Prashant Damle is an Indian actor, producer and comedian. He is known for working in Marathi TV and film industry. He has worked in many Marathi theater productions. In 2023, he appeared in Jio Cinema’s Marathi web series ‘Eka Kaleche Mani.’
Wiki/Biography
Prashant Damle was born on Wednesday, April 5, 1961 (age 62 years; in 2023) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Aries. He went to Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya in Mumbai. Later, he studied at the University of Mumbai. He used to participate in stage performances held in his school and college. While studying in his college, he was offered to act in a Marathi drama titled ‘Tur Tur.’ Acting in the play turned out to be a breakthrough role for him, and he began receiving acting offers to work in commercial Marathi theatre.
Young image of Prashant Damle with his daughter
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Prashant Damle with his mother
Wife & Children
He is married to Gauri Prashant Damle.
Prashant Damle and Gauri Prashant Damle’s wedding day images
The couple has two daughters named Chandana Damle Joshi and Kankana Damle Dsouza.
Prashant Damle with his wife and daughter
Signature/Autograph
Career
Theater
He started acting in theater when he was 17 years old. After her debut in the Marathi theater industry with the theater drama ‘Tur Tur,’ she played the role of a college student in a comedy drama titled ‘Moruchi Mavshi.’ During his struggling days, he was offered the lead role by Sudhir Bhat, founder of Suyog Productions, in the comedy drama ‘Bramhachari’. He has worked in many famous Marathi theater plays including ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’ (1993), ‘Lekure Udand Jhali’ (1995), ‘Priyatama’ (1996), ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’ (1999), ‘Amhi Doghe Raja Rani’ (2003), and ‘Olakh Na Palakh’ (2008).
Prashant Damle while acting in the theater play ‘Eka Lagnachi Gosht’
On 6 November 2022, her performance in ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’ marked a milestone in her theater career, as it was her 12,500th performance, setting a record in the industry.
Movie
In 1986, he debuted in the Marathi film industry with the Marathi film ‘Pudhcha Paaul’ in which he played the role of Ramu.
Poster of the 1986 Marathi film ‘Pudhcha Paaul’
In 1989, he played the role of Abhay Mangalkar in the film ‘Atmavishwas.’ He appeared as Ajay Sarpotdar in the 1991 comedy drama film ‘Aayatya Gharat Gharoba.’ In 1993, he was cast in the Marathi comedy drama film ‘Savat Mazi Ladki’ playing the role of an anesthesiologist’s assistant with a great sense of humor named Dr Dinesh Kirtikar. He appeared as Shekhar Pradhan in the popular Marathi film ‘Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2’ released in 2015. He has also appeared in more than 40 Marathi feature films.
Television
TV program
In 1990, he appeared in the lead role in DD Sahyadri’s mini-series titled ‘Bhikaji Rao Crorepati.’
Prashant Damle in a still from the 1990 Marathi TV show ‘Bhikaji Rao Crorepati’
She is known for her performance in the popular Marathi TV show ‘Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich,’ which airs on Zee Marathi. In 2014, he appeared in Sony SAB’s Hindi comedy TV series titled ‘Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala.’ Some other TV shows that featured him include ‘Ek Rupayachi Paij,’ ‘Be Dune Paach’ and ‘Kay Pahilas Majhyat.’
Reality Shows
She has also appeared in many reality TV shows including ‘Aamhi Saare Khavayye’ (2007), ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ Season 11 (2012), ‘Singing Star’ (2020), and ‘Kitchen Kallakar’ (2021).
Prashant Damle in stills from reality TV show ‘Kitchen Kallakar’
Web Series
In 2023, he made his web series debut with Jio Cinema’s ‘Eka Kaleche Mani’. In the web series, he plays the lead role of a man, who has a habit of forgetting things.
