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Sachin Pilgaonkar

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Sachin Pilgaonkar often known by his first name Sachin, is an Indian film and television actor, director, singer and producer. Starting as a child in the Marathi film, Ha Majha Marg Ekla (1962), he went on to work in around 65 films as a child artist, before switching to adult roles, and being part of films like Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Balika Badhu (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) and Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) as a lead actor, which were all successful. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and also in Bhojpuri cinema, and has acted, produced and directed successful comedy shows on Indian television, including Tu Tu Main Main (2000) and Kadvee Khatti Meethi. He also directed several hit Marathi Films starting with Mai Baap (1982), Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990) and Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004).

Sachin Pilgaonkar was born in Mumbai in a Konkani family from Pilgaon, Goa. His father Sharad Pilgaonkar managed a printing business in Mumbai. His father was a film producer. He is married to actress Supriya Pilgaonkar (née Sabnis), whom he first directed for his debut Marathi film, Navri Mile Navryala (1984) and subsequently became successful pair in Marathi cinema. The couple have a daughter, Shriya Pilgaonkar.
- IMDb mini biography by: Akash

Assisted Hrishikesh Mukherjee who taught him editing.
In 1988 wanted to direct a film titled Izzat Ki Khatir with Dimple Kapadia.
Actresss Baby Karishma aka Karishma Makhni was adopted by Sachin in 1988. She also has a older brother named Manjit. She starred in "Atmavishwas" as a child. Her parents names are Asha and Kuldeep Makhni. Karishma went to London to be with her parents years ago. She returned to India when she wanted to join Bollywood.
Adopted daughter Karishma Makhni in 1987. She also has a older brother named Manjit. She starred in Atmavishwas aa a child. Her parents names are Asha and Kuldeep Makhni. Karishma went to London to be with her parents years ago. She returned to India when she wanted to join Bollywood.
Starred in the shelved movie Jai Ambe's "Pyar Ka Kinara" (Takara)(1990) Starring Sachin, Sunayna, Vishaka, Amjad Khan,Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Johnny Lever,Music by Ravi Gurtu,Directed by Ashoka.

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