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Sachin Pilgaonkar

Sachin Pilgaonkar

Director & actor · born 17 August 1957 · Mumbai, India

Sachin Pilgaonkar (Konkani: सचिन पिळगावकर; born 17 August 1957), often known by his first name Sachin, is an Indian film and television actor, director, singer and producer.

Starting as a footballer in the Marathi film, Ha Majha Marg Ekla (1962), he went on to act in around 65 films as a child artist, before switching to adult roles, and giving hits like Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Balika Badhu (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) and Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) as a lead actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and also in Bhojpuri cinema, and has acted, produced and directed successful comedy shows on Indian television, including Tu Tu Main Main (2000) and Kadvee Khatti Meethi. Besides that, he also directed several hit Marathi films starting with Mai Baap (1982), Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990) and Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004).

Where to start: Sholay (1975).

As director 19

As actor 53

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sachin Pilgaonkar movie?

By viewer score, Sholay (1975) at 7.1/10.

What are Sachin Pilgaonkar’s most popular movies?

Sholay, Hichki.

How many movies has Sachin Pilgaonkar made?

72 films on TMDB, 19 as director, 53 as actor.

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