Sayaji Shinde
Sayaji Shinde | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 13 January 1959 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
Political party | Nationalist Congress Party (since 2024) |
| Spouse |
Alka Shinde (m. 2002) |
| Children | Siddharth Shinde |
| Website | www |
Sayaji Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: [səjaːd͡ʒiː ʃin̪d̪eː]; born 13 January 1959) is an Indian actor who appears in Indian films.
Sayaji started his acting career in 1978 in Marathi Plays one-act plays. His performance in a 1987 Marathi play titled Zulva was very well received, and since then he started gaining popularity among the circle of stalwarts. Later, he moved on to Marathi cinema and then started acting in other languages.[1] He won Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi for Aboli (1995) film, for his reprising debutant role "Sayaji".
Sayaji Shinde joined the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on 11 October 2024 ahead of 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP working president Praful Patel, and State unit chief Sunil Tatkare.[2]
Background
Born in a farmer's family in a small village named Vele Kamthi in Satara District in Maharashtra, Sayaji completed his bachelor's degree in arts in Marathi language, and started his career in 1978 while studying in college as a night watchman for Maharashtra Government's Irrigation Department for a meager pay of Rs. 165 per month. During his service as a watchman, he developed an interest in theatre and his passion for acting drew him to the theatre and films. After his initial struggling years, he moved to Mumbai.[1]
Career
Sayaji pursued acting first through Marathi theatre. He started doing one-act plays in 1978, and went on to get noticed in plays like Zulva (1987), One Room Kitchen (1989) and Amchya Ya Gharat (1991). He then moved to acting in Marathi cinema.[1]
The co-actor Manoj Bajpayee who saw an article on the actor in a leading national daily and recommended him to Ram Gopal Varma in his 1999 action crime Hindi film Shool. Sayaji had a career breakthrough with Gnana Rajasekaran's 2000 Tamil film Bharathi, where he played Subramania Bharati, the popular poet and writer from Tamil Nadu.[3]
He then went on to appear in Bollywood movies like Vaastu Shastra (2003), Sarkar Raj (2008), and Sanju (2018).[4]
Sayaji Shinde has acted in a wide range of films, portraying diverse characters, including villains, supporting roles, and occasionally, comedic roles.[5]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tagore | Badrinarayana |
| Veede | Byragi Naidu | |
| 2004 | Andhrawala | Bade Mia |
| Gudumba Shankar | 'Bejawada' Shankar Narayana | |
| 2005 | Orey Pandu | Vicky's father |
| Super | Inspector | |
| Athadu | Shiva Reddy | |
| Andhrudu | Rana | |
| That Is Pandu | Bhagawan | |
| 2006 | Devadasu | Katamraju |
| Lakshmi | Janardhan | |
| Pokiri | Syed Mohammad Pasha Qadri | |
| Veerabhadra | Peddi Raju | |
| Naayudamma | ||
| Boss - I Love You | S.R.K. | |
| Rakhi | State Minister | |
| 2007 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | President Chenchuramaiah |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | Janardhan | |
| Aata | Police Officer | |
| Shankar Dada Zindabad | Rajalingam | |
| Dubai Seenu | Baabji | |
| Chirutha | ASP Ajay | |
| Takkari | Guru | |
| Maisamma IPS | Minister Sadhu | |
| Godava | Anjali's father | |
| 2008 | Krishna | Shinde |
| Ontari | ACP | |
| John Appa Rao 40 Plus | Razaq | |
| Chintakayala Ravi | Ramachandra Rao | |
| Sawaal | ||
| Neninthe | Film Producer | |
| King | Gopi Mohan (King's Uncle) | |
| 2009 | Fitting Master | Police Officer |
| Arundhati | Anwar | |
| Satyameva Jayate | Anand Rao | |
| Mestri | Apparaju | |
| Bangaru Babu | Narsimha Rao | |
| Kick | Kalyan's father | |
| Pistha | Minister Sivanaandi | |
| Baanam | Chandrasekhar Panigrahi | |
| Bumper Offer | Surya Prakash | |
| Arya 2 | Kashi Reddy | |
| Raatri | ||
| 2010 | Adhurs | Naik |
| Varudu | Home Minister | |
| Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | DIG in Mumbai Police | |
