Upendra Limaye (born 8 November 1969) is an Indian actor, who won the National Film Award for his role in the Marathi film Jogwa.[2][3] On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes included Limaye's performance in the film Jogwa on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema."[4]
Upendra Limaye | |
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Born | (1969-11-08) 8 November 1969 (age 52)[1] Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse(s) | Swati |
Website | [http://www.upendralimaye.com |
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He has acted in numerous experimental plays, Marathi parallel films, television serials, Hindi mainstream movies and a few South Indian films. He has worked with renowned stage and film directors like Madhur Bhandarkar, Ram Gopal Verma, Amol Palekar, Rajiv Patil, Jabbar Patel, Satish Alekar, Vinay Apte, Waman Kendre, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Anant Mahadevan, Karupaniannan and others.
His performance in the film Jogva, earned him the Best Male Actor award at the 56th National Films Awards in 2010, making him the first Marathi actor to be honoured with. Besides ‘Jogwa’, he has appeared in several National award-winning films, like ‘Mukta,’ ‘Bangarwadi,’ ‘Sarkarnama,’ ‘Dhyasparva’, ‘Chandni Bar,’ ‘Page 3,’ ‘Traffic Signal,’ to mention a few.
Upendra Limaye is married to Swati and they have two children.
Upendra Limaye was born and grew up in Pune’s Sadashiv Peth.[5]
Upendra Limaye studied in New English High School and Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune.
In 1988, along with his friends za Upendra founded an Experimental Theatre platform called ‘Parichay’. In the next decade, Upendra acted in numerous experimental and commercial plays.
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Year | Title | Language | Role | Other notes |
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1994 | Mukta | Marathi | Social Activist | |
1995 | Bangarwadi | Marathi | Shekoo | |
Katha Don Ganpatravanchi | Marathi | Rohodas | ||
1998 | Sarkarnama | Marathi | Sapkale, Pandal (Mandap) Contractor/Decorator | |
2000 | Kairee | Marathi | Deshpande Teacher | |
2001 | Dhyaas Parva (Kal Ka Admi) | Marathi and Hindi | Press Owner | |
2003 | Chandni Bar | Hindi | Gokul | |
2004 | Savarkhed: Ek Gaav | Marathi | Surshya | |
2005 | Page 3 | Hindi | Inspector Bhonsale | |
2006 | Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad | Marathi | Ramdas Mali | |
Blind Game | Marathi | Karamchand | ||
Shiva | Hindi | Bapu | ||
Sivappathigaram | Tamil | Inspector | ||
2007 | Darling | Hindi | Inspector Bhaskar Reddy | |
Traffic Signal | Hindi | Manya Langda | ||
Pranali | Hindi | Sultan | ||
2008 | Tandala | Marathi | Sawaishankar | |
Urus | Marathi | Mahadev | ||
Sarkar Raj | Hindi | Kantilal Vora | ||
Contract | Hindi | Goonga | ||
2009 | Made in China | Marathi | Kailash | Not be confused with the 2019 Hindi-language Made in China, the 2014 South Korean film, Made in China, or the 2009 U.S. indie film Made in China |
Jogwa | Marathi | Tayappa | Won Maharashtra State Government Awards for Best Actor National Film Award for Best Actor | |
2010 | Mee Sindhutai Sapkal | Marathi | Shrihari | |
2010-11 | Dhoosar | Marathi | Arjun | |
2010-11 | Mahaguru | Marathi | Shankar | |
2011 | My Name is 340 | Hindi | 340 | |
2013 | Kokanastha | Marathi | Gautam | |
2013 | Tuhya Dharma Koncha? | Marathi | Kavadu | |
2014 | Gunaaji | Konkani Marathi Hindi | Gunaaji | |
2014 | Guru Pournima | Marathi | Guru | |
2014 | Yellow | Marathi | Swimming Coach | |
2015 | Urfi | Marathi | Inspector Avinash Kulkarni | |
2017 | Vitha | Marathi | ||
2017 | Sur Sapata | Marathi | Anna Bhosale | |
2017 | Shentimental | Marathi | API Dilip Thakur | |
2018 | Mulshi Pattern | Marathi | Inspector Vitthal Kadu | |
2020 | Bansuri: The Flute | Hindi | Maan Singh | |
2021 | 200 – Halla Ho | Hindi | Suresh Patil | |
2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Hindi | Nanya | |
2022 | Sarsenapati Hambirrao | Marathi | Bahirji Naik |
Title | Year(s) | Role | Channel |
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Tara From Satara | 2019–2020 | Sachin Mane | Sony TV |
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Natya Gaurav Award Year : 1996 Play Jallai Tuzi Preet
Kalnirnaya Award Year : 1996 Play Jallai Tuzi Preet
Maharashtra Times Award Year : 2005 Film Page 3
Hamlog Award Year : 2005 Film Page3
Rashtriya Ratna Award Year : 2006 Film Page 3
Kalarang Award Year : 2009 Film Sarkar Raj / Urus
Shivaji Ganeshan Award Year : 2009 Film Jogwa
V. Shantaram Award Year : 2009 Film Jogwa
Baburao Painter Award Year : 2009 Film Jogwa
Sanskriti Kaladarpan Award Year : 2009 Film Jogwa
Maharashtra Times Award Year : 2009 Film Jogwa
Contribution to his Profession Maharashtra Ratna Puraskar Year : 2010
Contribution to his Profession Ninad Puraskar Year : 2010