Shreyas Talpade, who was born in Mumbai, was always active in college theatre with buddy Vivek Oberoi. After doing theatre and cameos in movies for almost a decade, Shreyas was given his first big Bollywood break by director Nagesh Kukunoor, who auditioned Shreyas in three rounds for his ‘Iqbal‘. Shreyas was offered the character of a protagonist in the movie, a role for which he trained for weeks; the actor practiced bowling barefoot and would watch reruns of matches to pick up the nuances of Kapil Dev for the role.

‘Iqbal‘ became a superhit and so did Shreyas. Shreyas performance in ‘Iqbal’ inspired MF Hussain to create a painting series on the character. Cricketer Kapil Dev, who watched the movie, was quite impressed as Shreyas left the cricketer nostalgic as the actor’s performance reminded him of his struggling days.

Shreyas is happily married to Deepti, a clinical psychologist, who prefers to stay away from the glamour world. Shreyas also is great pals with Nagesh Kukunoor and even accepected a small role in his ‘Dor’ as the actor feels that the director always does justice to each and every character in his movie.

Shreyas also acted in another Subhash Ghai movie ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’. Shreyas is also acting in MF Hussain’s autobiographical film ‘The Making of the Painter’, besides the actor is will be seen playing the role of a doctor in Anant Mahadevan’s ‘Agar’.

Shreyas’s image is of a non-commercial actor, but this has not stopped this talented actor from bagging major mainstream roles.

Films Done By Shreyas Talpade

2000 Nidaan Hindi
2002 Aankhen Chaiwallah (tea-seller) cameo Hindi
2003 Raghu More: Bachelor of Hearts Hindi
2004 Pachadlela Ravi Marathi
2004 Savarkhed: Ek Gaav Ajay Marathi
2005 Revati Chandu Hindi
2005 Iqbal Iqbal Hindi
2006 Apna Sapna Money Money Arjun Fernandes Hindi
2006 Dor Behroopiya Hindi
2006 Aai Shappath..! Akash Mohan Ranade Marathi
2006 Bayo Vishwanath Marathi
2007 Aggar Dr. Aditya Merchant Hindi
2007 Dil Dosti Etc Sanjay Mishra Hindi
2007 Om Shanti Om Pappu Master Hindi
2008 Bombay To Bangkok Shankar ‘Singh’ Bhatawdekar Hindi
2008 Sanai Choughade Aniket Marathi
2008 Welcome to Sajjanpur Mahadev Hindi
2008 Golmaal Returns Laxman/Anthony Gonsalves Hindi
2008 Dashavatar Narad Hindi
2009 Paying Guest Bhavesh Verma/Karishma Hindi
2009 Aage Se Right Sub-Inspector Dinkar ‘Dinu’ Waghmare Hindi
2010 Click Avi Hindi
2010 Hangman Ganesh S. Sathe Hindi
2010 Help Dr. Aditya Motwani Hindi
2010 Aashayein Himself Hindi
2010 Golmaal 3 Laxman Hindi
2010 Mirch Manjul/Neelkanth Hindi
2011 Teen Thay Bhai Fancy Gill Hindi
2011 Hum Tum Shabana Karthik Iyer Hindi
2012 Will You Marry Me Aarav Hindi
2012 Housefull 2 Jai Hindi
2012 Joker Babban Hindi
2012 Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Johnny Belinda Hindi
2014 Poshter Boyz Chief Minister Marathi
2014 Entertainment Johnny cameo Hindi
2015 Baji Baji Marathi
2016 Great Grand Masti Babu rangella extended special appearance Hindi
2016 Wah Taj Tukaram Raosaheb Marathe Hindi
2017 Poster Boys Arjun (local goon) Hindi also the Director and Producer of the film
2017 Golmaal Again Laxman Hindi
2018 Bhaiaji Superhit Tarun Porno Ghosh Hindi
2018 Baby Come Naa Aditya Tendulkar Hindi Web series
2019 Setters Apurva Hindi

Marathi serials Done By Shreyas Talpade

Aabhalmaya (Season #1) as a Nishant.
Damini as Tejas.
Avantika as Abhishek Jhagirdaar.
Bedhund Manachi Lehar
Gubbare
Amanat as Bala’s husband / beggar
Tumcha Amcha Same Asta (Producer)

Hindi serials Done By Shreyas Talpade

Woh as Ashutosh (Younger role)
Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double (Himself)
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (judge)
My Name Ijj Lakhan (Lakhan) in SAB TV

Awards Received By Shreyas Talpade

2005: Nominated Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for Iqbal
2006: Won Zee Cine Critics Award – Best Actor for Iqbal
2007: Won Star Screen Award Best Comedian for Dor
2008: Won Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Male) for Om Shanti Om
2008: Nominated Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Om Shanti Om