Anand Ingale
Born12 November 1971
Lonavala,Pune
OccupationActor
Years active1990-present
Notable work
  • Makadachya Hati Champagne
  • Vyakti ani Valli
  • Alibaba ani Chalishitale Chor
  • Ani…Dr Kashinath Ghanekar

Anand Ingale (born November 12, 1971) is a film and theater actor working in Marathi and Hindi languages. To date, he has worked in more than 50 films, 20 TV serials, and 25 Marathi plays, totaling 4000 shows, in his career spanning three decades.

Anand gained success with a Marathi play titled "Makadachya Hati Champagne”  written by Dr. Vivek Bele and directed by Girish Joshi.[1] It was later adapted into a film titled "Badam Rani Gulam Chor," in which Anand played the character Makad.[2]

Early Life

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Anand Ingale was born on 12th November 1971 in Lonavala. He was raised in Pune and completed his schooling at Modern High School. Later, he pursued his college education at Symbiosis.

Career

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He began his acting career in theater. Since his college days, he has been part of many experimental theater groups in Pune, such as Abhijaat Rangabhumi,Parichay, Maharashtra Cultural Centre, Theater Academy, and Grips theater. Anand had participated in and won many awards in one-act play competitions.

Theater

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His first commercial play was "Amhi Jagato Befam," directed by national award-winning director Chandrakant Kulkarni. Till date, he has acted in around 25 Marathi plays, with a total of 4000 shows.

He has done many prominent plays like "Vyakti ani Valli" and "Varyavarchi Varat" by P. L. Deshpande, "Ashi Pakhare Yeti" by Vijay Tendulkar, "Tujhya Majhyat," “Suryachi Pille” and "Alibaba ani Chalishitale Chor."

He, along with actors Atul Parchure, Pushkar Shrotri, and Ajit Parab, did a play called "Amhi ani Aamche Baap," directed by his brother Aditya Ingale. The play is based on P. L. Deshpande and Acharya Atre’s most popular plays, poems, and comic literature.[3]

The play through which he gained popular recognition is "Makadachya Hati Champagne," written by Dr. Vivek Bele. The play ran for 700 shows.

His ongoing play "Khara Khara Sang," written by Neeraj Shiravaikar and directed by Vijay Kenkare, with whom he has been a frequent collaborator, is based on "The Truth," a French play by Florian Zeller.[4] He is also part of the experimental play "Yeh Jo Public Hai," written and directed by Dr. Vivek Bele.[5]

Films

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Anand Ingale has appeared in around 50 Marathi and Hindi films to date, portraying various roles ranging from character roles to comedy. His debut film was "Lapandav," directed by National Award-winning director Shrabani Deodhar.

He has also featured in several Hindi films, including "Khatta Mitha" by Priyadarshan, "Viruddha" by Mahesh Manjrekar, "Daddy" by Ashim Ahluwalia, and "Dumkata" by Amol Palekar.

Some of his notable Marathi films include “Ani..Dr Kashinath Ghanekar”, "Panchak," "Balak Palak," "Ajacha Divas Maza," and "Ye Re Ye Re Paisa."

He has also acted in films adapted from his plays. For instance, "Badam Rani Gulam Chor" is based on his play "Makadachya Hati Champagne," directed by Satish Rajwade. "Alibaba ani Chalishitale Chor" is his recent film released in 2024, based on the play of the same name. The film was written by Dr. Vivek Bele and directed by his brother, Aditya Ingale.[6]

He also appeared in the web series "Hutatma," portraying the character of Acharya Atre.[7]

In addition to his film career, Anand has ventured into television. He has acted in around 20 TV serials in Marathi and Hindi languages. His debut TV series was "Paulkhuna," directed by Amol Palekar. He has also appeared in shows like "Sonpari" and "Kahani Mein Twist."

Furthermore, he has been a part of TV plays such as "Shantata! Court Chalu Ahe," "Shejari-Shejari," and "30 Lakhachi Goshta."

Personal Life

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Anand Ingale hails from a family with a classical music background. His grandfather, Pt. Keshavbuwa Ingale, served as a Rajgayak in the court of Maharaja Narayanrao Ghorpade of Ichalkaranji.[8] His father, Dr. Manohar Ingale, is a poet and a Violin Visharad.

He has two brothers: Aditya Ingale, who is a film director (known for "Alibaba Ani Chalishitle Chor"), and Alok, who is a cinematographer. Singer Milind Ingale is his cousin.

Apart from acting, Anand has interests in reading, cooking, cricket, and classical music. He believes in the power of Balnatya-children's theater and advocates for its cultivation. Since his college days, he has been actively involved in the Grips theater movement. Additionally, with his wife Radhika Ingale, he conducts personality development workshops for children.

Anand’s wife, Radhika Ingale is a PhD research scholar. Her research subject is the influence of grips theater on content creators and audiences. She has been a part of many children’s plays. For her noteworthy contribution to children’s theater, she has received an award from the Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natya Parishad. Currently, she is the Director of SMART, the School of Media Art, the media school of Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha, Pune.[9]

