Sanjay Narvekar (born 1962) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He mainly is a Marathi actor, who works in TV shows and films.
His portrayal of Raghu (Sanjay Dutt)'s sidekick, "Dedh Footia" (lit. One and a half-footer, referring to the short stature of his character) in the popular Hindi film Vaastav (1999) was appreciated by critics and audiences alike. His on-screen portrayal of a simple underdog, son of the soil, guy next door remains his most characteristic and endearing feature in most of his films as well as his real life. Together with Siddharth Jadhav, he has teamed up in many hit Marathi movies, forming one of the most successful and hilarious pairs in contemporary Marathi cinema.
Early and personal life
Narvekar was born in Malvan, Sindhudurg. He lives in Powai, Mumbai, India with his wife and his son Aryan S. Narvekar, who recently made his debut with the Marathi film Bokya Satbande.
Professional
Marathi films
Timepass 3 (2022) Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 (2019) Thackeray (2019) Khari Biscuit (2019) Ye Re Ye Re Paisa (2018) Marathon Zindagi (2017) 1234 (2016) 35% Katavar Pass (2016) Ladigodi (2016) Well Done Bhaiya (2016) Bandh Nylon Che (2016) Just Gammat (2015) Zentleman (2014) Cappuccino (2014) Bai La Ho Baikola Kho (2013) Ashach Eka Betavar (2013) Tatya Vinchu Lage Raho (2013) Ghulam Begum Badshaha (2013) Fakt Satvi Paas (2012) Har Har Mahadev (2012) Baburao La Pakda (2012) Gola Berij (2012) Karj (2012) Fakta Ladh Mhana (2011) Dhaav Manya Dhaav (2011) Mohaan Aawatey (2011) 5 Naar 1 Bejaar (2011) Shahan Pan Dega Deva (2011) Aata Ga Baya (2011) Agni Pariksha (2010) Laadi Godi (2010) Kalshekar Aahet Ka? (2010) Nashibachi Aisi Taisi (2009) बे दुणे साडेचार (2009) Lonavla Bypass (2009) Chal Lavkar (2009) Target (Telugu|Hindi|Marathi; 2009) Chand Ke Paar Chalo (2009) Nau Mahine Nau Divas (2009) Ghud Ghoose (2009) Lonavla Bypass (2009) Gaav Tasa Changla (2009) Dhudgus (2008) Rangrao Chowdhary (2008) Checkmate (2008) Chashme Bahaddar (2007) Lagnacha Dhum Dhadaka (2007) Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada (2007) Zabardast (2007) Aai No. 1 (2007) Karz Kunkavache (2006) Aga Bai Arrecha! (2004) Sarivar Sari Khabardar Aata Pita Nau Mahine Nau Divas
Telugu films
Lottery (2013)
Hindi films
HIT: The First Case (2022) as Shrikant Saxena
Serious Men (2020) as Keshav Dharve
Jaane Hoga Kya (2006) as Police Officer Jadhav
Chand Ke Paar Chalo as Johnny
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag as Ramlal Bhatt
Kismat (2004) as Goli
Hungama (2003) as Anil Singh
Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye as Babban Rao
Hathyar (2002) as Dedh Footiya (cameo appearance) Pyaasa Ehsaas: The Feeling (2001) Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001) Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai Jodi No.1 as Bedi Fiza Vaastav: The Reality (1999) as Chandrakant Kumar a.k.a "Dedh Footiya" Baaghi (2000) as Chakku Deewaar (2004) Indian (1996) Ek Aur Ek Gyaarah Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai Love Recipe (2012) Chaar Deewane Aur Ek Deewani Bhi (2012)
Television shows
Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin (2020) as Inspector Kamal Joshi
Escaype live (2022) Tujya Ishqacha Naadkhula (2021) as ACP Gautam Salvi