Bharat Jadhav is an Indian actor, producer and theater artist who works primarily in Marathi films, television shows and plays. He is popular for his comic roles in Marathi films and dramas.
Wiki/Biography
Bharat Jadhav was born on Wednesday, December 12, 1973, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra (50 years; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He did his graduation from M.D. College of Arts, Sciences and Commerce, Bombay. His family is from Kolhapur, but Bharat moved to Mumbai as a child. Bharat grew up playing in the Lalbaug Parel area behind Rajaram Studios. Jadhav began his theater journey in 1985 when he became a member of the Maharashtrachi Lokdhara dance group under the guidance of folk artist Shahir Sable. He has appeared in more than 85 films, 8 soap operas and more than 8,500 plays.
Old photos of Bharat Jadhav performing on stage
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11″
Hair Color: Black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Bharat’s father, Ganpat Jadhav, is a taxi driver. His mother’s name is Shanta Jadhav.
Bharat Jadhav’s parents
wife and children
Bharat married Sarita Jadhav in 1998.
Bharat Jadhav and wife Sarita Jadhav
They have two children, a son Aarambh Jadhav and a daughter Surabhi Bharat Jadhav.
Bharat Jadhav and family
Religion/Religious Views
Bharat follows Hinduism.
Bharat Jadhav bows in front of temple
sign
Bharat Jadhav’s signature
Profession
theater
Jadhav began his theater journey in 1985 by joining the Maharashtrachi Lokdhara Dance Company under the guidance of folk artist Shahir Sable. He has been a voice actor in more than 85 films, 8 television series and more than 8,500 plays. He has acted in plays Maharashtrachi Lokdhara, Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich, All The Best, Sahi Re Sahi, Shreemant Damodar Pant, Adhantar, Saujanyachi Aishi Taishi, Punha Sahi re Sahi and “Tu Tu Me Me”.
Poster of the TV series “Love and Ambition”
Movie
Bharat made his film debut playing Raghu’s friend in the film Vastav: The Reality (1999).
Bharat Jadhav in the movie Vastav Reality
In 2006, he played a banker in the Telugu film Khatarnak.
Poster of Telugu movie Khatarnak
He has appeared in Hindi films including Nidaan (2000), Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality (2002) and Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (2003) as Mahendra Rathod.
Bharat Jadhav in Hindi movie Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
He appeared in the Marathi films Namdaar Mukhyamantri Ganpya Gawde (2006) as Ganpat Gawde, Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009) as Shahir, Kalshekhar Aahet Ka? (2011) as Pitambar Lele, Aga Bai Arechyaa 2 (2015) as Narendra Keshav Chakve, and Dhondi Champya – Ek Prem Katha (2022) as Umaji.
Bharat Jadhav in Marathi movie Dhondi Champya – Ek Prem Katha
television
Bharat made his television debut with ZEE Marathi TV’s show Prapanch (1999).
Bharat Jadhav in TV show ‘Prapanch’
He played the role of Mohan Ajgaonkar in the TV show Sunil Rawat Saheb Bibi Ani Mee (2003) and Misha (2004).
Bharat Jadhav in TV show Sunil Rawat Saheb Bibi Ani Mee
Ott
In 2023, he played the role of Sunil Rawat in the web series Scam 2003 – The Tale of Telgi.
Poster of web series “Scam 2003 The Telgi Story”
Awards
- 2015: Sarvasshreshth Abhineta Award by Saangalee Mahotsav
Bharat Jadhav wins Sarvasshreshth Abhineta Award
- 2015: Prava Star Award
Bharat Jadhav poses with Star Pravah Award
- 2015: Ze Maha Gaurav Plaskar
Bharat Jadhav (left) poses with Zee Maha Gaurav Puraskar
- 2015: Zee Talkies Comedy Awards
Bharat Jadhav wins Zee Talkies Comedy Award
- 2018: Mata Sanman Award for Best Actor
Bharat Jadhav (right) poses with the Mata Samman Award for Best Actor
- 2021: Marathi Colors Awards Most Popular Comedy Personality
Bharat Jadhav poses with popular comedy personalities at Marathi Colors Awards
- 2021: Namo Cine/TV Nirmatta Association Awards Make in India Icon 2 Award
Bharat Jadhav (left) wins the Made in India Icon 2 Award
car collection
- Skoda
Bharat Jadhav’s mother performs puja in his Skoda car
- Mercedes S-Class
Bharat Jadhav’s Instagram post about the Mercedes S-Class
- Skoda Rapid
Bharat Jadhav’s parents pose with his Skoda fast car
Facts / Trivia
- In 1999, he produced the Marathi film Bayko Aali Badloon.
- In an interview, Bharat mentioned that despite being a part of many films and TV shows, theater is his favorite. He also mentioned that in 2012, he was invited to play the role of Mahadev in the movie “OMG: Oh My God!”, but he declined because he had a drama to act in.
- In an interview, he shared that theater taught him to stay humble. He also mentioned that despite his success, he offered tea to anyone who visited his production room. Sometimes he helps with background tasks if the technician is unavailable.
- In 2013, Bharat started his own production company called Bharat Jadhav Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Many celebrities such as Raj Thackeray, Nikhil Wagle, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Siddarth Jadhav, Makarand Anaspure, Jaywant Wadkar, Prachi Cheulkar, Kiran Shantaram and Anjan Shrivastav attended the opening event.
Celebrities attend the inauguration ceremony of Bharat Jadhav Entertainment Pvt Ltd
- In 2023, Bharat shared a story from 2002 in an interview. He was performing in the drama “Sahi Re Sahi”. After the performance, some fans gave him money. When Bharat asked fans why they gave him money, he explained that he bought two tickets to the show but came alone. He doesn’t like having an empty seat next to him when he’s watching Bharat perform, because no one is watching Bharat’s efforts.
- In an interview, Bharat said his relationship with late veteran Marathi actor Vijay Chavan was like a father holding his son’s finger and guiding him when he was learning to walk.
Old photos of Vijay Chavan (left) and Bharat Jadhav (right)
- In an interview, Bharat mentioned that during the lockdown, he and his wife Sarita planted 200-250 mango trees and 100-125 coconut trees on their land in Kolhapur.
- Bharat shares a good rapport with film producer Kedar Shinde.
- In 2023, Bharat and his family moved from Mumbai to his hometown Kolhapur after living there for many years.
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