Dilip Prabhavalkar has transformed into unforgettable characters over five decades.
As he transforms into yet another avatar in his upcoming film Dashavatar, we look back at his many movie looks.
Chimanrao Gundyabhau (1977, TV serial)
Prabhavalkar was brilliant as Chimanrao, a simple man caught in hilarious everyday situations.
Albatya Galbatya (1980s, Marathi play)
Prabhavalkar's 1st 'lady act', where he played a witch.
Hasva Fasvi (1984, Marathi play)
A landmark drama where Prabhavalkar played 6 comic characters, including a woman, with ease.
Chaukat Raja (1991)
A heart-touching role as the father to a mentally challenged son.
Zapatlela 1 & 2 (1993 & 2013)
Prabhavalkar lent a chilling yet funny voice to Tatya Vinchu, Marathi cinema's version of Chucky.
Shriyut Gangadhar Tipre (2001, TV Serial)
Prabhavalkar plays a lovable, middle-class grandfather who went on to become every Maharashtrian's 'Appa'.
Pachadlela (2004)
Prabhavalkar plays Inamdar Bhusnale with humour and wit in this horror-comedy set in a haunted wada.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
Prabhavalkar's portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi was gentle, and unforgettable, coining 'Gandhigiri' for a new generation.
Narbachi Wadi (2013)
Prabhavalkar plays Narba, a simpleton who has to fight to keep his inherited grove from greedy landlords.
Dashavatar (2025)
His latest film -- a Konkan-rooted suspense thriller -- will see him in a mysterious and intense avatar.