{{Short description|Indian actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}} {{Infobox person | name = Pushkaraj Chirputkar | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = | partner = | birth_date = {{birth date and age text|06 September 1986}} | birth_place = Pune, Maharashtra, India | known_for = {{Plainlist| * ''Dil Dosti Duniyadari'' * ''Dil Dosti Dobara''}} | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|host}} | years_active = 2013–present | children = | website = }} '''Pushkaraj Chirputkar''' is a Marathi actor and host widely known for his role of 'Ashu' on the Marathi sitcom ''Dil Dosti Duniyadari'', as well as for his role in its sequel, ''Dil Dosti Dobara''. Since then he has appeared in Hindi and Marathi movies, and also on webseries.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/pushkaraj-to-appear-in-ttmm/articleshow/58899327.cms|title=Pushkaraj Chirputkar to appear in TTMM|date=29 May 2017|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=10 September 2019}}</ref>
== Early life == He grew up in Akurdi. He went to a convent school, St. Ursula's. His interest in being part of co-curricular activities, rather than classroom education, got him interested in acting. He completed his Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunications from Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Akurdi, during which he used to do practice and perform plays with local theatre groups. At the time he also dabbled in acting, writing and directing numerous local short films like {{IMDb title|12212796|Forget It}} alongside ''Amey Wagh'' and ''Shruti Marathe'' as lead actors which later aired on ''Zee Yuva'' in 2016. His family was also very interested in Marathi cinema and theatre. He started out by mimicking ''Dilip Prabhavalkar'' as a child, after watching him on TV.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/marathi/i-always-wanted-to-be-out-the-classroom-pushkaraj-chirputkar/videoshow/68096259.cms|title=I always wanted to be out the classroom, Pushkaraj Chirputkar {{!}} Marathi Movie News - Times of India|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref>{{verify source|date=October 2021}}
== Career == Chirputkar became known with the role of the simpleton Ashu (Ashutosh Shivalkar) on the Marathi Sitcom ''Dil Dosti Duniyadari,'' which became an instant success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/marathi/Dil-Dosti-Duniyadari-completes-200-episodes/articleshow/49644668.cms|title=Dil Dosti Duniyadari completes 200 episodes - Times of India|last=Atulkar|first=Preeti|date=3 November 2015|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> He was also in its reboot sequel, ''Dil Dosti Dobara''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/get-set-for-dil-dosti-dobara/articleshow/57124658.cms|title=Get set for Dil Dosti Dobara - Times of India|last=Deb|first=Rishabh|date=13 February 2017|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> He has also been part of Marathi movies like ''Baapjanma'' (2017),<ref>{{Citation|title=Baapjanma Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Baapjanma by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/baapjanma/movie-review/60883299.cms|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> ''Tujha Tu Majha Mi'' (2017),<ref name=":0" /> ''1 Te 4 Band'' (2017) and ''Mantr'' (2018). He was seen in the Hindi Movie, ''Budhiya Singh - Born to Run''. He also co-hosted Filmfare Award (Marathi) in 2017, alongside ''Pushkar Shrotri''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.newstracklive.com/news/jio-filmfare-awards--marathi---entertaining-perfromance-of-stars-that-captivated-audiences-33628-1.html|title=Jio Filmfare Awards (Marathi): Entertaining performance of stars that captivated audiences|last=Dwivedi|first=Payal|date=28 October 2017|language=English|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> He also was the host of Maharshtracha Favorite Dancer in 2018 which aired on Sony Marathi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathistars.com/events/host-jitendra-joshi-makes-sony-marathi-launch-event-a-grand-success/|title=Host Jitendra Joshi Makes Sony Marathi Launch Event A Grand Success|last=Salvi|first=Abhay|date=2018-08-21|website=MarathiStars|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref> He also made a cameo appearance in Amazon Prime's Original Show ''The Family Man (2019).'' He will be seen in "Medium Spicy"<ref>{{Citation|title=Medium Spicy Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-details/medium-spicy/movieshow/69262666.cms|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sakaltimes.com/art-culture/neha-joshi-and-pushkaraj-chirputkar-join-%E2%80%98medium-spicy%E2%80%99-40455|title=Neha Joshi and Pushkaraj Chirputkar join 'Medium Spicy'|date=2019-09-09|website=www.sakaltimes.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref> a Marathi film which is scheduled to be released in 2020.
He also played a role in ''BhaDiPa'''s sketch comedies ''[https://youtube.com/watch?v=pRwXki7-yzA Aaplya Baapacha Hatel]'' and ''[https://youtube.com/watch?v=kRA2IBlylHI Aaplya Baapacha Rasta]''.
