Sayaji Shinde is an actor active in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu industry. His ability to portray complex characters across various languages has contributed significantly to his success.
Sayaji Shinde Age
As of 2024, he is 65 years old.
Sayaji Shinde Biography
| Full Name | Sayaji Shinde |
| Date of Birth | 13 January 1959 |
| Birth Place | Vele-Kamthi, Satara, Maharashtra, India |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (1.68m) |
| Weight | 65 kgs |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in arts in Marathi language |
| Profession | Actor & Politician |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Website | https://www.sayajishinde.com/ |
| Social Media | Instagram, Facebook |
Sayaji Shinde Family
Sayaji Shinde was born into an agricultural family. He married Vandana Shinde. The couple together have 2 children: one son and one daughter.
| See also: TP Madhavan Biography |
Sayaji Shinde Early Life & Career
Sayaji Shinde was born on January 13, 1959, in Satara, Maharashtra. Growing up in a rural setting in a middle class family, he prioritized education and worked as a night watchman in the irrigation department to support his family. In his college years, he developed a passion for acting when he began participating in theatrical productions. His first significant role was in a play directed by Sunil Kulkarni as part of the Lok Rang Munch theatre group. Initial theatre success brought him to Mumbai where he joined acting academy “Avishkar” by Arvind & Sulbha Deshpande.
Sayaji made his film debut with the Marathi movie Aboli in 1995. However, it was his role as Bacchu Yadav in the Bollywood film Shool (1999) that brought him widespread acclaim. His breakthrough in Tamil cinema came with the film Bharathi (2000), where he portrayed the legendary poet Subramanya Bharathi. Despite not being fluent in Tamil, his compelling performance won him the Tamil Nadu State Award and solidified his status as a respected actor across multiple languages.
Following these successes, Shinde appeared in numerous films across various industries, including notable works like Dhool (2003), Calcutta Mail (2003),Taxi No. 9211 (2006), Nenokkadine (2014), Loser (2020), Ghar Banduk Biryani (2023).
Sayaji Shinde Income & Net Worth
His estimated net worth is around ₹29 crores as of 2024. His primary income derived from his successful acting career, where he charges 14 lakhs per film.
Sayaji Shinde Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi for Aboli (1995)
- Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Award Won for Ghar Banduk Biryani (2023)
- CSR Journal Excellence Award
- Screen Videocon Award won for Best Performance in a Negative Role (1999)
FAQs
Shinde is 5 feet 7 inches (1.68m) tall.
Sayaji is married to Vandana Shinde.
His son name is Siddharth Shinde.
He has a bachelor’s degree in arts in Marathi language.
@SayajiShinde
Sayaji Shinde was recently hospitalised after a complaint of chest pain. He then underwent an angioplasty.
Sayaji Shinde is a well-known Marathi actor from Satara, Maharashtra.
Her name is not known.
His father’s anme is not publicly known.
On 11 October, 2024 Sayaji Shinde joined Ajit Pawar led-NCP.