Quick Info
| Profession | Indian actor, Theatre artist, Psychiatrist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/07/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Bhor, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Mohan Agashe
02/05/2026
Mohan Agashe was highlighted as a key contributor at the launch of Pune's City Chapter of the Policymakers' Forum on Mental Health. The event focused on building a city-led mental health model and bringing together experts and officials to strengthen sustainable mental health policy.
24/04/2026
Mohan Agashe appeared in the Malayalam film Achappa's Album, which was released theatrically on 24 April 2026. The film, directed by Deepti Pillay Sivan, features him alongside Priyanka Nair, Johny Antony, and Aadinath Kothare.
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Bio/Wiki
| Name earned | Dr Mohan Agashe |
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| Full Name | Dr. Mohan Mahadeo Agashe |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | NVM High School & Junior College in Budhwar Peth, Pune |
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| College/University | B. J. Medical College in Pune |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS degree and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Psychiatry |
Personal Life
| He is unmarried and has no spouse. | |
| He co-established the Theatre Academy in Pune in 1980. | |
| In 1991, he founded the Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) in Pune. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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| Years Active | 1974-Present |
Favourites
| Playwright | Vijay Tendulkar |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mohan Agashe is a renowned Indian actor and psychiatrist with a strong presence in the Indian film industry. | |
| 2. He was honored with the Padma Shri award in 1990 and received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996. | |
| 3. Agashe began his career as a child artist in the theatre group 'Children's theatre.' | |
| 4. His notable works in Marathi cinema include films like Samna (1975), Jait Re Jait (1977), Ek Hota Vidushak (1992), Astu: So Be It (2015), Kaasav (2017), and Chandramukhi (2022). | |
| 5. In 1980, he ventured into Bollywood with the film Aakrosh. | |
| 6. During the 1980s, he gained popularity for portraying Nana Phadnavis in the play Ghashiram Kotwal. | |
| 7. He co-established the Theatre Academy in Pune in 1980. | |
| 8. In 1991, Agashe founded the Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) in Pune. | |
| 9. He launched a program in 1993 to study the trauma of Latur earthquake victims for the Indian Council of Medical Research. | |
| 10. Mohan Agashe served as the director of the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) in 1997. | |
| 11. In 2018, he acted in the romantic comedy film “#PuranaPyaar” directed by Gorilla Shorts. | |
| 12. He pioneered the introduction of Grips Theatre Berlin's concept in India in 1986, which became a self-sustained movement. | |
| 13. He organized overseas tours of contemporary Indian theatre from 1980 to 1990. | |
| 14. He was the Principal Investigator of an Indo-US joint Research Project on 'The Cultural Disorders of Fatigue and Weakness' with Dr. Mitchell Weiss at MIMH. | |
| 15. He received two Official Decorations from the German Government for his seminal contributions to Indo-German Cultural Collaboration. | |
| 16. His career spans more than five decades in theatre and cinema. |
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