# Subodh Bhave

Subodh Bhave (born 9 November 1975) is an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who is known for his work in Marathi cinema. He has acted in many commercially successful and critically acclaimed Marathi movies. He is best known for his work in Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Balgandharva, Katyar Kaljat Ghusali. He recently portrayed Vikrant Saranjame aka Gajendra Patil in Zee Marathi's Tula Pahate Re.

## Early life and family

Subodh was born in Pune and now lives in Mumbai. He completed his graduation from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce - Pune and completed M.Com. He started his career as a salesman in a small IT company called Inika Technologies, situated in Koregaon Park (Pune) and moved to acting later. He married his childhood sweetheart Manjiri Deshpande Bhave in 2001, and they have two sons, Kanha and Malhar.

## Career

Subodh has acted in numerous Marathi TV serials, movies and theatre. His roles include Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the movie Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush, a biopic on one of the country's biggest social reformers. His role of Balgandharva was also appreciated in the film Balgandharva, which was based on the artist Narayanrao Rajhans and the book named Gandharva Gatha.
Bhave directed the play Katyar Kaljat Ghusali, in which he also essayed a supporting role Sadashiv. In 2015, Bhave directed a Katyar Kaljat Ghusali based on this play, in which he played Sadashiv, one of the main roles. It was one of the highest-grossing Marathi films of 2015.
Zee Marathi's series Tula Pahate Re starring Subodh Bhave, Gayatri Datar and Abhidnya Bhave has brought in success to the show. A unique story-line and the acting skills of Subodh Bhave have glued its audience leaving other TV Shows behind in terms of TRP Ratings.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Name | Actor | Director | Role | Film Language | Notes |
| 2001 | Dhyaas Parva | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Sant Baswashwar | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Kshano Kshani | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2002 | Satte Sathi Kahihi | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2017 | Oli Ki Suki | Yes | No | | | |
| | Vaada Raha Sanam | Yes | No | | Hindi film | |
| | Lalbaugcha Raja | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Vachanbaddha | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Durge Durgat Bhari | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Sattesathi Kahihi | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Mission Champion | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Veer Savarkar | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| | Paash | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2005 | Aamhi Asu Ladke | Yes | No | Abhijeet Buddhisagar | Marathi film | |
| 2005 | Kawadase | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2005 | Me Tujhich Re | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2006 | Kshan | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2006 | Mohatyachi Renuka | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2006 | Aai Shappath..! | Yes | No | Shrirang | Marathi film | |
| 2007 | Majhi Aai | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2007 | Aavhan | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2007 | Shri Siddhivinayak Mahima | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2008 | Uladhaal | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2008 | Man Pakharu Pakharu | Yes | No | Nilay Raje | Marathi film | |
| 2008 | Jhale Mokale Akash | Yes | No | Sameer Adhikari | Marathi film | |
| 2008 | Sakhi | Yes | No | Ravi Desai | Marathi film | |
| 2008 | Sanai Choughade | Yes | No | Rahul Borgaokar | Marathi film | |
| 2009 | Tya Ratri Paus Hota | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2009 | Katha Tichya Lagnachi | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2009 | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Yes | No | Prof Parkhadkar | Marathi film | |
| 2010 | Kon Aahe Re Tikade | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2010 | Ladigodi | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2010 | Ti Ratra | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2010 | Ranbhool | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2010 | Hapus | Yes | No | Ajit | Marathi film | |
