.Ashoke Pandit is a multifaceted Indian personality known for his roles as a film and television director, producer, and active social activist. Among his notable contributions to television is the highly successful TV serial “Filmi Chakkar,” a comedic drama featuring renowned TV actors Satish Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah.

Ashoke Pandit Biography

Ashoke Pandit was born on May 11, 1957, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His career in the entertainment industry has been marked by remarkable achievements. He has directed popular TV shows like “Tere Mere Sapne” and “Colgate Top Ten,” showcasing his talent as a television director. In addition to his television work, Ashoke Pandit has also made significant contributions to the Indian entertainment industry through his involvement in documentary filmmaking. His dedication and creative prowess were recognized in 1999 when he received the prestigious Radio and TV Advertising Practitioners’ Association of India award for best picture. This recognition was conferred upon him for his compelling 40-minute documentary titled “Sharnarthi Apne Desh Mein.”

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Ashoke Pandit Young Age Picture

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Ashoke Pandit with his Wife (Neerja Pandit)

Ashoke Pandit Son (Raj Pandit)

Ashoke Pandit Daughter (Shaarika Pandit)

Ashoke Pandit Mother (Nirmala Pandit)

Family

He is of Hindu faith and his father goes by the name Niranjan Nath Pandit, while his mother is known as Nirmala Pandit. However, there is no available information about his siblings.

Age

Ashoke Pandit’s birth took place on Wednesday, May 11, 1966, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. As of now, he is 57 years old and falls under the zodiac sign of Taurus.

Education

Ashoke Pandit initiated his career by engaging in theatrical performances during his tenure at Narsee Monjee College in Mumbai. Following his graduation, he remained involved in directing plays at the same institution until he received a sponsorship offer from the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA).

Wife & Children

Ashoke Pandit entered the bonds of matrimony on June 25, 1988, when he married the esteemed Indian singer Neerja Pandit. The couple has been blessed with two children. Their son, Raj Pandit, has followed in the footsteps of his parents and is known as a talented singer. Meanwhile, their daughter, Shaarika Pandit, has made her mark in the entertainment industry as a casting director, adding to the family’s creative legacy.

Caste

Ashoke Pandit hails from a Kashmiri Pandit family, reflecting his cultural and ancestral heritage.

Career

Ashoke Pandit embarked on his career as a director, and his journey has been marked by notable achievements. In 1999, he received recognition for his work when he won the Radio and TV Advertising Practitioners’ Association of India award for best picture. This accolade was bestowed upon his documentary titled “Sharnarthi Apne Desh Mein,” a poignant 40-minute film that shed light on the challenges faced by Kashmiri Pandit refugees during the tumultuous period of 1989-1990. Ashoke Pandit’s prowess as a director extended to the realm of Hindi documentaries, where he created impactful works such as “Kashmiri Pandit Refugees,” “Sharnarthi Apne Desh Mein,” “And The World Remained Silent,” and “A Village of Widows.” His dedication to storytelling and shedding light on important issues was evident in these productions. In addition to his documentary work, Ashoke Pandit ventured into television direction.

Awards List

• 2010: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Documentary for A Village of Widows
• 1999: Radio and TV Advertising Practitioners’ Association of India award for Sharnarthi Apne Desh Mein

Net Worth

His net worth is $11 Million. He would later go on to direct the TV shows Tere Mere Sapne and Colgate Top Ten.

Film List

Here is a film list by actor Ashoke Pandit is given below the table.

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