Sharad Ponkshe

Sharad Ponkshe is an Indian film 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
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, writer, social worker,
Years active1988–present

Career

Ponkshe started his career in the year 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 Marathi Doordarshan. 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 maza zoka, which was based on the life of Justice Ranade and Ramabai Ranade.

Ponkshe played an important role in the play Mi Nathuram Godse boltoy, which was based on a very sensitive issue of assassination of Gandhi.[1] He started playing this in 1988 in which he used to play the main role of Nathuram. He continues to get threats for playing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse. He did more than 1000 shows of this play. His play was stopped many time in the theater. 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]

He was currently playing the role of Lalit Rao Lokhande in Sab TV Sitcom Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo.

Work for Savarkar

Ponkshe is known for his pro-Savarkar stance. He has given lectures about Savarkar all over the world.[6]

Personal life

Ponkshe suffered with Cancer in December 2018. He was given medication and chemotherapy. He made come back with the play Himalayachi Swali after the treatment.[7][8][9]

Films
YearFilmNotes
1988Phera
2003Antop Hill
2004Black FridayHindi film
2007Gadhvache LagnaMarathi film
2011Tuch Khari Gharchi LaxmiMarathi film
2015Black HomeHindi film
2015What About Savarkar
2015SandookMarathi film
2016Vighnaharta MahaganpatiMarathi film
2016Doctor RakhmabaiMarathi film
2016Well Done BhalyaMarathi film
2016VrundavanMarathi film

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Plays
  • Himalayachi Sawali
  • Mi 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
  • Agnihotra 1 & 2
  • Unch Majha Jhoka
  • Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo
  • Bandini
  • Durva
  • Kunku
  • Jai Malhar
  • Damini
  • Vadalwat
  • Mothi Tyachi Sawali
  • Songati
  • Ek Wada Zapatlela
  • Abhalmaya
  • Umbaratha
  • Jhoka
  • Valan
  • Dhakka
  • Kalyani
  • Aakash Peltana
  • Indradhanushya
  • Aadhunik Kunti
  • Durga
  • He Bandh Reshamache
  • Mahashweta
  • Ladha
  • Chakravyuha
  • Gharkul
  • Aapli Manase
  • Agnipariksha
  • Ashakya
  • Gajara
  • Jhale Unhache Chandane
  • Arth
  • Aakashzep
  • Manbhiman
  • Ujwal Prabhat
  • Tyachya Ya Gharat
  • Vajwa Re Vajwa
  • Vahinisaheb
  • Ase He Kanyadan
  • Aai Majhi Kalubai

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". https://marathi.hindustantimes.com. External link in |website= (help)
  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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