Subodh Bhave is an acclaimed Indian actor, writer, director, and theatre producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Marathi cinema, television, and theatre. Known for his versatility and dedication to his craft, Bhave has received numerous prestigious awards and nominations across both popular and technical categories. His accolades include five Maharashtra State Film Awards, seven Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskars, five Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards, and a Filmfare Marathi Award. He has also been recognized on national and international platforms for his contributions to the performing arts.
Bhave began his artistic journey through theatre, both acting in and directing stage plays, earning early accolades for performances in productions such as Asach Ek Divas, which brought him his first award, and Kalaa Yaa Lagalya Jeeva, which won him seven Best Actor awards, including the State Award’s silver medal. Simultaneously venturing into television and film, he played prominent roles in celebrated series like Geet Ramayan, Damini, and Kavadase, the latter earning his first Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor nomination. His roles in Avantika and Vadalvaat gained him two Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards. His film performances in Aamhi Asu Ladke (2005), Sakhi (2008), Sanai Choughade (2008), Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2009), and Anumati (2013) received critical acclaim, with Aamhi Asu Ladke and Ranbhool (2010) earning several awards at the Maharashtra State Awards, MaTa Sanmaan, and Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar. Notably, he also won a Best Playback Singer award for Ranbhool.
Bhave has earned the moniker "Biopic King" for his compelling portrayals in historical dramas such as Balgandharva (2011), Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush (2015), Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018), Har Har Mahadev (2022) and Sant Tukaram (2025). His roles in Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush, Hrudayantar (2017), and Vaalvi (2023) earned him further nominations at the Filmfare Awards. As a director, Bhave made a significant impact with his debut film adaptation of Katyar Kaljat Ghusali, a critical and commercial triumph that won him a Filmfare Award for Best Director, as well as accolades from the International Film Festival of India, Sanskruti Kala Darpan Awards and two Chitra Gaurav Purashkar. His diverse filmography also includes notable works such as Aiyyaa (2012), Touring Talkies (2013), Fugay (2017), Savita Damodar Paranjpe (2018), Phulrani (2023), His Story of Itihaas (2025), along with award-winning television roles in series like Kulvadhu, Tula Pahate Re and Chandra Aahe Sakshila.
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YearNameRoleNotes 2002Satte Sathi KahihiSubyaMarathi debut2004KavadaseJanardhan Mi Tuji Tujhich Re Rahul 2005 Aamhi Asu LadkeAbhijeet Buddhisagar 2006 Mohatyachi Renuka Seeta's husband KshanNikhil Adhikari Aai Shappath..!Shrirang Lalbaugcha RajaSubodh2007Mission ChampionMaheshLife is BeautifulSubodhDocumentary film Shri Siddhivinayak Mahima Unnamed Cameo 2008 Uladhaal Guru SakhiRavi Desai Man Pakharu PakharuNilay Raje Majhi AaiRamesh Sanai ChoughadeRahul Borgaokar 2009 Tya Ratri Paus Hota Avinash (Avi) Ek Da Kaay Zale Baiko Udali BhurrrKalyanAgnidivyaAchyutEk Daav Dhobi PachhadProf Parkhadkar Katha Tichya Lagnachi Shankar 2010 Kon Aahe Re Tikade Malhar Shirke Ladi Godi Jitendra (Jeetu) Zale Mokale AakashSamir