Filmography

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Marathi Films

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Sr. No. Name of the Film Director Year
1. Lapandaav Shravani Deodhar 1993
2 Mukta Jabbar Patel 1994
3 Pak Pak Pakaak Gautam Joglekar 2005
4 Teecha Baap Tyacha Baap   Atul Kale 2011
5 Paulwaat Aditya Ingale 2011
6 Shala Sujay Dahake 2011
7 Uchala Re Uchala Yashwant Chuaghule Amol Bhave 2012
8 Badam Rani Gulam Chor Satish Rajwade 2012
9 Balak Palak Ravi Jadhav 2013
10 Kumari Gangubai Non-Matric Rajesh Deshpande 2013
11 Ajacha Divas Maza Chandrakant Kulkarni 2013
12 We are on Houn Jau Dya Amol Palekar 2013
13 Dusri Goshta Chardrakant Kulkarni 2014
14 Andhali Koshimbir Aditya Ingale 2014
15 Balkadu Atul Kale 2015
16 Time – Bara, Vait Rahul Bhatankar 2015
17 Madhu ithe an Chandra Tithe Sanjay Zankar 2016
18 Poshter Girl Sameer Patil 2016
19 Fugay Swapna Joshi 2017
20 Ani Kashinath Ghanekar Abhijit Deshpande 2018
21 Ye Re Ye Re Paisa Sanjay Jadhav 2018
22 Mogara Phulaalaa Shrabani Deodhar 2019
23 Ready Mix Jalinder Kumbhar 2019
24 Rampat Ravi Jadhav 2019
25 Satarcha Salman Hemant Dhome 2019
26 Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 Hemant Dhome 2019
27 Pandu Viju Mane 2021
28 Gairi Pandurang Jadhav 2022
29 De Dhakka 2 Sudesh Manjrekar Mahesh Manjrekar 2022
30 Panchak Jayant Jathar 2024
31 Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor Aditya Ingale 2024

Hindi Films

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Sr. No. Name of Film Director Year
1 Viruddha Mahesh Manjrekar 2005
2 Risk Vishram Sawant 2007
3 Dumkata Amol Palekar 2007
4 Khatta Meetha Priyadarshan 2010
5 Rajjo Vishwas Patil 2013
6 Daddy Ashim Ahluwalia 2017

Webseries

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Sr. No. Web Series Director Year
1 Hutatma Jayprad Desai Swapnil Kalpana Joshi

Rajiv Mohite

2019
2 Gondya Ala Re Ankur Kakatkar 2019
3 Soppa Nasta Kahi Mayuresh Joshi 2021

Upcoming Films And Webseries

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Sr. No. Name Director
1 Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 3 Sanjay Jadhav
2 Dharmavir 2 Pravin Tarde
3 Ek Number Rajesh Mapuskar
4 Vedh Rahul Panase
5 8 Don 75 Sushrut Bhagawat
6 Khatla Bitla Paresh Mokashi
7 Andhera (Webseries) Raghav Bar
8 Compass (Webseries) Sushrut Bhagawat

Theatre

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Sr. No. Name
1 Amhi Jagato Befam
2 Zale Ekdacha
3 All The Best
4 Kusum Manohar Lele
5 Sahebji Darling
6 Tan-Man
7 Ashi Pakhare Yeti
8 Just A Minute
9 Tuzya Mazyat
10 Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
11 Makdachya Hati Champagne
12 Suryachi Pille
13 Lagnabambal
14 Varyavarchi Varat
15 Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor
16 Vyakti Ani Valli
17 Affair Deal
18 Nau Koti Sattavan Lakh
19 Amhi Ani Amache Baap
20 Shola Eke Shola
21 Khar Khar Saang
22 Yeh Jo Public Hai

Awards

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Theatre Awards

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Sr. No. Award Given By Film/Play Year
1 Best Actor Silver Medal Maharashtra State Makadachya Hati Champagne 2006-07
2 Best Actor Zee Gaurav Makadachya Hati Champagne 2006-07
3 Best Actor Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad Overall Performance 2006-07
4 Best Actor Silver Medal Maharashtra State Lagnabambal 2011-12
5 Best Comedian Zee Gaurav Lagnabambal 2011-12
6 Best Comedian Ma.Ta. Sanman Lagnabambal 2011-12
7 Best Comedian Sanskruti Kala Darpan Lagnabambal 2011-12
8 Best Actor MICTA Lagnabambal 2011-12
9 Damuanna Malwankar Smruti Puraskar Akhil Bhartiya Natya Parishad Overall Performance 2011-12
10 Best Actor Maharashtra Chitrapat Mahamandal Affair Deal 2014-15
11 Best Actor Sanskruti Kala Darpan Affair Deal 2014-15
12 Best Actor Ma.Ta.Sanman Vyakti ani Valli 2014-15
13 Best Actor MICTA Vyakti ani Valli 2014-15
14 Best Comedy Actor Sanskruti Kala Darpan Nau Koti Sattavan Lakh 2017-18
15 Best Comedy Actor Ma.Ta.Sanman Nau Koti Sattavan Lakh 2017-18
16 Best Comedy Actor Zee Gaurav Nau Koti Sattavan Lakh 2017-18
17 Best Actor Ma.Ta.Sanman

Zee Gaurav

Khara Khara Sang 2022-23
18 Best Actor Zee Comedy Khara Khara Sang 2022-23
19 Best Actor Maharashtra State Khara Khara Sang 2022-23
20 Yashwant Datt Puraskar Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natya Parishad Overall Performance
21 Acharya Atre Puraskar Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natya Parishad Overall Performance
22 Kalagaurav Puraskar Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natya Parishad Overall Performance

Film Awards

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Sr.No. Award Given by Film Year
1 Best Actor Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natya Parishad Paulwat 2011-12
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  7. ^ Deshpande, Akash (2019-05-08). "Hutatma (ZEE5 Series) Review: Minds Behind the Blood and Rage". High On Films. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  8. ^ "Artist - Keshav Gundo Ingale (Vocal), Gharana - Gwalior". www.swarganga.org. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  9. ^ "Theatre artiste Radhika Ingale launches SMART katta, a new platform for artistes and art enthusiasts to meet regularly". Pune Mirror.