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Ajay Wadhavkar was a
Ajay Wadhavkar was a Hindi
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and Marathi
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**Marathi people (Uttar Pradesh), the Marathi people in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
*Marathi language, the Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Mar ...
film and television actor.
Career
Wadhavkar's notable TV serial roles include that of the bumbling cop Ganpat Hawaldar, from the yesteryear milestone TV serial ''Nukkad
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It starred Dilip Dh ...
'' in 1986, directed by Kundan Shah
Kundan Shah (19 October 1947 – 7 October 2017) was an Indian film director and writer.
He is known for his comedy classic '' Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'' (1983) and his 1986–1987 TV series '' Nukkad'' with Saeed Akhtar Mirza.
Biography
Kundan Shah ...
and Saeed Akhtar Mirza
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, and in the TV serial ''Pavitra Rishta
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'', where he played Sushant Singh Rajput
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(Manav)s' father. He was also a part of movies like '' Yes Boss'' (1997) and ''English Babu Desi Mem
''English Babu Desi Mem'' () is a 1996 Hindi-language romantic comedy film, starring Shah Rukh Khan in a triple role as father and twin sons, alongside Sonali Bendre. It is loosely based on the American romantic comedy ''It Started in Naples'' ...
'' (1996).
Filmography
Television
* 1986–1987 ''Nukkad
''Nukkad'' () is an Indian Hindi-language television series that aired on DD National in 1986–87. It was directed by Kundan Shah, Aziz Mirza and Saeed Akhtar Mirza; it was written by Prabodh Joshi and Anil Chaudhary.
It starred Dilip Dh ...
'' (TV Series) – Ganpat Hawaldaar
* 1989 ''Circus
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'' (TV series)
* 1993 ''Byomkesh Bakshi (TV Series)
''Byomkesh Bakshi'' is a Hindi language, Hindi television series based on the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi character created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. The series stars Rajit Kapur and K. K. Raina as Byomkesh Bakshi and Ajit Kumar Bane ...
(Episode: Chiriya Ghar (Part 1 & 2))'' as Dr. Nagendra Pal (credited as Ajay Vadhavkar)
* 1998 '' Rishtey''
* 2002 '' Avantika''
* 2009-2014 ''Pavitra Rishta
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'' as Damodar Rao Deshmukh
Films
* 1983 '' Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'' (as Ajay Vadhaokar) * 1984 ''Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
''Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!'' () is a 1984 Hindi art film, made by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, based on his own story, during the Parallel Cinema period of Indian cinema.
The film is a comic satire on a judicial system, where cases drag on for decades, whe ...
'' – Court Messenger
* 1987 '' Gammat Jammat''-Ruffian/Goon Marathi Film
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* 1988 '' Shahenshah'' – Shalu's friend (as Ajay Wadhavarkar)
* 1988 ''Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi
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* Ek Commando Knife C ...
'' Marathi Film
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* 1989 ''Bhrashtachar
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'' – Havaldar Victory Ganesh (as Ajay Vadhwakar)
* 1989 ''ChaalBaaz
''ChaalBaaz'' (, ) is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language slapstick film directed by Pankaj Parashar and written by Rajesh Mazumdar and Kamlesh Pandey. It stars Sridevi in dual roles, with Rajinikanth and Sunny Deol. The film revolves around identical ...
''- Bank Manager (Uncredited)
* 1989 '' Pheka Pheki'' – Bagaram Marathi Film
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* 1989 '' Hamaal De Dhamaal'' – Ganpat Hawaldar Marathi Film
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* 1991 ''Akayla
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''-as Traffic Police Constable (Cameo Role) in the song "Chal Chal Re Chal Meri Ram Piyaari"
* 1991 ''Ek Full Chaar Half
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Businesses and organizations
* Eastern Kentucky Railway (with reporting mark EK), now-defunct railway
* Eastman Kodak (formerly with NYSE ticker symbol EK), US-based photography company, formerly
* Ek Commando Knife C ...
'' Marathi Film
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* 1992 '' Jeeva Sakha'' – Pandit Marathi Film
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* 1996 ''English Babu Desi Mem
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'' - Ajay Vadhawkar
* 1997 ''Prithvi
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''
* 1997 '' Yes Boss''
* 1999 '' Double Gadbad'' – Lion
* 2000 ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language satirical film directed by Aziz Mirza and produced by Dreamz Unlimited. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla in the lead roles. The film's title is derived from the song ...
''
* 2000 ''Le Chal Apne Sang'' - Ajay Wadhawakar
* 2003 '' Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century'' – Constable Sakharam
* 2010 '' Asa Mi Tasa Mi''- Police Constable Palav
Death
Ajay was diagnosed with diabetes as well as throat cancer and was undergoing treatment at Nanavati hospital inMumbai
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, Maharashtra
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, India
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. The actor was also facing a financial crisis and Bollywood's popular comic actor Johnny Lever
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lent him a helping hand. He died on 27 February 2015 in his hometown in Pune
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, Maharashtra
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, India
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.
References
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