Dilip Prabhavalkar
Biography
Dilip Prabhavalkar was born on August 4, 1944. He is an Indian Marathi actor, director, playwright, and author. His career spans over five decades, encompassing Hindi and Marathi theatre, television, and movies. Known for his versatility and character immersion across film, television, and theater, his work includes roles as an actor, story writer, and writer. Some of his notable film credits include Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Paheli, Zapatlela, Shala, Deool, Sarkar Raj, Poshter Boyz, and Dashavatar. For his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2006 Hindi film Lage Raho Munna Bhai, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Career overview
Dilip Prabhavalkar is an esteemed Indian actor, director, playwright, and author. Born on August 4, 1944, in Mumbai, India, his professional career spans over five decades. He is widely recognized for his work across Hindi and Marathi theatre, television, and movies, earning a reputation for his versatility and deep character immersion.
Throughout his extensive career in the entertainment industry, Prabhavalkar has accumulated numerous known credits as an actor, story writer, and writer. Some of his notable film works include Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Paheli, Zapatlela, Shala, Deool, Sarkar Raj, Poshter Boyz, and Dashavatar.
Among his most prominent achievements is his critically acclaimed portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2006 Hindi film Lage Raho Munna Bhai. For this specific performance, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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58 titles- The Secret Of The Shiledars (2025) as Justice Dixit
- Dashavatar (2025) as Babuli Mestri
- Hazaar Vela Sholay Pahilela Manoos (2024)
- Panchak (2024)
- Modern Love Mumbai (2022) as Nazrul
- Opium (2022) as Sunil Colaco
- It's Time To Go! (2021) as Shashidhar Lele
- Dithee (2019)
- Bucket List (2018)
- Me Shivaji Park (2018)
- Faster Fene (2017) as B.R. Bhagwat
- Pimpal (2017)
- Dashakriya (2017)
- Jaundya Na Balasaheb (2016)
- Family Katta (2016) as Madhukar Sabnis (Bhai)
- Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015) as Chief Minister Anna Saheb
- Ganvesh (2015)
- Sulemani Keeda (2014) as Nene
- Vitti Dandu (2014)
- Postcard (2014) as Bhikaji Kale
- Poshter Boyz (2014)
- Jayjaykar (2014)
- Narbachi Wadi (2013) as Narba
- Zapatlela 2 (2013) as Tatya Vinchoo (Voice)
- Ramchandra Purushottam Joshi (2013) as Ramchandra Joshi
- Shala (2011) as Appa
- Deool (2011) as Appa Kulkarni
- Morya (2011)
- Sankat City (2009) as Ganpat
- Nishani Dava Angatha (2009)
- Bokya Satbande (2009) as Mr. Belwande
- Bokya Satbande (2009) Story
- Bokya Satbande (2009) Writer
- Jhing Chik Jhing (2009)
- C Kkompany (2008) as Sadashiv Pradhan
- Sarkar Raj (2008) as Rao Saab
- Valu (2008)
- Full 3 Dhamaal (2008) as M. K. Dandy
- Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007) as Mahatma Gandhi
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) as Mahatma Gandhi
- Shiva (2006) as Manohar Shirke
- Shevri (2006)
- Paheli (2005) as Kanwarlal
- Aga Bai Arechya (2004) as Ranga's Father
- God Only Knows! (2004) as Indra
- Pachhadlela (2004) as Inamdar
- Encounter: The Killing (2002) as Ponappa Awadhe
- Gubbare (1999)
- Dhangad Dhinga (1999) as Dilip / Mama
- Raatra Aarambh (1999) as Prabhakar Phadke
- Sarkarnama (1998) as Minister
- Beqabu (1996) as Behrupiya Raja's Friend
- Katha Doan Ganpatraonchi (1996)
- Zapatlela (1993) as Tatya Vinchu
- Our People (1993)
- Once There Was A Clown (1992)
- The King of Diamonds (1991) as Nandu
- Abhi Toh Jung Hona Baaki Hai
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dilip Prabhavalkar best known for?
Dilip Prabhavalkar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya (2026), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Love, Siargao (2026).
How many credits does Dilip Prabhavalkar have?
Dilip Prabhavalkar has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.
What is Dilip Prabhavalkar's background in cinema and television?
Dilip Prabhavalkar was born on August 4, 1944. He is an Indian Marathi actor, director, playwright, and author. His career spans over five decades, encompassing Hindi and Marathi theatre, television, and movies. Known for his versatility and character immersion across film, television, and theater, his work includes ro...
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