Shreyas Talpade is an Indian actor, director, theater artist and producer who works primarily in Hindi and Marathi films. He came to limelight with his role as Iqbal in the Hindi film Iqbal (2005).
Wiki/Biography
Shreyas Anil Talpade was born in Mumbai on Tuesday, January 27, 1976 (age 47 years; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Shreyas Talpade childhood photos
He attended Shriram Welfare Society High School in Andheri, Mumbai. He subsequently graduated from Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He has loved acting since he was a child. While in school, he appeared in stage plays, playing roles such as Sita and Draupadi.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Anil Talpade. He has no sister.
Shreyas Talpade’s father
Shreyas Talpade and his mother
wife and children
On December 31, 2004, he married Indian psychiatrist Deepti Talpade. On May 6, 2018, the couple gave birth to a baby girl named Aadya Talpade through surrogacy.
Shreyas Talpade wedding photos
Shreyas Talpade with wife and daughter
other relatives
Veteran Indian actresses Meena T. and Jayshree T. are his father’s sisters.
Meena T., aunt of Shreyas Talpade.
Shreyas Talpade’s aunt Jayshree T.
sign
Shreyas Talpade’s autograph
Profession
theater
Shreyas started his career as a theater artist and during the initial years of his career, he performed at least 30-35 shows every month. On April 9, 2021, he launched an OTT theater platform called “Nine Rasa”.
television
marathi
He has acted in several Marathi television serials such as Avantika (2001), Ek Hota Raja (2003), Bedhund Manachi Lahar (2003) and Mazhi Tuzhi Reshimgath (2021) .
Akhotaraja(2003)
Hindi
He made his television debut in the Hindi television series “Woh” (1998), in which he played the role of young Ashutosh Dhar.
Scenes from the TV series “Wow”
In 2017, he appeared as one of the judges on the fifth season of the television comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.
India Laughter Challenge
He subsequently acted in several Hindi television series such as Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double (2017) and My Name Ijj Lakhan (2019).
My Name is Aggie Lakan (2019)
Movie
marathi
Shreyas made his film debut in 2001 with the Marathi film Bhet.
Shreyas Talpade, “Bet” (2001)
He has appeared in many Marathi films such as ‘Aai Shappath..!’ (2006), ‘Sanai Choughade’ (2008), ‘Poshter Boyz’ (2014) and ‘Aapdi Thaapdi’ (2022) .
“Mitsui Jorhad” (2008)
Hindi
He made his debut in the Bollywood film Aankhen in 2002, playing the role of Mushtaq Chaiwala.
Shreyas Talpade “Aankhen” (2002)
In 2005, he gained widespread popularity for playing the eponymous character in the Hindi film “Iqbal”.
Shreyas Talpade played the role of Iqbal in the Bollywood film Iqbal (2005)
He later acted in films like “Apna Sapna Money Money” (2006), “Dor” (2006) and “Aggar” (2007).
“Doll” (2006)
He played Shah Rukh Khan’s best friend in the 2007 film Om Shanti Om.
Om Shanti Om(2007)
Shreyas played the role of “Lakshman” in all four installments of the Hindi film “Golmaal (movie series)”, including “Golmaal: Fun Unlimited” (2006), “Golmaal Returns” (2008), “Golmaal 3” (2010) , and “Golmaal Again” (2017).
“The Return of Gorma” (2008)
Some of his other popular Hindi films include Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), Housefull 2 (2012) and Kaun Pravin Tambe? 》(2022).
Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
Other jobs
Shreyas has appeared in various TV commercials for Airtel India.
He also played the role of Aditya Tendulkar in the Hindi web series “Baby Come Naa” (2018) on the OTT platform ALTBalaji.
Baby is here web series
Apart from acting, he also produced in the Marathi film “Poshter Boyz” (2014) and the Marathi TV series “Tumcha Amcha Same Asta” (2015) by Mumbai-based Affluence Movies Private Limited Filmmaker.
