakar Choughule
Born (1973-06-29) 29 June 1973
Bombay now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor, Writer, Comedian
Years active1993 – present

Life and career

Samir Choughule did his schooling in Shailendra Education Society and later completed his graduation from M. L. Dahanukar College of Commerce in 1993. He was interested in sports, but started acting after his acting adventures in school and college gave him success and encouragement.[2] After completing his education, Samir worked in Mumbai and later took a full-time acting career in 2002. Since then has acted in various dramas, TV serials and movies. He is a regular on TV shows such as Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra and is considered a legend due to his comic timing and acting abilities.

Samir is also a regular contributor to Saamana e-paper under the column 'Fulora' where he writes about the various flavors of life.[3]

Personal life

Samir is married to Kavita Choughule.

Filmography

Samir has appeared in lead role as well as special appearance in a few Indian movies:

Year Film Language Role Notes
2005 Kaydyacha Bola Marathi Thambi Special appearance
2008 Mumbai Meri Jaan Hindi
2013 Aajcha Divas Majha Marathi Satam
2015 Vakratunda Mahakaaya Marathi Secretary
2015 A Paying Ghost Marathi Ganpule
2016 Mumbai Time Marathi
2019 Vikun Taak Marathi

Theater work

Samir is an actor in Marathi Theater and below are a few plays where he has acted in:

  1. Asa Mi Asa Mi
  2. Varya Varchi varat
  3. Vyakti Ani Valli
  4. Yada kadachit
  5. Chalre Bhoplya Tunuk Tunuk
  6. Balak Palak
  7. Shri Bai Samartha
  8. Carry On Heavens (Hinglish drama by Bharat Dabholkar)
  9. Best of Bottoms Up (English Drama)
  10. Hyancha Kaay Karaaycha

TV appearances

Samir has also acted in a few TV serials:

  1. Tikal te Political (Political satire by Chandrakant Kulkarni)
  2. Ambat God[4][5]
  3. Honar sun me tya gharchi (Special appearance as Pappu)
  4. Comedy chi bullet train (Color Marathi)
  5. Kunku
  6. Aajke Shriman Shrimati (Hindi TV Serial)
  7. Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra (Sony Marathi)
  8. Saare Tuzyachsathi (Sony Marathi)

Awards and recognition
  1. Sanskruti kaladarpan Natya vibhag – 2016[6]
  2. Zee Natya Gourav Puraskar 2015 – Best Comedy Actor for drama – Balak Palak[7]

References
  1. "Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra". Sony LIV.
  2. "Sameer Chaughule Comedi chi Bullete Train - Maharashtra Times". Maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  3. "Image view". Epaper.saamana.com. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  4. "Ambat Goad 4 Days Remaining". Youtube.com. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  5. "Samir Choughule". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  6. "Sanskruti Kaladarpan – Official website". Sanskrutikaladarpan.com. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  7. "Zee Natya Gaurav 2015 Award Winners Reaction-TV9 – Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
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