Saraf spent his early childhood in Chikhalwadi, South Mumbai. |
Ashok Saraf started doing Marathi plays at the age of 18. |
The first Marathi commercial play he did was 'Yayati Aani Devyani.' |
Saraf was in a relationship with Marathi actress Ranjana Deshmukh, which was revealed after her death in an accident. |
Some of his popular Marathi films are 'Ashi Hi Banava Banavi,' 'Aayatya Gharat Gharoba,' and 'Dhum Dhadaka.' |
During the 1980s and 90s, Saraf and Laxmikant Berde were known as Marathi comedy superstars. |
Ashok has played significant roles in Bollywood films like 'Singham,' 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,' and 'Gupt.' |
His TV roles in 'Yeh Choti Badi Baatein' and 'Hum Paanch' were well-received. |
Ashok is often called the Samrat Ashoka of Marathi Cinema. |
He is 18 years older than his wife, Nivedita Joshi Saraf. |
Saraf has been actively involved in Marathi theatre. |
Ashok has acted in over 250 Marathi films as of 2019. |
He has survived two major accidents, including one where he suffered a serious neck injury. |