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Ashok Saraf

(1947) Actor

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Ashok Saraf is an actor.

Quick Facts About Ashok Saraf

Born: June 4, 1947
Profession: Actor

About Ashok Saraf

[Wikidata] Indian actor and comedian... | [Wikipedia] Ashok Saraf is an Indian actor and comedian known primarily for his work in Marathi films, and for his supporting and comic roles in Hindi films, television and theatre. Over a career spanning more than five decades and more than 300 films, he is a recipient of several accolades including twelve Mah

Quotes by Ashok Saraf

Financial independence could be one of the factors, but most 65 plus artistes in our industry wish to continue working for the…

Art

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Actually Pu La was my father's friend and their friendship was very typical , as friends should be, fame did not come…

Come

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It was lack of good scripts and lack of time for daily serials, for which I consciously stayed away from TV.

Daily

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I played a constable in 'Singham,' in 2011. Though the role was small, it was appreciated.

Appreciated

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Age is just a mental note. If I keep reminding myself that I am old, then I will automatically start behaving and…

Age

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I remember that Pu La had come for one of my premieres and I was patiently waiting to hear his verdict of…

Acting

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I always choose the character which has something to say.

Always

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The iconic 'Pandu Hawaldar' gave me all the recognition and made me a star.

Famous

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I don't believe in locking myself in a vanity van. I prefer to stay back on the set and observe.

Back

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I have all of Pu La's books and have reread each and every one of his works, multiple times.

Books

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An actor is an actor irrespective of age.

Actor

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Every time I read a book, I find something new.

Book

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Firstly, I am not a comedian. I have a sense of doing comedy but I am a character artist. If the character…

Art

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Shashank Udapurkar came to me with the 'Pravas' script and it's a unique story.

Came

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Playing a cop has always been lucky for me.

Always

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'Hum Paanch' never lost its magic unlike some of the current shows, which go off air because they lose fizz. Even after…

End

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Nepotism will never give you success, but talent can.

Nepotism

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Today's generation likes stand-up comedies in which the performers give their take on a number of subjects. Some of them are a…

Drama

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I don't think I am a big artiste but the new ones do get intimidated by my presence.

Art

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I have never experienced any nepotism or groupism in my career.

Career

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My comic timing is completely based on Pu La's literature, his style of writing and the wittiness between the lines.

His

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The script of 'Hum Paanch' was extremely powerful, written by Imtiaz Patel. He has written the characters so well, people got hooked…

He

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It's impossible to make 'Hum Paanch' again. Some people tried but it was a failure.

Again

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