Prasad Oak
Prasad Oak | |
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| Born | 17 February 1975 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Manjiri Oak (m. 1998) |
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.[1]
Early life
[edit]Prasad Oak was born on 17 February 1975 at Pune, Maharashtra.[2]
Career
[edit]Oak started his career as assistant director for the play Premachi Goshta, with actors Shriram Lagoo and Nilu Phule.[3] He got a break in Shree Adhikari Brother's TV serial Bandini.[4] 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'.[5] He became well established on television with Avaghchi Sansar, playing the role of Harshvardhan Bhosle.[6][7] This series had the nation's highest ratings in 2008. He claimed that television has had a big role in success of Marathi films.[8]
Oak has worked in more than 80 television serials.[9] In 2008 he participated in reality show Dhinka Chika as a judge. In June 2012, his show Bhanda Saukhya Bhare completed 500 episodes.[10]
In 2018, he played the role of popular Marathi Stage actor Prabhakar Panshikar in Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.[11]
Personal life
[edit]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.[12]
Filmography
[edit] | This section needs additional citations for verification. (November 2025) |
| † | Denotes projects that have not yet been released |
As actor
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes/Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Vitthal Vitthal | ||
| 2004 | Kunku Lavte Mahercha | Shree D. Deshmukh | Lead debut |
| 2005 | Aabhas | Sharad Chitnis | |
| Zeher | Nihaal | Hindi film | |
| Kalyug | Anny's uncle | ||
| Kalubaichya Naavan Changbhala | Deepak | ||
| Jay Atharabhuja Saptashrungi Mata | Rahul | ||
| 2006 | Shambhu Maza Navsacha | Prasad | |
| Bayo | |||
| Kshan | Vihang Sudhakar Pradhan | ||
| Zakhmi Police 302 | Vijay Pawar | ||
| 2007 | Swapn | Swapnil | |
| Mi Nahi Tyatla | Prasad | ||
| Balirajache Rajya Yeu De | Kisna | ||
| 2008 | 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 | |
| 2009 | 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 | |||
| 2010 | Kundamauli Malaganga | Prasad | |
| Tee Ratra | P. Das | ||
| Kas | Sriram Modak | ||
| Jetaa | Sushant Mahashabde | ||
| Navra Avli Baiko Lavli | Banti | ||
| Aika Dajiba | |||
| 2011 | Hip Hip Hurray | ||
| Pakda Pakdi | Gopal | ||
| Hari Mazhya Ghari | |||
| 2014 Raaj Ka 'Ran' | |||
| Khel Mandala | Sangeet Raje | ||
| 2012 | Gajrachi Pungi | ||
| Gola Berij | Sonya Baglakar | ||
| Aik | Sandy | ||
| Preet Tujhi Majhi | |||
| Aamhi Chamakate Taare | Sameer | ||
| 2013 | Kutha Bolu Naka | ||
| Vishesh Mhanje Hi Mazi Misses | |||
| Mandali Tumchyasathi Kay Pan | Rakesh | ||
| Mazha Mee | |||
| Dhating Dhingana | |||
| Nirmalya | |||
| 2014 | Rama Madhav | Raghunath Rao | |
| Headline | |||
| Raja Natwarlal | Sub-Inspector Mhatre | Hindi film | |
| 2015 | Deool Band | Nawadi | |
| Sugar Salt Ani Prem | Ravindra | ||
| Balkadu | Rampurkar | Special appearance | |
| 2016 | 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 | ||
| 2017 | 22 June | ||
| 2018 | Satya | ||
| Shikari | Bharat Leeladhar Bhosle | ||
| Home Sweet Home | Special Appearance[citation needed] | ||
| Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Prabhakar Panshikar | ||
| Farzand | Bahirji Naik | ||
| 2019 | Smile Please | Shishir Sarang | |
| Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 | Inspector Sharad Shinde | ||
| Picasso | Pandurang Gawade | ||
| Hirkani | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Also Director | |
| 2020 | Dhurala | Harish Gadhwe | |
| 2022 | Kaun Pravin Tambe? | Vijay Patil | |
| Dharmaveer | Anand Dighe | Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actor Sakal Premier Awards Best Actor | |
| 2023 | Alay Mazhya Rashila | Ranjet | |
| 2024 | Blackout | Inspector Patil | Hindi |
| Dharmaveer 2 | Anand Dighe | [13] | |
| Aamhi Jarange | |||
| Phullwanti | Bakhre Savkar Naik | ||
| 2025 | Jilabi | Saurav Subhedar / Gaurav Subhedar | [14] |
| SuSheela SuJeet | Nakate | [15] | |
