1. Ashok Saraf
Why he’s legendary:
Called Maharashtracha Amitabh of comedy. A pillar of Marathi cinema.
Comedy style: Expressive, clean, timeless humour
Famous films: Ashi Hi Banva Banvi, Ek Daav Bhatacha
Speciality: Unmatched timing; evergreen screen presence.
2.
Laxmikant Berde
Why he’s iconic:
The biggest name in Marathi comedy alongside Saraf.
Comedy style: High-energy + physical comedy
Famous films: Ashi Hi Banva Banvi, Hamaal De Dhamaal
Speciality: Natural entertainer, loved by all generations.
3.
Siddharth Jadhav
Why he’s trending:
Modern-day laughter king of Marathi films.
Comedy style: Loud, stylish, youth-friendly
Famous films: De Dhakka, Jatra
Speciality: Strong screen presence + unique expressions.
4.
Bhau Kadam
Why he’s loved:
TV + film superstar; known for effortless natural comedy.
Comedy style: Innocent, subtle, spontaneous
Famous films: Timepass, Poshter Boyz
Speciality: Makes any scene instantly funny.
5.
Priyadarshan Jadhav
Why he stands out:
Writer–actor with brilliant comic timing.
Comedy style: Intelligent humour + witty delivery
Famous films: Timepass 2, Halal
Speciality: Versatile comedian and strong writer.
6.
Vaibhav Mangle
Why he’s popular:
Known for overpowering comic characters and bold humour.
Comedy style: Exaggerated + loud
Famous films: Fakta Ladh Mhana, Timepass
Speciality: His expressions alone create comedy.
7.
Sanjay Narvekar
Why he matters:
Known for playing lovable, funny sidekick characters.
Comedy style: Soft satire
Famous for: De Dhakka, Hindi & Marathi films
Speciality: Realistic comedy + strong character roles.
8.
Bharat Ganeshpure
Why he’s rising:
Known for dry, sarcastic, and clean comedy.
Comedy style: Deadpan + village humour
Famous in: Zee Marathi Comedy, films like Jaundya Na Balasaheb
Speciality: Natural timing; strong theatre background.
9.
Kishore Chougule
Why he’s memorable:
A powerful stage-to-cinema comedian.
Comedy style: Folk-style rural humour
Famous films: Many village-themed Marathi films
Speciality: His dialect and timing are unique.
10.
Nikhil Ratnaparkhi
Why he’s emerging:
Consistent comic artist in new Marathi cinema.
Comedy style: Simple + relatable
Films: Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai, Zhakaas
Speciality: Works perfectly in urban comedy setups.
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