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Ashok Saraf

actor, television actor

1947

Ashok Saraf is an Indian actor and comedian, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi films along with theatre in both languages. Saraf has received several awards including eleven Maharashtra State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards Marathi. He is referred to as the Mahanayak, Ashok Samrat or Mama of the Marathi film industry, In 2016, Saraf received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award for his Contribution to Marathi cinema. In 2023, he received the Maharashtra Bhushan, the highest civilian honour in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Saraf received Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, from the Government of India in 2025.

All Quotes by Ashok Saraf

“Actually Pu La was my father's friend and their friendship was very typical , as friends should be, fame did not come in between.”
— Ashok Saraf
“I remember that Pu La had come for one of my premieres and I was patiently waiting to hear his verdict of my acting, but when he came out of the theatre during interval, all he asked me was about my father and his well being, such was their friendship.”
— Ashok Saraf
“Financial independence could be one of the factors, but most 65 plus artistes in our industry wish to continue working for the passion they have for their craft.”
— Ashok Saraf