17 Facts About Dilip Prabhavalkar

Dilip Prabhavalkar was born on 4 August 1944 and is an Indian Marathi actor, director, playwright and author.

Dilip Prabhavalkar has a career spanning over five decades in Hindi and Marathi theatre, television and movies.

Dilip Prabhavalkar was awarded the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2006 Hindi film Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

Dilip Prabhavalkar gained his master's degree in Biophysics and a diploma from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, before working for a pharmaceutical company.

Dilip Prabhavalkar joined as a partner in a video production unit.

Dilip Prabhavalkar started performing as an actor in children's plays and experimental plays.

Dilip Prabhavalkar went on to star in various plays including Vaasuchi Sasu, Sandhyachaya, Naatigoti, Javai Maza Bhala, Kalam 302 and Ghar Tighanche Have.

Dilip Prabhavalkar debuted on Marathi television by playing Chimanrao in the television serial Chimanrao Gundyabhau.

Dilip Prabhavalkar went on to star in television shows like Turtur and Shriyut Gangadhar Tipre.

Dilip Prabhavalkar played various characters in Hasva Fasvi, a Marathi play.

Dilip Prabhavalkar is known for his versatility and is known for transforming himself into the characters he plays.

Dilip Prabhavalkar gained recognition for his various comedic and dramatic film roles, notably in Ek Daav Bhutacha, Zapatlela and Chaukat Raja.

In children's and amateur theatre, Prabhavalkar was associated with Ratnakar Matkari's group and performed in all the plays staged by the troupe.

Dilip Prabhavalkar starred in the Bollywood movie Encounter: The Killing as an old gangster, Punappa Avade in 2002.

Dilip Prabhavalkar portrayed Mahatma Gandhi in the 2006 hit Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

Dilip Prabhavalkar reprised his role in the Telugu remake called Shankar Dada Zindabad.

Dilip Prabhavalkar has authored 28 books and has won a Sahitya Akademi Award for his children's book, Bokya Satbande.