| Gulkand | Girish Mane | ||
| Mangalashtaka Returns | Sangram | [16] | |
| Vada Paav | Jaydev Deshmukh | [17] | |
| Reel Star | Sumit | [18] | |
| MahaParinirvaan † | Namdev Vhatkar | [19][20] |
As director
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 2019 | Hirkani | Nominated – Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director | |
| 2022 | Chandramukhi | ||
| 2025 | SuSheela SuJeet | ||
| Vadapav | |||
| TBA | Bhadrakali † | Period film on Umabai Dabhade.[21] | |
| TBA | Sutka † | Starring Swapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere.[22][23] | |
| TBA | Patthe Bapurao † | Period film on Patthe Bapurao[24] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ "65th National Film Award" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Prasad Oak". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India. 24 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India. 24 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Prasad takes a coastal trip". The Times of India. 24 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Popular Marathi TV show Avaghachi Ha Sansar to air its rerun after 14 years". The Times of India. 24 August 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "प्रसाद ओक आणि अमृता सुभाष यांची गाजलेली मालिका 'अवघाची हा संसार' पुन्हा एकदा येतेय भेटीला". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Aparna Phadke (7 July 2012). "TV has a big role in success of Marathi films: Prasad Oak". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ "Prasad Oak Movies of the actor you should not miss". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Product list". mehtapublishinghouse.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Ani...Dr Kashinath Ghanekar". snehasallapam.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Prasad Oak wishes his wife Manjiri Oak her birthday with an adorable post". The Times of India. 3 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Dharmaveer 2 Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | धर्मवीर २ | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Jilbi Marathi Movie (2025): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | Jilabi Movie | जिलबी". 18 January 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ Kadam, Shruti (20 March 2025). "Susheela-Sujeet Movie: सुशीला - सुजीत मध्ये एक, दोन नव्हे; तर तब्बल 'इतक्या' भूमिका निभावणार प्रसाद ओक!". Marathi News Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "'MANGALASHTAKA RETURNS' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 23 May, 2025". Film Information. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "'VADA PAAV' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 2 October, 2025". Film Information. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ Bhingarde, Santosh (16 November 2025). "Movie Review : रीलस्टार- संघर्ष आणि जिद्द ही कथा". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "MahaParinirvaan Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | महापरिनिर्वाण | Exclusive 2024 – Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ अडसूळ, नीलेश (26 April 2023). "Prasad Oak: प्रसाद ओकला मिळाली मोठी भूमिका, बाबासाहेब आंबेडकरांच्या 'परिनिर्वाण' चित्रपटात साकारणार." Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "'Bhadrakali': Prasad Oak and Digpal Lanjekar team up to bring the valour of Sarsenapati Umabai on the big screen". The Times of India. 7 June 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "'Sutaka': Swwapnil Joshi and Prarthana Behere to star in Prasad Oak's next". The Times of India. 15 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "प्रसाद ओक कुणाकुणाची करणार 'सुटका'? प्रार्थना बेहरे की स्वप्निल जोशी... या पोस्टमुळे रंगली चर्चा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "'पठ्ठे बापूराव' लवकरच येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला; अमृता खानविलकर आणि प्रसाद ओक मुख्य भूमिकेत". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 15 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Prasad Oak at IMDb
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