Adhikari Ti Ratra Sabnis Ranbhool Lokesh Satam (Abhijeet Deshpande) Haapus Ajit 2011Balgandharva Bal Gandharva Paulwaat Anant Deo MoryaQawali SingerSpecial appearance2012Gajrachi PungiChinmay Bhartiya Abhay Sardeshmukh Gola Berij Nanda Aiyyaa Madhav Rajadhyaksha Hindi debutChintooChintoo's father 2013 Balak-Palak Avya Chintoo 2: Khajinyachi ChittarkathaChintoo's father Touring Talkies Avinash Anumati Shrikant 2014 A Rainy dayAniket Pradhan Marathi and Konkani filmPostcardVishwanathNatiAmit Swami Public Ltd.Nachiket2015Lokmanya: Ek YugpurushBal Gangadhar Tilak Aawhan Madhav Godbole Delayed release Katyar Kaljat Ghusali Sadashiv GuravAlso directorLaathiNot releasedDelayed release2016 Bandh Nylon CheDevdatta Raghunath Jogalekar Bho Bho Vinayak Bhandarkar Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya Nikhilesh Hindi filmKiran Kulkarni vs Kiran KulkarniKiran Kulkarni Pinneyum Anand Sharma (Purushothaman Nair) Malayalam debutToh Aani Mee Ek RunanubandhSubodh Kamat2017 Fugay Hrushikesh (Hrushya) Deshmukh Also story writer Oli Ki SukiSpecial appearance Karaar Sunil Mokashi Conditions Apply: Ati Lagu Abhay HrudayantarShekhar Joshi Ti Ani ItarAniruddha Godbole Tula Kalnnaar NahiRahul Chhand PritichaRajaram2018 Pushpak Vimaan Vilas Savita Damodar Paranjpe Sharad Abhyankar Shubh Lagna Savdhan Aniket Maza AgadbamRaiba Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Kashinath Ghanekar 2019Ek Nirnay... Swatahacha SwatasathiIshaanKahi Kshan PremacheSundar ShindeWelcome HomeRajendra (Raj) Joshi Appa Ani BappaVinayak (Bappa) Aatpadi Nights -Also presenter;Special appearance2020 Bhaybheet Shekhar Vijeta Soumitra Deshmukh AB Aani CD JD Extended special appearance2021 BastaInspector Rokade 2022Antahakaran -Hindi Short filmSahela ReVikram Har Har Mahadev Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 2023VaalviDr. AnshumanPhulraniVikram RajadhyakshaSajini Shinde Ka Viral VideoSuryakant Shinde Hindi film2024Swatantrya Veer SavarkarVinayak Damodar SavarkarVoice actorAlibaba Aani Chalishitale ChorParagAmhi JarangeMr. Bhosale Hashtag Tadev LagnamAthashree Mahajan PaaniBalaji Kendre Saltat ReshimgathiSahibaGulaabiAjay 2025Sangeet ManapmaanDhairyadharAlso directorDevmanusInspector Ravi DeshmukhHis Story of ItihaasNamit BharadwajHindi filmSant TukaramTukaramHindi filmBetter Half Chi Love StoryAjay PatilSakal Tar Hou DyaAbhayKaireeInspector Kamalakar2026Shree Baba Neeb Karori MaharajBaba MaharajHindi filmBol Bol RaniAabhas
Director Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015) Sangeet Manapmaan (2025)
Television YearNameRoleChannel 1999RimzimInspector MeghnadAlpha TV Marathi2000 Damini Kaushal DD Sahyadri2000 Geet Ramayan Rama Alpha TV Marathi2000 Aabhalmaya Inspector Mohan Alpha TV Marathi2001 Manachiye Gunti Doctor Rohan Doordarshan2002-2005 Avantika Salil Dixit Alpha TV Marathi2002 Bandhan Ashutosh Alpha TV Marathi2002 Pimpalpan - Story: Zhumbar Raghav Alpha TV Marathi2002 Nandadeep Sant Nivrutinath ETV Marathi2002 Akalpit Inspector Mohan ETV Marathi 2002 Akashjhep Krishnakant Harshe / Raghunandan ETV Marathi2003RunanubandhMangesh DeshmukhAlpha TV Marathi2003-2004 Bedhund Manachya Lahari Episodic role ETV Marathi2003–2007 Vadalvaat Jaysingh Rajput Zee Marathi 2003–2004PeshwaiBajiraoZee Marathi2006AgnishikhaUnmesh SubhedarETV Marathi2006Hya Gojirvanya GharatSwapnilETV Marathi2006-2007 Avaghachi Sansar Raj Sharangpani Zee Marathi2007 Abhilasha Phiroz Rangoonwala Zee Marathi2007 Hya Gojirwanya Gharat Swapnil ETV Marathi 2007-2009 Kalat Nakalat Bhushan Zee Marathi 2008-2010 Kulvadhu Vikramaditya Rajeshirke Zee Marathi2009 Maylek