Small Role In Sholay To A Lead Actor, A Look At Sachin Pilgaonkar's Career

Sachin Pilgaonkar, known as Sachin, is an established figure in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He is a prolific singer, director and actor. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he directed and starred in several Marathi films. He began his career as a child actor in the Marathi cinema with the 1962 film Ha Majha Marg Ekla.

He appeared in around 65 films as a child artist. Later, he was offered to be a part of several prominent films such as Geet Gaata Chal, Balika Badhu, Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se and Nadiya Ke Paar. The actor starred alongside renowned actors such as Dharmendra, Mani Kumari, Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini.

He is also known for producing and directing a string of comedy shows on Indian TV, like Tu Tu Main Main and Kadvee Khattee Meethi. Sachin directed several Marathi hits, starting with Mai Baap, while Navri Mile Navryala released in 1984 was the top-grossing film. Other successful Marathi films include Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich, and Navra Mazha Navsacha.

Sachin Pilgaonkar gained fame with a small role in the classic movie Sholay in 1975. He’s still active on OTT platforms, showcasing his talent. Pilgaonkar has worked on many TV shows and has been part of Bollywood, Marathi, and other language films.

Sachin has received several awards, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards in Marathi cinema. He also starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the film Satte Pe Satta. His performance as Chandan in the movie Nadiya Ke Paar received considerable acclaim. His exceptional acting prowess helped him to cement his place in Bollywood.

His wife, Supriya Pilgaonkar, also made a name for herself in both TV and films. She became well-known for her role in the TV show Tu Tu Main Main, directed by Sachin. The show brought fame to Reema Lagoo.

On the other hand, Sachin Pilgaonkar’s daughter, Shriya Pilgaonkar, is also a popular figure in showbiz. She acted alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the movie Fan and appeared in web series like Mirzapur, Guilty Minds, The Broken News and Taaza Khabar.