Awards & Achievements
Award
- 1993: Best Actor Award for Marathi stage play ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’ by Natya Nirmata Sangh
- 1993: Best Actor Award for the stage play ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’ at the Natydarpan Awards
- 1993: Best Actor Award for the stage play ‘Gela Madhav Kunikade’ at the Maharashtra State Awards
- 1993: Best Actor in a Supporting Role Award for the Marathi film ‘Sawat Majhi Ladki’ at the Maharashtra State Awards
- 1995: Best Singer/Actress for drama ‘Lekure Udand Jhali’ by Kalnirnay and Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad
- 1995: Best Actor Award for drama ‘Lekure Udand Jhali’ by Maharashtra State Awards
- 1995: Best Actor Award for the drama ‘Lekure Udand Jhali’ at the Critics Award
- 1996: Record Breaking Actor Award by Prabhat Channel
- 1996: Best Actor Award for Marathi drama ‘Priyatama’
- 1999: Best Actor Award for Marathi drama ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’ by Natya Nirmata Sangh
- 1999: ALFA Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor for the drama ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’
- 1999: Best Actor Award for drama ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’ by Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad
- 1999: Best Actor Award for drama ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’ by Maharashtra State Awards
- 2003: Kalaranjan Puraskar for Best Actor for the drama ‘Amhi Doghe Raja Rani’
- 2003: Best Actor Award for drama ‘Amhi Doghe Raja Rani’ at Maharashtra State Awards
- 2008: Best Actor Award for drama ‘Olakh Na Palakh’ at Maharashtra State Awards
- 2010: Best Actor Award for Marathi theater drama ‘Bahurupi’ at Maharashtra State Awards
- 2016: Best Actor Award for Marathi film ‘Bho Bho’ at Zee Talkies Comedy Awards
- 2016: Received the Dinanath Mangeshkar Award
Prashant Damle received the Dinanath Mangeshkar Award by Asha Bhosle
- 2019: Lokmat Maharashtrian Of The Year Award for Best Actor for theater play ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta’
- 2020: Sangeet Natak Academy Awards
Prashant Damle received the Sangeet Natak Academy Award by the President of India Droupadi Murmu
Achievement
- 1995: Limca record for presenting four shows of three different plays in one day on 24 December 1995
- 1995: Limca record for performing 452 shows in 365 days (from 1 January 1995 to 31 December 1995)
- 1996: Limca Record for performing 469 shows in 365 Days (from 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1996)
- 2001: Limca record for presenting five shows of three different plays in one day on 18 January 2001
- 2013: Limca record for the 10700th performance of his play ‘Gela Madhav Konikade’
- 2013: Guinness World Record for holding the 10700th performance of his play ‘Gela Madhav Konikade’
- 2022: Credited for achieving a record 12500 plays at the Shanmukhananda Auditorium in Mumbai
Actor Prashant Damle’s drama 12500 व्य विक्रिक्मी प्रवर्चानिमिट्य में मुक्षिट्रीय @mieknathshinde and deputy chief minister @Dev_Fadnavis He was honored today with an award. pic.twitter.com/hu0nOkuc70
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) November 6, 2022
Facts/Trivia
- Prashant Damle is considered as one of the legendary actors in the Marathi theater industry.
- He considers himself a foodie and loves to eat spicy food like Pav Bhaji and Vada pav.
- In 2012, he opened an institute named ‘School of Theater Performing Arts’ in Pune.
- He owns a foundation called ‘Prashanth Fan Foundation’ for social welfare works. He once donated Rs 1 lakh to Maharashtra government for their water programme.
- He is the brand ambassador of Disha Direct, Shamrao Vitthal Co-op. Bank Ltd. and the Retired Military Association.
- In May 2013, he suffered a mild heart attack while rehearsing for the Marathi drama ‘Eka Lagnachi Pudhchi Goshta.’ He was admitted to Andheri Hospital for treatment. He underwent an Angiography after which revealed that he had four blockages in the arteries that supply blood to his heart. He had surgery the same week.
- In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in India, he financially supported his theater crew members by giving Rs 10,000 to each crew member.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
