# Prasad Oak

Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation:; born 17 February 1975) is an actor. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi and a National Film Award.
In 2007, he participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi (Celebrity Round) and won, became Ajinkyatara.

## Early life

Prasad Oak was born on 17 February 1975 at Pune, Maharashtra in a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin speaking family.

## Career

Oak started his career as assistant director for the play Premachi Goshta, with actors Shriram Lagoo and Nilu Phule. He got a break in Shree Adhikari Brother's TV serial Badini. Mrunal Kulkarni was his costar in Badini. His critically acclaimed role was in 'Andharyachya Parambya' which was a television series of famous movie 'Barrister'. He became well established on television with Avaghchi Sansar, playing the role of Harshvardhan Bhosle. This series had the nation's highest ratings in 2008. He claimed that television has had a big role in success of Marathi films.
Oak has worked in more than 80 television serials. In 2008 he participated in reality show Dhinka Chika as a judge. In June 2012, his show Bhanda Saukhya Bhare completed 500 episodes.
In 2018, he played the role of popular Marathi Stage actor Prabhakar Panshikar in Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.

## Personal life

Born and brought up in Pune, Oak attended Bhave High School, Pune. He graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce. He married Manjiri Oak and has two sons with her.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes projects that have not yet been released |

### As actor

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | Vitthal Vitthal | | |
| 2004 | Kunku Lavte Mahercha | Shree D. Deshmukh | |
| 2005 | Aabhas | Sharad Chitnis | |
| 2005 | Zeher | Nihaal | Hindi film |
| 2005 | Kalyug | Anny's uncle | Hindi film |
| 2005 | Kalubaichya Naavan Changbhala | Deepak | |
| 2005 | Jay Atharabhuja Saptashrungi Mata | Rahul | |
| 2006 | Shambhu Maza Navsacha | Prasad | |
| 2006 | Kshan | Vihang Sudhakar Pradhan | |
| 2006 | Zakhmi Police 302 | Vijay Pawar | |
| 2007 | Swapn | Swapnil | |
| 2007 | Mi Nahi Tyatla | Prasad | |
| 2007 | Balirajache Rajya Yeu De | Kisna | |
| 2008 | Full 3 Dhamaal | Rahul Pradhan | |
| 2008 | Doghat Tisra Aata Sagala Visara | Samir Rajadhyaksh | |
| 2008 | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Trimbak Joshi | |
| 2008 | Ashtarupa Jai Vaibhav Lakshmi Mata | Dr. Sanjay | |
| 2009 | Adi Maaya Adi Shakti | Jaideep | |
| 2009 | Hay Kay Nay Kay | Prem Pradhan | Also, Director and Producer |
| 2009 | Bandya Ani Baby | Bandya | |
| 2009 | Patla Tar Ghya | Shreyas Oak | |
| 2009 | Nirnay | | |
| 2010 | Kundamauli Malaganga | Prasad | |
| 2010 | Ti Ratra | P. Das | |
| 2010 | Kas | Sriram Modak | |
| 2010 | Jetaa | Sushant Mahashabde | |
| 2010 | Navra Avli Baiko Lavli | Banti |
| 2010 | Aika Dajiba | | |
| 2010 | Shyamchi Aai | | |
| 2011 | Hip Hip Hurray | | |
| 2011 | Pakda Pakdi | Gopal | |
| 2011 | Hari Mazhya Ghari | | |
| 2011 | 2014 Raaj Ka 'Ran' | | |
| 2011 | Khel Mandala | Sangeet Raje | |
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Sonya Baglakar | |
| 2012 | Aik | Sandy | |
| 2012 | Preet Tujhi Majhi | | |
| 2012 | Aamhi Chamakate Taare | Sameer | |
| 2013 | Kutha Bolu Naka | | |
| 2013 | Vishesh Mhanje Hi Mazi Misses | | |
| 2013 | Mandali Tumchyasathi Kay Pan | Rakesh | |
| 2013 | Mazha Mee | | |
| 2013 | Dhating Dhingana | | |
| 2013 | Nirmalya | | |
| 2013 | Kutha Bolu Naka | | |
| 2014 | Rama Madhav | Raghunath Rao | |
| 2014 | Headline | | |
| 2015 | Deool Band | Nawadi | |
| 2015 | Sugar Salt Ani Prem | Ravindra | |
| 2015 | Balkadu | Rampurkar | Special appearance |
| 2016 | Doctor Rakhmabai | Dr. Sarkharam Arjun | |
| 2016 | Kanha | Vishwasrao | |
| 2016 | Toh Aani Mee Ek Runanubandh | Rohit Vaidya | |
| 2016 | 7, Roshan Villa | Rajas Javdekar | |
| 2016 | Chiranjeev | | |
| 2016 | Chahato Mi Tula | Mohan | |
| 2016 | Mohar | Nivrutti Bhaledar | |
| 2017 | 22 June | | |
| 2018 | Satya | | |
| 2018 | Shikari | Bharat Leeladhar Bhosle | |
| 2018 | Home Sweet Home | | Special Appearance |
| 2018 | Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Prabhakar Panshikar | |
| 2018 | Farzand | Bahirji Naik | |
| 2019 | Smile Please | Shishir Sarang | |
| 2019 | Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 | Inspector Sharad Shinde | |
| 2019 | Picasso | Pandurang Gawade | |
| 2019 | Hirkani | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Also Director |
| 2020 | Dhurala | Harish Gadhwe | |
| 2022 | Dharmaveer | Anand Dighe | Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actor |
| 2024 | Blackout | Inspector Patil | Hindi |
| 2024 | Dharmaveer 2 | Anand Dighe | |
| 2024 | Phullwanti | Bakhre Savkar Naik | Marathi |
| 2025 | Jilabi | double role as Saurav Subhedar, Gaurav Subhedar | |
| 2025 | Reelstar † | TBA | |
| 2025 | MahaParinirvaan † | Namdev Vhatkar | |

### As director

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2009 | Hay Kay Nay Kay | co-directed with Pushkar Shrotri |
| 2017 | Kachcha Limboo | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director |
| 2019 | Hirkani | Nominated – Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director |
| 2022 | Chandramukhi | Nominated – Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director |
| 2025 | SuSheela SuJeet † | |
| TBA | Bhadrakali † | Period film on Umabai Dabhade. |
| TBA | Sutka † | Starring Swapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere. |
| TBA | Patthe Bapurao † | Period film on Patthe Bapurao |

### Television

* Bandini (StarPlus)
* Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra as Judge (Sony Marathi)
* Damini (DD Sahyadri)
* Gharkul (ETV Marathi)
* Char Divas Sasuche (ETV Marathi)
* Avaghachi Sansar as Harshwardhan Bhosale (Zee Marathi)
* Bhanda Saukhya Bhare (Star Pravah)
* Asambhav (Zee Marathi)
* Aabhalmaya (Zee Marathi)
* Pimpalpaan (Zee Marathi)
* Vadalvaat as Bhaskar Chaudhari (Zee Marathi)
* Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi as Laxmikant Gokhale (Zee Marathi)
* Phulpakharu (Zee Yuva)
* Hum To Tere Aashiq Hai as Sangram (Zee Marathi)
* Crime Patrol (SET)
* Aawaz (Colors Marathi)

### Theater

* Bhramacha Bhopala
* Premachi Goshta (assistant director)
* Adhantar
* Usna Navra
* Ya Ghar Apalach Ahe
* Lahanapan dega deva
* Nandee
* Ranangan
* Altun Paltun
* Wada Chirebandi
* Magna Talyakathi
* Aabhas
* Maza Pati Krorepati