Sachin Khedekar (born 14 May 1965) is an Indian actor and director known for his work in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu films. His well-known films include Kaksparsh, Astitva and Shyam Benegal's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero in which he portrayed Subhas Chandra Bose. Notable TV series include Sailaab, Imtihaan and Samvidhaan in which he played B. R. Ambedkar. He is recipient of two Maharashtra State Film Awards, four Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar and five Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?.
Khedekar made his acting debut with the Marathi film Vidhilikhit in 1989. He subsequently appeared in several Marathi films, initially portraying supporting roles before taking on more prominent and leading roles. His notable Marathi films include Gharabaher (1999), Astitva (2000), Chimani Pakhar (2001), Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy! (2009), and Kaksparsh (2012), among others.
Khedekar has also appeared in several Hindi films. His notable Hindi film credits include Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004), in which he portrayed Subhas Chandra Bose, Singham (2011), Agneepath (2012), and Golmaal Again (2017). He has also worked in Telugu and Tamil-language films, establishing a presence across several Indian film industries.
Early life Khedekar was born on 14 May 1965 in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Growing up in an environment deeply rooted in literature, art, theatre, and music, he developed an early interest in the performing arts. Khedekar actively participated in various local theatre productions organised by social organisations and the Lokmanya Seva Sangh in Vile Parle.
He completed his schooling at Parle Tilak Vidyalaya and went on to pursue higher education at the Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, where he earned a diploma in environmental engineering. When Khedekar was five years old, his father passed away. Following this, the responsibility of raising him and his younger brother fell solely on their mother, Manda Khedekar, who was employed with Indian Airlines. Khedekar has frequently credited his mother's unwavering support as the foundational pillar that allowed him to pursue and establish a career in the highly unpredictable field of acting. Personal life He married Jalpa Khedekar on 19 December 1993. The couple has two sons.
Career Theatre Career Khedekar's acting journey began during a student camp on 5 November, celebrated as Rangabhumi Din, where he made his very first stage appearance playing the character Ramlal in the classic Marathi play Ekach Pyala. His passion for acting grew substantially during his college years, guided closely by his mentor and veteran director Vinay Apte. Throughout his theatrical career, He collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Vinay Apte, Sai Paranjpye, Waman Kendre, and Mahesh Manjrekar. He made a significant impact on Marathi commercial theatre with the play Aflatoon, directed by Vinay Apte and Vikram Bhagwat. He went on to deliver noteworthy performances in several prominent Marathi plays, including Doosra Saamna, Mee Rashtrapati, Wada Chirebandi, Aapsatlya Goshti, Tujhya-Majhyat, and Moun Rang. Beyond Marathi stage productions, Khedekar successfully ventured into Hindi and Gujarati theatre. Two of his most celebrated non-Marathi plays include the Nikhilesh Sharma-directed Hindi play Shyam Rang in 1995 and the Chandrakant Kulkarni-directed play Doctor Aap Bhi in 1997.
Television Career Khedekar transitioned to the small screen in 1989 with the Doordarshan show Chaal Navachi Vachaal Vasti, directed by Vinay Apte. He seamlessly adapted to Hindi television as well, earning widespread popularity for his performances in iconic Hindi drama series such as Imtihaan and Sailaab. He considers Ravi Rai, the director of Imtihaan, as his television mentor. His prolific work across various Hindi and Marathi television formats solidified his reputation as a highly media-literate actor capable of connecting deeply with diverse audiences.
Film Career Khedekar made his feature film debut in 1988 with the Marathi film Vidhilikhit, directed by Padmanabh. He subsequently formed a highly successful creative partnership with director Mahesh Manjrekar, leading to a string of critically and commercially acclaimed films. He appeared in projects like Astitva in 2000 and Chimani Pakhar in 2001. In 2009, Khedekar played the protagonist Dinkarrao Bhosale in the blockbuster film Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy!. His portrayal of a common Marathi man fighting for his identity received widespread public acclaim and swept almost all major acting awards, including a Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor.
Another milestone in his career came with Manjrekar's 2012 period drama Kaksparsh, where Khedekar played the complex role of Haribhau, portraying a character torn between rigid societal traditions, progressive reform, and human emotion. His other major Marathi titles include Lalbaug Parel, Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho, Taryanche Bait, Kokanastha, and Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta.
