Sachin (actor)

Sachin Pilgaonkar
Born	17 August 1957 (1957-08-17) Mumbai, India
Occupation	Actor, Film Director & Producer
Years active	1962−present
Spouse	Supriya Pilgaonkar

Sachin Pilgaonkar (Marathi: सचिन पिळगांवकर born 17 August 1957) often known by his first name Sachin, is an Indian film and television actor, director and producer.

Starting as a child actor, in Marathi film, Ha Majha Marg Ekla (1962), he went on to act in around 65 films as a child artiste, before switching to adult roles, and giving hits like Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Balika Badhu (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), and Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) as a lead actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and also in Bhojpuri cinema, and has acted, produced and directed successful comedy shows on Indian television, including Tu Tu Main Main (2000) and Kadvee Khatti Meethi. Besides that he also directed several hit Marathi films starting with Mai Baap (1982), Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990) and Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004).

Early life

Sachin Pilagaonkar was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra in a family. His ancestral roots are from Goa.

Career

Sachin Pilgaonkar started his film career as a child artist in the Marathi film, Ha maza marg ekla (This is my own singular path) (1962) at the age of four. He won the National Film Award for the same. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan handed him the award. As a child actor he appeared in prominent films such as Jewel Thief and Brahmachari and Mela. As a child artiste, his best buddy was Junior Mehmood, with whom he first did the Shammi Kapoor-starrer Brahmachari as nine-year old kids, and have done about 15 films together as child artists.

He switched to playing lead roles for a brief time with Rajshri Productions' Geet Gaata Chal. In this he paired with Sarika and the films unexpected success made them a lead pair for other films. Some of his roles as the lead were Balika Badhu (1976), College Girl, and Rajshri Productions Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se and Nadiya Ke Paar with Sadhana Singh.

With Trishul, he switched back to support roles and was part of successful movies such as Sholay and Satte Pe Satta but as roles dried up he took to direction, making Marathi movies and producing TV serials. He is one the most well-known Marathi film directors.

Sachin's latest movie is as a director for Rajshri's latest Jaana Pehchana, to be released in 2011.

Television

Sachin turned to Indian Television in the 1990s, when he directed a superhit Hindi comedy show, Tu Tu Main Main on Hindi National channel Star Plus, which starred his wife Supriya and Reema Lagoo. He also directed a show Rin 1 2 3 on Hindi National channel Star-Plus, which used to show parodies on Bollywood movies. He also directed the sitcom, Hudd Kar Di starring Dara Singh, which too initially did well, but later was pulled off. In the meantime, he also anchored Hindi music shows like Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari and various other events and Marathi film award ceremonies. In 2006, he, along with his wife, Supriya, won the Hindi dance Reality Show Nach Baliye, pocketing Rs. 40 lakh {Approx. $100,000}, beating nine other celebrity contestant pairs. In late 2007, he started a new programme on Zee Marathi, known as Eka Peksha Ek, which is based on dance contests, finding hidden talent in all the areas of the state of Maharashtra in India.

He appeared as a judge of reality comedy talent show, Chhote Miyan (2009) on Colors TV.

Direction

Sachin has also been directing Marathi films since the 1980s. He started directing with Mai Baap (1982) which received critical acclaim, but started tasting commercial success only with 1984's Navri Mile Navryala, which also starred his future wife, Supriya. Further movies like Gammat Jammat and Maza Pati Karodpati cemented his place in the Marathi film industry. However, he tasted major success in 1988's Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, which starred himself and the two reigning superstars of Marathi cinema, Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde. The movie was a runaway hit, establishing Sachin as a hitmaker. He then changed track to experimental cinema with the next two films, but returned to comedy with Amchyasarkhe Aamhich which proved to be yet another hit.

Sachin assisted many big directors. He directed some scenes from Sholay (the railway engine scenes with Jn. Mehmud). Sachin also assisted Hrishikesh Mukherjee and got some good lessons about editing from him.

Personal life

He is married to actress Supriya Pilgaonkar (née Sabnis), whom he first directed for his debut Marathi film, Navri Mile Navryala (1984) and subsequently became successful pair in Marathi cinema. The couple have a daughter, Shriya. The couple is highly loved and respected in Marathi industry.

National Awards

Received National award of child artist for his first film Ha maaza marg ekla (This is my own singular path). He received National award of child artist for Ajab Tuje Sarkar (Your government is weird).

Filmography

As Actor

1. Sharyat (2011)
2. Teecha Baap Tyacha Baap (2011)
3. Ideachi Kalpana (2010) - Inspired by Hindi Movie Lakhon Ki Baat
4. Aamhi Saatpute (2008) - Inspired by Hindi Movie Satte Pe Satta
5. Hee Porgi Kunachi (2006) (Guest)
6. Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004)
7. Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996)
8. Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991) - Inspired by Hindi Movie "Charan Das"
9. Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990) - Inspired by an old English movie Double Trouble
10. Eka Peksha Ek (1990)
11. Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon (1989) .... Amar
12. Atmavishwas (1989)
13. Bhutacha Bhau (1989) - Inspired by Hindi Movie - Gazab
14. Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988)
15. Mazha Pati Karodpati (1988)
16. Gammat Jammat (1987)
17. Navri Mile Navryala (1984)
18. Satte Pe Satta (1982) .... Sunny
19. Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) - hugely successful Bhojpuri film
20. Judaai (1980) .... Ravikant S. 'Ravi' Verma
21. Ashta Vinayak (1979)
22. Gopaal Krishna (1979)
23. Aur Kaun (1979)
24. College Girl (1978)
25. Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978)
26. Geet Gaata Chal (1975)
27. Balika Badhu (1976) - Amal
28. Sholay (1975) .... Ahmed
29. Trishul (1978) ... Ravi (Supporting Actor)
30. Bramhachari - Child Artist (1968)
31. Majhli Didi - Kishan (1967)
32. Ha Maaza Marg Eekla - Child Artist (1962)

As Director

1. Ideachi Kalpana (2010)
2. Ekadanta (Kannada) (2007) - Kannada Movie (Ramesh [Ramesh Aravind] and Sahasa Simha Late. Dr|| Vishnuvardhan were the Heros. This was the remake of the film "Navra Mazha Navsacha" directed by Sachin.)
3. Aamhi Saatpute (2008)
4. Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004)
5. Kunku (1994)
6. Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991)
7. Eka Peksha Ek (1990)
8. Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990)
9. Atmavishwas (1989)
10. Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
11. Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988)
12. Mazha Pati Karodpati (1988)
13. Gammat Jammat (1987)
14. Navri Mile Navryala (1984)
15. Savvasher (1984)
16. Mai Baap (1982)
17. "Advencture of Alladin"

Sachin has directed Subhash Ghai's film "Prem Deewane".

References

"TrishuL" 1977

External links

• Sachin at the Internet Movie Database