Samir Choughule


Samir Diwakar Choughule is an Indian actor and writer from Mumbai. He is better known for his comedy roles, style and slapstick performance. From daily soaps to comedy shows, from theater plays to movies, Samir has acted in Marathi, Hindi and English shows. He is currently known for his role in Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra being telecasted on Sony Marathi.

Life and career

Choughule did his schooling in Shailendra Education Society and later completed his graduation from M L Dahanukar College of Commerce in 1993. He was interested in sports, but started acting after his acting adventures in school and college gave him success and encouragement. After completing his education, Samir worked in Mumbai and later took a full-time acting career in 2002. Since then has acted in various dramas, TV serials and movies. He is a team lead on Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra comedy show.
Choughule is also a regular contributor to Saamana e-paper under the column "Fulora" where he writes about the various flavors of life.

Personal life

Choughule grew up in Virar–Nallasopara area. He is married to Kavita and the couple lives in the same area.

Filmography

Samir has appeared in lead role as well as special appearance in a few marathi Indian movies:
YearFilmLanguageRoleNotes
2005Kaydyacha BolaMarathiThambiSpecial appearance
2008Mumbai Meri JaanHindi
2013Aajcha Divas MajhaMarathiSatam
2015Vakratunda MahakaayaMarathiSecretary
2015A Paying GhostMarathiGanpule
2016Mumbai TimeMarathi
2019Vikun TaakMarathi
2022ChandramukhiMarathiBattasha
2023BambooMarathiShashikant Prabhulkar
2023Jaggu Ani JulietMarathiMr. Nimkar
2024Hoy MaharajaMarathiJignes
2024PhullwantiMarathiWamanrao
2025GulkandMarathiMakrand Dhawale

Theater work

Samir is an actor in Marathi Theater and below are a few plays where he has acted in:
  1. Asa Mi Asa Mi
  2. Varya Varchi varat
  3. Vyakti Ani Valli
  4. Yada kadachit
  5. Chalre Bhoplya Tunuk Tunuk
  6. Balak Palak
  7. Shri Bai Samartha
  8. Carry On Heavens
  9. Best of Bottoms Up
  10. Hyancha Kaay Karaaycha
  11. ''Samya Samya Maifilit Mazya''

    TV appearances

Samir has also acted in a few TV serials:
  1. Tikal te Political
  2. Aambat God
  3. Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi
  4. Comedychi Bullet Train
  5. Kunku
  6. Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta
  7. Aajke Shriman Shrimati
  8. Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra
  9. Saare Tujhyachsathi
  10. Assa Maher Nako Ga Baai!
  11. Post Office Ughade Aahe

    Awards and recognition

  12. Sanskruti Kaladarpan Natya Vibhag – 2016
  13. Zee Natya Gourav Puraskar 2015 – Best Comedy Actor for drama – ''Balak-Palak''