Samir Diwakar Choughule (born 29 June 1973) is an Indian actor and writer from

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. He is better known for his comedy roles, style and

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performance. From daily soaps to comedy shows, from theater plays to movies, Samir has acted in

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and English shows. He is currently known for his role in "

Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra ''Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra'' () is an Indian Marathi-language comedy show which premiered on Sony Marathi on 22 August 2018. It is produced by Sachin Goswami and Sachin Mote under the banner of Wet Cloud Production. It is hosted by Prajakta Ma ...

" being telecasted on

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Life and career

Choughule did his schooling in Shailendra Education Society and later completed his graduation from M L Dahanukar College of Commerce in 1993. He was interested in sports, but started acting after his acting adventures in school and college gave him success and encouragement. After completing his education, Samir worked in

and later took a full-time acting career in 2002. Since then has acted in various dramas, TV serials and movies. He is a team lead on ''Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra'' comedy show. Choughule is also a regular contributor to

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e-paper under the column ''"Fulora"'' where he writes about the various flavors of life.

Personal life

Choughule grew up in

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area. He is married to Kavita and the couple lives in the same area.

Filmography

Samir has appeared in lead role as well as special appearance in a few marathi Indian movies:

Theater work

Samir is an actor in Marathi Theater and below are a few plays where he has acted in: # ''Asa Mi Asa Mi'' # ''Varya Varchi varat'' # ''Vyakti Ani Valli'' # ''Yada kadachit'' # ''Chalre Bhoplya Tunuk Tunuk'' # ''Balak Palak'' # ''Shri Bai Samartha'' # ''Carry On Heavens'' (Hinglish drama by Bharat Dabholkar) # ''Best of Bottoms Up'' (English Drama) #''Hyancha Kaay Karaaycha'' #''Samya Samya Maifilit Mazya''

TV appearances

Samir has also acted in a few TV serials: # ''Tikal te Political'' (Political satire by Chandrakant Kulkarni) # ''Aambat God'' (Star Pravah) # ''

Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi ''Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi'' () is an Indian Marathi language television series that aired on Zee Marathi. It starred Tejashri Pradhan and Shashank Ketkar in lead roles. It premiered from 15 July 2013 by replacing ''Unch Majha Zoka''. The sto ...

'' (Zee Marathi) # ''Comedychi Bullet Train'' (Colors Marathi) # ''Kunku'' (Zee Marathi) # ''

Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta ''Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta'' () is an Indian Marathi language TV series which aired on Zee Marathi. It premiered from 16 January 2012 by replacing '' Guntata Hriday He''. It ended on 25 August 2012 completing 192 episodes. The show starred Muk ...

'' (Sameer) # ''Aajke Shriman Shrimati'' (Hindi TV Serial) # ''

'' (Sony Marathi) # ''

Saare Tujhyachsathi ''Saare Tujhyachsathi'' () is an Indian Marathi language television series which aired on Sony Marathi. It starred Gautami Deshpande and Harshad Atkari in lead roles. It premiered from 20 August 2018 and ended on 28 September 2019. Plot It ...

'' (Sony Marathi) # ''Assa Maher Nako Ga Baai!'' (Dhongi Baba) # Post Office Ughade Aahe (Nirgudkar)

Awards and recognition

# Sanskruti Kaladarpan Natya Vibhag – 2016 # Zee Natya Gourav Puraskar 2015 – Best Comedy Actor for drama – ''

Balak-Palak ''Balak-Palak'' (''BP''; ) is a 2013 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film on the topic of sex education. The film was directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Riteish Deshmukh, Uttung Thakur, and Ravi Jadhav. This is the first film produc ...

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Choughule, Samir 1973 births Living people Male actors from Mumbai 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Indian male stage actors Indian male television actors Marathi comedians Male actors in Marathi theatre