Prasad Oak

Indian actor and director
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::summary Indian actor and director ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Prasad Oak |
| image | Prasad Oak during the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017), in Panaji, Goa.jpg |
| caption | Prasad Oak at the IFFI (2017) |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| years_active | 1993–present |
| occupation | Actor |
| spouse | |
| :: |
| name = Prasad Oak | image = Prasad Oak during the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017), in Panaji, Goa.jpg | caption = Prasad Oak at the IFFI (2017) | birth_date = | birth_place = Pune, Maharashtra, India | years_active = 1993–present | occupation = Actor | spouse =
Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation: [pɾəsaːd̪ oːk]; born 17 February 1975) is an actor. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi, Maharashtra State Film Awards 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.
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 Bandini. Mrunal Kulkarni was his co-star in Bandini. 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
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As actor
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes/Ref | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Vitthal Vitthal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kunku Lavte Mahercha | Shree D. Deshmukh | Lead debut | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aabhas | Sharad Chitnis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zeher | Nihaal | Hindi film | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kalyug | Anny's uncle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kalubaichya Naavan Changbhala | Deepak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jay Atharabhuja Saptashrungi Mata | Rahul | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shambhu Maza Navsacha | Prasad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bayo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kshan | Vihang Sudhakar Pradhan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zakhmi Police 302 | Vijay Pawar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swapn | Swapnil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mi Nahi Tyatla | Prasad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balirajache Rajya Yeu De | Kisna | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full 3 Dhamaal | Rahul Pradhan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doghat Tisra Aata Sagala Visara | Samir Rajadhyaksh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Trimbak Joshi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ashtarupa Jai Vaibhav Lakshmi Mata | Dr. Sanjay | Television film | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adi Maaya Adi Shakti | Jaideep | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hay Kay Nay Kay | Prem Pradhan | Also, Director and Producer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bandya Ani Baby | Bandya | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patla Tar Ghya | Shreyas Oak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nirnay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kundamauli Malaganga | Prasad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tee Ratra | P. Das | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kas | Sriram Modak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jetaa | Sushant Mahashabde | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Navra Avli Baiko Lavli | Banti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aika Dajiba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hip Hip Hurray | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pakda Pakdi | Gopal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hari Mazhya Ghari | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ''2014 Raaj Ka 'Ran''' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Khel Mandala | Sangeet Raje | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gajrachi Pungi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gola Berij | Sonya Baglakar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aik | Sandy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preet Tujhi Majhi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aamhi Chamakate Taare | Sameer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kutha Bolu Naka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vishesh Mhanje Hi Mazi Misses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mandali Tumchyasathi Kay Pan | Rakesh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mazha Mee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dhating Dhingana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nirmalya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rama Madhav | Raghunath Rao | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Headline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raja Natwarlal | Sub-Inspector Mhatre | Hindi film | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deool Band | Nawadi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sugar Salt Ani Prem | Ravindra | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balkadu | Rampurkar | Special appearance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doctor Rakhmabai | Dr. Sarkharam Arjun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kanha | Vishwasrao | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toh Aani Mee Ek Runanubandh | Rohit Vaidya | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7, Roshan Villa | Rajas Javdekar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chiranjeev | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chahato Mi Tula | Mohan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mohar | Nivrutti Bhaledar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 June | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Satya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shikari | Bharat Leeladhar Bhosle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home Sweet Home | Special Appearance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Prabhakar Panshikar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Farzand | Bahirji Naik | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Smile Please | Shishir Sarang | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 | Inspector Sharad Shinde | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Picasso | Pandurang Gawade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hirkani | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Also Director | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dhurala | Harish Gadhwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kaun Pravin Tambe? | Vijay Patil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dharmaveer | Anand Dighe | Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actor | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sakal Premier Awards Best Actor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alay Mazhya Rashila | Ranjet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blackout | Inspector Patil | Hindi | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dharmaveer 2 | Anand Dighe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aamhi Jarange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phullwanti | Bakhre Savkar Naik | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jilabi | Saurav Subhedar / Gaurav Subhedar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SuSheela SuJeet | Nakate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gulkand | Girish Mane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mangalashtaka Returns | Sangram | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vada Paav | Jaydev Deshmukh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reel Star | Sumit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Namdev Vhatkar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As director
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| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. | 2009 | 2017 | 2019 | 2022 | 2025 |
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| Hay Kay Nay Kay | co-directed with Pushkar Shrotri | |||||||
| Kachcha Limboo | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi | |||||||
| Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director | ||||||||
| Hirkani | Nominated – Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director | |||||||
| Chandramukhi | ||||||||
| SuSheela SuJeet | ||||||||
| Vadapav | ||||||||
| Period film on Umabai Dabhade. | ||||||||
| Starring Swapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere. | ||||||||
| Period film on Patthe Bapurao | ||||||||
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Television
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| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2002 | The Trap | Vinod Gupte | DD Metro | ||
| 2003–2007 | Vadalvaat | Bhaskar Chaudhari | Zee Marathi | ||
| 2006 | Avaghachi Sansar | Harshwardhan Bhosale | Zee Marathi | ||
| 2013–2016 | Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi | Laxmikant Gokhale | Zee Marathi | ||
| 2016 | Crime Patrol | SET | |||
| 2017 | Phulpakharu | Zee Yuva | |||
| 2017 | Hum To Tere Aashiq Hai | Sangram | Zee Marathi | ||
| 2019 | Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra | Judge | Sony Marathi | ||
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- Bandini (StarPlus)
- Damini (DD Sahyadri)
- Gharkul (ETV Marathi)
- Char Divas Sasuche (ETV Marathi)
- Bhanda Saukhya Bhare (Star Pravah)
- Asambhav (Zee Marathi)
- Aabhalmaya (Zee Marathi)
- Pimpalpaan (Zee Marathi)
- 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
- Aamcha Private Limited
- Aabhas
- Maza Pati Krorepati
References
References
- (21 January 2022). "65th National Film Award". Directorate of Film Festivals.
- "Prasad Oak". The Times of India.
- (24 January 2015). "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India.
- (24 January 2015). "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India.
- (24 January 2015). "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India.
- (24 August 2020). "Popular Marathi TV show Avaghachi Ha Sansar to air its rerun after 14 years". The Times of India.
- "प्रसाद ओक आणि अमृता सुभाष यांची गाजलेली मालिका 'अवघाची हा संसार' पुन्हा एकदा येतेय भेटीला". Divya Marathi.
- Aparna Phadke. (7 July 2012). "TV has a big role in success of Marathi films: Prasad Oak". [[The Times of India]].
- "Prasad Oak Movies of the actor you should not miss". The Times of India.
- "Product list".
- "Ani...Dr Kashinath Ghanekar".
- (3 May 2023). "Prasad Oak wishes his wife Manjiri Oak her birthday with an adorable post". The Times of India.
- (30 June 2024). "Dharmaveer 2 Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} धर्मवीर २ {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi".
- (2024-06-12). "Amhi Jarange': Makarand Deshpande, Prasad Oak and Subodh Bhave starrer is all set to hit screens on 21 June, 2024; Trailer out!". The Times of India.
- (18 January 2025). "Jilbi Marathi Movie (2025): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} Jilabi Movie {{!}} जिलबी".
- Kadam, Shruti. (20 March 2025). "Susheela-Sujeet Movie: सुशीला - सुजीत मध्ये एक, दोन नव्हे; तर तब्बल 'इतक्या' भूमिका निभावणार प्रसाद ओक!".
- (2025-05-23). "'MANGALASHTAKA RETURNS' (MARATHI) REVIEW {{!}} 23 May, 2025".
- (2025-10-02). "'VADA PAAV' (MARATHI) REVIEW {{!}} 2 October, 2025".
- Bhingarde, Santosh. (2025-11-16). "Movie Review : रीलस्टार- संघर्ष आणि जिद्द ही कथा".
- (23 March 2024). "MahaParinirvaan Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} महापरिनिर्वाण {{!}} Exclusive 2024 – Rang Marathi".
- अडसूळ, नीलेश. (26 April 2023). "Prasad Oak: प्रसाद ओकला मिळाली मोठी भूमिका, बाबासाहेब आंबेडकरांच्या 'परिनिर्वाण' चित्रपटात साकारणार..".
- (7 June 2021). "'Bhadrakali': Prasad Oak and Digpal Lanjekar team up to bring the valour of Sarsenapati Umabai on the big screen". The Times of India.
- (15 September 2022). "'Sutaka': Swwapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere to star in Prasad Oak's next". The Times of India.
- "प्रसाद ओक कुणाकुणाची करणार 'सुटका'? प्रार्थना बेहरे की स्वप्निल जोशी... या पोस्टमुळे रंगली चर्चा".
- (15 October 2023). "'पठ्ठे बापूराव' लवकरच येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला; अमृता खानविलकर आणि प्रसाद ओक मुख्य भूमिकेत".
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