| 2011 | Paulwat | Yes | No | Anant Deo | Marathi film | |
| 2011 | Balgandharva | Yes | No | Narayan Rajhans | Marathi film | * National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Anand Bhate National Film Award for Best Costume Design - Neeta Lulla (shared with Neharika Khan for The Dirty Picture) National Film Award for Best Make-up Artist - Vikram Gaikwad (also for The Dirty Picture) |
| 2012 | Bhartiya | Yes | No | Abhay Sardeshmukh | Marathi film | |
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2012 | Aiyyaa | Yes | No | Madhav Rajadhyaksha | Hindi film | |
| | Gajrachi Pungi | Yes | No | | | |
| | Chintoo | Yes | No | | | |
| 2013 | Balak Palak | Yes | No | Avya | Marathi film | Screened at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York City in November 2012 |
| 2013 | Touring Talkies | Yes | No | Avinash | Marathi film | |
| 2013 | Anumati | Yes | No | | Marathi film | National Film Award for Best Actor - Vikram Gokhale |
| 2014 | A Rainy day | Yes | No | Aniket Pradhan | Marathi film | |
| 2014 | Nati | Yes | No | Amit | Marathi film | |
| 2015 | Aawhan | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2015 | Lokmanya Ek Yugpurush | Yes | No | Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Marathi film | Real-life story of the Indian Freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangandhar Tilak Official Selection in Indian Panorama Section at International Film Festival of India (2015). Official Selection at 17th London Asian Film Festival (2015). 52nd Maharashtra State Awards 2015: Best Film |
| 2015 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Yes | Yes | Sadashiv | Marathi film | 6th Highest Grossing film in Marathi Industry National award for best Playback singer - Mahesh Kale Selected to be screened at 46th International Film Festival of India considered for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO) Fellini medal |
| 2016 | Bho Bho | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2016 | Bandh Nylon Che | Yes | No | Devdatta Raghunath Jogalekar | Marathi film | |
| 2016 | Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya | Yes | No | Nikhilesh | Hindi film | |
| 2016 | Pinneyum | Yes | No | | Malayalam film | |
| 2017 | Tula Kalnnaar Nahi | Yes | No | Rahul | Marathi film | |
| 2017 | Conditions Apply: Ati Lagu | Yes | No | Abhay | Marathi film | |
| 2017 | Ti Ani Itar | Yes | No | Aniruddha Godbole | Marathi film | |
| 2017 | Ekada Kay Jhale | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2017 | Fugay | Yes | No | Hrushikesh | Marathi film | |
| 2017 | Karaar | Yes | No | Sunil | Marathi film | |
| 2017 | Hrudayantar | Yes | No | Shekhar Joshi | Marathi film | |
| 2018 | Pushpak Vimaan | Yes | No | Vilas | Marathi film | |
| 2018 | Shubh Lagna Savdhan | Yes | No | Aniket | Marathi film | |
| 2018 | Maza Agadbam | Yes | No | Raiba | Marathi film | |
| 2018 | Savita Damodar Paranjpe | Yes | No | Sharad Abhyankar | Marathi film | |
| 2018 | Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Yes | No | Kashinath Ghanekar | Marathi film | |
| 2019 | Appa Ani Bappa | Yes | No | Vinayak | Marathi film | |
| 2020 | Bhaybhit | Yes | No | Shekhar | Marathi film | |
| 2020 | Vijeta | Yes | No | Soumitra, Coach | Marathi film | |
| 2020 | AB Aani CD | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2021 | Basta | Yes | No | Police Inspector Rokade | Marathi film | |
| 2021 | Vijeta | Yes | No | Soumitra Deshmukh | Marathi film | |
| 2022 | Har Har Mahadev | Yes | No | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Marathi film | Releasing in 5 languages |
| 2023 | Phulrani | Yes | No | Vikram Rajadhyaksha | Marathi film | |
| 2023 | Vaalvi | Yes | No | Dr. Anshuman | Marathi film | |
| 2023 | Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video | Yes | No | Suryakant Shinde | Hindi film | |
| 2024 | Swatantrya Veer Savarkar | No | No | Voice actor | Hindi film | |
| 2024 | Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor | Yes | No | Parag | Marathi film | |
| 2024 | Amhi Jarange | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2024 | Hashtag Tadev Lagnam | Yes | No | Athashree Mahajan | Marathi film | |
| 2024 | Paani | Yes | No | Balaji Kendre | Marathi film | |
| 2025 | Sangeet Manapmaan | Yes | Yes | Dhairyadhar | Marathi film | |
| 2025 | Devmanus | Yes | No | | Marathi film | |
| 2025 | Bol Bol Rani † | Yes | No | | | |

