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Biography
Sanjay Narvekar (Marathi: संजय नार्वेकर) (b. 1962, dist. Sindhudurg) is an Indian actor from the state of Maharashtra. He has worked in Marathi and Hindi stage plays and movies.
He has played lead roles in many a Marathi movie and supporting roles in Hindi films. His portrayal of Sanjay Dutt's sidekick 'Dedh Phutiya' (lit. One and a half-footer, referring to the short stature of his character) in the popular Hindi film Vaastav: The Reality was appreciated by critics and audiences alike. His on-screen portrayal of a simple underdog, son of the soil guy next door remains his most characteristic and endearing feature in most of his films as well as his real life. Together with Siddharth Jadhav, he has teamed up in many a hit Marathi movie forming one of the most successful and hilarious pairs in contemporary Marathi cinema.
Now he lives in Powai, Mumbai, India with his wife and his son Aryan S. Narvekar, who recently made his debut with the Marathi film Bokya Satbande.
He is known for his cynical and loud comments in films.
Acting Career
Marathi Plays
Following are some of the Marathi plays in which Sanjay Narvekar has played a role
- Rangya Rangeela re
- Adhanthar
- Ashi Paakhare Yeti
- All the Best
- Lochya Zala Re
- KheliMeli
- Bajirao Mast Mi
- Amhi Alo Re
- Aayala ho re
- Hamidabaichi kothi
- Zol bachchan
- Aamachya sarakhe aamhich
- Tedha hai par mera hain
Marathi Movies
- Nau Mahine Nau Diwas
- Target- The Lakshaya
- Chasme Bahaddur
- Sarivar Sari
- Aga Bai Arrecha!
- Khabardar
- Checkmate
- Tula Shikwin Changlach Dhada-2007
- Lagnacha DhoomDhadaka-2007
- Jabardast
- Aai no.1
- Ladi Godi-2010
- Aata Pita
- Fakt Ladh Mhana-2011
- Aata ga baya- 2011
- Gola Berij
- Lonawla Bypass
Hindi Movies
- Jaane Hoga Kya (Released in 2006) Police Officer Jadhav
- Chand Ke Paar Chalo : Johny
- Chalta Hai Yaar (unreleased)
- Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
- Kismat : Goli
- Hungama : Anil
- Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye : Babban
- Hathyar
- Pyaasa
- Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar : Namdev
- Ehsaas: The Feeling (2001)
- Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai
- Jodi No.1 : Virdee
- Fiza
- Vaastav: Dedh Phutiya
- Baaghi : Chakku
- Deewaar
- Indian
- Ek Aur Ek Gyaarah
- Aga Bai Arrecha at the Internet Movie Database
- "Marathi cinema database".
Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards
- 2000: Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Vaastav: The Reality