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Ajinkya Deo
Ajinkya Deo in 2013
Born (1964-01-17) 17 January 1964 (age 62)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
Spouse
Aarti Deo
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(m. 1986)​
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Parent(s)Ramesh Deo
Seema Deo
FamilyDeo family

Ajinkya Deo (born 17 January 1964) is an Indian actor in Marathi films[3] and is the son of veteran Marathi actor Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo. He is the prominent figure in Marathi Cinema. He appeared over 85 movies in Hindi and Marathi languages. He is the recipient of Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor.

He made his debut with a role in the Superhit Marathi movie Ardhangi (1985) opposite Archana Joglekar. He emerged as a star with Sarja (1987) and went on to establish himself with his roles in the action films Shabas Sunbai (1986), Jeeva Sakha (1991), Ghayal (1993), Bajrangachi Kamal (1994) and Vishwavinayak (1994). Deo's other commercially successful films include Majha Ghar Majha Sansar (1986), Sansar (1987), Kashyasathi Premasathi (1987), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Bandhan (1991), Lapandav (1993), Vajwa Re Vajwa (1993), Kunku (1994), Sarkarnama (1998), Tuch Mazi Suhasini (1999) and Vasudev Balwant Phadke (2007). Deo played supporting roles in Jeta (2010), Ringa Ringa (2010), Dubhang (2011), Sau Shashi Deodhar (2014), Raakhandaar (2014), Nati (2014), Tanhaji (2020) and Gharat Ganpati (2024).

Early life

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Deo was born on 17 January 1964 in Mumbai. He completed his primary and secondary education at B.D.M. High School and later attended Sathaye College for his higher studies. He belongs to a family with deep roots in the Indian film industry; he is the son of veteran actors Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo. His younger brother, Abhinay Deo, is a well-known film director.[4]

During his childhood, while his parents were occupied with their professional commitments, Deo was primarily raised by his grandmother and maternal uncle. Growing up in an environment centered around cinema allowed him to observe the industry closely. Drawing from this background and a natural inclination toward the performing arts, he chose to follow his parents' career path. He made his professional acting debut in 1984 with the film Ardhangi.[5]

Career

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Early career (1985–1990)

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Deo began his acting career with the Marathi film Ardhangi (1985), directed by Rajdutt. He continued his association with the filmmaker in Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar (1986), while also appearing in Prabhakar Pendharkar's Shabas Sunbai the same year.[6] In 1987, Deo reunited with Rajdutt for Sarja.[7] The year also marked his debut in Hindi cinema with Sansar, in which he portrayed Shiva Sharma.[8] He additionally appeared in Pitambar Kale's Marathi film Kashasathi Premasathi.[9]

In 1988, Deo expanded his presence in Hindi cinema with a role in Sone Pe Suhaaga, featuring an ensemble cast. The following year, he appeared in the Marathi film Rickshawali (1989). In 1990, Deo acted in the Hindi films Pyasi Nigahen and Nagin, continuing to work across both Marathi and Hindi cinema during the early phase of his career.

Major success and expansion into multiple industries (1991–1999)

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Deo achieved a major breakthrough in 1991 with the Marathi family drama Maherchi Sadi, in which he portrayed Vicky.[10] The film emerged as one of the biggest commercial successes in Marathi cinema history at the time and became a cultural phenomenon, significantly increasing his popularity among audiences.[11] The same year, he appeared in Anant Mane's Bandhan and played the lead role of Jeeva in Jeeva Sakha, directed by his father, Ramesh Deo, marking their first collaboration as actor and director.[12]

In 1992, Deo appeared in the Marathi films Vajva Re Vajva and Jagavegli Paij, continuing to establish himself as a leading actor in Marathi cinema. The following year, he expanded his presence in Hindi films with roles in Parwane, Phool Aur Angaar and Meherbaan. In Marathi cinema, he featured in Shrabani Deodhar's Lapandav[13] as well as Bala Jo Jo Re and Ghayaal. In 1994, Deo worked with Sachin Pilgaonkar for the first time in Kunku. The same year, he appeared in Kumar Sohoni's Bajrangachi Kamal,[14] Vishwavinayak and Chal Gammat Karu, while also acting in Ashok Gaikwad's Hindi film Fauj. In 1995, he continued working in both industries with appearances in the Hindi films Paandav and Sauda, alongside the Marathi film Vahinichi Maya.

