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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{More footnotes needed|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Anand Kale
| image = Anand Kale.jpg
| caption = Kale in 2019
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1988 - Present
| education = [[Shivaji University]], Kolhapur
| notable_works = {{ubl|''[[Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji]]''|''[[Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath]]''}}
| awards = Zee Marathi Award for Best Supporting Actor (Male)
| website = www.annandkale.com
}}

'''Anand Kale''' (also spelled '''Aanand Kale''') is an Indian actor who primarily works in the [[Marathi television]] and film industry. He is best known for his portrayals of Kondaji Baba <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-03-31 |title=निधड्या छातीचं कोल्हापूर..! |url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/actor-anand-kale-interview-180073 |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=mr}}</ref>in the historical drama ''[[Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji]]'' and Vishwajeet in the romantic drama ''[[Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath]]''.<ref name="LoksattaKondaji">{{cite news |title=Anand Kale from Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji serial is working for Hollywood movie |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/anand-kale-from-swarajya-rakshak-sambhaji-serial-is-working-for-hollywood-movie-ssv-92-1980052/ |work=[[Loksatta]] |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref><ref name="ZeeAwards">{{cite news |title=Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath Vishwajeet Kaka fame Anand Kale best supporting character male in Zee Marathi Award |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/television/majhi-tujhi-reshimgath-vishwjeet-kaka-fame-anand-kale-best-supporting-character-male-in-zee-marathi-award-nrp-97-3201831/ |work=[[Loksatta]] |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref> He is also well known for his role in the Marathi TV show on ETV Marathi called [[Char Divas Sasuche|Char Diwas Sasuche]], where he played the character Ashok Deshmukh for 3,600 episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-25 |title='स्टार प्रवाह'च्या लोकप्रिय मालिकेत 'चार दिवस सासूचे' फेम अभिनेत्याची एन्ट्री! साकारणार 'ही' भूमिका |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/television/char-divas-sasuche-fame-anand-kale-enters-in-star-pravah-serial-sva-00-4974960/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref> He has also worked in Hindi films such as [[P Se PM Tak]] and Hollywood Film Remember Amnesia.<ref name="LoksattaKondaji" /> He has performed record break 125 shows of marathi play “Amchya ‘Hi’ cha Prakaran”<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-07-16 |title=Rains couldn't deter the spirit of Nagpur theatre buffs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/nagpur/rains-couldnt-deter-the-spirit-of-nagpur-theatre-buffs/articleshow/64999748.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-12-04 |title=Amchya Hicha Prakaran completes 125 shows |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/theatre/amchya-hicha-prakaran-completes-125-shows/articleshow/66940875.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Anand Kale completed his early education in [[Kolhapur]] at Maisaheb Bawdekar School and Private High School.He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from D.R.K. College. During his school and college years, he won several awards in football.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-15 |title=Kondaji Baba Aka Anand Kale In Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji Serial Is In Real Life Ssv 92 - Latest Manoranjan News at Loksatta.com |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/kondaji-baba-aka-anand-kale-in-swarajya-rakshak-sambhaji-serial-is-in-real-life-ssv-92-1993267/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref>

Apart from acting, he has a keen interest in motorcycle riding. He completed a long-distance journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari <ref>{{Cite web |title=लवकरच भेटू म्हणत विश्वजित काकांनी घेतला ब्रेक, 'माझी तुझी रेशीमगाठ' मालिकेत पुढे काय होणार |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/actor-anand-kale-take-break-from-majhi-tujhi-reshimgath-serial/articleshow/92646853.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref>on his [[Kawasaki Ninja 1000]] motorcycle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=author/online-lokmat |date=2022-07-03 |title=Mazhi Tuzhi Reshimgaath : ‘माझी तुझी रेशीमगाठ’मधून ‘हा’ अभिनेता घेणार तब्बल 21 दिवसांचा ब्रेक, जाणून घ्या कारण |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/television/mazhi-tuzhi-reshimgaath-vishwjeet-kaka-aka-anand-kale-took-break-from-zee-marathi-serial-a590/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref> He has also been active in the hotel business for the past 25 years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tomato prices are becoming unaffordable for the pocket; read the special offer from the Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath fame actor! |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/anand-kale-majhi-tuzi-reshim-gath-serial-actor-give-special-offer-to-his-customer-for-tomato/articleshow/101726675.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=author/online-lokmat |date=2022-06-17 |title=Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath fame Vishwajeet is a hotel businessman; take a look at the Marathi actor’s luxury lifestyle. |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/photos/television/mazi-tujhi-reshimgaath-fame-marathi-actor-anand-kale-lifestyle-a734/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref>

Kale has contributed to the cultural and social spheres of [[Kolhapur]] and has consistently worked towards the development of Kolhapur Chitranagari’s. He also spearheaded a movement for the reconstruction of the Keshavrao Bhosale Natyagriha.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-11 |title=Shinde promises 20cr to restore gutted Keshavrao Natyagruha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/chief-minister-eknath-shinde-promises-rs-20-crore-for-restoring-gutted-keshavrao-natyagruha/articleshow/112436327.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
Kale gained significant recognition for his role as Kondaji Farzand (Kondaji Baba) in the series ''[[Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji]]''.<ref name="LoksattaKondaji" /> Following this, he portrayed the character of Vishwajeet (popularly known as Vishwajeet Kaka) in the [[Zee Marathi]] serial ''[[Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath]]''. For this performance, he won the award for Best Supporting Character (Male) at the Zee Marathi Awards.<ref name="ZeeAwards" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-03-21 |title=Gudi Padwa celebrations for ASSB family |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/gudi-padwa-celebrations-for-assb-family/articleshow/46645930.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

