Upendra Limaye Age, Wiki and Bio

Upendra Limaye

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/11/1969
Age55 years
BirthplaceSadashiv Peth, Pune

Bio/Wiki

Famous RoleTayappa in the Marathi film Jogwa (2009)

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • New English High School, Tilak Road, Pune
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
College/UniversityLalit Kala Kendra, Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi

Personal Life

Date of Birth08/11/1969
BirthplaceSadashiv Peth, Pune
Zodiac signScorpio
NationalityIndian
HometownPune
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseSwati Limaye (homeopathic doctor)

Family

SpouseSwati Limaye (homeopathic doctor)
Children
SonVed Limaye
DaughterBhairavi Limaye

Career

Debut
FilmMukta (1994) as a social activist
TVTara From Satara (2019–2020) as Sachin Mane on Sony TV
Awards
  • 1996: Natya Gaurav Award for best actor for the play Jallai Tuzi Preet
  • 1996: Kalnirnaya Award for best actor for the play Jallai Tuzi Preet
  • 2005: Maharashtra Times Award for best actor for the film Page 3
  • 2005: Hamlog Award for best actor for the film Page3
  • 2006: Rashtriya Ratna Award for best actor for the film Page 3
  • 2009: Kalarang Award for best actor for the film Sarkar Raj
  • 2009: National Film Award for Best Actor for the film Jogwa
  • 2009: Shivaji Ganeshan Award for best actor for the film Jogwa
  • 2009: V. Shantaram Award for best actor for the film Jogwa
  • 2009: Baburao Painter Award for best actor for the film Jogwa
  • 2009: Sanskriti Kaladarpan Award for best actor for the film Jogwa
  • 2009: Maharashtra Times Award for best actor for the film Jogwa
  • 2010: Maharashtra Ratna Puraskar for outstanding contribution to his profession
  • 2010: Ninad Puraskar for outstanding contribution to his profession

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.