Noted TV, Theatre and film artiste Ashok Saraf was in London recently presenting the Marathi play Laginghai, whose first two shows were staged at Maharashtra Mandal London.
Most popular for his TV serials Hum Paanch and Chhoti Badi Baaten, Ashok Saraf has carved a niche for himself in comedy genre acting in a total of about 275 films and plays. Laginghai is a Marathi play with lead role by Ashok Saraf himself, as the father of a young bachelor who falls in love with a lady, played by Aditi Deshpande - who is real life daughter-in-law of famous actress Sulabha Deshpande.
The story revolves around the desire of getting married, both of the son and the father and all the comic scenes around it. Played by Onkar Raut, the son’s character brought out both hilarious side and an off-spring who wanted his father’s well-being in his loneliness. The son’s character was supported well by Sayali Karlekar as his girl-friend.
This is Ashok Saraf’s first performance in the UK in his career spanning more than four decades. Speaking to Asian Voice, Saraf said that he was glad to be presenting before new audiences in the UK and looking forward to their response to the play.
Co-incidentally, it was also Ashok Saraf’s birthday on the day and it was celebrated by the attendees and the Executive Committee members of MML. Vote of thanks was given by the President of MML Sushil Rapatwar.
