Shailesh Datar

Shailesh Datar (Shailesh Dattar) is an Indian film, television and stage actor, who started in Marathi theatre and television. He is best known for playing role of sage Narada in the mythological TV series Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2012). Prior to it he gained popularity while playing the role of Moropant Tambe, the father of Rani Lakshmibai in TV series, Jhansi Ki Rani (2009 -2011) and in Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo as the female lead's father, the shows rerun is telecasted on Dangal Tv(2010-2012). He has acted in TV series include, Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka (2008-2009), Aan, Main Teri Parchhain Hoon, Banoo Main Teri Dulhan (2006-2009), and Char Divas Sasuche (2005) on ETV Marathi.

He is also known for his role as Ravsaheb, in Marathi play Barrister, written by Jaywant Dalvi and directed by Vikram Gokhale. He also did role of Amatya Ugrasen in Colors TV serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.

Filmography

 * Ladhaai (1999)
 * Bhulwa (2007) as Police Inspector Shivraj Patil

Television

 * Char Divas Sasuche, ETV Marathi
 * Asambhav (2007-2008) as Balkrishna Shastri, Zee Marathi
 * Main Teri Parchhain Hoon (2008-2009) as Ravikant, Imagine TV
 * Banoo Main Teri Dulhann (2008-2009) as Pradhanji
 * Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo (2010-2012) as Rupesh Chauhan, Imagine TV
 * Jhansi Ki Rani (2009 -2011) as Moropant Tambe (father of Rani Lakshmibai), Zee TV
 * Unch Majha Zoka (2012), Zee Marathi
 * Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev / Siya Ke Ram (2011–2014) / 2016 as sage Narada, Life OK/Star Plus
 * Asava Sundar Swapnancha Bangla (2013–2015) as Girish Mohite-Patil, ETV Marathi
 * Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka as Trilok Agarwal
 * Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat (2015) as Amatya Ugrasen
 * Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap (2015) as Tulsidas
 * Kahani Hamari... Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki as Mr.Vadhera
 * Brahmarakshas as Nalin Shrivastav (Rishabh's foster father)
 * Radha Prem Rangi Rangali as Madavrao Nimbalkar (Radha's father)
 * Chandrakanta (Life OK) as Pandit Jagannath (2017)
 * Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2018) as Doctor who treats Soumya and Harman after they lose their memory
 * Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin as Ninad Chavan: Virat's father (2020–2024)
 * Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe as Vikram Rajadhyakash (2022–present)