Mumbai, Sep 23 (NationPress) Renowned actor Sachin Pilgaonkar took a nostalgic journey as he celebrated 37 years of the beloved Marathi comedy “Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi.”

The ‘Balika Badhu’ star shared an emotional message on Instagram, reflecting on the film’s legacy and expressing appreciation to the audience for their unwavering support over the years. He shared a collection of nostalgic photos and videos, captioning them, “37 years of Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi. This is how many beautiful memories of Banvi. Lots of love to the audience.” He also tagged Ashok Saraf, Ashwini Bhave, and Nivedita Ashok Saraf in his post.

In the vintage black-and-white images, Sachin Pilgaonkar is seen striking casual poses alongside his co-stars from the film. He also shared clips of songs from the movie.

“Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi,” a classic Indian Marathi slapstick comedy buddy film, was both directed and produced by Sachin Pilgaonkar, under the banner of Kiran Shantaram at V. Shantaram Productions. The film, which premiered in Maharashtra on September 23, 1988, is regarded as a cult favorite in Marathi cinema due to its remarkable popularity.

The cast included notable names such as Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde, Siddharth Ray, Ashwini Bhave, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Priya Arun Berde, Nivedita Joshi Saraf, Nayantara, Viju Khote, and Sudhir Joshi.

Sachin Pilgaonkar, a multi-talented individual—actor, director, producer, writer, and singer—has made significant contributions to both Marathi and Hindi film industries. He rose to prominence by directing and acting in various Marathi films during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His cinematic journey began as a child artist in the Marathi film Ha Majha Marg Ekla.

Over the years, Pilgaonkar has featured in nearly 65 films as a child actor before moving on to adult roles. He has delivered several hit films, including “Geet Gaata Chal,” “Balika Badhu,” “Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se,” and “Nadiya Ke Paar,” establishing himself as a household name throughout India.