Ravindra Laxman Mankani (; born 21 May 1956) is an Indian actor who is noted for his work in soap operas, plays and films. He first became a

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and then shifted to acting. He is currently playing the lead role of Dadasaheb in

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show BaapManus. He is a two-time

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State Award winner for best acting for his work in Varsa Lakshmicha and Limited Manuski. He has worked directors such as Jayoo & Nachiket Patwardhan, Gajanan Jahgirdar,

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, Shahab Shamsi, Gajendra Ahere and

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. Some of his noted serial roles are Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwe in ''

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'', Thakur Harisingh in '' Trikaal'', Siddharth Singhania in '' Shanti,'' and Shrirang Deshmukh in '' Jhale Mokale Akash''. Some of his

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TV serials are ''Swami'', ''Ashwamedha'', ''Soudamini'', ''Zale Mokale Aakash'', ''Athiti'', ''Kamala (Pimpalpaan)'', ''Avantika, Sonpavale'', ''Pankhanchi Savali'' and Hindi serials are '' Terah Panne'', ''Shrikant'', ''Tiger'', ''Trikaal'', ''Shanti'', '' CID: Special Bureau'' and ''Khaki''. Some of his notable dramas are ''Aakrosh'', ''Aparsh Amrutacha'', ''Reshim Dhage'', ''Buland'', ''Mahant'', ''

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'' and films are ''Nagin'', ''Smritichitre'', ''Nivdung'', ''Warsa Laxmicha'', ''Limited Manuski'', ''Band Zarokhe'', ''Not only Mrs. Raut'' and ''Khandobachya Navane''. His awards include '' 22 June 1897'' and '' Limited Manuski'' (

– Limited humanity) directed by Nachiket and Jayoo Patwardhan and Varsa Lakshmicha.

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