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Prasad Oak
Prasad Oak at the IFFI (2017)
Born (1975-02-17) 17 February 1975 (age 49)
OccupationActor
Years active1993–present
Spouse
Manjiri Oak
(m. 1998)

Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation: [pɾəsaːd̪ oːk]; born 17 February 1975) is an actor. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi and a National Film Award.

In 2007, he participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi (Celebrity Round) and won, became Ajinkyatara.[1]

Early life

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Prasad Oak was born on 17 February 1975 at Pune, Maharashtra[2] in a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin speaking family.

Career

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Oak started his career as assistant director for the play Premachi Goshta, with actors Shriram Lagoo and Nilu Phule. He got a break in Shree Adhikari Brother's TV serial Badini. Mrunal Kulkarni was his costar in Badini. His critically acclaimed role was in 'Andharyachya Parambya' which was a television series of famous movie 'Barrister'.[3] He became well established on television with Avaghchi Sansar, playing the role of Harshvardhan Bhosle.[4][5] This series had the nation's highest ratings in 2008. He claimed that television has had a big role in success of Marathi films.[6]

Oak has worked in more than 80 television serials.[7] In 2008 he participated in reality show Dhinka Chika as a judge. In June 2012, his show Bhanda Saukhya Bhare completed 500 episodes.[8]

In 2018, he played the role of popular Marathi Stage actor Prabhakar Panshikar in Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.[9]

Personal life

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Born and brought up in Pune, Oak attended Bhave High School, Pune. He graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce. He married Manjiri Oak and has two sons with her.[10]

Filmography

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Key
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As actor

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 Vitthal Vitthal
2004 Kunku Lavte Mahercha Shree D. Deshmukh
2005 Aabhas Sharad Chitnis
Zeher Nihaal Hindi film
Kalyug Anny's uncle
Kalubaichya Naavan Changbhala Deepak
Jay Atharabhuja Saptashrungi Mata Rahul
2006 Shambhu Maza Navsacha Prasad
Kshan Vihang Sudhakar Pradhan
Zakhmi Police 302 Vijay Pawar
2007 Swapn Swapnil
Mi Nahi Tyatla Prasad
Balirajache Rajya Yeu De Kisna
2008 Full 3 Dhamaal Rahul Pradhan
Doghat Tisra Aata Sagala Visara Samir Rajadhyaksh
Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad Trimbak Joshi
Ashtarupa Jai Vaibhav Lakshmi Mata Dr. Sanjay
2009 Adi Maaya Adi Shakti Jaideep
Hay Kay Nay Kay Prem Pradhan Also, Director and Producer
Bandya Ani Baby Bandya
Patla Tar Ghya Shreyas Oak
Nirnay
2010 Kundamauli Malaganga Prasad
Ti Ratra P. Das
Kas Sriram Modak
Jetaa Sushant Mahashabde
Navra Avli Baiko Lavli Banti
Aika Dajiba
Shyamchi Aai
2011 Hip Hip Hurray
Pakda Pakdi Gopal
Hari Mazhya Ghari
2014 Raaj Ka 'Ran'
Khel Mandala Sangeet Raje
2012 Gola Berij Sonya Baglakar
Aik Sandy
Preet Tujhi Majhi
Aamhi Chamakate Taare Sameer
2013 Kutha Bolu Naka
Vishesh Mhanje Hi Mazi Misses
Mandali Tumchyasathi Kay Pan Rakesh
Mazha Mee
Dhating Dhingana
Nirmalya
Kutha Bolu Naka
2014 Rama Madhav Raghunath Rao
Headline
2015 Deool Band Nawadi
Sugar Salt Ani Prem Ravindra
Balkadu Rampurkar Special appearance
2016 Doctor Rakhmabai Dr. Sarkharam Arjun
Kanha Vishwasrao
Toh Aani Mee Ek Runanubandh Rohit Vaidya
7, Roshan Villa Rajas Javdekar
Chiranjeev
Chahato Mi Tula Mohan
Mohar Nivrutti Bhaledar
2017 22 June
2018 Satya
Shikari Bharat Leeladhar Bhosle
Home Sweet Home Special Appearance
Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Prabhakar Panshikar
Farzand Bahirji Naik
2019 Smile Please Shishir Sarang
Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 Inspector Sharad Shinde
Picasso Pandurang Gawade
Hirkani Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Also Director
2020 Dhurala Harish Gadhwe
2022 Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actor
2024 Blackout Inspector Patil Hindi
Dharmaveer 2 Anand Dighe [11]
MahaParinirvaan Namdev Vhatkar [12][13]
Phullwanti Bakhre Savkar Naik Marathi
2025 Reelstar [14]

As director

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Year Title Notes
2009 Hay Kay Nay Kay co-directed with Pushkar Shrotri
2017 Kachcha Limboo National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi
Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director
2019 Hirkani Nominated – Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director
2022 Chandramukhi
TBA Bhadrakali Period film on Umabai Dabhade.[15]
TBA Sutka Starring Swapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere.[16][17]
TBA Patthe Bapurao Period film on Patthe Bapurao[18]

Television

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Theater

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  • Bhramacha Bhopala
  • Premachi Goshta (assistant director)
  • Adhantar
  • Usna Navra
  • Ya Ghar Apalach Ahe
  • Lahanapan dega deva
  • Nandee
  • Ranangan
  • Altun Paltun
  • Wada Chirebandi
  • Magna Talyakathi
  • Aabhas
  • Maza Pati Krorepati

References

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  1. ^ "65th National Film Award" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. 21 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Prasad Oak". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India. 24 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Popular Marathi TV show Avaghachi Ha Sansar to air its rerun after 14 years". The Times of India. 24 August 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  5. ^ "प्रसाद ओक आणि अमृता सुभाष यांची गाजलेली मालिका 'अवघाची हा संसार' पुन्हा एकदा येतेय भेटीला". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  6. ^ Aparna Phadke (7 July 2012). "TV has a big role in success of Marathi films: Prasad Oak". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
  7. ^ "Prasad Oak Movies of the actor you should not miss". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Product list". mehtapublishinghouse.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Ani...Dr Kashinath Ghanekar". snehasallapam.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Prasad Oak wishes his wife Manjiri Oak her birthday with an adorable post". The Times of India. 3 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Dharmaveer 2 Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | धर्मवीर २ | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  12. ^ "MahaParinirvaan Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | महापरिनिर्वाण | Exclusive 2024 – Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  13. ^ अडसूळ, नीलेश (26 April 2023). "Prasad Oak: प्रसाद ओकला मिळाली मोठी भूमिका, बाबासाहेब आंबेडकरांच्या 'परिनिर्वाण' चित्रपटात साकारणार." Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  14. ^ "ReelStar Movie (2025): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | रीलस्टार | Exclusive 2024". Rang Marathi. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  15. ^ "'Bhadrakali': Prasad Oak and Digpal Lanjekar team up to bring the valour of Sarsenapati Umabai on the big screen". The Times of India. 7 June 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  16. ^ "'Sutaka': Swwapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere to star in Prasad Oak's next". The Times of India. 15 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  17. ^ "प्रसाद ओक कुणाकुणाची करणार 'सुटका'? प्रार्थना बेहरे की स्वप्निल जोशी... या पोस्टमुळे रंगली चर्चा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  18. ^ "'पठ्ठे बापूराव' लवकरच येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला; अमृता खानविलकर आणि प्रसाद ओक मुख्य भूमिकेत". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 15 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
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