'Singham' actor Ashok Saraf makes Cannes debut at 78, netizens react to viral pictures: WATCH

Age is just a number for veteran star Ashok Saraf, who walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival at the age of 78 and had the company of his wife and actress Nivedita Saraf. They were part of a Marathi entertainment delegation. Saraf walked the red carpet in an ivory bandhgala with black trousers. Nivedita Saraf wore a floral saree with a zari-work shawl.

The veteran star is one of the most accomplished names of Indian cinema, who has been a stalwart of the Marathi and Hindi film industry, with an experience of over decades. Here's what he shared with fans on his Instagram account:

In Hindi cinema, the veteran actor is known for films like Dil Hai Betaab, Yes Boss, Khoobsurat, Jodi No. 1, Kya Dil Ne Kaha, Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein, Singham, Joru Ka Ghulam.

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Ashok Saraf once said in an interview, "I think my film Gondhalat Gondhal was the first one that broke the stereotype of Marathi films. Since then, everyone started doing social comedy. Hum Paanch was one of the shows that changed the style of comedy, and I feel so blessed,” he said. He also added, “We can only predict what film or project the audience would love, but can’t promise whether it would surely work at the box office."

The veteran added, "I was never interested in celebrating my birthday. I am not that person, but nowadays people respect me and celebrate my birthdays on shows and television, and that makes me emotional."