Pushkar Shrotri | |
|---|---|
 Pushkar Shrotri in 2012. | |
| Born | (1970-04-30) 30 April 1970 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Graduation (B.Com.) |
| Alma mater | Dahanukar College |
| Occupations | Actor, Director, Producer |
Pushkar Sudhakar Shrotri is a Marathi, Hindi film & theatre actor, producer, and director.[1]
Early life and education
Shrotri was born in Mumbai in 1970.[2] He graduated with a commerce degree from M. L. Dahanukar College in Mumbai.[3]
Career
Pushkar has also acted in a Marathi theater play Hasva Fasvi in which he has played 6 distinctively different character roles.[4]
He has acted in over 25 movies in Hindi and Marathi languages and is particularly known for the comic roles and timing. In 2014 movie Rege, he played the role of real life cop Sachin Waze.[5]
He directed the Marathi film Ubuntu, which was released on 15 September 2017.[6]
Awards
Pushkar has received the 'Favourite Sahayak Abhineta' (Favourite Supporting Actor) award of "Maharashtracha Favourite Kon" (2014) for his role in movie Rege.[7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pimpalpaan | Alpha TV Marathi | |
| 2001 | Hasa Chakat Fu | Zee Marathi | |
| 2002-2005 | Avantika | Avinash Patil | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2003-2007 | Vadalvaat | Pratap Khandagale | Zee Marathi |
| 2008 | Avaghachi Sansar | Chinmay | Zee Marathi |
| 2012 | Madhali Sutti | Guest | Zee Marathi |
| 2015-2016 | Tumcha Aamcha Same Asta | Star Pravah | |
| 2017-2018 | Hum To Tere Aashiq Hai | Pushkar Gupte | Zee Marathi |
| 2021 | Sun Sasu Sun | Star Pravah |
Films
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Haai Kaai Naay Kaay | Marathi Film directed by Prasad Oak, Pushkar Shrotri |
| 2017 | Ubuntu | Marathi Film directed by Pushkar Shrotri[8] |
| 2025 | Asambhav | Marathi Film directed by Pushkar Shrotri [9] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Professor in Murli's medical college | Hindi |
| 2005 | Kay Dyache Bola | Advocate Godbole | Marathi |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Professor No. 3 | Hindi |
| Labad Kuthali | Suresh | Marathi | |
| Londoncha Jawai | Krishna | ||
| 2007 | Zabardast | Unnamed | Marathi |
| 2008 | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Babu | Marathi |
| 2008 | Sakhi | Sakhi's husband | Marathi |
| 2009 | Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze | Siddharth Deshmukh | Marathi |
| Billu | Rikku, Sahil's Assistant | Hindi | |
| Jawai Baapu Zindabad | Nandan | Marathi | |
| Rita | Sangeeta's husband | Marathi | |
| Hai Kai Nai Kai | Sadashiv Dhapne | ||
| 2010 | Bandya aani Baby | Bandya | Marathi |
| Haapus | Subhya | Marathi | |
| Kshanokshani | Marathi | ||
| Mirch | Kaushal Bhatt | Marathi | |
| Topi Ghala Re | Pushkar | Marathi | |
| Zenda | Prashant Sarpotdar | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Hip Hip Hurray | Pushki | Marathi |
| 2011 | Morya | Danawade | Marathi |
| 2011 | Zhakaas | Sachin | Marathi |
| 2012 | Badam Rani Gulam Chor | Pustak | Marathi |
| 2012 | Bluffmaster | Deepak | Marathi |
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Antya Kulkarni | Marathi |
| 2012 | Kay Karu N Kasa Karu | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Preet Tujhi Majhi | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Rege | Sachin Waze[10] | Marathi Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi |
| 2014 | Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota | Rokde | Marathi |
| 2014 | Vadhdiwsachya Hardik Shubbhechha | Samar | Marathi |
| 2015 | Balkadu | Nandu Patil (Special appearance) | Marathi |
| A Paying Ghost | Gajanan | Marathi | |
| Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Banke Bihari, the royal poet | Marathi | |
| Carry On Deshpande | Shashi Deshpande | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Paisa Paisa | Viju | Marathi |
| 2019 | Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 | Niraj Shah | Marathi |
| 2022 | Ekda Kaay Zala | Jay | Marathi |
| 2024 | 8 Don 75 | Marathi |
Drama
References
- "Acting is my full-time profession: Pushkar Shrotri". The Times of India. 18 February 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - "Pushkar Shrotri's birthday gift for theatre lovers - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- "Pushkar Shrotri Age, Wife, Daughter, Family, Wiki, Biography". Marathi.TV. 11 August 2015. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- "Marathi play Hasva Fasvi organised by Sameer Pandit at Deshpande Hall tickled the funny bone of Nagpurians - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 March 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- "Rege". The Times of India. 16 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- "I am a workaholic: Pushkar Shrotri". Hindustan Times. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- "Maharashtracha Favourite Kon - 2014 | MFK Awards 2014 | Vote online for your favourite stars and film personalities. Latest info on nominatees, categories, Jury panel, winners online at ZeeTalkies.com". www.zeetalkies.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- "'Pushkar Shrotri' Directed 'Ubuntu' Wins Best Film Award at 'Sangli International Film Festival 2017' - MarathiCineyug.com | Marathi Movie News | TV Serials | Theatre". Archived from the original on 9 June 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- "Asambhav Movie (2025): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | असंभव | Exclusive 2024". Rang Marathi. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- "Filmmaker gets permission from ex-cops to incorporate their characters on screen". The Times of India. 22 November 2013.
- "Pushkar Shrotri's birthday gift for theatre lovers - The Times of India". The Times of India. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- SpotboyE. "A Perfect Murder Turns Two Years Old And We tell You Why This Play Is A Legend!". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 8 January 2021.