# Ashok Shinde

Ashok Shinde (born 6 July 1961) is an Indian film and stage actor, who works in Marathi cinema, known for films like Rangat Sangat . He has acted and produced Marathi film, making him one of the most successful actors in the Marathi film and television industry.

## Early life

Shinde was born in Pune, Maharashtra his father was a professional makeup artist. After finishing his engineering degree, he briefly worked at Telco for half a year. He dabbled in makeup artistry alongside his friend Vikram Gaikwad for a short period before transitioning to acting full-time in 1987.

## Career

Throughout his 27-year acting career, he has appeared in various roles on stage, TV, and in movies, playing heroes, villains, and anti-heroes. Currently, he has acted in 111 films, 106 TV shows, and 42 daily dramas on the Sahyadri Channel. Notably, he completed 1200 episodes of Swapnanchya Palikadle as Yashwant Patkar and stars in Lagori – Maitri Returns on Star Pravah. Additionally, he made a special appearance in Nana Patekar's film Yeshwant.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | Rangat Sangat | Om Prakash | Debut film |
| 1988 | Reshmigathi | Raja | |
| 1989 | Hamaal De Dhamaal | Inspector Ashok Shinde | |
| 1990 | Eka Peksha Ek | Vijay Kumar | |
| 1991 | Andhala Sakshidar | Inspector Abhay Kumar | |
| 1991 | Kal Ratri 12 Vajta | Hambirrao Inamdar | |
| 1994 | Mayechi Sawali | Arun Velankar | |
| 1994 | Sasar Maher | Rangrao Landage | |
| 1994 | Gharandaaz | Ashok | |
| 1995 | Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre | Shekhar | |
| 1995 | Zakhmi Kunku | Namdeo | |
| 1996 | Ashi Asavi Sasu | Ram | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Chief Minister's son | Hindi film |
| 1998 | Shandhyug | | |
| 2002 | Satyamev Jayate | | |
| 2003 | Bhau Beej | Mansingh Yadav | |
| 2004 | Sakshatkar | Doctor Jeevanrao | |
| 2004 | Maza Ghar Tuza Sansar | Sagar | |
| 2004 | Ranragini | Suhas | |
| 2004 | Suvasinichi Hi Satwapariksha | Arun Kulkarni | |
| 2005 | Mee Tulas Tujhya Angani | Sunny | |
| 2005 | Aabhas | Ravi | |
| 2005 | Davbindu | Sagar Dixit | |
| 2005 | Hirva Shalu | | |
| 2005 | The Indian Murli | Murli | |
| 2005 | Jay Adharbhuja Saptashrungi Mata | Shankar | |
| 2006 | Dil Se Pooch.. Kidhar Jaana Hai | | Hindi film |
| 2006 | Devashappath Khote Sangen Khara Sangnar Nahi | Bhujangrao Wagh | |
| 2006 | Labad Kuthali | Hemant | |
| 2006 | Londoncha Jawai | Mahipat Rao | |
| 2006 | Aai Mala Maaf Kar | Raghunath | |
| 2006 | Bhau Majha Pathirakha | Gauri's father | |
| 2006 | Akhand Saubhagyawati | | |
| 2006 | Zakhmi Police 302 | Inspector Sanjay Nimbalkar | |
| 2007 | Mumbaiche Shahane | Nana | |
| 2007 | Aevdhese Aabhal | Shakun's husband | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor Nominated |
| 2008 | Tujhya Majhya Sansarala Ani Kay Hava | | |
| 2008 | Jeevan Ek Sangharsh | Prem Sawant | |
| 2008 | Mi Sansar Mandite | Chandrakant | |
| 2009 | Vijay Dinanath Chauhan | Vijay Dinanath Chauhan | |
| 2009 | Adhantari | | |
| 2009 | Nirnay | | |
| 2010 | Aaji Aani Naat | Sumeet | |
| 2011 | Mohan Aawatey | Aamdar | |
| 2011 | Superstar | | |
| 2011 | Ashi Fasli Nanachi Tang | GL TV CEO | |
| 2011 | Janma | Nisha's doctor | |
| 2013 | Mandali Tumchyasathi Kay Pan | Mahesh | |
| 2013 | Vishesh Mhanje Hi Mazi Misses | Mister | |
| 2015 | Kaakan | Sudhamati's husband | |
| 2016 | Lalbaugchi Rani | Nitin Parulekar | |
| 2017 | Aadesh: The Power of Law | Lawyer | |
| 2019 | Menaka Urvashi | Mr. Patil | |
| 2022 | Chandramukhi | Shahir Umajirao Junnarkar | |
| 2022 | Har Har Mahadev | Phulaji Prabhu Deshpande | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 1989 | Hello Inspector | Inspector | DD Sahyadri |
| 1997-2001 | Damini | Damini's husband | DD Sahyadri |
| 1998-1999 | Pimpalpaan | | DD Sahyadri |
| 1998 | Teesra Dola | Rohit | DD Sahyadri |
| 2004 | Saripat Ha Sansaracha | | DD Sahyadri |
| 2004 | Colonel Chanakya | Chankaya | DD Sahyadri |
| 2006 | Gharkul | Supporting role | DD Sahyadri |
| 2006 | Oon Paaus | Ashok | Zee Marathi |
| 2007 | Avaghachi Sansar | Recurring role | Zee Marathi |
| 2007 | Asambhav | Bhalchandra | Zee Marathi |
| 2011-2013 | Swapnanchya Palikadle | Yashwant Patkar | Star Pravah |
| 2014-2015 | Lagori - Maitri Returns | Dhanashri's father | Star Pravah |
| 2015-2016 | Majhe Pati Saubhagyawati | Ajinkya | Zee Marathi |
| 2018-2019 | Chhatriwali | Suryakant Gaikwad | Star Pravah |
| 2021-2023 | Swabhiman - Shodh Astitvacha | Prabhakar Suryavanshi | Star Pravah |
| 2023-present | Saara Kahi Tichyasathi | Raghunath Khot | Zee Marathi |