| Don Seenu | Machiraju | |
| Maa Annayya Bangaram | Subba Raidu | |
| 2011 | Vastadu Naa Raju | Home Minister |
| Shakti | Sivaji | |
| Mr. Perfect | Maggie's uncle | |
| Seema Tapakai | Gurajada Krishnamurthy (GK) | |
| Dookudu | Minister Shivangi Meka Narasingh Rao | |
| Oosaravelli | Tony's father | |
| Solo | Vishwanath | |
| 2012 | Sudigadu | Priya's father |
| Yamudiki Mogudu | Yama | |
| Endukante... Premanta! | Krishna Rao | |
| Tuneega Tuneega | Dr. James | |
| Daruvu | Superstar Balram | |
| Businessman | Laalu Saab | |
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Bihar Yadav |
| Shadow | Chaithanya Prasad aka CP | |
| Bhai | Home Minister Pande | |
| Baadshah | IG Ramchandra | |
| 2014 | Basanti | Commissioner Ali Khan |
| Rabhasa | Dhanunjay | |
| Yamaleela 2 | Yama | |
| Oka Laila Kosam | Nandana's Father | |
| Race Gurram | Chief Minister | |
| Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham | Ganga Prasad | |
| Joru | MLA Sadasivam | |
| 1: Nenokkadine | Inspector Jaan Basha | |
| 2015 | Bengal Tiger | Agriculture Minister Samba |
| Sher | IPS Sharath Chandra | |
| Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Marthand | |
| Surya vs Surya | Sanjana's Father | |
| 2016 | Saptagiri Express | Umesh Chandra |
| Dhruva | Dhiraj Chandra | |
| Brahmotsavam | Rao Ramesh's brother | |
| Shourya | Maheswara Rao | |
| Hyper | Udayashankar | |
| Dictator | Bokha Sivaram | |
| Mister 420 | ||
| 2017 | PSV Garuda Vega | Mining Minister |
| Oxygen | Veerabhadram | |
| Spyder | DGP Chandrasekhar | |
| Andhhagadu | ACP Dharma | |
| 2018 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Jalal Akbar |
| Touch Chesi Chudu | DGP Ramachandra Rao | |
| Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Karthik's father | |
| Pantham | CBI Officer | |
| Officer | JCP Ramdas | |
| Mehbooba | Roshan's father | |
| Inttelligent | Police Officer Mohanty | |
| Kirrak Party | Krishna's Father | |
| 2019 | Ruler | Durga Prasad |
| iSmart Shankar | CBI Officer Chandrakanth | |
| Software Sudheer | Chandu's father | |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Minister Shankar Reddy |
| 2022 | Godse | |
| Godfather | Opposition Leader Bangaram Naidu | |
| 2023 | Maa Awara Zindagi | |
| Ala Ila Ela | Anu's father | |
| 2024 | Aho Vikramaarka | |
| Double iSmart | CBI Officer Chandrakanth | |
| Maa Nanna Superhero | Srinivas[6] | |
| Fear | ||
| 2025 | Jigel | |
| Kuberaa | SI Ashok Godbole | |
Marathi
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ek Hota Vidushak | Master |
| 1994 | Vazir | |
| 1995 | Aboli | Sayaji |
| Maajhi Maanasa | ||
| Katha Doan Ganpatraonchi | ||
| 1999 | Ladhaai | Vijay Nadkarni |
| 2001 | Ashi Gyaneshwari | Savle |
| 2005 | Kunku Zale Vairi | Arjun Mane Patil |
| 2008 | Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujra | Chandrakant Tope |
| Oxygen-Jeev Gudmartoya | Annasaheb Patange Patil | |
| 2009 | Bapu Beeru Vategaonkar | Ranga |
| Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi | Agriculture Minister | |
| Bapu Veeru Vategaonkar | Sayaji | |
| Jai Maharashtra | ||
| 2010 | Tya Ratri Paus Hota | Shripatirao |
| 2011 | Tambyacha Vishnubala | Vishnubala |
| Don Ghadicha Daav | ||
| Bokad | ||
| 2013 | Tendulkar Out | Sunil Tendulkar |
| Sat Na Gat | Anna (Shinde) | |
| 2014 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra | Vishwasrao Tope |
| 2015 | Mohar | Sayaji |
| Dholki | Patil | |
| 2016 | Babanchi Shala | Jailor |
| 2017 | Yuntum | Raaosaheb[7] |
| Shoor Aamhi Sardar | MLA Mali | |
| Bhikari | Vishwananth | |
| 2018 | Love Betting | Golya Patil |
| 2019 | Tandav | [8] |
| Babo | Bhaskar | |
| 2022 | Faas | Dr. Patil |
| 2023 | Ghar Banduk Biryani | Pallam |
| Aadharwad | [9] Shravan's father | |
| Aani Baani | Sarpanch | |
| Pahije Jatiche | Baba | |
| Ankush | Rana Pardeshi | |
| Sasubai Jorat | [10] Sasrebua | |
| Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha | Nutan Sheth | |
| 2025 | All Is Well | [11] Appa |
| 2026 | The Maharashtra Files | Patil |
Hindi
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Disha | Soma's friend in Bombay |
