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Bharat Jadhav Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 December 1973

Age51 Years

BirthplaceKolhapur, Maharashtra

ProfessionActor, Producer, Theatre Artist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSarita Jadhav

FamilySon - Aarambh Jadhav; Daughter - Surabhi Bharat Jadhav; Parents - Ganpat Jadhav and Shanta Jadhav

Bharat Jadhav Biography

Bharat Jadhav is an Indian actor, producer and theatre artist known for his extensive work in Marathi theatre, film and television. Born in Kolhapur and (l

Early life and background

Bharat Jadhav was born on 12 December 1973 in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. His family moved to Mumbai when he was young, and he spent much of his childhood around the Rajaram Studios area in Lalbaug Parel. He trained and studied in Mumbai, attending M D College of Arts, Science and Commerce.

Jadhav’s early performing roots were shaped under the mentorship of folk artist Shahir Sable. In 1985 he joined the Maharashtrachi Lokdhara dance troupe, a formative step that led him into a lifelong engagement with theatre.

Career

Bharat Jadhav is best known for his work across Marathi theatre, films and television, with a reputation for comic roles on stage and screen. He has appeared in more than 85 films, eight television daily soaps and an extraordinary number of stage performances—listed at more than 8,500 plays—making him one of the most prolific performers in Marathi theatre.

His screen debut came in 1999, appearing in the Hindi film Vaastav: The Reality as a friend of the lead character Raghu, and on television the same year with the show Prapanch on ZEE Marathi. He has featured in Marathi films such as Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad (2005), Saade Maade Teen (2008), Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho (2010), No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey (2012) and Appa Ani Bappa (2019). Jadhav has also worked outside Marathi cinema, including a role in the Telugu film Khatarnak (2006) and parts in Hindi films like Nidaan (2000), Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality (2002) and Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (2003).

On television he has appeared in shows including Sunil Rawat Saheb Bibi Ani Mee (2003) and Misha (2004). More recently, he took on the role of Sunil Rawat in the web series Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story (2023).

His stage credits cover a wide range of popular Marathi plays: Maharashtrachi Lokdhara, Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich, All The Best, Sahi Re Sahi, Shreemant Damodar Pant, Adhantar, Saujanyachi Aishi Taishi, Punha Sahi Re Sahi and Tu Tu Me Me, among others. He has also produced work for film, producing the Marathi film Bayko Aali Badloon in 1999.

In 2013 Jadhav launched his own production company, Bharat Jadhav Entertainment Pvt Ltd, marking a new phase in his involvement with Marathi entertainment. The inauguration drew many figures from the industry and signaled his growing role behind the scenes as well as onstage.

Public profile

Across his career Jadhav has been widely recognized with awards from the Marathi industry. Honors listed for him include awards in 2015 such as the Sarvashreshth Abhineta Award at Saangalee Mahotsav, the Star Pravah Award, Zee Maha Gaurav Puraskar and a Zee Talkies Comedy Award. He also received the Mata Sanman Award for Best Actor in 2018 and was named Popular Comedy Personality at the Colours Marathi Awards in 2021, which was the same year he received the Made in India Icon 2 Award at the Namo Cine/Tv Nirmatta Association Awards.

Those who have worked closely with him include a longstanding friendship with filmmaker Kedar Shinde and a close, mentor-like relationship with veteran actor Vijay Chavan, whom Jadhav described as guiding him like a father until Chavan’s death in 2018.

Personal life

Bharat Jadhav is married to Sarita Jadhav; the couple wed in 1998. They have two children: a son, Aarambh Jadhav, and a daughter, Surabhi Bharat Jadhav. Jadhav’s parents are Ganpat Jadhav, who worked as a taxi driver, and Shanta Jadhav. He follows Hinduism and lists Mumbai as his hometown, though his family roots remain in Kolhapur.

Outside of performing, Jadhav has described a continued affection for theatre and the practical tasks of production. He has said theatre keeps him grounded, and he maintains hands-on involvement at his production house. During the COVID-19 lockdown he and his wife planted mango grafts and coconut trees on land in Kolhapur.

Latest updates

In 2023 Jadhav relocated from Mumbai back to his native village in Kolhapur with his family after many years in the city. That year he also appeared in the web series Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story. Personal anecdotes he has shared include a story from 2002 when a fan purchased a spare ticket to sit next to him at a performance of Sahi Re Sahi, an episode he has recounted as memorable for the care of his audience.

Quick to credit theatre for his values, Jadhav continues to act, produce and support Marathi performing arts, balancing stage work with screen projects and stewardship of his own production company.
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Recent Work

Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story

Portrayed Sunil Rawat in the web series (2023)

2023
Appa Ani Bappa

Played Govind Kulkarni in the Marathi film

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Joined Maharashtrachi Lokdhara dance troupe in 1985 under Shahir Sable
  2. More than 85 films and over 8,500 stage performances
  3. Film debut in Vaastav: The Reality (1999); television debut in Prapanch (1999)
  4. Founded Bharat Jadhav Entertainment Pvt Ltd in 2013
  5. Recipient of multiple Marathi industry awards including honours in 2015, 2018 and 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bharat Jadhav born?

12 December 1973

What is Bharat Jadhav known for?

Actor, Producer, Theatre Artist

What is Bharat Jadhav’s marital status?

Married

Who is Bharat Jadhav married to?

Sarita Jadhav