Sachin Pilgaonkar

Movie Actor

Birthday August 17, 1957

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace India

Age 67 years old

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About

Actor, director, and singer who starred as Ahmed in the 1975 action-adventure Hindi film, Sholay. His other credits include Navri Mile Navryala, Amchyasarkhe Aamich, and Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi.

Before Fame

He began his career as a child actor, winning two National Film Awards for Best Child Artiste -- first in 1962, then in 1972.

Trivia

He directed the hit Hindi comedy TV series, Tu Tu Main Main, in the 1990s.

Family Life

He married actress Supriya Pilgaonkar, whom he directed in the 1984 film, Navri Mile Navryala. They had a daughter, Shriya.

Associated With

Both he and actor Mohanlal Nair have won National Film Awards.