| 1997 | Darmiyaan: In Between | Champa |
| 1999 | Shool | Bachoo Yadav |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Bhai's Henchman Gangster |
| Kurukshetra | Havaldar Gopinath Surve Patil "Gopi" | |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Bijnora |
| Shirdi Sai Baba | ||
| Avgat | Narayan Keni | |
| Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence | Sanjay Saikia | |
| Jodi No.1 | Thakral John's Mama | |
| Lagi Shaarth | ||
| 2002 | Karz: The Burden of Truth | Himmatbhai |
| Pardesi Re | ||
| Road | Inspector Singh | |
| Lal Salaam | Inspector G.C. Deshpande | |
| Ansh: The Deadly Part | Govind "Edda" | |
| Kaaboo | Anna | |
| 2003 | Marktet | Inspector Sawant |
| Parwana | Yashwantrao Waghmare | |
| Calcutta Mail | Lakhan Yadav | |
| Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Sayaji Rane (Sheela's Husband) | |
| Danav | Thakur Raja Sahab | |
| 2004 | Vaastu Shastra | Inspector Bhupal Gorpade |
| Hanan | Inspector Pardesi | |
| Satya Bol | Shinde | |
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Tommy's friend | |
| 2005 | Sauda - The Deal | Blackmailer |
| Nigehbaan: The Third Eye | ||
| Chaahat Ek Nasha | Manmohan Rangeela | |
| Jackpot | ||
| 2006 | Chhal: The Game of Death | |
| Deodhar Gandhi | ||
| Jeet: Feel the Force | ||
| 2007 | Big Brother | Baburao 'Bhau' Kamble |
| 2008 | Ugly Aur Pagli | Hotel Manager |
| Sarkar Raj | Karunesh Kaanga | |
| 2009 | Team: The Force | Raman Bhai |
| Yeh Mera India | Inspector Chandrakant Shinde | |
| Ek: The Power of One | ||
| 2018 | Sanju | Bandu Dada |
| Kaala | Maharashtra Minister | |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Head Constable |
| 2022 | Govinda Naam Mera | Ajit Dharkar |
| 2023 | Aazam | Madan Shikre |
| Ajmer 92 | DIG Shekhawat | |
| 2024 | Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha | Yeda Anna |
| 2026 | Ramyaa | Anna Shetty |
| TBA | Untitled film † | TBA[12] |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bharathi | Subramaniya Bharathi |
| 2001 | Poovellam Un Vaasam | Rajasekar |
| 2002 | Azhagi | Dhanalakshmi's Husband |
| Baba | Divyananda Bharathi | |
| 2003 | Dhool | Minister Kalai Pandiyan |
| 2006 | Sudesi | R. C. Narayan |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Settu |
| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran | Dhanasekaran |
| Santosh Subramaniam | Govindhan | |
| 2009 | Padikkathavan | Rami Reddy |
| Thoranai | Minister Sivanandi | |
| Thee | Rajapandian | |
| Aadhavan | Ibrahim Rowther | |
| Vettaikkaran | Kattabomman | |
| 2011 | Vedi | Easwaramoorthy |
| Velayudham | Feroz Khan | |
| 2012 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Mahendra Kumar |
| Thaandavam | Ravichandran | |
| 2013 | Settai | Jewelry owner |
| 2014 | Maan Karate | Sethuraman |
| Damaal Dumeel | Kamatchi Sundaram | |
| 2015 | Nannbenda | Sathya's Father |
| Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Ashok | |
| 2017 | Spyder | DGP Chandrasekhar |
| 2018 | Kaala | Union Minister of Maharashtra |
| Johnny | Kalyan | |
| 2019 | Pottu | Dr. R.K. |
| Rocky: The Revenge | Thenappan | |
| Action | Rehman | |
| Market Raja MBBS | God Father Radha | |
| 2020 | Cocktail | Rajamanickam |
| 2021 | Nayae Peyae | |
| Sabhaapathy | Lucky Raja | |
| 2022 | Nenjuku Needhi | CBI Officer |
| Gethule | Minister Mani | |
| 2023 | Aghori | |
| 2024 | Indian 2 | Balsingh |
| Oru Thee | Anu's father | |
| 2025 | Rajabheema | |
| Good Bad Ugly | Alok Shukla | |
| Kuberaa | SI Ashok Godbole | |
| 2026 | Yogi Da | |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Patitha Pavani | |
| 2004 | Veera Kannadiga | Bade Miyan |
| 2007 | Lava Kusha | Vishakanta |
| 2008 | Porki | CM Karim Abdul Khaled |
| 2011 | Srimathi | |
| 2012 | Arakshaka | |
| Shakti | Bachchegowda | |
| 2013 | Veera | |
| 2014 | Brahma | ACP Shinde |
| Jai Lalitha | ACP Raghav | |
| 2015 | Ouija | Satan Fakir |
| Luv U Alia | ||
| Uppi 2 | ||
| 2017 | Kempiruve | Politician |
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | |
| 2013 | Nadodimannan | Pushpam Prakashan |
Bhojpuri