In 1996, Deo appeared in the Hindi film Chhota Sa Ghar.[15] The year also marked his debut in Telugu cinema with Deyyam and his English-language film debut with The Peacock Spring. After a brief absence from film releases in 1997, he returned in 1998 with a role in Shrabani Deodhar's political drama Sarkarnama.[16] In 1999, he appeared in the Hindi film Gair and the Marathi film Tuch Majhi Suhasini.

Historical roles and later work (2001–2010)

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In 2001, Deo appeared in the Marathi films Avgat, portraying Ramakant, and Sangharsh Jeevanacha, in which he played Vijay. Deo was also the executive director of Prabhat Entertainment TV channel. The channel operated from 2000 to 2002. Following a brief hiatus from major film appearances, he returned in 2004 with roles in the Hindi action film Aan: Men at Work, where he portrayed a police officer[17], and the Marathi film Tujhyachsathi. In 2005, Deo appeared in the Hindi film Mr Ya Miss and the Marathi film Sawal Majha Premacha, continuing to work across both Hindi and Marathi cinema.[18]

A significant milestone in his career came in 2007 when he portrayed Indian freedom fighter Vasudev Balwant Phadke in the biographical film Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke.[19] His performance received critical acclaim and earned him the Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor. After another brief hiatus, He returned to Marathi cinema in 2010 with roles in Sanjay Jadhav's Ringa Ringa and Jeta, marking his continued presence in the industry through character-driven roles.

Character roles and continued screen presence (2011–present)

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In 2011, Deo collaborated with filmmaker Mahesh Kothare for the first time in Dubhang.[19] After a brief break, he returned in 2013 with a role as a RAW agent in the Hindi thriller David and appeared as Ramesh in the Marathi film Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha. In 2014, he featured in several Marathi films, including Sau Shashi Deodhar[20], Bhatukali, Nati and Raakhandaar.[21] The following year, he appeared in Shinma, Marg Majha Aekla and Sugar Salt Ani Prem.[22] In 2016, he acted in the political drama Nagpur Adhiveshan.[23]

After a gap from major film releases, Deo appeared in the Hindi film Bombairiya (2019) and made an appearance in the English-language historical drama The Warrior Queen of Jhansi, portraying Tatya Tope.[24] In 2020, he played Chandraji Pisal in the historical action film Tanhaji.[25] He continued his work in Marathi cinema with Zol Zaal (2022).[26] In 2023, he appeared in the Hindi film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, starring Salman Khan, portraying a Chief Minister.[27] The following year, he played Sharad Gharat in the Marathi family drama Gharat Ganpati.[28]

In 2025, He appeared in the Marathi films Tu Mee Ani Amaira and Asa Mee Ashi Mee, opposite Tejashri Pradhan.[29] The same year, he featured in Farhan Akhtar's war film 120 Bahadur, portraying a brigade commander.[30]

Collaborations

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He has worked with noted Film director's such as Rajdutt, Kumar Sohoni, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shrabani Deodhar, Prabhakar Pendharkar, Anant Mane, Girish Ghanekar, Sanjay Jadhav and Om Raut. His chemistry with top Marathi actress of 80s and 90s were appreciated, he done Films with Ashwini Bhave, Varsha Usgaonkar, Nishigandha Wad, Archana Joglekar, Nivedita Saraf and Kishori Shahane.

Personal life

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Deo married his long time girlfriend, Aarti Deo, in 1986.[31] He has two children, a son, Arya Deo, and a daughter, Tanaya Deo. Arya has worked in the film industry as an assistant director.[32]

His daughter Tanaya has special needs.[33] Inspired by his family's experiences, Hes been associated with initiatives supporting children with special needs and has been involved in establishing educational facilities aimed at their development and care.[34]

