A popular star of Marathi cinema Ajinkya Deo turns 57 today. Born to the legendary actor couple Ramesh and Seema Deo, Ajinkya made his acting debut in 1985 with Ardhangi. Since then, he has starred in several films including ones in the Bollywood as well as Tollywood industry. With his charming personality and phenomenal acting skills, Ajinkya has managed to become one of the most popular stars today. On the occasion of the talented actor’s birthday, let’s look at some of the interesting roles that Ajinkya has played in his films.

We begin the list with the thriller drama Sau Shashi Deodhar. Ajinkya plays the role of a middle-aged psychiatrist Dr. Ajinkya in this film opposite Sai Tamhankar. Dr. Ajinkya gives shelter to Shubhada (Sai) after she meets with an accident. Shubhada loses her memory and eventually falls in love with Dr. Ajinkya. But things take a shocking turn when a stranger shows up, claiming that Shubhada is his wife. Watch the film to know what happens next. But as for Ajinkya, the actor received praise for the crackling chemistry he shared with Sai and the powerful restraint with which he played the character.

Watch the film here.

Ajinkya also featured in the popular family drama Maherchi Saadi which went on to become the highest-grossing Marathi film at that time. The actor was perfectly cast for the role of Vicky, a doting stepbrother to the protagonist Laxmi (Alka Kubal). Vicky is the only one in the family who believes in Laxmi and supports her in tough times. Ajinkya won hearts with his subtle portrayal of the character. Watch the film here.

Nagpur Adhiveshan – Ek Sahal is a thoughtful film about the current political situation of Maharashtra. The film revolves around two officials who somehow manage to pull off a yearly political event that takes place in Nagpur. Ajinkya played an angry politician named Prataprao in the film. Despite being a part of an ensemble cast, the actor stood out with his effortless performance. Watch the political drama here to know more.

Ajinkya featured alongside Makarand Anaspure, Sayaji Shinde, Sai Tamhankar in the thriller Don Ghadicha Daav released in 2011. The film tells the story of a mysterious murder that remains unsolved. Ajinkya’s character is one of the suspects of this murder. Find out who the murderer is by watching the film here.

Sakarnama is another political drama that the actor was a part of. The film is based on the story of Vishwas (Ajinkya), the caretaker of a chawl in Mumbai. He’s forced to evict the residents following orders from the chief minister. However, tensions rise when the chawl collapses. Watch the film here.

Rakhandar is a slice-of-life drama that revolves around the life of Sadanand who loses his job but somehow manages to make ends meet. Seeing his faith in God, Lord Khandoba appears before him in the form of Khushaba played by Ajinkya. The actor’s stunning performance steals the show. Watch how Sadanand’s faith in God is ultimately rewarded here.

Ajinkya also managed to grab eyeballs in his Bollywood debut film Aan: Men At Work. He essayed the role of a corrupt police officer named Kelkar in the venture directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The actor rubbed shoulders with stalwarts from Bollywood like Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Irrfan Khan, and Shatrughan Sinha. Ajinkya slayed with his negative role in this blockbuster film. Stream the film here.

Which other roles of Ajinkya do you like? Tell us in the comments section below along with your birthday wishes for the actor!

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