Shailesh Datar (Shailesh Dattar) is an Indian film, television and stage actor, who started in

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and television. He is best known for playing role of sage

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in the mythological TV series '' Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev'' (2012). Prior to it he gained popularity while playing the role of Moropant Tambe, the father of

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in TV series, '' Jhansi Ki Rani'' (2009 -2011) and in '' Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo'' as the female lead's father, the shows rerun is telecasted on

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(2010-2012). He has acted in TV series include, '' Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka'' (2008-2009), ''Aan'', ''Main Teri Parchhain Hoon'', '' Banoo Main Teri Dulhan'' (2006-2009), and '' Char Divas Sasuche'' (2005) on

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. He is also known for his role as Ravsaheb, in Marathi play ''Barrister'', written by Jaywant Dalvi and directed by

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. He also did role of Amatya Ugrasen in

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serial ''

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''.

Filmography

*''Ladhaai'' (1999) *''Bhulwa'' (2007) as Police Inspector Shivraj Patil *''Raghuveer (2024)'' as Gopajipant Deshpande *Gulaabi (2024) as Ashitosh Apte *'' Sangeet Manapmaan'' (2025) as Senapati Kakasaheb

Television

* '' Char Divas Sasuche'',

* ''

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'' (2007-2008) as Balkrishna Shastri,

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* '' Kulvadhu'' (2008-2010),

* ''

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'' (2008-2009) as Ravikant,

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* '' Banoo Main Teri Dulhann'' (2008-2009) as Pradhanji * '' Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo'' (2010-2012) as Rupesh Chauhan,

* '' Jhansi Ki Rani'' (2009 -2011) as Moropant Tambe (father of

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* '' Unch Majha Zoka'' (2012),

* '' Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev'' / Siya Ke Ram (2011–2014) / 2016 as sage

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* '' Asava Sundar Swapnancha Bangla'' (2013–2015) as Girish Mohite-Patil,

* '' Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka'' as Trilok Agarwal * ''

'' (2015) as Amatya Ugrasen * '' Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap'' (2015) as

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* '' Kahani Hamari... Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki'' as Mr.Vadhera * ''

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'' as Nalin Shrivastav * '' Radha Prem Rangi Rangli'' as Madavrao Nimbalkar (2017-2019),

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* '' Chandrakanta'' (

) as Pandit Jagannath (2017) * ''

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'' (2018),

* '' Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'' as Ninad Chavan: Virat's father (2020–2024),

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* '' Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe'' as Vikram Rajadhyakash (2022–2024),

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References

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