Khedekar transitioned smoothly into Bollywood, carving a niche for himself through impactful supporting and character roles. He delivered memorable performances in Hasan Mehta’s Jayate in 1997, Mahesh Manjrekar's Pitah in 2002, and Sanjay Jha's Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye in 2003. Over the years, he has appeared in several high-profile Hindi commercial projects, including Tere Naam, Guru, Kaalpurush, U Me Aur Hum, Singham, and Krrish 3. Beyond Marathi and Hindi cinema, Khedekar has broken language barriers by expanding his filmography into multiple regional and international languages. His prominent multi-lingual works include the Tamil film Deiva Thirumagal, the Malayalam film Police, the Gujarati film Paiso Maro Parmeshwar, and the English production A Pocketful of Dreams.
Filmography
Films
Hindi Year Title Role Notes 1997 Ziddi Akash Pradhan 1999 Baadshah Tyagraj Bachchan Arjun Pandit Siddharth Daag- The Fire Inspector Vinay 2000 Astitva Shreekant Pandit Bichhoo Kiran Bali's brother Jung Doctor 2002 Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe VikasHathyar Munna Dil Hai Tumhaara Shekhar Mujhse Dosti Karoge! Mr. Kapoor 23rd March 1931: Shaheed Asaf Ali Pitaah Shiva 2003 Tere Naam Radhe's elder brother Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye Parveen Seth 2004 Satya Bol KB Rakht Defense lawyer Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai Kumar Chaudhary 2005 Siskiyaan Javeed Sheikh Viruddh... Family Comes First Inspector Desai Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero Subhas Chandra Bose Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye Sunil Wadhwa 2006Kudiyon Ka Hai ZamanaAkash 2007 Say Salaam India Goswami Aap Kaa Surroor Riya's father Guru Sujatha's father Showbiz Shakeel Ahmed Qureshi 2008 Summer 2007 Sankya Dada Dashavatar Lord Vishnu Woodstock Villa Police Inspector U Me Aur Hum Dr. Sachin Khurana 2009 Shadow Home Minister Shiv Shankar Tum Mile Amar SinghaniaZor Lagake.. Haiya! Vivek Ek: The Power of One Anna Mhatre 13B Dr. Shinde Bilingual film; Shot in Tamil as Yavarum NalamAasma – The Sky Is The Limit Rajiv Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Pandit Jagannath Mishra Kabhi Kahin Priest Rang Rasiya / Colors Of Passion Dewanji Madhavrao 2010 Tees Maar Khan Commissioner Khadak Singh City of Gold Rane Rokkk Ravi A Flat Varma 2011 Aazaan Home Minister Singham Gautam BhosaleStand By Damodar Narvekar Bubble Gum Mukund Rawat 2012 Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein Aditya Pradhan Agneepath Home SecretaryEkk Deewana Tha Anand Malhotra 2013 Mumbai Cutting 2014 Anuradha Masterjee 2016 Traffic Rehan's fatherRustom Advocate Lakshman Khangani Loveshhuda Pooja's father 2017 Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi ADCGolmaal Again Colonel Poster Boys Chief Minister Judwaa 2 Rajiv Malhotra 2019 Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Ajay Sethi 2020 Halahal Dr. Shiv Shankar Sharma 2021 The PowerVishambhar Rana Antim: The Final Truth Dattaram Patil2022 Radhe Shyam Doctor (Prerana's uncle)Bilingual film Nikamma Adi's Uncle2023 Shehzada Aditya Jindal Mumbaikar Police Officer2024 Ae Watan Mere WatanJudge Hariprasad Mehta 2025 Romeo S3 Praful MankhijaInspector ZendeDGP Chandrakant Purandare Bayaan Roohi's Father Premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film FestivalEk Deewane Ki DeewaniyatGanpatrao Bhonsle2026 Shahaji Bhonsle Bilingual film
