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As a child artist, this actor has appeared in around 65 films. He is also a recipient of two National Film Awards and two Filmfare awards in Marathi cinema.

Sachin Pilgaonkar, widely known as Sachin is a renowned figure in Marathi and Hindi cinema, celebrated for his roles as a singer, director and actor. He began his career as a child actor in the Marathi film industry with the 1962 movie Ha Majha Marg Ekla. As a child artist, he appeared in approximately 65 films.

Later, Sachin was featured in several notable films such as Geet Gaata Chal, Balika Badhu, Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se and Nadiya Ke Paar. The actor shared screen space with prominent actors like Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and more. He is also renowned for producing and directing a series of popular comedy shows on Indian television, such as Tu Tu Main Main and Kadvee Khatte Meethi. Other successful Marathi films directed by him include Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich, and Navra Mazha Navsacha.

Sachin rose to fame with a brief role in the iconic 1975 film Sholay. He also appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Satte Pe Satta and his portrayal of Chandan in Nadiya Pe Paar garnered significant praise. He remains active on OTT platforms, continuing to display his talent. Pilgaonkar has contributed to numerous TV shows and has been involved in Bollywood, Marathi cinema and films in other languages.

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Sachin has earned numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare awards in Marathi cinema. His wife Supriya Pilgaonkar, has also a carved a successful career in both television and films. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal in the TV show Tu Tu Main Main, directed by Sachin, which also brought fame to Reema Lagoo.

Their daughter, Shriya Pilgaonkar, is also a popular figure in the entertainment industry. She acted alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the film Fan and has appeared in popular web series such as Mirzapur, Guilty Minds, The Broken News and Taaza Khabar.