Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/05/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Shailesh Datar
01/05/2026
Shailesh Datar joined the cast of Sony SAB's mythological series Hastinapur Ke Veer as the sage Ved Vyas, a Mahabharata-linked figure who offers wisdom during the story's conflicts. The show is a retelling focused on the childhood journeys of the Pandavas and Kauravas.
01/02/2026
Shailesh Datar was reported to be playing a police officer in the Marathi film Case No. 73, a role that was described as a departure from his usual parts. The film was scheduled for release on 6 February 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shailesh Datar |
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| Also Known As | Shailesh Dattar |
| Known For | Television, theatre and Marathi stage work |
| Years Active | 1999–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India |
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| School | Nagpur |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 1 |
Family
| Children | 1 |
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Career
| Debut | TV: Not Known |
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| Career Start | Theatre artist, later transitioned to Marathi serials and television |
| Notable Roles | Sage Narada in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2012), Moropant Tambe in Jhansi Ki Rani (2009-2011), Ravikant in Main Teri Parchhain Hoon, Tulsidas in Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap, Amatya Ugrasen in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Ravsaheb in Marathi play Barrister, Ved Vyas in Hastinapur Ke Veer (Sony SAB, 2026) |
| Awards | Indian Telly Awards |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shailesh Datar, a well-known TV actor, hails from Nagpur, Mumbai. | |
| 2. He received his education in Nagpur before embarking on his career. | |
| 3. Beginning as a theatre artist, he later branched into Marathi serials and stage performances. | |
| 4. Frequently cast in fatherly roles, he portrayed memorable characters in popular TV shows. | |
| 5. His credits include roles in hit serials like ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhann’, ‘Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo’, and ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’. | |
| 6. Shailesh Datar is most recognized for his portrayal of ‘Narada’ in the acclaimed serial ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’. | |
| 7. His talent has been acknowledged with multiple awards, including the esteemed Indian Telly Awards. | |
| 8. He has worked predominantly in Bollywood and Indian television. | |
| 9. He is known for his role as Ravsaheb in the Marathi play Barrister, written by Jaywant Dalvi and directed by Vikram Gokhale. |