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dharma | with Pawan Singh & Kajal Raghwani. |
| TBA | Fighter King | with Samar Singh |
| 2022 | Rowdy Rocky | with Pradeep Pandey "Chintu" |
English
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rockin Meera | Tiger Singh |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Aahat | uncredited role |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Loser | Ruby's Father | Telugu | ZEE5 | [13][14] |
| 2022 | Mi Punha Yein | MLA Vasant Rao Murkute | Marathi | Planet Marathi | |
| 2022 | Dhahanam | Chenna Reddy | Telugu | MX Player | |
| 2024 | Killer Soup | Arvind Shetty | Hindi | Netflix | |
| Kalsutra | Serial killer | Marathi | JioHotstar | [15] |
Production
He produced couple of Marathi movies. Sayaji helped Nagesh Bhonsle to produce the Marathi film Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi. He also produced the Makarand Anaspure's Dambis (2011).[16]
Awards and nominations
- 1995 : Won: Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi - Aboli for his reprising role "Sayaji"
- 2001:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Kurukshetra
- 2000:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award for Shool
- 2006:Nominated:Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Telugu for Andhrudu
- 2009:Nominated:Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for Arundhati
- 2023:Won:Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Award for Favourite Villain for Ghar Banduk Biryani
- 2023:Nom:Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi for Ghar Banduk Biryani
References
- 1 2 3 "Sayaji Shinde - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film villain". idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ↑ "Actor Sayaji Shinde joins Ajit Pawar-led NCP". The Hindu. 11 October 2024. Archived from the original on 11 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ "Charting the Cinematic Course of Gnana Rajasekharan". Indian Masterminds. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Sayaji Shinde birthday: 5 things you need to know about the Killer Soup actor". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ↑ "Sayaji Shinde". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (11 October 2024). "'Maa Nanna Superhero' movie review: Sudheer Babu shoulders a patchy relationship drama". The Hindu.
- ↑ Thasale, Dakshata. "Sayaji Shinde and Bhau Kadam Stareer in New Upcoming movie Yuntam - 'यंटम' चा मुहूर्त जुन्नर येथे संपन्न !!". India.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ↑ "Tandav". Archived from the original on 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ "Aadharwad Movie Trailer, Star Cast, Release Date, Box Office, Movie Review | Aadharwad Movie budget and Collection | Aadharwad". www.indianfilmhistory.com. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ↑ Bhirvandekar, Harshada. "Sasubai Jorat: सुनेशी वैर झालं जूनं, 'सासूबाई जोरात'मध्ये आता रंगणार सासू-जावयाची धमाल गोष्ट!". Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ↑ "'ऑल इज वेल' चित्रपटात सयाजी शिंदे यांचा मराठी बाणा". Lokmat (in Marathi). 14 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ↑ Seta, Fenil (19 January 2026). "Anees Bazmee CONFIRMS casting of his next film: "It stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Raashii Khanna, Vijay Raaz…"; CLARIFIES on Sankranthiki Vasthunam remake rumours". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Lockdown Review : Loser Web series on Zee 5". 123telugu.com. 16 May 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ "New web series 'Loser' spins a compelling tale". gulfnews.com. 13 May 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ "जिओ स्टुडिओजच्या थरारक आणि ॲक्शन पॅक वेब शो 'कालसूत्र'ची घोषणा!". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 27 August 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ "Review: 'Dambis' is a lovable family film". dna. 9 December 2011. Archived from the original on 1 November 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
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