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Devdatta Nage
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Devdatta Nage (born 5 February 1981[1]) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television shows. He gained fame after playing the roles of Lord Khandoba and Bajrang in Jai Malhar and Adipurush, respectively.[2]
Key Information
Personal life
[edit]Nage is from Alibag of Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. He lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He married Kanchan Nage.[3]
Career
[edit]He made his debut on television with Colors TV’s serial Veer Shivaji in which he played the role of Tanaji Malusare.[4] He was also seen in Colors TV’s Laagi Tujhse Lagan
He is seen in Star Pravah’s popular serial Devyani in which he played the role of Samratrao Vikhe Patil. He is best known for Zee Marathi’s popular serial Jai Malhar in which he played the role of Lord Khandoba.
He made his debut in Marathi film industry through film Sangharsh in 2014. His Hindi film debut was Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara in 2013[5] and Satyameva Jayate in 2018.[6] In 2020, he appeared in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior in which he played the role of Suryaji Malusare.[7]
He is making comeback on the small screen after two years with the serial Dr. Don which is aired on Zee Yuva channel.[8][9] In 2023 he played the prominent role of Lord Hanuman in Om Raut's film Adipurush.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobara! | Cop | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Sangharsh | Avinash Waghmare | Marathi | [11] |
| 2018 | Satyamev Jayate | Inspector Shankar Gaikwad | Hindi | [12] |
| 2020 | Tanhaji | Suryaji Malusare | [13] | |
| 2023 | Adipurush | Bajrang | Hindi Telugu |
[14][15] |
| 2024 | Devaki Nandana Vasudeva | Kamsa Raju | Telugu | |
| 2025 | Robinhood | Saamy | Telugu |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Veer Shivaji | Tanaji Malusare | Television debut |
| Laagi Tujhse Lagan | |||
| 2013–2014 | Devyani | Samratrao Vikhe-Patil | |
| 2014–2017 | Jai Malhar | Lord Khandoba | Lead |
| 2020–2021 | Doctor Don | Dadasaheb Surve | |
| 2022–2023 | Jeev Majha Guntala | Tushar Desai | [16][17] |
| 2024- | Ude Ga Ambe | Mahadev | [18] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Category | Serial | Role | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Actor | Jai Malhar | Khandoba | Nominated | [19] |
| 2015 | Best Actor | Won | [20] | ||
| 2016 | Best Actor | Nominated | [21] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Devdatta Nage Aka Malhar/Khandoba Personal Information (Biography)". tvkiduniya.com. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "#ThrowbackThursday: Don't Miss Isha Keskar And Devdatta Nage's Pic From Jai Malhar". ZEE5 News. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Devdatta Nage: I feel I have a special connection with Lord Hanuman". The Times of India. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Devdatta Nage connected to Tanaji Malusare many ways". Tellychakkar.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Again (2013) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Devdatta Nage to do Bollywood film? - Times of India". The Times of India. July 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Devdatta Nage on Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji Movie". Loksatta (in Marathi). 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Devdatta Nage to play a don in the upcoming TV show 'Dr. Don' - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "'Jai Malhar' fame Devdatta Nage turns 'Doctor Don'". 19 January 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Adipurush team ropes a noted Marathi actor for that key role!". English. 26 June 2021. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Devdatt Nage was a professional sketching artist". The Times of India. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "मराठमोळ्या देवदत्त नागेचं बॉलिवूडमध्ये दमदार पदार्पण". Loksatta (in Marathi). 28 June 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Marathi actors, Ajinkya Deo and Devdatta Nage make a smashing appearance in Ajay Devgn starrer 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Marathi actor to play Hanuman in Prabhas's Adipurush". 123telugu.com. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Devdatta Nage: I feel I have a special connection with Lord Hanuman - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ "Here's Everything You Need To Know About Devdatta Nage Aka Doctor Don's Deva". ZEE5 News. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Shweta Shinde and Devdatta Nage to pair up for upcoming series 'Doctor Don' - Times of India". The Times of India. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "मुहूर्त ठरला! नवरात्रोत्सवात सुरू होणार 'स्टार प्रवाह'ची नवीन मालिका 'उदे गं अंबे'; कोणती जुनी मालिका घेणार निरोप?". Loksatta (in Marathi). 12 September 2024.