## Television

| Year | Name | Role | Channel |
| 2000 | Aabhalmaya | Inspector Mohan | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2002 | Avantika | Salil | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2001 | Manachiye Gunti | Doctor Rohan | Doordarshan |
| 2002 | Geet Ramayan | Shriram | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2002 | Peshwai | Bajirao | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2002 | Bandhan | Ashutosh | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2002 | Pimpalpan - Story: Zhumbar | Raghav | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2002 | Damini | Kaushal | Doordarshan |
| 2002 | Nandadeep | Sant Nivrutinath | ETV Marathi |
| 2002 | Runanubandh | Mangesh Deshmukh | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2002 | Rimzim | Inspector Meghnad | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2002 | Akalpit | Inspector Mohan | ETV Marathi |
| 2002 | Akashjhep | Krishnakant Harshe / Raghunandan | ETV Marathi |
| 2002 | Agnishikha | Unmesh Subhedar | ETV Marathi |
| 2003 | Bedhund Manachya Lahari | Episodic role | ETV Marathi |
| 2003 | Vadalvaat | Jaysingh Rajput | Zee Marathi |
| 2006-2007 | Avaghachi Sansar | Raj Sharangpani | Zee Marathi |
| 2007 | Abhilasha | Phiroz Rangoonwala | Zee Marathi |
| 2007 | Hya Gojirwanya Gharat | Swapnil | ETV Marathi |
| 2007 | Kalat Nakalat | Bhushan | Zee Marathi |
| 2008-2010 | Kulvadhu | Vikramaditya Rajeshirke | Zee Marathi |
| 2009 | Maylek | Shankar | ETV Marathi |
| 2010 | Jhunj | Sangram Shelar | Star Pravah |
| 2014 | Ka Re Durava | Avinash Dev | Zee Marathi |
| 2016 | Dholkichya Talavar | Host | Colors Marathi |
| 2018-2019 | Tula Pahate Re | Vikrant Saranjame / Gajendra Patil | Zee Marathi |
| 2020 | Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha | Host | Sony Marathi |
| 2020-2021 | Chandra Aahe Sakshila | Shridhar Kale | Colors Marathi |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Marathi 3 | Guest appearance | Colors Marathi |
| 2022 | Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special | Host | Zee Marathi |
| 2024 | Tu Bhetashi Navyane | Abhimanyu / Mahi | Sony Marathi |

## Theatre

| Title | Role | Notes |
| Ashroonchi Zhali Phule | | Writer: Vasant Kanetkar Director: Pratima Kulkarni Production: |
| Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | | Writer: , Director: Subodh Bhave, Production: Subodh Bhave |
| Sthal Snehamandir | | Writer: Abhiram Bhadkamkar, Director: Vijay Kenkare, Production: The Goa Hindu Association |
| Maitar | | A light musical - theatrical show of 6 artists conceived and directed by Subodh Bhave, Production: Theatres Pune |
| Yelkot | | Writer: Sham Manohar, Director: Kishore Kadam, Production: Sai Sakshi |
| Kalaa Yaa Lagalya Jeeva | | Writer: Kiran Potrekar, Director: Kiran Potrekar, Production : Shri Chintamani/Sai Sakshi |
| Lekure Udand Zaali | | Writer: Vasant Kanetkar, Director: Anant Kanho, Production : Rasikamohini – Pune |
| Aata De Taali | | Writer: Milind Gadgil, Director: Dilip Kolhatkar, Production : Manoranjan - Pune |
| Dhukyat Haravali vaat | Rajesh | Writer :SN Navare Direction : Jayant Savarkar Production : Avinash Kharshikar |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Awards | Category | Film/Serial | Result |
| 2003 | Zee Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Kavadase | Nominated |
| 2005 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Aamhi Asu Ladake | Won |
| 2004 | Aapla Alpha Awards | Best Character Male | Avantika | Won |
| 2004 | Aapla Alpha Awards | Best Character Male | Vadalvaat | Won |
| 2007 | Chitraleelaniketan | Best Actor | Kalaa Ya Laglyaa Jeeva | Won |
| 2007 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Silver Medal | Kalaa Ya Laglyaa Jeeva | Won |
| 2007 | Star Screen Marathi Awards | Best Actor | Mission Champion | Won |
| 2008 | Zee Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Man Pakharu Pakharu | Won |
| 2008 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actor | Sanai Choughade | Nominated |
| 2009 | Zee Marathi Awards | Best Actor | Kulvadhu | Won |
| 2009 | Zee Marathi Awards | Best Couple (as Vikramaditya-Devyani) | Kulvadhu | Won |
| 2011 | Zee Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Ranbhool | Won |
| 2011 | Zee Gaurav Puraskar | Best Singer | Ranbhool | Won |
| 2011 | Ma.Ta. Sanmaan | Best Actor | Ranbhool | Won |
| 2011 | MIFTA | Best Actor | Balgandharava | Won |
| 2012 | Zee Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Balgandharava | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Director | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Won |
| 2016 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Director (Jury) | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Won |
| 2018 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Best Actor | Pushpak Vimaan | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2018 | Best Actor | Tula Pahate Re | Won |
| 2019 | Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year | Best Actor | Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Won |
| 2020 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Film | Aatpadi Nights | Won |
| 2021 | Colors Marathi Awards | Best Villain | Chandra Aahe Sakshila | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi | Vaalvi | Nominated |
| 2024 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Supporting Actor | Vaalvi | Nominated |