Lalit Prabhakar is an Indian theatre artist and film & TV actor. He mainly works in Marathi films and TV serials. He is known for playing the role of Aditya Desai in the Marathi TV serial ‘Julun Yeti Reshimgathi’ (2013), which aired on Zee Marathi.
Wiki/Biography
Lalit Prabhakar Bhadane was born on Saturday, 12 September 1987 (age 36 years; as of 2023) in Kalyan, Maharashtra, and his hometown is in Samode Dhule, Maharashtra, India. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Lalit Prabhakar’s childhood photo
He did his schooling at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Palghar. He then pursued a BSc in Computer Science at Birla College, Kalyan West, Mumbai. He also attended Government Law College, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Prabhakar Bhadane, is a professor at an Industrial Training Institute. His mother, Hemlata Bhadane, is a teacher. His younger brother, Aakash Prabhakar, is a singer.
Lalit Prabhakar and his father
Lalit Prabhakar and his mother
Lalit Prabhakar’s brother
Wife & Children
He is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
In 2014, he was rumoured to dating the Indian actress Prajakta Mali. However, they denied the rumours of their love affair.
Lalit Prabhakar with Prajakta Mali
Religion/Religious Views
He is an atheist.
Lalit Prabhakar’s Instagram post
Autograph
Lalit Prabhakar’s autograph
Career
Theatre
He started his career as a theatre artist. He joined a theatre group named ‘Mitee-Chaar Kalyan’ before pursuing his graduation. He also did his training in acting under the Indian theatre artist Ravindra Lakhe. He has performed in various Hindi and Marathi theatre plays. Some of his popular Marathi theatre plays are ‘Takshakyag’ (2014), ‘Invisible City’ (2015), ‘Dhol Tashe’ (2016), and ‘Pati Gele Ga Kathewadi’ (2017). He has also directed the theatre play ‘Invisible City.’
Lalit Prabhakar in a theatre play
Films
In 2017, he made his film debut with the Marathi film ‘Chi Va Chi Sau Ka’ in which he played the role of Satyaprakash.
Chi Va Chi Sau Ka
He then appeared in various other Marathi films such as ‘Hampi’ (2017), ‘Anandi Gopal’ (2019), ‘Medium Spicy’ (2022), ‘Sunny’ (2022), and ‘Tarri’ (2023).
Anandi Gopal
Television
Serial
In 2008, he made his TV debut with the Marathi TV serial ‘Jeevlaga’ in which he played the role of Vallabh Desai. The serial was aired on Star Pravah.
Jeevlaga
Some of his other Marathi TV serials are ‘Aabhas Ha’ (2011; Zee Marathi), ‘Kunku’ (2011; Zee Marathi), ‘Julun Yeti Reshimgathi’ (2013; Zee Marathi), and ‘Dil Dosti Duniyadari’ (2015; Zee Marathi).
Julun Yeti Reshimgathi
Reality Show
In 2021, she appeared as a guest in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Marathi 3,’ which aired on Colors Marathi.
Web Series
Lalit has acted in a few web series like ‘The Raikar Case’ (Hindi, 2020; Voot), ‘Shantit Kranti’ (Marathi, 2021; SonyLIV), and ‘Pet Puraan’ (Marathi, 2022; SonyLIV).
The Raikar Case
Awards
- 2010–2012: Young Artists Scholarship by Ministry of Culture, Central Govt. of India
- 2014: Zee Marathi Award for Best Actor
- 2017: Zee Talkies Comedy Award for Best Actor for the Marathi film Chi Va Chi Sau Ka
- 2019: Maharashtra’s Favorite Actor Award for the Marathi film Anandi Gopal
Lalit Prabhakar with his award
- 2019: Sakal Premier Award for Best Actor
Lalit Prabhakar with his Sakal Premier Award
- 2020: Zee Chitra Gaurav Award for Best Actor Award the Marathi film Anandi Gopal
- 2020: Zee Chitra Gaurav Award for Most Natural Performance of the Year for the Marathi film Smile Please
Lalit Prabhakar with his Zee Chitra Gaurav Award
- 2021: Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Critics for the Marathi film Anandi Gopal
Lalit Prabhakar with his Filmfare Award
Car Collection
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Lalit Prabhakar with his car
Favourites
- Comedian: Charlie Chaplin
- Cartoon Character: SpongeBob SquarePants
- Quote: It’s not the critic that counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.
Facts/Trivia
- While he was studying in school, he performed in various drama competitions.
Lalit Prabhakar performing in a drama during his school days
- In an interview, he shared that initially, his parents were against his desire to become an actor. His parents wanted him to pursue a government job.
- He enjoys playing various games like bowling and snooker.
Lalit Prabhakar on winning a bowling competition
- In his leisure time, he loves travelling and painting.
Lalit Prabhakar while painting
- He regularly works out at a gym to maintain his fitness.
Lalit Prabhakar at a gym
- Lalit Prabhakar’s blood group is B+.
Lalit Prabhakar’s Instagram post about his blood group
- In 2017, 2018, and 2020, he was ranked in the Pune Times Most Desirable list.