Vrishasen Dabholkar
| Vrishasen Dabholkar | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | वृषसेंन दाभोळकर |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Savaji – Tukaram (Film), Sameer – Valu (Film) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | His portrayal in Dahavi Fa |
| Home town | Pune, India |
| Spouse(s) | Sharada Patil |
| Parent(s) | Sanjay Dabholkar & Vrishali Dabholkar |
Vrishasen Dabholkar (Marathi: वृषसेंन दाभोळकर) is an Indian film actor born and brought up in Pune, Mahanrashtra.
About Vrishasen
Vrishasen Dabholkar first acted at the age of five when he played the role of Bal Shivaji in the famous Marathi play Janata Raja.[1]
He has performed in theatre, serials and movies and has won several awards.[2]
Most recently he played the central character named 'DJ' in Mission Dosti.com, a Marathi serial on Saam TV, which was a story of how social networking can be used by youth to help people in need.[3]
Vrishasen was also the central character in the movie Dahavi Pha – a movie about the underdogs in the educational system, their anger and the channelisation of their violent attitude into a positive creative energy with the help of their teacher. In this movie he acted along with Atul Kulkarni, Jyoti Subhash, Milind Gunaji.
In his first year of college, he won the Purshottam award for his acting where he represented his almamater fergusson college, Pune. Vrishasen has won the Shahu Modak Puraskar for his contribution towards theatre and films along with the Best Actor award in National level French play competition organised by the Embassy of France. Other than working with the likes of Amol Palekar for a theatre production named Julus, he has also prominent roles in hit Marathi films like Dahavi Pha, Nati Goti, Valu, Amhi Satpute, Tukaram to name a few and a cameo in Dhol by director Priyadarshan.[4]
Vrishasen Dabholkar woke up to the ugly truth of female foeticide when he made his first documentary in college. A mass communication student, Vrishasen was introduced to Laadli- National Creative Excellence Awards for Social Change by his college after which he went ahead to win a category at the awards too.[5][6]
Early life
Vrishasen has done BA in Political Science from Fergusson College, Pune and Masters in Communication Studies (MCMS) from University of Pune. He has also done a degree course in French from Ranade Institute, Pune.
Personal life
Vrishasen is the only son of Sanjay Dabholkar and Vrishali Dabholkar. Vrishasen married his girlfriend, Sharada Patil, on 19 November 2013.[7][8][9]
Career
Films
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tukaram | Savaji | |
| 2009 | Amhi Satpute | Harbharya | |
| 2009 | Manya Sajjana | ||
| 2009 | Aaich Gondhal | ||
| 2008 | Valu | Sameer | |
| 2007 | Dhol | Paresh | Special appearance[10][11] |
| 2000 | Dahavi Fa | Siddhu |
Fiction shows
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Asmita | Zee TV | |
| 2014 | Lakshya | Star Pravaha | |
| 2013 | Mala Sasu Havi | Zee TV | |
| 2012–13 | Mohini | DD Sahyadri | |
| 2012 | MissionDosti.com | DJ | Saam TV |
| 2011–12 | Ya Walnavar | E – TV | |
| 2011 | Tuzvin Sakhya Re | Star Pravah | |
| 2010–11 | Hi Vaat Dur Jate | Saam TV | |
| 2009–10 | Hya Gojirwanya Gharat | E – TV | |
| 2009 | Kunku | Zee Marathi | |
| PahunChar | Saam TV | ||
| Gaganala Pankh Nave | DD Sahyadri |
Non – Fiction shows
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Jallosh Suvarnayugacha | E-TV | |
| 2011 | Gana Dhav Re | ||
| 2010 | WOW | E-TV | |
Awards
- Winner of Suryadatta National Award for Young Achiever 2012[12]
- Winner of UNFPA-Laadli National Creative Excellence Award for Social Change 2011 in the category of songs and lyrics ( Title -Song of Pronouns)
- Winner of UNFPA-Laadli National Creative Excellence Award for Social Change 2008 in the category of TVC/Films. (Title– La Fille)
- Winner of Sakaal Reflections PSA contest 2008
- Winner of Shahu Modak Puraskar 2004 for his contribution towards theatre and films
References
- ↑ "Vrishasen Dabholkar: A multifaceted personality".
- ↑ "All time favorites of Vrishasen Dabholkar | Pune".
- ↑ "Mission Dosti".
- ↑ "Pune celeb's voice their opinion about Independence".
- ↑ "Write cause!".
- ↑ "Award Function: Laadli-National Creative Excellence Awards For Social Change 2010-211".
- ↑ "Vrishasen Dabholkar & Sharada Patil – Engagement Photos".
- ↑ "Knot Seriously".
- ↑ "Today's engagement – Vrishasen Dabholkar".
- ↑ "Vrishasen Dabholkar".
- ↑ "Vrishasen Dabholkar – Actor".
- ↑ "Suryadatta National Award for Young Achiever".