Sachin Khedekar (born 14 May 1965) is an Indian actor and director known for his work in

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, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil,

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and Gujarati language films. His well-known films include '' Kaksparsh'', '' Astitva'' and Shyam Benegal's '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' in which he portrayed Subhas Chandra Bose. Notable TV series include '' Sailaab'' ''Imtihaan'' and '' Samvidhaan'' in which he played B. R. Ambedkar.

Biography

Khedekar was born on 14 May 1965 and raised in

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, in a Marathi

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family. He lost his father at the age of 5. He is married to Jalpa Khedekar.

Career

Khedekar started as a

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artist before moving to act in movies. He started acting in plays in 1985. His first play was ''Vidhilikhit''. He has also been in a play titled ''Shyam Rang'' in 2000. He got into Hindi television through the show '' Imtihaan'' in 1995.

Filmography

Films

Television

*'' Samvidhaan'' *'' Imtihaan'' (1994) *'' Sailaab'' (1995) *''

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'' *''Teacher'' (1997) *'' Abhimaan'' (1999-2000) as Jaydev Mehra *'' Abhalmaya'' (2000-2001) *''

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'' (2000) *''Chal Navachi Vachal Vasti'' *'' Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati'' *''Aankhi ek Kahani'' *''Shauryagatha Abhimanachi''(2017)

Web series

Awards and achievements

* Screen Award for Best Actor for the TV show ''Sailaab'' * Awards for his roles in the film ''Kadachit'' * Best Actor in a Historical Role award for his portrayal of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the film '' Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' * Zee Gaurav for Best Actor for the movie ''Mrigajal'' * Zee Gaurav for Best Actor for the movie ''

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'' * State Award for ''Ghara Baher'' * Won 2

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* Nominated Zee Cine Award for Best Film

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Khedekar, Sachin 1965 births Living people Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors from Mumbai 20th-century Indian male actors Marathi actors Male actors in Marathi cinema Male actors in Marathi television