Prashant Damle

Prashant Damle is a Marathi actor, comedian who has acted in numerous Marathi dramas, movies and television serials for over 29 years. He has been associated with Marathi Theatre since 1983 and till date has performed in 26 different plays and variety of roles. In the journey of 29 years of performing arts, he has been honoured with many prestigious awards. Till date he has 4 Limca Book Records in his name. He has also performed in 37 Marathi Feature Films and 24 marathi serials. On January 6, 2013, at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai, his drama Gela Madhav Kunikade set a world record, with its 10,700th performance over a period of more than 15 years.

His Work

After the first few stage performances during his school years and college years he got an opportunity to act in the marathi play named "Tur Tur". That proved to be a major breakthrough for him and thus he ventured into the commercial marathi theater. He proved his excellence in comedy. Then followed the play "Moruchi Mauvshi". During that period of struggle Mr. Sudhir Bhat of Suyog Productions, cast him into a lead role in his comedy drama "Bramhachari". That was what gave birth to his devotion and dedication to the world of marathi theater & entertainment. He got his first break into films through the film "Pudhcha Paul" by Producer Mr. Vinay Nevalkar which was directed by Mr Raj Dutt and thus marked his first entry into the world of Marathi films, where his performance and name reached to a larger audience, further stabilising his presence in the acting arena.

Having done a number of shows on Marathi stage, Prashant has also worked in the film media. He has worked in numerous television serials and more than a hundred marathi films. He has worked with the big wigs of the industry and worked in some of the all time famous movies like - PASANT AAHE MULAGI, SAVAT MAAJHI LADKI,EKDA PAHAVA KARUN, ATMA VISHWAS, INA MEENA DEEKA, MADHUCHANDRACHI RATRA, WAAJVA RE WAAJVA and the most recent TU TITHE ME.

He has acted in many Marathi and Hindi television serials and has portrayed memorable characters. Some of his works in television discipline are GHARKUL, BE DUNE TEEN, BHIKAJIRAO KARODPATI, GUBBARE, SAARE SAARE GAAUYA, KAY PAHILAS MAZYAT, DARLING DARLING, Bahurupi and the very popular, FILMI CHAKKAR, UCHAPATI, just to name a few of his most unforgettable performances. ^[1]

Personal

Damle suffered a mild heart attack in May 2013. He was undergoing treatment at an Andheri hospital. Damle was admitted to the crticarehospital after feeling uneasy. Angiography revealed four blockages in arteries supplying blood to his heart which was operated the same week. The attack came even as the actor came back to one of his most famous dramas 'eka lagnachi goshta'. Because of this, all shows of his dramas had to be cancelled for the next 15 days. After the treatment he again started doing plays but at a slower pace. ^[2]

Other activities

Currently, he is compering a cookery show called as “AMHI SARE KHAVVAYE” of Zee Marathi for the consecutive 4th year. He also works as brand ambassador for Disha Direct, Shamrao Vitthal Co-op. Bank Ltd. And of Retired Army Association.

Prashant Damle fan foundation

Prashant Damle fan foundation is foundation engaged in social activities.

Stage appearances

He will complete is 10000 drama prayog in January 2013

Filmography

Television

• Amchyasarkhe amhich (Zee Marathi)
• Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala (SAB TV)

Reality Shows

• Amhi Saare Khavayye (Zee Marathi)
• Saregamapa Season 11 (Zee Marathi)
• Rambandhu Sahyadri Antakshari
• Tak Dhi Naa Dhin

Awards received

Stage

• 2010: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Bahurupi
• 2008: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Olakh Na Palakh
• 2003: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Amhi Doghe Raja Rani
• 2003: Best Actor, Kalaranjan Puraskar, pune, Amhi Doghe Raja Rani
• 1999: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Eka Lagnachi Gosht
• 1999: Best Actor, Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad, Eka Lagnachi Gosht
• 1999: Best Actor, ALFA Gaurav Puraskar, Eka Lagnachi Gosht
• 1999: Best Actor, Natya Nirmata Sangh, Eka Lagnachi Gosht
• 1996: Best Actor, Natyadarpan Award, Priyatama
• 1996: RECORD BREAKER ACTOR, A special prize by Prabhat channel, '
• 1995: Best Actor, Critics Award, Lekure Udand Jhali
• 1995: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Lekure Udand Jhali
• 1995: Best Singer/Actor - 1995 - Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad, Lekure Udand Jhali
• 1995: Best Singer/Actor - 1995 - Kalnirnay, Lekure Udand Jhali
• 1993: Best Actor, Maharashtra State Award, Gela Madhav Kunikade
• 1993: Best Actor, Natydarpan award, Gela Madhav Kunikade
• 1993: Best Actor, Natya Nirmata Sangh, Gela Madhav Kunikade

Film

• 1993: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Maharashtra State Award, Sawat Majhi Ladki

Limca Records

• Crossed the mark of 8000 shows from 23rd Feb 1983 till date
• Performed 5 shows of 3 different plays in one day on 18th Jan 2001
• Performed 469 shows in 365 Days from 1st Jan. 1996 to 31st Dec. 1996
• Performed 452 shows in 365 Days from 1st Jan. 1995 to 31st Dec. 1995
• Performed 4 shows of 3 different plays in one day on 24th Dec. 1995

References

External links

• Official website