Upendra Limaye is known for his role as Tayappa in the Marathi film Jogwa (2009). |
He started his acting career in 1994 and has appeared in about 25 films in Marathi, Hindi, and Tamil cinema. |
He was the first in his family to pursue acting in stage, television, and movies. |
His upbringing was a mix of orthodoxy and liberal values. |
He always showed more interest in extracurricular activities than academics. |
Despite wanting to be a cricketer as a child, his parents steered him towards kabaddi. |
His love for theatre began with school social gathering plays. |
With friends, he started an Experimental Theatre platform called 'Parichay.' |
He embraced acting as a full-time profession at Lalit Kala Kendra in Pune. |
Working in various theatre plays and Grips Theatre plays improved his mental and physical flexibility. |
Moving to Mumbai in 1999 led to career growth after meeting Sachin Khedekar. |
He has acted in Marathi films such as Dhyaas Parva, Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad, and Yellow. |
His work in Hindi films includes Page 3, Traffic Signal, My Name is 340, and Antim: The Final Truth. |
He has also appeared in TV series like 'Tara from Satara' and Marathi shows 'Mi Punha Yein' and 'Gemadpanthi.' |
Upendra has collaborated with renowned film directors throughout his career. |
In 2023, he portrayed Freddy in the Bollywood film Animal. |