Samir Choughule


Samir Diwakar Choughule is an actor and writer from Mumbai, India. Though he is a versatile actor, he is better known for his comedy roles,style and slapstick performance. From daily soaps to comedy shows, from theater plays to movies, Samir has acted in Marathi, Hindi and English shows. He is currently known for his role in "Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra" being telecasted on Sony Marathi.

Life and career

Samir Choughule did his schooling in Shailendra Education Society and later completed his graduation from M. L. Dahanukar College of Commerce in 1993. He was interested in sports, but started acting after his acting adventures in school and college gave him success and encouragement. After completing his education, Samir worked in Mumbai and later took a full-time acting career in 2002. Since then has acted in various dramas, TV serials and movies. He is a regular on TV shows such as Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra and is considered a legend due to his comic timing and acting abilities.
Samir is also a regular contributor to Saamana e-paper under the column 'Fulora' where he writes about the various flavors of life.

Personal life

Samir is married to Kavita Choughule.

Filmography

Samir has appeared in lead role as well as special appearance in a few Indian movies:
YearFilmLanguageRoleNotes
2005Kaydyacha BolaMarathiThambiSpecial appearance
2008Mumbai Meri JaanHindi
2013Aajcha Divas MajhaMarathiSatam
2015Vakratunda MahakaayaMarathiSecretary
2015A Paying GhostMarathiGanpule
2016Mumbai TimeMarathi
2019Vikun TaakMarathi

Theater work

Samir is an actor in Marathi Theater and below are a few plays where he has acted in:
  1. Asa Mi Asa Mi
  2. Varya Varchi varat
  3. Vyakti Ani Valli
  4. Yada kadachit
  5. Chalre Bhoplya Tunuk Tunuk
  6. Balak Palak
  7. Shri Bai Samartha
  8. Carry On Heavens
  9. Best of Bottoms Up
  10. Hyancha Kaay Karaaycha

    TV appearances

Samir has also acted in a few TV serials:
  1. Tikal te Political
  2. Ambat God
  3. Honar sun me tya gharchi
  4. Comedy chi bullet train
  5. Kunku
  6. Aajke Shriman Shrimati
  7. Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra
  8. Saare Tuzyachsathi

    Awards and recognition

  9. Sanskruti kaladarpan Natya vibhag – 2016
  10. Zee Natya Gourav Puraskar 2015 – Best Comedy Actor for drama – Balak Palak