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Ashok Saraf is listed as a television actor and film actor. Ashok Saraf was born on June 4, 1947 in Nagpur, Nagpur district, India. The age as of 2026 is 79.
My Take
Ashok Saraf strikes me as a masterclass in longevity and craft. Across more than three hundred Marathi and Hindi films, he made comedy look effortless, which anyone who has tried it knows is the hardest thing in acting. Eleven Maharashtra State Film Awards and the title Mahanayak are not handed out lightly; they reflect decades of trust earned with audiences. I admire performers who stay relevant across generations rather than burning bright and fading. Saraf's career feels like a reminder that consistency, warmth, and impeccable timing can outshine any single blockbuster moment, and I find that deeply reassuring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ashok Saraf
- Name (Japanese)
- アショーク・サラーフ
- Reading
- あしょーく・さらーふ
- Born
- June 4, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Nagpur, Nagpur district, India
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashok%20Saraf
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3635762
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashok Saraf born?
Born June 4, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Ashok Saraf from?
Ashok Saraf is from Nagpur, Nagpur district, India.
What does Ashok Saraf do?
Ashok Saraf works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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