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| Born | Mohan Mahadeo Agashe (1947-07-23)23 July 1947 (age 78) |
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Dr. Mohan Agashe (born 23 July 1947)[2] is an Indian psychiatrist and actor. He was awarded theSangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 in theatre.[3]
Agashe was born inBhor,Maharashtra. He studied inB. J. Medical College, Pune for hisMBBS andMD degree in Psychiatry. He later became a professor, before becoming an actor.[4]
Agashe served as a professor of Psychiatry at theB. J. Medical College andSassoon Hospital inPune.[5] Apart from his medical career, he also worked in the fields of clinical psychology andpsychopharmacology. Agashe was also instrumental in establishing the Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health in 1991, a state level training and research institute in mental health sciences, located inPune,India.[6] Agashe headed the five-year study on the trauma of the1993 Latur earthquake, initiated by theIndian Council of Medical Research.[7]
During his early career, Agashe worked in a government hospital atPune. He also chaired the organising committee meetings for the Annual National Conference ofIndian Psychiatric Society held atArmed Forces Medical College, Pune. In 1998, Agashe's project to improve mental health education and service led to the formation of a new policy on mental education by theGovernment of Maharashtra. He has also served as an Advisor to theGovernment of Maharashtra on Mental Health Education and Service. Agashe is presently theprincipal investigator for an Indo–US joint project on Cultural Disorders of Fatigue and Weaknesses.[8]
Agashe started out as a theatre artist through Sai Paranjape's children's play.[9] His love of acting made him take time out of his busy schedule to work in plays. He started his career in acting by working in the theatre. From April 1997 to April 2002, he was the Director General of theFilm and Television Institute of India, Pune.[2] He was part of a play calledJara Samjhun Ghya, which he presented for IMA's awareness drive to strength doctor-patient relationship in Pune.[10] In 2018, he was also part of a Harry Potter spoof video byBharatiya Digital Party, where he portrayed Bumbledore.[11] He was also part of a short film#PuranaPyaar, by Gorilla Shorts.[12]

| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Samna[13] | Maruti Kamble | Marathi |
| Nishant[14] | Prasad (Zamindar's brother) | Hindi | |
| 1976 | Manthan | Deshmukh | |
| 1977 | Smothered Voices | Homi | |
| Bhumika | Siddharth Sutar | ||
| Jait Re Jait | Nagya (Bhagat) | Marathi | |
| 1978 | Hungama Bombay Ishtyle | Jaggu Dada | Hindi |
| 1980 | Sinhasan | Budhajirao | Marathi |
| Aakrosh | Bhonsle, President of the City Council | Hindi | |
| The Sea Wolves | Brothel Keeper | English | |
| 1981 | Sadgati | The Brahmin | Hindi |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Tyeb Mohammed's friend | |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Keshav | |
| Paar | Hari Singh | ||
| 1985 | Mahananda | Mama | Marathi |
| 1986 | Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Custom Office Sudarshan Kumar | Hindi |
| Musafir | P. A. Pillai | ||
| Kissa Kathmandu Ka | Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu) | ||
| 1987 | Uprant | Mohan | |
| Susman | President of Handloom Cooperative Society | ||
| Maha Yatra | Ved Maharaj | ||
| 1988 | The Perfect Murder | A.C.P. Samant | |
| Rihaee | Roopji | ||
| 1989 | Bye Bye Blues | Rug Merchant | |
| 1991 | Suryodaya | Raosaheb Patil | Marathi |
| Mississippi Masala | Kanti Napkin | English | |
| 1992 | Dil Aashna Hai | Prem (pimp) | Hindi/Urdu |
| Ek Hota Vidushak | Himmatrao Inamdar | Marathi | |
| 1994 | Patang | Criminal | Hindi |
| 1995 | Mohini | Dr. Mohan Agashe / Anand | |
| Target | Vindhyachal Singh | ||
| Angrakshak | Khare | ||
| Trimurti | Kooka Singh | ||
| 1996 | Vrindavan Film Studios | Hiralal | |
| Katha Don Ganpatraonchi | Ganpatrao Moray-Patil | Marathi | |
| Feluda 30 | Maganlal Meghraj | Bengali | |
| 1997 | Gudia | Braganza | Hindi |
| Mrityudand | Abhay Singh | ||
| 1998 | Zor | Swami Satyavadhi | |
| Train to Pakistan | British Official | ||
| Bombay Blue | Commissioner Singh | English | |
| 1999 | Hu Tu Tu | Sawantrao Gadre | Hindi |
| Golapi Mukto Rahasya | Maganlal Meghraj | Bengali | |
| Jato Kando Kathmandu Te | Maganlal Meghraj | ||
| Katt Katt Kad Kaddu | Hemant's Friend | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Raju | Guruji | Marathi |
| Seducing Maarya | Vijay Chatterjee | Hindi | |
| Gaja Gamini | Kalidasa | ||
| 2001 | Meri Ishq Ki Kahani | Baji | |
| Aks | Prime Minister | ||
| A Pocket Full of Dreams | Om | ||
| 2002 | Agni Varsha | Raibhya | Hindi |
| 2003 | Gangaajal | DIG Verma | |
| Paap | Kaya's Father | ||
| 2004 | Devrai | Psychologist | Marathi |
