Bhalchandra Kadam

Bhalchandra Kadam (born 3 March 1971), popularly known as Bhau Kadam, is a Marathi theatre and film actor. He is known as a comedian, particularly when working in commercial Marathi cinema and drama. He began his acting career in 1991, when he started acting in dramas. He is well known for his roles in Fu Bai Fu. He has acted in more than 9 serials and has been involved in more than 500 drama shows.[1]

Bhau Kadam
Born (1971-03-03) 3 March 1971
Thane, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesBhau Kadam
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Spouse
Mamata Kadam
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(m. 2000)​
Comedy career
Mediumtelevision, film
Genres
Subject(s)
Notable works and roles

Personal life

Bhalchandra Kadam was born and brought up in Dombivli since childhood & now resides in Thane. Kadam has a wife named Mamata. They have three daughters and a son[2][3]

Career

He is one of the best comedy actors in Marathi. He is well known for his skits in Fu Bai Fu, a Marathi standup comedy TV show on Zee Marathi. He also plays the main role, along with Nilesh Sable, in the comedy show Chala Hawa Yeu Dya,[4] also aired on Zee Marathi. In this serial, he plays the character of Pappa, Jyotishi and many more characters. In almost every character, Bhau has been unique with his brilliant comic timing. His innocence while putting up hilarious comedy has earned him immense popularity among millions of Marathi fans. He also worked in a shows like Tuza Maza Jamena, Mala Sasu Havi and participated in almost every Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards show by performing his skits. Bhau also appeared as a guest on the Zee Marathi show Kanala Khada hosted by Sanjay Mone.

He was part of many Marathi movies. Timepass 2, Timepass, Sanngto Aika, Miss Match, Pune Via Bihar, Narbachi Wadi, Kokanastha, Chaandi, Mast Challay Aamcha and Balkadu are some of the successful movies in which he played an important role. He was also present in the Hindi movie Ferrari Ki Saawar. He will be appearing as a lead actor in the upcoming Marathi movie VIP Gadhav which is expected to be a hit considering mix of comedy, story with rural background and songs written by poet/lyricist Bashir Momin Kavathekar.[5][6]

Marathi play career

Kadam has played a number of roles in Marathi plays in his career. Some of the important plays are Shantecha Karta Chalu Ahe, Yada Kadachit, Charlie, and Karun Gelo Gaon.[7]

Filmography
Year Title Language Role Notes Ref.
2005 Dombivali Fast Marathi Havaldar (Police)
2010 Harishchandrachi Factory Marathi Deaf and dumb actor
2011 Fakta Ladh Mhana Marathi Cameo appearance
Mast Chalalay Aamcha Marathi Havaldar (Police)
Davpech Marathi
2012 Ferrari Ki Sawaari Hindi Shamshu Bhai
Kutumb Marathi Bhau
Gola Berij Marathi
2013 Narbachi Wadi Marathi Dr. D'souza
Chaandi Marathi
Ek Cutting Chai Marathi
Kokanastha-Taath Kana Haach Baana Marathi
2014 Miss Match Marathi Bhau
Sanngto Aika Marathi Kharade
Pune Via Bihar Marathi
Amhi Bolto Marathi Marathi
Balkadu Marathi Peon
Timepass Marathi Dagadu's father (Appa)
2015 Vaajlaach Paahije - Game Ki Shinema Marathi Bhau Kamdar
Time Bara Vait Marathi Auto Wala
Timepass 2 Marathi Shantaram Parab
2016 Jaundya Na Balasaheb Marathi
Half Ticket Marathi
Made In Maharashtra Marathi
2017 Jindagi Virat Marathi Anna (Sarpanch)
Boyz Marathi Baban
Zhalla Bobhata Marathi [8]
Ranjan Marathi
2018 Cycle Marathi Gajya
Jaga Vegali Antyatra Marathi
Liftman Marathi Liftman Web series, released on ZEE5 [9][10]
Shikari Marathi
Yuntum Marathi
2019 Weddingcha Shinema Marathi Madan
VIP Gadhav Marathi
Nashibvaan Marathi Baban
2021 Puranpoli Marathi
Pandu Marathi Pandu
DAV Marathi Aanna
2022 Timepass 3 Marathi Shantaram

Parab
2023 Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha Marathi TBA [11]

References
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  2. "Buddhists worshipping Ganesh face 'harassment, threat of social boycott'". The Indian Express. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  3. Kulkarni, Dhaval (23 September 2017). "In the shadow of caste". DNA India. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  4. "ZEE MARATHI - Marathi Entertainment Online - Updates & More - ZEE5". www.zeemarathi.com.
  5. 24taas.com. "Marathi News, Zee 24 Taas: Latest News in Marathi, Maharashtra Breaking News, मराठी बातम्या, Marathi News Channel". 24taas.com. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  6. "Bhau Kadam in lead role - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  7. Karun Gelo Gaon Marathi Natak Review - VeryFirstTale, June 2023
  8. "Zhala Bobhata Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes".
  9. "ZEE5 adds Marathi original web series 'Liftman'". Indian Television Dot Com. 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 28 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  10. "ZEE5 launches Marathi original web series 'Liftman'". Mid-day.com. 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 27 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  11. "Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha: मराठमोळ्या कॉमेडीचा तडका, प्रसाद खांडेकरच्या एकदा येऊन तर बघा सिनेमाची घोषणा". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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