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Sayaji Shinde (born 1 February 1952) is an Indian film actor, who has acted in Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films. Sayaji started his acting career in 1978 with acting in Marathi one-act plays. His acting in a 1987 Marathi play titled ‘Hijada’ (Eunuch) was very well received and since then he started gaining popularity among the circle of stalwarts. Later he moved on to Marathi cinema and later started acting in other languages.
Background
Born in a farmer's family, in a small village named Vele-Kamthi near Satara District in Maharashtra; Sayaji completed a bachelor's degree in Arts in Marathi language; and started his career in 1974 as a watchman for Maharashtra Government's Irrigation Department for a meager pay of Rs. 165/- per month. During his service as a watchman, he developed an interest in theater and his passion for acting drew him to the theater and films. After his initial struggling years, he moved to Mumbai.
Career
Sayaji started his acting career in 1978 with acting in Marathi one-act plays. His first Marathi film as an actor was Aai (Mother) in 1995. He acted in many Marathi movies thereafter, among which, his role as an Agricultural Minister in movie Goshta Chhoti Dongara Evadhi was to be remembered. Hindi film actor Manoj Bajpai happened to see an article on Sayaji in Times of India and the former recommended Sayaji's name to Ram Gopal Varma.
Varma, who was at that time making the movie Shool, immediately offered the role of Bachhu Yadav to Sayaji, thus marking the latter's entry in the Bollywood. Shool gave Sayaji a decent start, however, it was a Tamil film called Barathi which made his career. Sayaji received tremendous appreciation for his acting in the said film. In spite of not speaking Tamil, Sayaji effectively played the role of Tamil Nadu's greatest ever poet and writer, Subramanya Bharathi in the movie directed by Gnana Rajasekaran, and was honored with Tamil Nadu State Award for his efforts. Later on he also acted in Tamil blockbusters like Azhagi and Dhool.
Filmography
Marathi
| Film | Year | Role / Name of character |
|---|---|---|
| Aai | 1995 | |
| Maajhi Maanasa | 1995 | |
| Katha Doan Ganpatraonchi | 1995 | |
| Aboli | 1996 | |
| Dnyaneshwari | ||
| Kunku Zale Vichari | 2005 | Arjun Mane Patil |
| Bapu Beeru Vategaonkar | Ranga | |
| Gallit Gondhal Dillit Muzra | 2008 | Chandrakant Tope |
| Oxygen-Jeev Gudmartoya | 2008 | Annasaheb Patange Patil |
| Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi | 2009 | Agriculture Minister |
| Bapu Veer Borgakar | ||
| Jai Maharashtra | ||
| Ladaai | ||
| Tambyancha Vishnubaala | ||
| Wazir | ||
| Don Ghadicha Daav | 2011 | |
| Bokad | 2011 | |
| Tendulkar Out | 2013 | |
| Sat Na Gat | 2013 | |
| Tya Ratri Paaus Hota | 2010 | |
| Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | 2014 | |
| Mohar | 2015 | |
| Dholki | 2015 | |
| yuntam | 2016 | |
| Babanchi Shala | 2016 | |
| Bhikari | 2017 | |
| Love Betting | 2017 |
Telugu
| Film | Year | Role / Name of character |
|---|---|---|
| Saptagiri Express | 2016 | |
| Dhruva | 2016 | Dheeraj Chandra |
| Dictator | 2016 | |
| Bengal Tiger | 2015 | |
| Surya vs Surya | 2015 | Heroine father |
| Rabhasa | 2014 | Heroine Father |
| Yamaleela 2 | 2014 | Yama |
| Oka Laila Kosam | 2014 | Heroine father |
| Race Gurram | 2014 | Chief Minister |
| 1: Nenokkadine | 2014 | Inspector John Badshah |
| Shadow | 2013 | CP |
| Baadshah | 2013 | Police |
| Jabardasth | 2013 | Bihar Yadav |
| Sudigadu | 2012 | Priya's father |
| Seema Tapakai | 2012 | Gurajada Krishnamurthy |
| Yamudiki Mogudu | 2012 | Yama |
| Endukante... Premanta! | 2012 | Ramu's dad |
| Daruvu | 2012 | Superstar Balram |
| Businessman | 2012 | Laalu |
| Oosaravelli | 2011 | Tony's father |
| Dookudu | 2011 | Meka Narasing Rao |
| Mr. Perfect | 2011 | Maggi's Uncle |
| Shakti | 2011 | Sivaji |
| Don Seenu | 2010 | Machiraju |
| Adhurs | 2010 | Police Inspector |
| Arya 2 | 2009 | Kashi Reddy |
| Kick | 2009 | Hero's father |
| Satyameva Jayate | 2009 | |
| Bumper Offer | 2009 | Heroine's father |
| Raatri | 2009 | |
| Arundhati | 2009 | Anwar |
| Neninthe | 2008 | Film Producer |
| King | 2008 | Gopi Mohan (King's Uncle) |
| Chintakayala Ravi | 2008 | Lavanya's Dad |
| Sawaal | 2008 | |
| John Appa Rao 40 Plus | 2008 | |
| Krishna (2008 film) | 2008 | Shinde |
| Maisamma IPS | 2007 | Minister Sadhu |
| Aata | 2007 | Police Officer |
| Chirutha | 2007 | Jailer |
| Shankar Dada Zindabad | 2007 | Rajalingam |
