Prasad Jawade is a well-known Marathi film and television actor. His career took off significantly after his role in the popular TV serial, “Ek Mahanayak Dr B. R. Ambedkar,” which aired in 2019.

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Prasad Jawade was born on Wednesday, November 30, 1988 (age 34 as of 2022), in Pune, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He completed his schooling at Mount Saint Ann Convent High School in Talegaon, Pune. He then pursued his undergraduate degree at Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune. Furthermore, he holds a diploma in Information Technology from D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family & Girlfriend

Prasad comes from a Maharashtrian family. His father, Pramod Jawade, works for BSNL in Mumbai. His mother’s name is Pradnya Jawade, and he has a sister, Priti Goje, who is married with a son. He is reportedly in a relationship with theatre artist Raksha Shetty.

Career

After high school, Prasad joined a theatre group near Pune, gaining valuable experience in numerous Marathi plays. His television debut was in the Marathi serial, “Mazhiya Priyala Preet Kalena,” in 2010. He later secured a lead role as ‘Kartik’ in Zee Marathi’s “Ase He Kanyadaan” (2015). His film career includes cameo roles in Marathi films such as “Mr. & Mrs. Sadachari” and “Guru” (2016), and he also appeared in shows like “Awaaz – Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar” (2016), “Kulaswamini” (2016), and “Vinuya Atut Nati” (2019).

A significant role came in 2017 with the Marathi theatre play “Agnipankh.” His breakthrough came with the Hindi TV serial “Ek Mahanayak Dr B. R. Ambedkar” (2019), where he played the lead role of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. He also had cameo appearances in Bollywood films “Chhichhore” (2019) and “Malang” (2020).

Favourite Things

• Food: Kolhapuri Chicken
• Holiday Destination: New Zealand
• Attire: Jacket

Facts/Trivia

Prasad is a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha. He won the Clean & Clear Fresh Face award in 2013. Interestingly, to better understand his role as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, he even enrolled in a law college in Mumbai to study the Indian Constitution.

In an interview discussing his role as Dr. Ambedkar, Prasad explained the depth of research and commitment involved. He highlighted the extensive reading he undertook, including Dr. Ambedkar’s autobiography, to accurately portray the historical figure. He also mentioned significant weight changes to match the character’s physical appearance throughout different stages of life.

Key Roles and Appearances