Marathi Year Title Role 1989Vidhilikhit Sachin 1991 Jeeva Sakha Sakha1992Jagavegli PaijRuthu 1993 Aaplee Maanse AnandZapatlelya BetavarVijay1999GharabaherVasudha's Brother 2000AstitvaShrikant PanditBilingual filmChimani Pakhar Shekhar Mrugjal... Ek Naslela Astitva Kishore AbhyankarLekrooAbhay2001Dhyaas ParvaR. P. Paranjpye2003ReshamgaathDr. Jimmy2005Kaydyacha BolaAdv. Phadnavis2007KadachitDr. ShekharBalirajache Tanya Yeu DeBali2008Tuzya MazyatShashank2009Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy Dinkar Bhosale 2010Lalbaug Parel Arvind RaneShikshanachya Aaicha Gho Chief Minister 2011Kashala Udyachi Baat Aditya PradhanFakta Ladh Mhana Madhusudan Patil Taryanche Bait Shridhar 2012Aayna Ka Bayna WardenKaksparsh Hari Dada Damle Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor2013Kokanastha Ramachandra GokhalePrem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta Dr. Rohit Phadnis Aajcha Divas Majha Vishwasrao Mohite 2015 Rajwade and Sons Vidyadhar RajwadeShutter Jitya Bhau Nagrik Shyam JagdaleAawhan MLA Jagannath Kadam 2017 Kachcha Limboo Satyajit DeshmukhMuramba Alok's father Baapjanma Bhaskar Pandit 2018 Firebrand Anand Pradhan AmoliVoice Over2019 Take Care Good Night Avinash Pathak Friendship Unlimited Sahil's Father 2024Juna FurnitureSession Judge2026Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi MadhyamDinkar Shirke Raja ShivajiShahaji Bhonsle Bilingual film
Telugu Year Title Role 2009 Malli Malli Satya 2016 Janatha Garage Mukesh 2017 Goutham Nanda Ghattamaneni Vishnu Prasad Nenu Local Keerthy's father 2018 Lover 2019 N.T.R: Mahanayakudu N. Bhaskara RaoYatra Ghulam Nabi Azad N.T.R: Kathanayakudu N. Bhaskara Rao 2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Ananth Radhakrishna (ARK) 2021 Lakshya Krishna2022Radhe Shyam Doctor (Prerana's uncle) Sita RamamMajor Abu Thariq DhamakaNanda Gopal Chakravarthy2023 Veera Simha ReddyRajagopal Shaakuntalam Kanva Maharshi Ramabanam Bhairavi's father Spy Prime Minister Vikramadithya ChauhanKushiLenin Sathya2024 Yatra 2 Ghulam Nabi AzadPrathinidhi 2 Chief Minister Prajapathi Mr. BachchanPankajManamey Vikram's Father Lucky Baskhar Vinod Bhosle 2025 Daaku Maharaaj Krishnamurthy Hari Hara Veera MalluChinna Dora2026Mana Shankara Vara Prasad GaruGVR
Other languages Year Title Role Language2002 Paiso Maro ParmeshwarGujarati2003Freaky Chakra The Caller English2005Police Reji AllenMalayalam 2009 Yavarum Nalam Dr. Balu Tamil 2011 Deiva Thirumagal Rajendran Tamil 2012 Maattrraan Ramachandran Tamil 2017 Indrajith Mayil VahanamTamil2019Lucifer P. K. Ramdas, Chief Minister of KeralaMalayalam2020GolkeriMohanbhai Sutaria Gujarati 2021 Kodiyil Oruvan Chief Minister of Tamil NaduTamil2025L2: EmpuraanP. K. Ramdas Portrait onlyMalayalamDiesel PathanTamil
Television YearTitle Role LanguageNetworkNotes 1995SailaabRohitHindiDD NationalImtihaanRenuka's husband 1999-2000AbhimaanJayadev Mehra2000Your HonourSooraj2000-2001AabhalmayaShirang YerawarMarathiZee Marathi2013-2023Kon Honar CrorepatiHostSony Marathi2014SamvidhaanDr. Babasaheb Bhimrao AmbedkarHindiYouTube2017Shauryagatha AbhimanachiNarratorMarathiZee Yuva2019HutatmaWamanHindiZEE5Thriller FactoryVoiceoverAudible2021WhistleblowerDr. Ashwin BhadoriaSonyLIV2022RaanBaazaarYusuf PatelMarathiPlanet Marathi
Awards Maharashtra State Film Award for the film Gharabaher Screen Award for Best Actor for the TV show Sailaab Nominated Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor for his role in the film Kadachit Best Actor in a Historical Role award for his portrayal of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the film Bose: The Forgotten Hero Zee Gaurav for Best Actor for the film Mrugjal - Ek Naslela Astitva Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor for the film Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy! Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor for the film Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy! Won 2 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Nominated Zee Cine Award for Best Film