Poster Boy(2014)
He worked as director and producer on the Hindi film Poster Boy (2017).
poster boy movie poster
He voiced the character of Timon in the Hindi version of the hit animated film The Lion King (2019). In 2021, he dubbed the role of Pushpa Raj in the Hindi version of the Telugu film “Pushpa: The Rise”.
dispute
Film legal notice
In 2016, Shreyas, along with the producers of the Marathi film Wah Taj, received a legal notice for spreading misinformation to the public. The Taj Mahal film team distributed posters in and around Agra claiming that the Taj Mahal would not be open to tourists from September 23, 2016, following the court verdict in the Tukaram case. Later, the film crew clarified that this was a publicity stunt to mislead the public. Talking about the incident in an interview, Shriyas said,
I understand that the film has sent a legal notice to the producers, but this is just part of the film’s publicity and marketing strategy, and I don’t understand why it should be pushed to another level and bombed. “
Tweets about Taj Mahal movie
Suspected of theft
In 2021, film producer Rahul Bhandare accused Shreyas Talpade and Suresh Sawant (Indian film director) of stealing The set of Albatya Galbatya, a Marathi play owned by Rahul. Talking to reporters, Rahul said Shreyas and Suresh shot the TV commercial using Albatya Garbhatia’s sets during the coronavirus lockdown. He lodged a complaint with the Shivdi police station under IPR. He further stated that Shreyas and Suresh violated COVID-19 norms multiple times and used his property without seeking his permission. Later, Shriyas denied all such accusations.
Awards
- 2006: “Iqbal” won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (Critics)
- 2007: “Doll” wins Screen Award for Best Comedy Actor
- 2008: Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Actor Om Shanti Om
- 2018: Maharashtra State Achievement Awards Entertainer of the Year (Male)
Favorites
- Movie: “Chupkzupk” (1975)
- Cuisine: Indian, Chinese, Thai
- Restaurant: Firangi Dhaba, Lokhandwala, Mumbai
- Perfume: Davidoff perfume
- Travel destination: London
car collection
- Mercedes Benz
Shreyas Talpade poses with his Mercedes car
- Audi A8L
Shreyas Talpade poses with his Audi car
income
As of 2022, he charges Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per episode for his TV series.
Facts/Trivia
- During graduation, he participated in theater performances, but his mother wanted him to work in a bank. He even took the bank entrance exam but failed.
Shreyas Talpade’s college days
- In an interview, he shared memories of his difficult days. He said,
I remember going to the Mukta Arts office in Bandra to send my pictures because Subhash Ghai was casting for a film and I was looking for a role, not a lead role. While climbing the stairs, I saw posters of his blockbusters, including Karma and Ram Lakhan, and thought, “Oh my god, when will I get a poster like this?” A few years later, they called me to star in “Karma” and “Ram Lakhan.” Apna Sapna Money Money”, when I climbed the stairs, I saw a big poster of Iqbal on the wall. The moment was both satisfying and humbling. “
Old photos of Shreyas Talpade
- In his spare time, he likes to read and meditate.
- In an interview, he revealed the reason why Nagesh Kukunoor, the director of the film Iqbal (2005), asked him to cancel his wedding. He said,
I am a middle class guy whose marriage license has expired and was told to cancel the wedding; I don’t know what to do. After some convincing and an assurance that I would keep the wedding a secret, he allowed me to take the day off. When Subhash ji met her (his wife) several times during the screening and asked, Nagesh told him her true identity. He refused to believe I was married. To him, I was just an 18-year-old boy who was married as a child and even refused to feed his wife and made her faint (laughs). “
- In 2009, he expressed his desire to join a political party. At that time, he used to admire Manmohan Singh, the then Prime Minister of India. In an interview, he said about this incident,
Although I did not have the opportunity to meet our Prime Minister, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to his speeches on a variety of topics such as the 26/11 issues and the economic collapse. This is well thought out and well said. Funny thing is, I ran in an election in college and I only got four votes. At that time I thought I should try everything, so I also ran for college elections. It’s a good experience. “
- He is an avid animal lover and owns two pet dogs named Don and Nate.
Shreyas Talpade and his pet dog
- Shreyas is a religious person with deep faith in Lord Ganesha.
Shreyas Talpade in temple
- He has appeared on the covers of various magazines including Buddy Life and Citadel.
Shreyas Talpade on magazine cover
- In an interview, he stated that he is a die-hard non-vegetarian.
- He was often spotted drinking at parties and events.
Shreyas Talpade at event
- On December 14, 2023, 47-year-old Shreyas Talpade suffered a heart attack. According to sources, he passed out after shooting for the film “Welcome to the Jungle” in Mumbai. He underwent angioplasty at Bellevue Hospital in Mumbai on December 15, 2023, after which his condition was reported to be stable.
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