Bhau Kadam
Born (1970-03-03) 3 March 1970
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

Bhalchandra Kadam (born 3 March 1970),[1] 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.[2]

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[3][4]

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,[5] 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.[6][7]

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.[8]

Filmography

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2005 Dombivali Fast Havaldar Jadhav Marathi
2010 Harishchandrachi Factory Deaf and dumb actor Marathi
2011 Fakta Ladh Mhana Cameo appearance Marathi
Mast Challay Aamcha Havaldar (Police) Marathi
Davpech Marathi
2012 Ferrari Ki Sawaari Shamshu Bhai Hindi
Kutumb Bhau Marathi
Gola Berij Marathi
2013 Narbachi Wadi Dr. D'souza Marathi
Chaandi Marathi
Ek Cutting Chai Marathi
Kokanastha-Taath Kana Haach Baana Marathi
2014 Miss Match Bhau Marathi
Sanngto Aika Kharade Marathi
Pune Via Bihar Marathi
Amhi Bolto Marathi Marathi
Balkadu Peon Marathi
Timepass Dagadu's father (Appa) Marathi
2015 Vaajlaach Paahije - Game Ki Shinema Bhau Kamdar Marathi
Time Bara Vait Auto Wala Marathi
Timepass 2 Shantaram Parab Marathi
2016 Jaundya Na Balasaheb Zatkya Marathi
Half Ticket Tutti Frutti Marathi
Made In Maharashtra Marathi
2017 Jindagi Virat Anna (Sarpanch) Marathi
Boyz Baban Marathi
Zhalla Bobhata Dinu Marathi [9]
Ranjan Marathi
2018 Cycle Gajya Marathi
Jaga Vegali Antyatra Nadau Kaka Marathi
Liftman Liftman Marathi Web series, released on ZEE5 [10][11]
Shikari Bhau Mama Marathi
Yuntum Marathi
2019 Wedding Cha Shinema Madan Marathi
VIP Gadhav Gangaram Marathi
Nashibvaan Baban Marathi
2021 Puranpoli Marathi
Pandu Pandu Hawaldar Marathi
DAV Aanna Marathi
2022 Timepass 3 Shantaram Parab Shantaram


Parab

 Marathi
2023 Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha Gulabi Garam Baba Marathi [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Chala Hawa Yeu Dya fame Bhau Kadam celebrates his 50th birthday with family and friends; see pics". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Will the real BL Pathak stand up?". Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Buddhists worshipping Ganesh face 'harassment, threat of social boycott'". The Indian Express. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  4. ↑ Kulkarni, Dhaval (23 September 2017). "In the shadow of caste". DNA India. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "ZEE MARATHI - Marathi Entertainment Online - Updates & More - ZEE5". www.zeemarathi.com.
  6. ↑ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ "Bhau Kadam in lead role - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  8. ↑ Karun Gelo Gaon Marathi Natak Review - VeryFirstTale, June 2023
  9. ↑ "Zhala Bobhata Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes".
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "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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