During the filming of ''Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath'', Kale was also involved in international projects. In 2022, it was reported that he had been cast in a [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] production.<ref name="LoksattaKondaji" /> To manage his commitments, he reportedly traveled from [[Leh]], where he was engaged in other work, back to [[Mumbai]] specifically to complete his scenes for the Marathi television series.<ref name="MahatimesLeh">{{cite news |title=Anand Kale reach Mazi Tuzi Resshimgath serial shoot from Leh to Mumbai |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/anand-kale-reach-mazi-tuzi-resshimgath-serial-shoot-from-leh-to-mumbai/articleshow/92936576.cms |work=[[Maharashtra Times]] |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref> Later that year, he took a temporary break from the show.<ref name="IndiaTimesBreak">{{cite news |title=Actor Anand Kale take break from Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath serial |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/actor-anand-kale-take-break-from-majhi-tujhi-reshimgath-serial/articleshow/92646853.cms |work=IndiaTimes |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref>

He has been a [[hotelier]] for more than 25 years.<ref name="LokmatLifestyle">{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |title='माझी तुझी रेशीमगाठ'फेम विश्वजीत आहे हॉटेल व्यवसायिक; पाहा मराठमोळ्या अभिनेत्याची लक्झरी लाइफस्टाइल |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/photos/television/mazi-tujhi-reshimgaath-fame-marathi-actor-anand-kale-lifestyle-a734/ |access-date=2025-12-27 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Ref.
|-
| — || ''[[Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji]]'' || Kondaji Baba || <ref name="LoksattaKondaji" />
|-
| 2021–2022 || ''[[Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath]]'' || Vishwajeet (Kaka) || <ref name="ZeeAwards" />
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result !! Ref.
|-
| 2022 || Zee Marathi Awards || Best Supporting Character (Male) || ''[[Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath]]'' || {{won}} || <ref name="ZeeAwards" />
|}

<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-12-04 |title=Amchya Hicha Prakaran completes 125 shows |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/theatre/amchya-hicha-prakaran-completes-125-shows/articleshow/66940875.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
== References ==
<ref>{{Cite web |last=author/online-lokmat |date=2026-02-22 |title=Video: श्रद्धा कपूरने घेतलं कोल्हापूरच्या अंबाबाईचं दर्शन; 'हा' मराठी अभिनेताही अभिनेत्रीसोबत दिसला |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/bollywood/shraddha-kapoor-visited-ambabai-temple-in-kolhapur-marathi-actor-anand-kale-also-spotted-a-a998/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shraddha Kapoor in Ambabai Temple : श्रद्धा कपूर 'या' मराठी अभिनेत्यासोबत अंबाबाईच्या चरणी, मनोरंजन क्षेत्रात चर्चांना उधाण |url=https://www.jaimaharashtranews.com/entertainment/bollywood-actress-shraddha-kapoor-visited-kolhapur-ambabai-temple-with-marathi-actor-anand-kale-for-eetha-movie-shooting/49163 |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Jaimaharashtra }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-25 |title='स्टार प्रवाह'च्या लोकप्रिय मालिकेत 'चार दिवस सासूचे' फेम अभिनेत्याची एन्ट्री! साकारणार 'ही' भूमिका |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/television/char-divas-sasuche-fame-anand-kale-enters-in-star-pravah-serial-sva-00-4974960/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=कोंडाजीबाबानं मला २० हजार फॉलोअर्स दिले |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/interview-of-swarajyarakshak-sambhaji-fame-anand-kale-aka-kondaji-baba/articleshow/71462535.cms |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=author/online-lokmat |date=2022-07-03 |title=Mazhi Tuzhi Reshimgaath : ‘माझी तुझी रेशीमगाठ’मधून ‘हा’ अभिनेता घेणार तब्बल 21 दिवसांचा ब्रेक, जाणून घ्या कारण |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/television/mazhi-tuzhi-reshimgaath-vishwjeet-kaka-aka-anand-kale-took-break-from-zee-marathi-serial-a590/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-19 |title="अत्यंत टोकाचे रोल…" 'माझी तुझी रेशीमगाठ' मालिकेतील अभिनेत्याची 'ती' पोस्ट चर्चेत {{!}} Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath Vishwjeet Kaka Fame Anand Kale Best Supporting Character Male in zee marathi award nrp 97 |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/television/majhi-tujhi-reshimgath-vishwjeet-kaka-fame-anand-kale-best-supporting-character-male-in-zee-marathi-award-nrp-97-3201831/ |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref>
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==External links==
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[[Category:1972 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Marathi television]]
[[Category:People from Kolhapur]]
[[Category:Indian hoteliers]]
[[Category:Shivaji University alumni]]

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Krishnakumarsinhji Gohil at 04:32, 21 March 2026