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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Bhau Kadam
| image = Bhau Kadam.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|03|3|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Thane]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| other names = Bhau Kadam
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Actor
*comedian
}}
| module = {{Infobox comedian
|embed=yes
| medium = television, film
| genre = {{flatlist|
*[[character comedy]]
*[[Satire]]
}}
| subject = {{flatlist|
* [[Bollywood]]
* [[Marathi cinema]]
* [[everyday life]]
* [[Indian culture]]
* [[popular culture]]
* Marathi television
}}
| notable_work = {{ubl|''[[Fu Bai Fu (2009 series)|Fu Bai Fu]]''|''[[Chala Hawa Yeu Dya]]''|''[[Timepass (film)|Timepass]]''}}
}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Mamata Kadam|2000}}
}}
'''Bhalchandra Kadam''' (born 3 March 1972),<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chala Hawa Yeu Dya fame Bhau Kadam celebrates his 50th birthday with family and friends; see pics |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/chala-hawa-yeu-dya-fame-bhau-kadam-celebrates-his-50th-birthday-with-family-and-friends-see-pics/articleshow/74455934.cms |access-date=2023-12-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> popularly known as '''Bhau Kadam''', is a [[Marathi people |Marathi]] theatre and film actor. He is [https://famousawards.in/ Famous Awards 2025] winner known as a [[comedian]], particularly when working in commercial [[Marathi cinema]] and [[Drama (film and television)|drama]]. He began his acting career in 1991, when he started acting in dramas. He is well known for his roles in ''[[Fu Bai Fu (2009 series)|Fu Bai Fu]]''. He has acted in more than 9 serials and has been involved in more than 500 drama shows.<ref>{{cite web |title=Will the real BL Pathak stand up? |url=http://www.zeemarathi.com/actor/bhalchandra-kadam |accessdate=6 Jan 2015 |archive-date=6 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106123139/http://www.zeemarathi.com/actor/bhalchandra-kadam |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Personal life ==

Bhalchandra Kadam was born and brought up in [[Dombivli]] since childhood & now resides in [[Thane]]. Kadam has a wife named Mamata. They have three daughters and a son. He is [[Dalit]] [[Neo Buddhist|Buddhist]] by religion<ref>{{Cite web |title=In the shadow of caste|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-in-the-shadow-of-caste-2547684/amp|access-date=23 September 2017|website=www.dnaindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-buddhists-worshipping-ganesh-face-harassment-threat-of-social-boycott-4821602/|title=Buddhists worshipping Ganesh face 'harassment, threat of social boycott'|date=2017-08-31|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-in-the-shadow-of-caste-2547684|title=In the shadow of caste|last=Kulkarni|first=Dhaval|date=2017-09-23|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-10}}</ref>

==Career==
He is one of the best comedy actors in Marathi. He is well known for his skits in ''[[Fu Bai Fu (TV series)|Fu Bai Fu]]'', a Marathi standup comedy TV show on [[Zee Marathi]]. He also plays the main role, along with [[Nilesh Sable]], in the comedy show ''[[Chala Hawa Yeu Dya]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zeemarathi.com/shows/chala-hawa-yeu-dya/ |title=ZEE MARATHI - Marathi Entertainment Online - Updates & More - ZEE5 |author= |date= |website=www.zeemarathi.com |access-date=6 January 2015 |archive-date=6 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106131859/http://www.zeemarathi.com/shows/chala-hawa-yeu-dya/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> also aired on [[Zee Marathi]]. In this serial, he plays the character of Pappa, Jyotishi and many more characters. In almost every character, Bhau has been unique with his brilliant comic timing. His innocence while putting up hilarious comedy has earned him immense popularity among millions of Marathi fans. He also worked in a shows like ''[[Tuza Maza Jamena]]'', ''[[Mala Sasu Havi]]'' and participated in almost every Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards show by performing his skits. Bhau also appeared as a guest on the [[Zee Marathi]] show ''[[Kanala Khada]]'' hosted by [[Sanjay Mone]].

He was part of many Marathi movies. ''[[Timepass 2]]'', ''[[Timepass (film)|Timepass]]'', ''[[Sanngto Aika]]'', ''[[Miss Match]]'', ''[[Pune Via Bihar]]'', ''[[Narbachi Wadi]]'', ''[[Kokanastha]]'', ''[[Chaandi]]'', ''Mast Challay Aamcha'' and ''[[Balkadu]]'' are some of the successful movies in which he played an important role. He was also present in the Hindi movie ''Ferrari Ki Saawar''. He will be appearing as a lead actor in the upcoming Marathi movie ''VIP Gadhav'' which is expected to be a hit considering mix of comedy, story with rural background and songs written by poet/lyricist ''[[Bashir Momin Kavathekar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi|title=Marathi News, Zee 24 Taas: Latest News in Marathi, Maharashtra Breaking News, मराठी बातम्या, Marathi News Channel|last=24taas.com|website=24taas.com|access-date=2020-02-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Bhau-Kadam-in-lead-role/articleshow/47692360.cms|title=Bhau Kadam in lead role - The Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|access-date=2020-02-10}}</ref>
He is now part of ''Hastay Na Hasaylach Pahije Comedy Show'' on Colors Marathi. <ref>{{cite web |title=Hastay Na Hasaylach Pahije (2024) {{!}} हसताय ना? हसायलाच पाहिजे! {{!}} Cast, Nilesh Sable, Bhau Kadam, Onkar Bhojane {{!}} Colors Marathi {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi |url=https://rangmarathi.com/hastay-na-hasaylach-pahije-serial/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=28 April 2024 |date=3 April 2024}}</ref>
===Marathi play career===
Kadam has played a number of roles in Marathi plays in his career. Some of the important plays are Shantecha Karta Chalu Ahe, Yada Kadachit, Charlie, and Karun Gelo Gaon.

===Awards===
On 22nd June 2025 '''Bhau Kadam''' has received [https://famousawards.in/ Famous Awards 2025] for his outstanding performance by '''Shri. Nitin Gadkari.''' Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways. At orange city '''Nagpur'''.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Language
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
|2005
|''[[Dombivali Fast]]''
|Havaldar Jadhav
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|
|
|-
|2010
|''[[Harishchandrachi Factory]]''
|Deaf and dumb actor
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2011
|''[[Fakta Ladh Mhana]]''
|Cameo appearance
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Mast Challay Aamcha''
|Havaldar (Police)
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Davpech''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2012
|''[[Ferrari Ki Sawaari]]''
|Shamshu Bhai
|[[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|
|
|-
|''Kutumb''
|Bhau
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Gola Berij''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2013
|''[[Narbachi Wadi]]''
|Dr. D'souza
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Chaandi]]''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Ek Cutting Chai''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Kokanastha-Taath Kana Haach Baana''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2014
|''[[Miss Match (Marathi Movie 2014)|Miss Match]]''
|Bhau
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Sanngto Aika]]''
|Kharade
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Pune Via Bihar]]''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Amhi Bolto Marathi''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Balkadu]]''
|Peon
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Timepass (film)|Timepass]]''
|Dagadu's father (Appa)
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2015
|''[[Vaajlaach Paahije - Game Ki Shinema]]''
|Bhau Kamdar
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Time Bara Vait]]''
|Auto Wala
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Timepass 2]]''
|Shantaram Parab
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2016
|''[[Jaundya Na Balasaheb]]''
|Zatkya
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Half Ticket (2016 film)|Half Ticket]]''
|Tutti Frutti
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Made In Maharashtra''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''Zindagi Virat''
|Anna (Sarpanch)
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Boyz (film)|Boyz]]''
|Baban
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Zhalla Bobhata]]''
|Dinu
|Marathi
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmipop.com/movies/zhala-bobhata-movie-12311|title=Zhala Bobhata Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes}}</ref>
|-
|''Ranjan''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2018
|''[[Cycle (2017 film)|Cycle]]''
|Gajya
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Jaga Vegali Antyatra''
|Nadau Kaka
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Liftman''
|Liftman
|Marathi
|Web series, released on [[List of ZEE5 original web series|ZEE5]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2018-07-27|title=ZEE5 adds Marathi original web series 'Liftman'|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/zee5-adds-marathi-original-web-series-liftman-180727|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-27|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728231747/http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/zee5-adds-marathi-original-web-series-liftman-180727 |archive-date=28 July 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-27|title=ZEE5 launches Marathi original web series 'Liftman'|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/ZEE5-launches-Marathi-original-web-series-Liftman-19646158|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-27|website=Mid-day.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527115850/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/ZEE5-launches-Marathi-original-web-series-Liftman-19646158 |archive-date=27 May 2021 }}</ref>
|-
|''Shikari''
|Bhau Mama
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Loose Control''
|Raskar
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Yuntum''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2019
|''[[Wedding Cha Shinema]]''
|Madan
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''VIP Gadhav''
|Gangaram
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Nashibvaan]]''
|Baban
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2021
|''Puranpoli''
|
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''[[Pandu (film)|Pandu]]''
|Pandu Hawaldar
|Marathi
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian]]
|
|-
|''DAV''
|Aanna
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Aaltun Paltun''
|Yashwant
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2022
|[[Timepass 3|''Timepass'' ''3'']]
|Shantaram Parab
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Majhi Aashiqui''
|Raja Koli
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Phulpakharu''
|Kamaliya
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Benwad''
|Sanjya
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2023
|''[[Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha]]''
|Gulabi Garam Baba
|Marathi
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha: मराठमोळ्या कॉमेडीचा तडका, प्रसाद खांडेकरच्या एकदा येऊन तर बघा सिनेमाची घोषणा |url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/ekda-yeun-tar-bagha-marathi-movie-announcement-prasad-khandekar-onkar-bhojane-vishakha-subedar-bhau-kadam-drj96 |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper |language=mr-IN}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Lai Jhakaas]]''
|Politician
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Club 52''
|Gambler
|Marathi
|
|
|-
|''Manmauji''
|Shree's Father
|Marathi
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2025
|''[[Inspector Zende]]''
|Bhalchandra Patil
|Hindi
|
|
|-
|''[[Premachi Goshta 2]]''
|Baburao
|Marathi
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=बोडके |first=चेतन |date=2025-07-09 |title=लव्हस्टोरीच्या अरेंज मॅरेजची गोष्ट, ‘प्रेमाची गोष्ट २’चा हटके टीझर प्रदर्शित; चित्रपट केव्हा होणार रिलीज |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/satish-rajwade-directed-premachi-goshta-2-marathi-movie-teaser-released-on-social-media-925057.html |access-date=2025-07-10 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Ambat Shaukin]]''
|Bhau
|Marathi
|
|
|}

==References==
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GlenDoolittle2 at 07:53, 6 May 2026