| Bharat Jadhav | |
| Birth Date: | 12 December 1966[1] |
| Birth Place: | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Years Active: | 1985–present |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Children: | 2 |
Bharat Jadhav is an Indian actor and producer in Marathi movies, theatre, and TV shows in India. He is best known for his comic roles as a leading man in commercial Marathi cinema and theatre.[2]
Originally from Kolhapur, his family settled in Mumbai many years ago. Bharat’s childhood was spent in the courtyard (Chal) of Rajaram Studios in Lalbaug Parel.[3]
Bharat Jadhav became famous while acting with Ankush Chaudhari and Sanjay Narvekar in the Marathi stage play All The Best, which completed 3000 shows.[4] He later acted in the hit Marathi play Sahi re Sahi.[5] His performance in the song "Kombadi Palali" in the movie Jatra was lauded by fans.[6]
Jadav launched Bharat Jadhav Entertainment Pvt Ltd in 2013.[7] The launch function was attended by Raj Thackeray, Nikhil Wagle, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Siddarth Jadhav, Makarand Anaspure, Jaywant Wadkar, Prachi Cheulkar, Kiran Shantaram, and Anjan Shrivastav.[8]
He has acted in more than 85 movies, 8 serials, and has been involved in more than 8,500 drama shows.[9] He is considered as a close friend of producer and director Kedar Shinde.[10] [11]
Jadhav began his acting career in 1985 when he joined Maharashtrachi Lokdhara dance troupe, under the guidance of Shahir Sable.
He has done multiple Marathi Plays and is known for his roles in All the Best, Sahi Re Sahi, Shrimanta Damodar Panta, All The Best, Amchya Sarkhe Amhich, Dhant Dhan, and Tu Tu Me Me[12]
He has acted in many Marathi movies, like Khabardar, Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho, Sade Made Teen, No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe, and more. He made a guest appearance in Me Shivaji Raje Boltoy, Agabai Arrecha, and Vaastav.[13]
Hasa Chakatfu,[14] [15] Saheb Biwi Ani Me (along with Girish Oak, Neelam Shirke) are serials in which he was part of the cast.
In 2016, Bharat hosted a comedy show Aali Lahar Kela Kahar on Colors Marathi.[16] [17]
| Year | Film | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Vaastav :The Reality | Raghu's friend | ||
| 2000 | Khatarnak | Rangya | ||
| 2003 | Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye | Mahendra Rathod | ||
| Baap Ka Baap | Mandar | |||
| 2004 | House Full | Bharat | ||
| Nawryachi Kamaal Baaykochi Dhamaal | Sunita's son | |||
| Chatur Navra Chikni Baiko | Mahesh/Raja | |||
| Aga Bai Arrecha! | Special Appearance in song "Cham Cham Karta" | |||
| Pachadlela | Bharat | |||
| 2005 | Mohnya/Ghumya | |||
| Don Fool Ek Doubtful | Mohan | |||
| Sarivar Sari | Sandip | |||
| Khabardar | Press reporter Bharat Bhalerao | |||
| 2006 | Nana Mama | Driver Nana | ||
| Maza Navara Tuzi Bayako | Vitthal Parab | |||
| Namdaar Mukhyamantri Ganpya Gawde | Ganpat (Ganpya) Gawde | |||
| Chalu Navara Bholi Bayako | Prem | |||
| Golmaal | Dhairyashil Chiplunkar | |||
| Ishhya | Doctor | |||
| 2007 | Mumbaicha Dabewala | Namdeo Dabewala | ||
| Mukkam post London | Bharat Fakdu Kamble | |||
| Bharat Aala Parat | Bharat | |||
| Saade Maade Teen | Chandan | |||
| Zabardast | Appa Dambis | |||
| Hyancha Kahi Nem Nahi | Hire | |||
| Bakula Namdeo Ghotale | Sarpanch Ghotale | |||
| 2008 | Galgale Nighale | Galgale | ||
| Gondya Martay Tangda | Gondya | |||
| Uladhaal | Babu | |||
| 2009 | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | Shahir | ||
| Lagnachi Varat Londonchya Gharat | Ganu | |||
| 2010 | Aata Pita | Ashutosh Pawar | ||
| Kshanbhar Vishranti | Caretaker Appa | |||
| Tata Birla ani Laila | Birla | |||
| Ringa Ringa | Siddharth | |||
| Houn Jau de | Nandhava Patil | |||
| Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho | Madhukar Rane | |||
| Hello! Gandhe Sir | Gangya | |||
| Javai Bapu Zindabad | Hrishikesh Desai | |||
| Zhak Marli Bayko Keli | Kuldeep | |||
| Ladi Godi | Rajesh | |||
| 2011 | Mast Challay Amcha | Bhat Saheb | ||
| Jhing Chik Jhing | Mauli | |||
| Fakt Ladh Mhana | Tukaram | |||
| Davpech | Venkat Fulpagare | |||
| Kalshekhar Aahet Ka? | Pitambar Lele | |||
| 2012 | No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey | Kishan | ||
| Amhi Chamakate Tare | Sameer's friend | |||
| Dhava Dhav | Veeru | |||
| Shrimant Damodar Pant | Shrimant Damodar and Damu | |||
| Mazhya Navryachi Bayko | Harishchandra Khare | |||
| Yedyanchi Jatra | Haarya | |||
| 2013 | Sat Na Gat | Journalist Uttam Vable | ||
| Kho Kho | Shrirang Desai | |||
| Bhootacha Honeymoon | Shankar | |||
| Beed Cha Raaja | Bharat | |||
| 2014 | Chintamani | Chintamani | ||
| Pune Via Bihar | Nishikant Nimbalkar | |||
| 2015 | Shasan | Jairaj Patil | [18] | |
| Aga Bai Arechyaa 2 | Narendra Keshav Chakve | [19] | ||
| 2016 | Ek Kutub Teen Minar | Kutub | [20] | |
| 2018 | Unch Bharari | Deva | ||
| 2019 | Appa Ani Bappa | Govind Kulkarni | [21] | |
| Stepney | Anand | |||
| 2022 | Dhondi Champya - Ek Prem Katha | Umaji | ||
| 2023 | London Misal | Jagannathrao | [22] | |