Sachin Pilgaonkars Hilarious Encounter in Saree Leaves His Mother-in-Law Confused
Actor Sachin Pilgaonkar shares a funny incident on a quiz show where his mother-in-law mistook him for a woman while he was in a saree.
Mumbai, October 26 (Daily Kiran) : Actor and filmmaker Sachin Pilgaonkar recently recounted a humorous incident from the set of his famous Marathi comedy film, “Ashi Hi Banwa Banvi.” While portraying a female character in a saree, he was unrecognizable to his own mother-in-law.
During a special episode of Madhuri Dixit’s quiz show “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” Sachin shared this amusing story. He recalled how his mother-in-law visited the film set and, seeing him in costume, asked his wife Supriya, “Who is that woman standing next to you?”
In a playful twist, Sachin bent down to touch her feet and asked, “Mom, don’t you recognize me?” Her surprise was palpable, marking a memorable moment on the set.
Sachin’s saree look has become one of the film’s most iconic aspects. Released in 1988, “Ashi Hi Banwa Banvi” was directed by Sachin and produced by Kiran Shantaram. The film revolves around four friends searching for a rental home, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings when two of them disguise themselves as women to secure a place that is only available to married couples.
The film features a talented cast, including Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Siddharth Ray, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Ashwini Bhave, Nivedita Joshi-Saraf, Priya Arun Berde, Sudhir Joshi, and Vijoo Khote. This blend of humor and heart has made the film a classic in Marathi cinema.
