Small screen and Marathi cinema's legendary actor Ashok Saraf has turned 74 today. By listening to his name, you will be reminded of the name of that superhit serial of the 90s. Which people have not been able to get out of their hearts even after 25 years. The name of this serial is 'Hum Paanch' which dominated the small screen for almost 9 years. In which the character of Anand Mathur is remembered by people even today. The person who brought the character to life is Ashok Saraf. Who showed his powerful acting to the whole world with his performances from the small screen to the big screen.

Ashok Saraf was born on 4 June 1947 in Nagpur. He is known as 'Mama' in the Marathi film industry. Ashok Saraf had stepped into the film industry only in the 60s. He is a fine artist of Marathi cinema. He has done more than 250 Marathi films. He started his film career in 1969 with the Marathi film 'Janaki'. Ashok Saraf has given a distinct identity to Marathi theatre by working with Marathi theatres like Hamidabaichi Kothi, Anadhitikrit, Manomilan, Hey Ram Cardiogram, Darling Darling, Sarkhan Chestat Dukhtanay. Artists like Ashutosh Rana, and Nana Patekar, also bow their heads in front of Ashok Saraf.

Ashok Saraf has mesmerized people with his performances in the popular television serial 'Don't Wari Ho Jayega', 'Hum Paanch', and Professor Pyarelal. Apart from this, Ashok Saraf is also very active in Bollywood. He has done films like 'Singham', Karan-Arjun, Yes Boss, Jodi No. 1, and Koyla.

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