Sachin shares worries about being stereotyped as 'Marathi actor, director'

Veteran actor Sachin Pilgaonkar apparently has done more Hindi films than Marathi films however the actor is often defined as a Marathi actor and directorI have worked more in Hindi films than Marathi films I dont want filmmakers to put a stamp that if its a Marathi character then only they think about me I have a good command of Hindi language and have been part of some great films in Hindi cinema Sachin told IANSSachin started his career as a child artist in the Marathi film Ha Majha Marg Ekla in 1962 while he was six years old He went on to work in around 65 films as a child artist before switching to adult roles and being part of highly successful films like Geet Gaata Chal Balika Badhu Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se and Nadiya Ke Paar as a lead actor and he became a household nameOff late the actor has not been offered substantial roles in Hindi films and web series The actor was last seen in Yash Raj Films Qaidi Band 2017 and Hichki 2018 He attributes his less visibility in Hindi films to being a Marathi director When an actor becomes a director his acting assignments reduce in number After a long time some people thought of me when I did Hichki and Qaidi Band In our industry when any actor becomes a successful director in any language immediately people from the industry start jumping to the conclusion that he has left acting Nowhere I have claimed that or declared that I will not act anymoreHe added And then they think that I have become successful so I would be very busy directing Marathi films They dont ask if I would want to act in Hindi films They assume that I am busyAlso Read When veteran actor Sachin Pilgaonkar called the shots in SholayThe third thing I feel they have assumed that I will now interfere in the making of the film So they withdraw But once you will work with me then only you will understand the truth Sachin has worked in Hindi Marathi and also in Bhojpuri cinema and has acted produced and directed successful comedy shows on Indian television including Tu Tu Main Main and Kadvee Khatti Meethi He also directed several hit Marathi films starting with Mai Baap Navri Mile Navryala Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi Amchyasarkhe Aamich and Navra Mazha NavsachaSachin shared that he wants to work in Hindi films provided he gets a convincing role with a good director I want to work in Hindi films and web series provided I have a good director I cannot say yes to everything I never concentrate on the length of the role I concentrate on the strength of the roleThere was never a thing like I never wanted to work in Hindi films I cannot go and jump into a film which is being made Somebody has to think about me approach me or cast me signed off SachinAlso Read Servant arrested for selling Sachin Pilgaonkars trophies to scrapThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever