Samir Choughule

Samir Diwakar Choughule (born 29 June 1973) is an actor and writer from Mumbai, India. 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 Hasyajatra" being telecasted on Sony Marathi.

Samir Choughule
Born (1973-06-29) 29 June 1973
Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer, Comedian
Years active1993 – present
Spouse
Kavita Choughule
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(m. 1997)​
[1]

Life and career

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.[2] 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 team lead on Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra comedy show.[3]

Choughule is also a regular contributor to Saamana e-paper under the column "Fulora" where he writes about the various flavors of life.[4]

Personal life

Choughule grew up in Virar-Nallasopara area. He is married to Kavita and the couple lives in the same area.[5][6]

Filmography

Samir has appeared in lead role as well as special appearance in a few marathi Indian movies:

Year Film Language Role Notes
2005 Kaydyacha Bola Marathi Thambi Special appearance
2008 Mumbai Meri Jaan Hindi
2013 Aajcha Divas Majha Marathi Satam
2015 Vakratunda Mahakaaya Marathi Secretary
2015 A Paying Ghost Marathi Ganpule
2016 Mumbai Time Marathi
2019 Vikun Taak Marathi [7]
2022 Chandramukhi Marathi Battasha [8]
2023 Bamboo Marathi Shashikant Prabhulkar
Jaggu Ani Juliet Marathi [9]

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 (Hinglish drama by Bharat Dabholkar)
  9. Best of Bottoms Up (English Drama)
  10. Hyancha Kaay Karaaycha

TV appearances

Samir has also acted in a few TV serials:

  1. Tikal te Political (Political satire by Chandrakant Kulkarni)
  2. Ambat God[10][11]
  3. Honar Sun Me Hya Gharchi (Special appearance as Pappu)
  4. Comedychi Bullet Train (Colors Marathi)
  5. Kunku
  6. Aajke Shriman Shrimati (Hindi TV Serial)
  7. Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra (Sony Marathi)
  8. Saare Tujhyachsathi (Sony Marathi)
  9. Assa Maher Nako Ga Baai! (Dhongi Baba)
  10. Post Office Ughade Aahe (Nirgudkar)

Awards and recognition
  1. Sanskruti kaladarpan Natya vibhag – 2016[12]
  2. Zee Natya Gourav Puraskar 2015 – Best Comedy Actor for drama – Balak Palak[13]

References
  1. "काही वर्ष अफेअर, २५ वर्षांचा संसार अन्…; पडत्या काळात समीर चौगुलेला मिळाली पत्नीची साथ". Loksatta (in Marathi). 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  2. "Sameer Chaughule Comedi chi Bullete Train". Maharashtra Times. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  3. "Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra". SonyLIV.
  4. "Image view". Epaper.saamana.com. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  5. "काही वर्ष अफेअर, २५ वर्षांचा संसार अन्…; पडत्या काळात समीर चौगुलेला मिळाली पत्नीची साथ". Loksatta (in Marathi). 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  6. "स्वप्नपूर्तीचं घर". Maharashtra Times. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  7. Zore, Suyog (14 February 2020). "Vikun Taak review: Inconsistent and sloppy screenplay makes this a boring watch". Cinestaan. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  8. Seta, Keyur (7 April 2022). "Chandramukhi teaser: Samir Choughule plays a passionate tamasha artiste". Cinestaan. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  9. Team, BoxOfficeBusiness (10 January 2023). "Jaggu Ani Juliet Marathi Movie Trailer, Release Date, Cast". Retrieved 18 May 2023. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  10. "Ambat Goad 4 Days Remaining". YouTube. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  11. "Samir Choughule". TV Guide. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  12. "Sanskruti Kaladarpan – Official website". Sanskrutikaladarpan.com. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  13. "Zee Natya Gaurav 2015 Award Winners Reaction-TV9 – Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
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