Happy Birthday Ashok Saraf: 'Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi' to 'Gammat Jammat'; FIVE must-watch comedy movies of the evergreen star

Ashok Saraf is is an actor and comedian who is very popular in the Marathi and Bollywood film industry. His comic timing is impeccable and matched with facial expressions, his style of dialogue delivery makes him a fascinating actor to watch. Ashok Saraf celebrates his 73rd birthday today and his social media is filled with wishes for the veteran actor.

On this special day, we take a look at five must-watch comedy movies of the evergreen star.

'Gammat Jammat' was a comedy Marathi film, directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar. It featured stars like Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Varsha Usgaonkar, and Charushila Sabale in key roles. 'Gammat Jammat' revolved around two central characters Phalgun (Ashok Saraf) and Gautam (Sachin). This comedy blockbuster film was critically acclaimed and it did phenomenal business at the box-office.

Sachin Pilgaonkar's directorial 'Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi' is a remake of 1966 Hindi film 'Biwi Aur Makan' directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It is a comedy film revolving around four close friends, (played by Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde and Siddharth Ray). This film is considered a cult classic comedy in Marathi cinema.

'Eka Peksha Ek' is action, comedy and mystery Marathi film, directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar. The story of the film adapted from Arthur Hiller's 1989 American comedy film 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil'. It featured stars like Lakshmikant Berde, Ashok Saraf, and Sachin Pilgaonkar in lead roles.

Aayatya Gharat Gharoba' was Sachin Pilgaonkar's directorial venture which starred Sachin, Ashok Saraf, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde, Rajeshwari, Kishori Shahane as leads. Saraf and Laxmikant's stupendous performance was very much appreciated by the audience. This comedy-drama is thus, worth the watch.

'Ek Daav Bhutacha' starred Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ashok Saraf, Ranjana, Mohan Kothiwan, Ram Nagarkar, Sulochna and Mohan Joshi. A hilarious rib-tickling farce, this mirth quake is full of slapstick humour and crispy punch lines. Ashok Saraf's performance as a ghost (or bhoot) of a Maratha soldier is absolutely commendable. This action thriller did well in the box office.