- ^ "'झी मराठी पुरस्कार २०१४'चे मानकरी". Loksatta. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Zee Marathi Awards 2015 Winners - Marathi.TV". Archived from the original on 6 November 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ megamarathi (16 October 2016). "Zee Marathi Awards 2016 Best Serial Actress Actor Title Track Family". MegaMarathi.Com. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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Biography
Early life
Devdatta Nage was born on 5 February 1981 in Alibag, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.[5][1] He hails from a family where his father, Gajanan Nage, played a significant role in his upbringing, though details about his mother's background remain limited in public records.[3] He completed his schooling at Smt. Chandika High School in Alibag.[3] Nage spent his childhood in Alibag, a coastal town known for its serene environment. During his teenage years, he developed a passion for adventure sports, including trekking and river rafting, and began training others in these pursuits while in college.[3] Nage pursued higher education in the sciences, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry.[6][7] He later completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), reflecting a diverse academic foundation before transitioning to the arts.[1] In his early twenties, prior to entering the entertainment industry, Nage worked as a professional sketch artist and explored modelling opportunities, honing skills that would later support his acting career.[8][3]Personal life
He hails from a family rooted in the region and later moved to pursue his career in the entertainment industry.[9] Nage resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra, where he has established his professional and personal base.[9] He is married to Kanchan Nage, and the couple has one son named Nihar.[5][1] In addition to his family life, Nage is known to be an animal lover and owns a pet dog named Nora.[3] He maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing primarily on his acting commitments while occasionally sharing glimpses of his family through public appearances.Professional career
Television career
Devdatta Nage made his television debut in 2011 with the lead role of Tanaji Malusare in the historical drama Veer Shivaji on Colors Marathi, which aired until 2012 and marked his breakthrough in the Marathi entertainment industry.[3] He rose to prominence with this role, portraying the loyal commander in the series centered on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Nage's next major role came in 2014 as Lord Khandoba in the Zee Marathi devotional serial Jai Malhar, which aired until 2017.[2] The show, centered on the legend of the deity Khandoba, gained significant popularity for its mythological narrative and Nage's portrayal, which he later described as the start of his spiritual journey in acting.[2] After focusing on films for a few years, Nage returned to television in 2020 with the lead role of Dadasaheb Surve, a compassionate doctor, in the Zee Yuva comedy-drama Doctor Don, which ran until 2021.[10] This role represented a departure from his earlier mythological character, showcasing his versatility in a modern, light-hearted storyline about a rural doctor's challenges and triumphs.[11] Nage expressed gratitude for the crew during the show's production amid the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the collaborative effort behind its success.[12] In 2022, Nage joined the Colors Marathi family drama Jeev Majha Guntala in the recurring role of Tushar Desai, entering the series mid-run and adding depth to the narrative of interpersonal relationships and personal struggles.[13] He continued his television presence into 2024 with the mythological serial Ude Ga Ambe on Star Pravah, portraying Lord Shiva (Mahadev) in a story exploring divine themes and devotion.[14] Throughout his TV career, Nage has emphasized his commitment to the medium, stating he would not abandon it despite opportunities in film.[15]Film career
Devdatta Nage entered the film industry with supporting roles in the early 2010s, following his rise to prominence through television. His Hindi cinema debut came in 2013 with Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, where he portrayed a cop at the police station in this action-comedy sequel directed by Milan Luthria. In 2014, he made his Marathi film debut in Sangharsh, a drama exploring the lives of chawl residents entangled in political and underworld conflicts, playing the character Avinash Waghmare.[16] Nage's career gained momentum in the late 2010s with more substantial roles in mainstream Hindi films. In 2018, he appeared as Inspector Shankar Gaikwad in the vigilante action thriller Satyameva Jayate, directed by Milap Zaveri and starring John Abraham, marking a step up in visibility within Bollywood. His performance as Suryaji Malusare, the loyal brother of the protagonist in the 2020 historical epic Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, directed by Om Raut, further showcased his ability to handle period drama roles alongside Ajay Devgn.[17] This film highlighted his physicality and commitment to action sequences, drawing from his background in martial arts. A significant milestone came in 2023 when Nage portrayed Bajrang (Lord Hanuman) in the mythological action film Adipurush, again directed by Om Raut, with Prabhas in the lead; the role required extensive physical transformation and was introduced on Hanuman Jayanti to emphasize its cultural weight.[18] Expanding into regional cinema, he took on the antagonistic role of Kamsaraju in the 2024 Telugu film Devaki Nandana Vasudeva, marking his entry into Tollywood opposite Ashok Galla.[19] Nage appeared as the menacing Saamy in the 2025 action film Robinhood, released on March 28, 2025.[4]Filmography