| Ab Tak Chappan | Ex-Commissioner Pradhan | Hindi | |
| Dance Like a Man | Amritlal Parekh | English | |
| Asambhav | President Veer Pratap Singh | Hindi | |
| 2005 | James | DCP Vijay Singh Rawat | Hindi |
| Kay Dyache Bola | Judge Justice Prabhune | Marathi | |
| Apaharan | Prof. Raghuvansh Shastri | Hindi | |
| 2006 | 1st Bite | Guru | English |
| Rang De Basanti | Indian Defence Minister Shastri | Hindi | |
| Shevri | Vidya's Boss | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Valu | Sarpanch | |
| 2009 | Gulmohar | Vidya's Father | |
| Agnidivya | Dadu Bhat | ||
| Rita | Shanks | ||
| Vihir | Ajoba | ||
| Nishani Dava Anghatha | Unnamed | ||
| 2010 | Samudra | Vishnu Khot | |
| Kon Aahe Re Tikde? | Zunjarrao Shirke | ||
| 2011 | Phhir | Swamiji | Hindi |
| Deool | Aamdar Saheb | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Chitale Master | |
| Masala | Sethji | ||
| Maximum | Mr. Sathe | ||
| Bharatiya | Sirpanch Sirdeshmukh | ||
| Jism 2 | Unnamed | Hindi | |
| The King & the Commissioner | Indian Prime Minister | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Janmantar | Unnamed | Marathi |
| Gadya Aapla Gaon Bara | Nana | ||
| Jolly LLB | Senior Dewan | Hindi | |
| Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta | Mrunal's Father | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Akalpith | Justice Gore | |
| Mohan Rakesh's Adhe Adhure | Singhania / Juneja / Mahendranath | ||
| Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero | Baba Amte | ||
| 2015 | Astu – So Be It | Appa – Dr.Chakrapani Shastri | |
| Ab Tak Chhappan 2 | Ex Commissioner Pradhan | Hindi | |
| Mahesh Dattani's Hasmukh Saab ki Wasihat | Hasmukh Mehta | ||
| Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar | Appa Bhatawdekar | Marathi | |
| Welcome Zindagi | Colonel Vagaskar | ||
| Deool Band | Dr. Vyas | ||
| The Bright Day | Old Man | ||
| Monel Maya | Bramhanikar Gaonkar | ||
| 2016 | Manithan | Ram Dewan | Tamil |
| Lost and Found | Shrirang Uncle | Marathi | |
| Phuntroo | Prof. Shankar Rao | ||
| 2017 | Yeh Hai India | Prime Minister | Hindi |
| Kaasav | Dattabhau | Marathi | |
| Deva | Krishnakant | ||
| 2020 | Welcome Home | Apparao Joshi | Hindi |
| Bonus | Aajoba | Marathi | |
| 2021 | Karkhanisanchi Waari | Satish Karkhanis | |
| Toofaan | Bala Kaka | Hindi | |
| Walk Alone | Nana | ||
| 2022 | Bachchhan Paandey | Minister Laalji Bhagat | |
| Chandramukhi | Dadasaheb Saswadkar | Marathi | |
| Vezham | Leena's grandfather | Tamil | |
| Ekda Kaay Zala | Kiran's Father | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum | Nana | Malayalam |
| Pillu Bachelor | Pillu's Grandfather | Marathi | |
| Aathvani | Rama | ||
| 2024 | Lokshahi | Gajanan Chitre | |
| Nayan Rahasya | Mahesh Hingorani | Bengali | |
| Article 370 | Jagmohan Patil | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Devmanus | Varkari | Marathi |
| Aatli Baatmi Futli | Bhaskar Wankhede |
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987 | Kissa Kathmandu Ka | Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu) | DD Bangla | Originally on DD National |
| 2008–2010 | Agnihotra | Vinayak (Appa) Ganesh Agnihotri | Star Pravah | |
| 2011 | Guntata Hriday He | Ananya's Father-in-law | Zee Marathi | |
| 2012 | Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta | Advocate Deshmukh | Zee Marathi | |
| 2017 | Rudram | Ragini's Father | Zee Yuva | [15] |
| 2019 | Ti Phulrani | Jagadish Mahapatre | Sony Marathi | [16] |
| Hutatma | Special appearance | ZEE5 | Web Series[17] | |
| 2021 | Akkad Bakkad Rafu Chakkar | Babaji | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2022 | Human | Mohan Vaidya | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| RaanBaazaar | Satish Naik | Planet Marathi OTT | ||
| Avrodh: The Siege Within 2 | Prime Minister | SonyLIV | ||
| B. E. Rojgaar | Shantanu | Bharatiya Digital Party | ||
| 2023 | Do Gubbare | Aajoba | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2018 | Purana Pyaar | Dev Pratap Singh | Hindi | Finalist for Filmfare Short Film Awards[18] |
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
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| 2022 | RaanBaazaar | Satish Naik | [19] |
| 2023 | Do Gubbare | Aajoba |
| Year | Award | Result | Notes |
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| 1990 | Padma Shri | Won | [20] |
| 1996 | Filmfare Best Villain Award | Nominated | ForTrimurti |
| 1996 | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | Won | for theatre (Acting: Marathi)[3] |
| 2004 | Goethe Medal | Won | [21][22] |
| 2014 | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Marathi | Won | Astu |
| 2017 | Thespo Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | [23] |
| 2018 | Vishnudas Bhave Puraskar | Won | [24] |
| 2018 | Pride of Planet Award | Won | [25] |
| 2019 | Lotu Patil Theatre Award | Won | [26] |