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Shivaji Satam
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Shivaji Satam at Babasaheb Ambedkar Awards in 2012
Pronunciation Devgad, Maharashtra, India
Born (1956-04-21) 21 April 1956 (age 69)
Devgad, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Education S.H. Kelkar College, Devgad
Occupation Actor
Years active 1975–present
Known for ACP Pradyuman (C.I.D.)
Spouse(s)
Aruna Satam
(her death 2000)
Children 2
Relatives Madhura Velankar-Satam (Daughter-in-law)

Shivaji Satam (born on April 21, 1956) is a well-known Indian actor. He has acted in many TV shows and movies. He is most famous for playing ACP Pradyuman in the popular detective TV series C.I.D.. This show was loved by many people across India.

About Shivaji Satam's Early Life and School

Shivaji Satam went to school in Mumbai at Antonio D'Souza High School. He also studied at Barnes High School in Devlali for some time. After that, he returned to Mumbai. He went to Maharshi Dayanand College in Parel. There, he earned a degree in chemistry. He also got a special diploma in Business Management.

Shivaji Satam's Acting Journey

Before becoming a full-time actor, Shivaji Satam worked at a bank. He was an Inspection Officer. He started his acting career in 1980 with the TV series Rishte-Naate. In 1988, he appeared in Famous Trials of India. He also played a role in the Marathi show Ek Shunya Shunya.

His Famous Role as ACP Pradyuman

Shivaji Satam became a household name for his role as ACP Pradyuman in the TV series C.I.D.. This show was broadcast on SET India. In C.I.D., he played the lead detective who solved many difficult cases. His character was known for his calm nature and sharp mind.

Movies He Has Been In

Besides TV, Shivaji Satam has acted in many Hindi and Marathi films. Some of his well-known Hindi movies include Vaastav, Ghulam-E-Mustafa, Kurukshetra, and Fiza. He also appeared in China Gate and Nayak. In Marathi cinema, he is recognized for films like Uttarayan.

Awards and Recognitions

Shivaji Satam has been nominated for several awards for his acting. He was nominated for the Best Actors award at the Star Screen Awards for his role in Ghulam-E-Mustafa. He also won the Kalashree Award in 2000 for his work in Vaastav: The Reality. For his role as ACP Pradyuman in CID, he won the Indian Telly Awards for Best Actor in 2002 and 2003. In 2012, he received the Gold Award for Best Actor - Critics.

Television Shows

Year Show Language Role
1980 Rishte-Naate Hindi
1988 Famous Trials of India
1988 Ek Shunya Shunya Marathi Inspector Shrikant Patkar
1995 A Mouthful Of Sky Hindi
1997 Aahat Chauhan (Episode 70/71-Hunter), Insp. Vijay (Episode106/107-Shakti)
1998–2018; 2024–present C.I.D. ACP Pradyuman
2010–2014 Adaalat
2014 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
2024 Murder In Mahim Dhular

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