== Filmography ==
=== Films === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2011 |''Aajoba Vayat Ale'' |Potlya |Debut film |- | rowspan="3" |2017 |''Baapjanma'' |Mauli | |- |''1 te 4 band'' |Man | |- |''TTMM – Tujha Tu Majha Mi'' | | |- | rowspan="2" |2018 |''Budhiya Singh - Born to Run'' |Journalist | |- |''Mantr'' |Kashinath | |- |2019 |''Chidiakhana'' |Sikka | |- | rowspan="3" |2020 |''Medium Spicy'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Medium Spicy: Pushkaraj Chirputkar And Neha Joshi Will Be Seen Together For The First Time On Silver Screen |url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/medium-spicy-pushkaraj-chirputkar-and-neha-joshi-will-be-seen-together-for-the-first-time-on-silver-screen/5d7918e9def098574f7b2286 |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=www.spotboye.com}}</ref> |- |''Chikatgunde'' |Sahil | |- |''Gadbad Gondhal'' |Samay | |- | rowspan="2" |2021 |''Mumbai Diaries 26/11'' |Samarth Joshi |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tamta |first=Devesh |date=2021-09-14 |title=Mumbai Diaries 26/11 Season 2 Release Date, Nikkhil Advani Revealed |url=https://en.janbharattimes.com/entertainment/mumbai-diaries-26-11-season-2-release-date-time-amazon-prime |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=JanBharat Times |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Grey'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=वैभव तत्ववादीच्या 'ग्रे' चित्रपटची होतेय चर्चा; काय आहे चित्रपटाची कथा |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/marathi-actor-vaibhav-tatwawadi-latest-marathi-movie-gray/articleshow/86755229.cms |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2022 |''Me Vasantrao'' |P. L. Deshpande |Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Supporting Actor<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Playing PL Deshpande in Me Vasantrao was challenging, says Pushkaraj Chirputkar |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2022/mar/21/33739/playing-pl-deshpande-in-me-vasantrao-was-challenging-says-pushkaraj-chirputkar |access-date= |website=www.cinestaan.com}}</ref> |- |''83'' |Gavaskar's neighbor | |- | rowspan="3" |2024 |''Musafiraa'' |Amey | |- |Chandu Champion |Constable 2 | |- |''Like Aani Subscribe'' |Varun | <ref>{{cite web |title=Like Aani Subscribe Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi |url=https://rangmarathi.com/like-aani-subscribe-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=15 July 2024 |date=16 July 2024}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2025 |''Ashi Hi Jamva Jamvi'' | Nitin |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Navarashtra |date=2025-03-07 |title='अशीही बनवाबनवी' नंतर येतोय 'अशीही जमवाजमवी'; अशोक सराफ, वंदना गुप्तेंची केमिस्ट्री रुपेरी पडद्यावर |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/ashok-saraf-and-vandana-gupte-starrer-next-marathi-movie-ashi-hi-jamva-jamvi-poster-released-806522.html |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref> |- |''Tu Bol Na'' |Hrishikesh |<ref>{{Cite web |last=narayan |first=kimaya |date=2025-06-02 |title=अभिनेत्री मृण्मयी देशपांडेचा बहुप्रतीक्षित मनाचे श्लोक सिनेमा अखेर होणार रिलीज ; 'या' कलाकारांच्या मुख्य भूमिका |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/actor-and-director-mrunamayee-deshpande-new-movie-manache-shlok-going-to-release-soon-first-teaser-out-entertainment-news-kds07 |access-date=2026-05-03 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=mr}}</ref> |- |rowspan='2'|2026 |''Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam'' |Vishal Bhoir | |- |''Tighee'' | Malhar Karnik | |- |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2015-2016 |''Dil Dosti Duniyadari'' |Ashutosh (Ashu) Shivalkar |Television debut |- |2015 |''Zee Marathi Awards 2015'' |Host | |- |2016 |''Aaplya Baapacha Rasta'' |Student |Bhadipa's Sketch comedy |- | rowspan="3" |2017 |''Dil Dosti Dobara'' |Phanindranath (Papya) Rane | |- |''Filmfare Marathi Awards'' |Host |Alongside Pushkar Shrotri |- |''Aaplya Baapacha Hatel'' |Pushkaraj (restaurant owner) |Bhadipa's Sketch comedy |- |2018 |''Maharashtracha Favourite Dancer'' |Host | |- |2019 |''The Family Man'' |Bomber |Cameo appearance<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-06 |title=From Sonalee Kulkarni to Pushkaraj Chirputkar, a look at Marathi actors who are shining in Hindi web series |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/from-sonalee-kulkarni-to-pushkaraj-chirputkar-a-look-at-marathi-actors-who-are-shining-in-hindi-web-series/photostory/90027197.cms |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- |2020-2021 |''Assa Maher Nako Ga Bai!'' |Kunal |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pushkaraj Chirputkar is excited to collaborate with Rajan Bhise and Supriya Pathare; read post - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/pushkaraj-chirputkar-is-excited-to-collaborate-with-rajan-bhise-and-supriya-pathare-read-post/articleshow/79620247.cms |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- |2022 |''Band Baja Varat'' |Host |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Pushkaraj Chirputkar to host the new show Band Baja Varat - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/actor-pushkaraj-chirputkar-to-host-the-new-show-band-baja-varat/articleshow/89920865.cms |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- |2025 |''Be Dune Teen'' | |<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|title=Be Dune Teen OTT release date: Here's when and where you can stream Marathi dramedy series|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/be-dune-teen-ott-release-date-when-where-stream-marathi-dramedy-series/3ff27cad1e210|website=OTTPlay|access-date=2025-12-02|language=en|last=Vasudevan|first=Aishwarya}}</ref> |}
== Theatre == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Name !Notes |- |2023 | ''Kirkol Navre'' |<ref>[https://veryfirsttale.in/kirkol-navre-natak-review-now-watch-a-perfect-comedy-tale-of-twists-relationships/ Kirkol Navre Natak Review] - VeryFirstTale Aug 2023</ref> |}
== Environmental activism == He was the chief guest at Haritamritam, a green initiative on organic terrace gardening by Amrita Yuva Dharm Dhara(AYUDH).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Green-initiative-by-Mata-Amritanandamayi-Math-in-Pune/articleshow/52575076.cms|title=Green initiative by Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Pune - Times of India|last=Umbrajkar|first=Manish|date=3 June 2016|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref>
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