Meet Maharashtra’s most desirable men on TV 2020

Handsome, talented and immensely popular, these men have been winning hearts with their performances and social media posts for a while now. Be it their lover-boy roles, or characters with grey shades, they’ve done justice to the roles, and won the audiences’ loyalty...

From an engineering student in a small town of Maharashtra, to landing a lead role in the popular show Vithu Mauli, actor Ajinkya Raut has come a long way. He is the Maharashtra's Most Desirable Man on TV 2020 and we are not surprised. He is daring and thinks out-of-the-box in terms of his style and projects. His popularity grew by leaps and bounds, thanks to his firebrand performance in the mythological TV show 'Vithu Mauli'. We hear that this stylish young boy will be seen in a Hindi movie alongside Jackie Shroff.

Relationship status: Single

Thanks to his character, Babdya, from Aggabai Sasubai, Ashutosh enjoys immense popularity among Marathi viewers. Having also done films like Akalpit and Shahid Bhai Kotwal, he has great screen presence too. Ashutosh is the son of well-known composer Ashok Patki.

Relationship status: Single

A fitness-trainer-turned-actor, Vishhal Nikam made his debut in Marathi cinema with Mithun. This fit and fab boy caught everyone's attention with the TV show Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba, for which he gained 12 kilos in 20 days. His dreamy eyes and bulked-up physique have added to the massive fan following.

Relationship status: Single

Good-looking, talented and quirky, Siddharth Chandekar is the complete package. He has been dabbling in TV, theatre and films simultaneously. His cool and inimitable fashion sense has won hearts, as has his talent. Currently seen in Sang Tu Aahes Ka, Siddharth’s portrayal has been earning praises from viewers.

Relationship status: Married to actress Mitali Mayekar

With his good looks and unmissable charm, Shalva Kinjawadekar has won many hearts. He is mainly known for playing Omkar Khanvilkar in the Marathi television series Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla. With an amazing fan following on social media, Shalva is the youngster to look out for.

Relationship status: In a relationship with Shreya Daflapurkar

Known for his good looks, Raj Hanchanale played a supporting role in a popular TV show Tujhyat Jeev Rangala and managed to draw enough attention from viewers to create a loyal fan following for himself. With those intense eyes and curly hair, Raj is a hunk to watch out for!

Relationship status: Married

Son of veteran actor Vijay Gokhale, Aashutosh has become a popular name in Marathi television today. He is currently playing the lead role in 'Rang Maza Vegla'.

Relationship status: Single

Shashank Ketkar immortalised the character Shree in Honaar Suun Mi Hya Gharchi. The good looks and acting chops make for a fine combination in this actor, who also has a beautiful voice and often shares videos of his songs on social media. He is currently seen in the show Pahile Na Mi Tula.

Relationship status: Married

The cool dude vibe oozes off Aashay and it’s evident from his social media page. While he gained popularity with the show Majha Hoshil Na, Aashay is currently being appreciated for his role in the show Pahile Na Mi Tula.

Relationship status: Single

Suyash Tilak became popular as Jay from Ka Re Durava. He is currently playing the lead role in Shubhmangal Online. The cute boy is also a good photographer and treats his followers with some spectacular nature clicks regularly. This year he made his debut in Bollywood with Khaali Peeli too.

Relationship status: Single

The light-eyed boy, who became a sensation for his role as Manas in Phulpakharu, is one of the most loved actors on television. Since his debut, he starred in two television shows - Anandi and Shrimant Gharchi Suun. Yashomann was Maharashtra’s Most Desirable Man on TV 2018.

Relationship status: Single

Aroh, who became a father recently, is known for his good looks and acting prowess. He entered as a wild card entry in the popular reality show Bigg Boss Marathi and became an instant favourite. The Rege actor made his fiction TV debut with Ladaachi Mi Lek Ga.

Relationship status: Married

Tall and handsome- Harshad Atkari rose to fame with his debut show Durva. Later, he was seen in a medical drama Anjali and Saare Tuzyachsathi. He made headlines after fans started comparing his look from the show Phulala Sugandh Maticha to that of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Relationship status: Single

Known for his versatile body of work in experimental theatre, Virajas burst onto the TV scene with the show Majha Hoshil Na (MHN). He also directed a web show in 2020. The actor-director-writer is currently winning hearts for his portrayal of Aditya in MHN, alongside Gautami Deshpande.

Relationship status: Taken

Sainkeet became a household name with the TV show Tuza Maza Breakup and has a significant fan following. His boy-next-door look and charm have earned him much adulation on social media too.

Relationship status: Taken