| Takkari | 2007 | Guru |
| Dubai Seenu | 2007 | Baabji, a police inspector |
| Lakshmi Kalyanam | 2007 | President |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | 2007 | Villain |
| Godava | 2007 | Villain |
| Rakhi | 2006 | Minister |
| Boss - I Love You | 2006 | S.R.K. |
| Veerabhadra | 2006 | Peddi Raju |
| Pokiri | 2006 | Police Commissioner |
| Naayudamma | 2006 | |
| Lakshmi | 2006 | Janardhan |
| Devadasu | 2006 | Katamraju Laxminarayana, a senator in the US |
| Andhrudu | 2005 | Rana Pratap Sinha, a politician in Bihar |
| Super | 2005 | Inspector |
| Athadu | 2005 | Shiva Reddy |
| Gudumba Shankar | 2004 | Bezawada Narayana |
| Andhrawala | 2004 | Bade Mia |
| Veede | 2003 | Byragi Naidu |
| Tagore | 2003 | Badrinarayana |
Hindi
| Film | Year | Role / Name of character |
|---|---|---|
| Riwayat | 2012 | |
| Yeh Mera India | 2009 | Inspector Chandrakant Shinde |
| Ek: The Power of One | 2009 | |
| Ugly Aur Pagli | 2008 | Hotel Manager |
| Sarkar Raj | 2008 | Karunesh Kaanga |
| Big Brother | 2007 | Baburao 'Bhau' Kamble |
| Chhal: The Game of Death | 2006 | |
| Deodhar Gandhi | 2006 | |
| Jeet: Feel the Force | 2006 | |
| Sauda - The Deal | 2005 | Blackmailer |
| Nigehbaan: The Third Eye | 2005 | |
| Chaahat Ek Nasha | 2005 | Manmohan Rangeela |
| Jackpot | 2005 | |
| Vaastu Shastra | 2004 | Inspector Bhupal Gorpade |
| Hanan | 2004 | Inspector Pardesi |
| Satya Bol | 2004 | Shinde |
| Marktet | 2003 | Inspector Sawant |
| Parwana | 2003 | Yashwantrao Waghmare |
| Calcutta Mail | 2003 | Lakhan Yadav |
| Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | 2003 | Sayaji Rane (Sheela's Husband) |
| Danav | 2003 | Thakur Raja Sahab |
| Karz: The Burden of Truth | 2002 | Himmatbhai |
| Pardesi Re | 2002 | |
| Road | 2002 | Inspector Singh |
| Lal Salaam | 2002 | Inspector G.C. Deshpande |
| Ansh: The Deadly Part | 2002 | Govind "Edda" |
| Kaaboo | 2002 | Anna |
| Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | 2001 | |
| Shirdi Sai Baba | 2001 | |
| Avgat | 2001 | Narayan Keni |
| Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence | 2001 | Sanjay Saikia |
| Jodi No.1 | 2001 | Thakral John's Mama |
| lagi Shaarth | 2001 | |
| Khiladi 420 | 2000 | Bhai's Henchman Gangster |
| Kurukshetra | 2000 | Havaldar Gopinath Surve Patil "Gopi" |
| Shool | 1999 | Bachoo Yadav |
| Darmiyaan: In Between | 1997 | Champa |
| Disha | 1990 | Soma's friend in Bombay |
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Tommy's friend |
Tamil
| Film | Year | Role / Name of character |
|---|---|---|
| Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | (2015) | Ashok |
| Nannbenda | (2015) | Sathya's father |
| Damaal Dumeel | (2014) | Kamatchi Sundaram |
| Maan Karate | (2014) | Sethuraman |
| Settai | (2013) | Jewellery owner |
| Thaandavam | (2012) | Ravichandran |
| Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | (2012) | Mahendra Kumar |
| Velayudham | (2011) | Feroz Khan |
| Vedi | (2011) | Easwaramoorthy |
| Vettaikkaran | (2009) | Kattabomman |
| Aadhavan | (2009) | Ibrahim Rawthar |
| Thoranai | (2009) | Minister Sivanandi |
| Padikkathavan | (2009) | Rami Reddy |
| Santosh Subramaniam | (2008) | Govindhan |
| Vaitheeswaran | (2008) | Dhanasekaran |
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | (2007) | Corrupt jeweler |
| Sudesi | (2006) | R.C.Narayan |
| Dhool | (2003) | Minister Kalai Pandiyan |
| Baba | (2002) | Divyananda Bharathi |
| Azhagi | (2002) | Dhanalakshmi's Husband |
| Poovellam Un Vaasam | (2001) | Rajasekar, as Chella's father |
| Bharathi | (2000) | Subramaniya Bharathi |
Kannada
| Film | Year | Role / Name of character |
|---|---|---|
| Luv U Alia | (2015) | |
| Uppi 2 | (2015) | |
| Brahma | (2014) | |
| Jai lalitha | (2014) | Raghav ACP |
| Veera | (2013) | |
| Arakshaka | (2012) | |
| Porki | (2008) | CM Karim Abdul Khaled |
| Lava Kusha | (2007) | |
| Veera Kannadiga | (2004) | |
| Srimathi | (2011) |
Malayalam
| Film | Year | Role / Name of character |
|---|---|---|
| Nadodimannan | 2013 | Malayalam |
| Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (film) | 2010 | Malayalam |
Production
He produced couple of Marathi movies. Sayaji helped Nagesh Bhonsle produce the Marathi film Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi. He also produced Makarand Anaspure directed film, Dambis(2011).
Awards and nominations
- 2001:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Kurukshetra
- 2000:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award for Shool