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Ashok Saraf: Marathi Cinema's 'Mahanayak' and Bollywood Star
19 May
Summary
- Ashok Saraf is a celebrated Marathi actor known as 'Mahanayak'.
- He was previously engaged to actress Ranjana Deshmukh before her accident.
- Saraf married Nivedita Joshi, who is 18 years his junior, in 1990.
Ashok Saraf, a prominent figure in Marathi cinema, is affectionately known by monikers such as 'Mahanayak' and 'Ashok Samrat'. His extensive filmography includes acclaimed Marathi works and popular Hindi films like 'Karan Arjun' and 'Singham'.
Saraf's personal life also garnered attention, notably his past engagement to fellow Marathi actress Ranjana Deshmukh. Their engagement was called off after Deshmukh suffered a life-altering accident in 1987, rendering her paralyzed and ending her career. Deshmukh passed away in 2000.
Later, Saraf fell in love with Nivedita Joshi, who is eighteen years his junior. Despite initial familial opposition from Nivedita's parents due to the age difference and Saraf's acting profession, their relationship persevered. With the support of Nivedita's sister, Meenal, the couple married in 1990.
Now married for over three decades, Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Joshi have a son, Aniket. Both actors have had notable careers in the Marathi film industry, with Nivedita also pursuing a passion for cooking through her YouTube channel.