Filmography

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Films

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YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
1985ArdhangiAjinkyaMarathi
1986Mazhe Ghar Mazha SansarPrasad Sane
Shabas SunbaiAjinkya Inamdar
1987Sarja[35][36][37]Sarja Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor
SansaarShiva SharmaHindi
Kashyasathi PremasathiAbhay MohiteMarathi
Kachchi KaliArunHindi
1988Sone Pe SuhaagaDr. Prem
1989RickshawaliAmarMarathi
1990Pyasi NigahenInspector VijayHindi
NaginDr. Ajay
1991IndrajeetUnnamedCameo appearance
Maherchi SadiVickyMarathi
Bandhan Mohan
Aata Hoti Geli Kuthe Ajinkya
Jeeva Sakha Jeeva
Jasa Baap Tashi Poore Shekhar Thorat
1992 Vajwa Re Vajwa Akash
Jagawegli paij Rohit Sarkar
1993ParwaneAslamHindi
Phool Aur AngaarAdhikari
MeherbaanVikram
Lapandav Vikram 'Vicky' Malgude Marathi
Poraka Ajinkya
Bala Jo Jo Re Vishal Naik Remake of Hindi movie Sanjog
Ghayaal Ajit Hirey
1994 Kunku Dr. Ram Inamdar
Soodchakra Gurunath
Bajrangachi Kamal Inspector Vikram Shinde
Mayechi Savli Arun Velankar
Vishwavinayak Shankar
Chal Gammat Karu Vikram
Fauj[38] SamanthHindi
1995Paandav[39]Captain Vikas Sood
Sauda[40] Madan
PaijanJanardhan Kaundinya (JK)Marathi
Vahinichi Maya Dr. Rajesh
1995-1996Zee Horror ShowVikramHindiTV series
Episodes Jadu Tona (1995) and Chandalika (1996)
1996Chhota Sa GharVikasHindi
DeyyamMuraliTelugu
The Peacock SpringVikram SinghEnglishTV movie
1998SarkarnamaVishvas SalunkheMarathi
Shandhyug Hari
1999GairRaj OberoiHindi
Tuch Majhi Suhasini Suhasini's Husband Marathi Screen Awards Nominated Best Actor
2001 Avgat Ramakant Narvekar aka Ramya
Sangharsh Jeevanacha Vijay
2004Aan: Men at WorkPolice Officer KelkarHindi
Tujhyachsathi Nikhil Marathi
2005Mr Ya MissBhagwan ShivHindi
Sawal Majhya Premacha Pratap Babasaheb Nimbalkar Marathi
2007Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant PhadkeVasudev Balwant PhadkeMaharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor
2010 Ringa Ringa Rangrao
2010 Jeta Vikram Cameo appearance
2011 Dubhang Sujit
Don Ghadincha Daav Umesh Sontakke
2013DavidRAW AgentHindiSpecial appearance
Thoda Tujha Thoda Majha Ramesh Marathi
24 (Indian TV series)Abhay Gupta / KartikHindi
2014 Sau Shashi Deodhar Dr. Ajinkya Vartak Marathi [41]
Bhatukali Shrikant Deshmukh
Nati Mahesh Chandorkar
Raakhandaar Khushaba
2015 Shinma Director Vasu
Marg Majha Akeyla Ajinkya
Sugar Salt Ani Prem Ajay
2016 Nagpur Adhiveshan Prataprao
2019BombairiyaPolice commissioner WadiaHindi
The Warrior Queen of JhansiTatya TopeEnglish
2020TanhajiChandraji PisalHindi
2022 Zol Zal Inspector Abhimanyu Shinde Marathi
2023Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Corrupt Chief Minister Kelkar SurveHindi
2024 Gharat Ganpati Sharad Gharat Marathi [42]
2025 Tu, Me Ani Amaira Shubhankar
120 Bahadur Brigade Commander Hindi
Asa Mee Ashi Mee Vaibhav Rajadhyaksha Marathi [43]

Television

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Year Title Role Language Notes
1995 Sailaab Avinash Hindi [44]
1996 Zee Horror Show Ajinkya Episodic role
1998 Rishtey
Nagin Ajay
2005 Kohinoor Mr. Shinde
2013 Asava Sundar Swapnancha Bangla Marathi
24 Kartik Chandrashekar / Abhay Gupta Hindi
2021 Jai Bhawani Jai Shivaji Baji Prabhu Deshpande Marathi [45]
2026 Brown Dheeraj Jaiswal Hindi [46]

References

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