Television
Devdatta Nage made his television debut with the historical drama Veer Shivaji (2011–2012) on Colors TV, portraying Tanaji Malusare. He also appeared in Laagi Tujhse Lagan (2011) on Colors and Devyani (2013–2014) on Star Pravah as Samratrao Vikhe-Patil. His breakthrough role came with the portrayal of the titular deity Lord Khandoba in the mythological drama Jai Malhar, which aired on Zee Marathi from 2014 to 2017 and became one of the channel's most popular series, drawing large audiences in Maharashtra for its depiction of the god's valor and devotion.[20][2] Following a transition to films, Nage returned to television in 2020 as the lead character Deva Shinde, also known as Dadasaheb Surve, in the comedy-drama Doctor Don on Zee Yuva, where he played a quirky doctor leading a double life; the series ran until 2021 and was praised for its humorous take on medical and family dynamics.[21][22][23] In 2022, he took on the antagonistic role of Tushar Desai in the family-oriented soap Jeev Majha Guntala on Colors Marathi, joining mid-season and contributing to the show's exploration of personal and relational conflicts until its conclusion in 2023.[13][24] Since October 2024, Nage has starred as Lord Shiva (Mahadev) in the devotional series Ude Ga Ambe on Star Pravah, marking his return to mythological roles and emphasizing themes of divine intervention in human lives; as of November 2025, the show continues to air.[25][26]Films
Devdatta Nage began his film career with small roles in Hindi cinema before gaining prominence through supporting parts in historical and mythological epics. His debut came in the 2013 gangster drama Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobaara!, where he portrayed a cop at the police station.[27] In 2014, he transitioned to Marathi cinema with Sangharsh, a drama about chawl residents entangled in political corruption, playing the character Avinash Waghmare.[16] Nage's breakthrough in mainstream Hindi films occurred in 2018 with Satyameva Jayate, an action thriller directed by Milap Zaveri, in which he essayed the role of Inspector Shankar Gaikwad opposite John Abraham. He followed this with a significant supporting role in the 2020 historical action film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, directed by Om Raut, portraying Suryaji Malusare, the brother of the protagonist Tanaji Malusare, played by Ajay Devgn; the film depicted the 17th-century Maratha warrior's efforts to recapture Kondhana Fort from the Mughals. In 2023, Nage took on a pivotal mythological role as Bajrang (Hanuman) in the epic Adipurush, a retelling of the Ramayana directed by Om Raut, starring Prabhas as Lord Rama; despite controversies over visual effects and dialogue, the film highlighted Nage's physical transformation for the deity's portrayal. He continued in mythological territory with the 2024 Telugu action drama Devaki Nandana Vasudeva, directed by Arjun Jandyala, where he played the antagonist Kamsaraju, a ruthless landlord in a story blending family emotions and astrological prophecies. His most recent release, the 2025 Telugu action comedy Robinhood, directed by Venky Kudumula and starring Nithiin, featured Nage as the menacing character Saamy in a narrative about a thief turned bodyguard amid a kidnapping plot.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobaara! | Cop at Police Station | Hindi film; directed by Milan Luthria[28] |
| 2014 | Sangharsh | Avinash Waghmare | Marathi film; ensemble drama[29] |
| 2018 | Satyameva Jayate | Inspector Shankar Gaikwad | Hindi action thriller; directed by Milap Zaveri[30] |
| 2020 | Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior | Suryaji Malusare | Hindi historical epic; directed by Om Raut[31] |
| 2023 | Adipurush | Bajrang (Hanuman) | Hindi mythological film; directed by Om Raut[32] |
| 2024 | Devaki Nandana Vasudeva | Kamsaraju | Telugu action drama; directed by Arjun Jandyala[33] |
| 2025 | Robinhood | Saamy | Telugu action comedy; directed by Venky Kudumula[34] |
Recognition
Awards
Devdatta Nage received the Best Actor award at the Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2015 for his portrayal of Lord Khandoba in the popular devotional serial Jai Malhar.[3] This accolade highlighted his commanding performance in the mythological series, which aired on Zee Marathi and garnered significant viewership for its depiction of the deity's valor and devotion. The award ceremony, hosted by actors Pushkaraj Chirputkar and Amey Wagh, celebrated outstanding contributions to Marathi television, with Jai Malhar also securing wins for Best Actress through co-stars Surabhi Hande and Isha Keskar.| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | Best Actor | Jai Malhar (as Khandoba) | Won |