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Ajinkya Deo

Ajinkya Deo (born 17 January 1964) is an Indian actor in Marathi films and is the son of veteran Marathi actor Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo. He is the prominent figure in Marathi Cinema. He appeared over 85 movies in Hindi and Marathi languages. He is the recipient of Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor.

He made his debut with a role in the Superhit Marathi movie Ardhangi (1985) opposite Archana Joglekar. He emerged as a star with Sarja (1987) and went on to establish himself with his roles in the action films Shabas Sunbai (1986), Jeeva Sakha (1991), Ghayal (1993), Bajrangachi Kamal (1994) and Vishwavinayak (1994). Deo's other commercially successful films include Majha Ghar Majha Sansar (1986), Sansar (1987), Kashyasathi Premasathi (1987), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Bandhan (1991), Lapandav (1993), Vajwa Re Vajwa (1993), Kunku (1994), Sarkarnama (1998), Tuch Mazi Suhasini (1999) and Vasudev Balwant Phadke (2007). Deo played supporting roles in Jeta (2010), Ringa Ringa (2010), Dubhang (2011), Sau Shashi Deodhar (2014), Raakhandaar (2014), Nati (2014), Tanhaji (2020) and Gharat Ganpati (2024).

Deo was born on 17 January 1964 in Mumbai. He completed his primary and secondary education at B.D.M. High School and later attended Sathaye College for his higher studies. He belongs to a family with deep roots in the Indian film industry; he is the son of veteran actors Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo. His younger brother, Abhinay Deo, is a well-known film director.

During his childhood, while his parents were occupied with their professional commitments, Deo was primarily raised by his grandmother and maternal uncle. Growing up in an environment centered around cinema allowed him to observe the industry closely. Drawing from this background and a natural inclination toward the performing arts, he chose to follow his parents' career path. He made his professional acting debut in 1984 with the film Ardhangi.

Deo began his acting career with the Marathi film Ardhangi (1985), directed by Rajdutt. He continued his association with the filmmaker in Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar (1986), while also appearing in Prabhakar Pendharkar's Shabas Sunbai the same year. In 1987, Deo reunited with Rajdutt for Sarja. The year also marked his debut in Hindi cinema with Sansar, in which he portrayed Shiva Sharma. He additionally appeared in Pitambar Kale's Marathi film Kashasathi Premasathi.

In 1988, Deo expanded his presence in Hindi cinema with a role in Sone Pe Suhaaga, featuring an ensemble cast. The following year, he appeared in the Marathi film Rickshawali (1989). In 1990, Deo acted in the Hindi films Pyasi Nigahen and Nagin, continuing to work across both Marathi and Hindi cinema during the early phase of his career.

Deo achieved a major breakthrough in 1991 with the Marathi family drama Maherchi Sadi, in which he portrayed Vicky. The film emerged as one of the biggest commercial successes in Marathi cinema history at the time and became a cultural phenomenon, significantly increasing his popularity among audiences. The same year, he appeared in Anant Mane's Bandhan and played the lead role of Jeeva in Jeeva Sakha, directed by his father, Ramesh Deo, marking their first collaboration as actor and director.

In 1992, Deo appeared in the Marathi films Vajva Re Vajva and Jagavegli Paij, continuing to establish himself as a leading actor in Marathi cinema. The following year, he expanded his presence in Hindi films with roles in Parwane, Phool Aur Angaar and Meherbaan. In Marathi cinema, he featured in Shrabani Deodhar's Lapandav as well as Bala Jo Jo Re and Ghayaal. In 1994, Deo worked with Sachin Pilgaonkar for the first time in Kunku. The same year, he appeared in Kumar Sohoni's Bajrangachi Kamal, Vishwavinayak and Chal Gammat Karu, while also acting in Ashok Gaikwad's Hindi film Fauj. In 1995, he continued working in both industries with appearances in the Hindi films Paandav and Sauda, alongside the Marathi film Vahinichi Maya.

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