Sharad Ponkshe

Sharad Ponkshe (born 13 October 1966) is an Indian actor and writer, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is a speaker and an actor in Marathi film, theater and television.

Career Ponkshe started his career in 1988 and worked in multiple fields including Marathi stage, Marathi television and film industry. After his education in the college he immediately started his career in the Marathi film and television industry. He became very popular with the daily serial Damini on DD Sahyadri. He played a role with Pratiksha Lonkar in that serial. Both played many roles in plays and movies. The TV serial Agnihotra and Vadalvaat gave Ponkshe enormous popularity in Maharashtra. Later he played the role of Ranade's father in the TV serial Unch Majha Zoka, which was based on the life of Mahadev Govind Ranade and Ramabai Ranade.. He also played an important role in Zee Marathi serial Ase He Kanyadan.

Ponkshe played an important role in the play Me Nathuram Godse Boltoy, which was based on a very sensitive issue, the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. His acting in this play started in 1988, starring as the main role of Nathuram Godse. He continues to get threats for playing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse. This was a key role in his life, performing it more than 1000 times and getting recognized by audience.

Overall he played more than 100 roles in television and films. He had a great respect to the actor and director Vinay Apte who gave him the role in the above play.

In 2021, he was seen in the Colors TV sitcom Bawara Dil. He played the role of Lalit Rao Lokhande in Sony SAB Sitcom Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo. He also plays the role of Vinayak Kanitkar aka Dada, in the Marathi serial Thipkyanchi Rangoli on Star Pravah.

Personal life Ponkshe is known for his pro-Savarkar stance and has orated about him all over the world. Ponkshe was diagnosed with cancer in December 2018 and underwent chemotherapy. He returned to the stage with the play Himalayachi Sawli in 2019.

Filmography All films/web-series are in Marathi, unless mentioned.

Films

On 15 January 2024, Film named "Rachana" was released on Ponkshe's YouTube channel, "Rashtray Swaha". He played the role of Avinash Katdare / Madhav Phadtare, a middle class person wanting to avenge his wife's accidental death. The film also showcases Rucha Apte's supporting but crucial role in it. The film is produced by Anita Tupe and Ponkshe himself. It is written and directed by Prasad Satvalekar.

Web series Year Series 2021 Baap Beep Baap

Plays Himalayachi Sawali Me Nathuram Godse Boltoy Tya Tighanchi Gosht Ek Diwas Matha Kade Gandh Nishigandhacha Saraswati Tuzich Natasamrat Barister Asa Zalach Kasa Tichi Kahani Kabirache Kay Karayache Ramle Mi Sukhani Nanda Zale Mokle Aabhal Gandhi Ambedkar Varun Sagle Sarkhe Athang Tu Fakt Ho Mhan Kala Ya Laglya Jeeva Var Bhetu Naka Umbartha Baykocha Hun Kasa Karava Lahan Pan Dega Deva Tichi Kahani Beiman Bharat Bhagya Vidhata Nandi Eka Kshanat

TV shows Shiva Agnihotra Kunku 24 Vahinisaheb Ase He Kanyadan Aai Majhi Kalubai Thipkyanchi Rangoli Daar Ughad Baye Bawara Dil Unch Majha Zoka Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo Jai Malhar Durva Aabhalmaya Vadalvaat Bai Tuza Ashirvad Agnihotra 2 Bandini Damini Mothi Tyachi Sawali Songati Ek Wada Zapatlela Jhoka Valan Dhakka Kalyani Aakash Peltana Indradhanushya Aadhunik Kunti Durga He Bandh Reshamache Mahashweta Ladha Chakravyuha Gharkul Aapli Manase Agnipariksha Ashakya Gajara Jhale Unhache Chandane Arth Akashjhep Manbhiman Ujwal Prabhat Tyachya Ya Gharat Vajwa Re Vajwa Aaradhana Jhanak