Sachin Khedekar: Movies & Box Office

Sachin Khedekar (born 14 May 1965) is a celebrated Indian actor and director whose career spans Hindi, Marathi and Telugu cinema, as well as acclaimed television series. Raised in the Vile Parle neighbourhood of Mumbai within a Marathi family, he faced the early loss of his father at age five, an experience that later informed his nuanced portrayals of complex characters. Khedekar began his artistic journey on the stage in 1985, debuting with the play Vidhilikhit and later appearing in productions such as Shyam Rang (2000), honing a craft that blended classical technique with contemporary sensibility. His transition to the screen was marked by the 1995 Hindi television drama Imtihaan, where his compelling performance garnered attention and paved the way for further TV successes, including the iconic roles in Sailaab, Imtihaan, and the constitutional masterpiece Samvidhaan, in which he embodied B. R. Ambedkar with gravitas. In film, Khedekar delivered memorable performances in critically acclaimed works like Kaksparsh and Astitva, and earned praise for portraying the legendary freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose in Shyam Benegal’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero. His versatility is evident across languages, with notable contributions to Marathi cinema in titles such as Mrigajal and Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy, both earning him Zee Gaurav Best Actor honors. Throughout his career, he has collected numerous accolades, including a Screen Award for Best Actor for Sailaab, State Awards, and multiple Filmfare recognitions. Off‑screen, Sachin married Jalpa Khedekar on 19 December 1993, and the couple has two sons, balancing a prolific professional life with a stable family foundation. His continued presence from 1990 to the present underscores his enduring impact on Indian entertainment.