The Cannes Film Festival is known for bringing together the biggest names in the world of cinema. This year, the Marathi film industry had a strong presence at the event, with actors Ashok SarafNivedita Saraf, Prajakta MaliAnkita Prabhu-Walawalkar and Kedar Joshi all making an appearance. The group walked the red carpet and attracted a lot of attention for proudly dressing and representing Maharashtrian culture and fashion. For Ashok Saraf, who is 78, going to Cannes for the first time was a big moment. Their photos and videos have spread like wildfire on social media. Seeing Marathi cinema shine on such a big global platform made fans very emotional and people online couldn’t stop talking about the mark she has made in the industry over the years.
Ashok Saraf walks the red carpet at bandhgala, wife Nivedita stuns Paithani online
Making his Cannes debut, Ashok stepped on the red carpet in a bandhgala coat and white pants. He walked hand in hand with his wife Nivedita Saraf, and the couple won many hearts with their sweet chemistry. Nivedita made sure Maharashtrian culture had a strong presence on the French Riviera by appearing in a beautiful pastel colored Paithani saree and stunning nath. Her hair was neatly tied in a bun and adorned with fresh flowers, adding a traditional touch to her overall look. Ankita and Prajakta were also seen embracing their Maharashtrian heritage on the red carpet.
Fans shower Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf with love on social media
Many took to social media to express their excitement and pride. “Big Hero Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf’s red carpet entrance at Cannes Film Festival!” written by a fan. Another commented, “Marathi legend #AshokSaraf and his wife Nivedita Saraf at Cannes.” A user summed it up with “#AshokSaraf LEGEND”. Another fan wrote, “Such dignity, such talent- #ashoksaraf and #niveditasaraf.. Such simplicity can be handled by Marathi actors with humility #marathiactors.“
Ashok Saraf’s journey through Marathi cinema Padma Shri assignee
Saraf has worked in Marathi films, Hindi films and theater and has been loved by audiences for many years. It became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Some of his most popular films include ‘Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi’, ‘Dhum Dhadaka’, ‘Balache Baap Brahmachari’ and ‘Aayatya Gharat Gharoba’. He is best known to Hindi film lovers for his role in ‘Karan Arjun’, and the TV show ‘Hum Paanch’ made him very popular in every household in the country. They gave it to him Maharashtra Bhushan Award in 2023 and Padma Shri in 2025 for outstanding work in cinema.
Love story of Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf
Ashok and Nivedita are considered to be one of the most popular couples in Marathi cinema. The two got married in 1990 after working together in many Marathi films and theater shows. Even though there is an age gap of almost 18 years between them, they share a very strong and loving bond that many people look forward to. They have a son named Aniket.