Shankar ETV Marathi 2010 Jhunj Sangram Shelar Star Pravah 2011Madhu Ethe Ani Chandra TitheEpisodic roleZee Marathi2014–2016 Ka Re Durava Avinash Dev Zee Marathi2014Crime DiaryAnchorETV Marathi2016 Dholkichya Talavar Host Colors Marathi2017Naktichya Lagnala Yaycha HaEpisodic roleZee Marathi2018NamuneSony SAB2018-2019 Tula Pahate Re Vikrant Saranjame / Gajendra Patil Zee Marathi2020 Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha Host Sony Marathi2020-2021 Chandra Aahe Sakshila Shridhar Kale Colors Marathi2022Bus Bai Bas HostZee Marathi2024Mann Suddha Tujha: Season 2Dr. Salil DesaiABP Majha2024Tu Bhetashi Navyane Abhimanyu / MahiSony Marathi 2025Veen Doghantali Hi TutenaSamar RajwadeZee Marathi
Theatre Chandrapurchya Jangalaat Asach Ek Divas Kalaa Yaa Lagalya Jeeva Maitar Safar Vahato Hi Durvanchi Judi Lekure Udand Zaali Yelkot Aata De Taali Lagnabambaal Katyar Kaljat Ghusali Dhukyat Haravali vaat Sthal Snehamandir Ashroonchi Zhali Phule
Web series Year Name Role Notes 2023 Taj: Divided by Blood Birbal
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryWorkResult Aaryans Sanman2024Best Supporting ActorAlibaba Aani Chalishitale ChorAmbernath Marathi Film Festival2026Best ActorSakal Tar Hou DyaChitraleelaniketan2007Best ActorKalaa Ya Laglyaa JeevaColors Marathi Awards2021Best VillainChandra Aahe SakshilaFilmfare Marathi Awards2015Best ActorLokmanya: Ek YugpurushBest DirectorKatyar Kaljat Ghusali2017Best ActorHrudayantar2024Best Supporting ActorVaalviIndradhanu–Yuvonmesh Puraskar2008Best ActorMan Pakharu PakharuInternational Film Festival of India2015ICFT-UNESCO Fellini AwardKatyar Kaljat GhusaliInternational Iconic Awards Marathi2024Most Versatile ActorVaalviKala Gaurav Puraskar2005Best ActorAata De Taali & Kalaa Ya Lagalya JeevaLokmat Maharashtrian of the Year2019Best ActorAni... Dr. Kashinath GhanekarMIFTA2011Best ActorBalgandharvaMaTa Sanmaan2011Best ActorRanbhoolMaharashtra State Film Awards2004Best Supporting ActorMi Tuji Tujhich Re2005Best ActorAamhi Asu Ladke2007KshanSilver MedalKalaa Ya Laglyaa Jeeva2008Best ActorSanai Choughade2009Ranbhool2011Balgandharva2014Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush 2019Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar2025Best Supporting ActorHar Har Mahadev2025Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?2010Favourite CharacterEk Daav Dhobi Pachhad2011Favourite ActorBalgandharva2013Favourite Supporting ActorAnumati2016Favourite ActorKatyar Kaljat GhusaliFavourite Director2018Favourite ActorPushpak Vimaan 20212024VaalviFavourite Actor Critics'Mama Warerkar Puraskar2007Best ActorKalaa Ya Laglyaa JeevaMarathi Natyaparishad Award2007Best Couple in Marathi TheatreNew York Indian Film Festival2011Best ActorBalgandharvaSakal Premier Award2023Best Supporting ActorVaalviSanskruti Kala Darpan Awards2016Best DirectorKatyar Kaljat Ghusali2026Best ActorSakal Tar Hou DyaStar Screen Marathi Awards2007Best ActorMission ChampionZee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar2003Best ActorKavadase2008Man Pakharu Pakharu2011RanbhoolBest Male Playback Singer2012Best ActorBalgandharva2016Best DirectorKatyar Kaljat GhusaliBest Director (Jury)Best Supporting Actor2018Best ActorHrudayantar2019Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar2020Best FilmAatpadi Nights2022Best ActorKatyar Kaljat Ghusali2024Best Supporting ActorVaalviZee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards2004Best Supporting CharacterAvantikaBest Character Male2005Vadalvaat2009Best CoupleKulvadhu Best Actor 2018Tula Pahate Re
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