{"id":12075,"date":"2025-12-05T05:37:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T00:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=12075"},"modified":"2025-12-21T05:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T00:18:10","slug":"kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5\/","title":{"rendered":"Kshitish Date: Your Favorite Marathi Hero on ZEE5!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kshitish Date is one of the best actors in Marathi cinema these days. He was born in Pune and began with theatre. He can play angry, funny, loving, or strong roles \u2013 everything looks real when he acts. All his biggest movies and web series are on ZEE5, so you can watch them anytime. Here is a simple guide to his top work on ZEE5 (including the brand-new one!).<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5\/#Be_Dune_Teen_Web_Series_%E2%80%93_2025_%E2%80%93_Brand_New\" title=\"Be Dune Teen (Web Series \u2013 2025) \u2013 Brand New!\">Be Dune Teen (Web Series \u2013 2025) \u2013 Brand New!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5\/#Gondya_Ala_Re_Web_Series_%E2%80%93_2019\" title=\"Gondya Ala Re (Web Series \u2013 2019)\">Gondya Ala Re (Web Series \u2013 2019)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5\/#Dharmaveer_Movie_%E2%80%93_2022\" title=\"Dharmaveer (Movie \u2013 2022)\">Dharmaveer (Movie \u2013 2022)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5\/#Dharmaveer_2_Movie_%E2%80%93_2024\" title=\"Dharmaveer 2 (Movie \u2013 2024)\">Dharmaveer 2 (Movie \u2013 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5\/#Mulshi_Pattern_Movie_%E2%80%93_2018\" title=\"Mulshi Pattern (Movie \u2013 2018)\">Mulshi Pattern (Movie \u2013 2018)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/kshitish-date-your-favorite-marathi-hero-on-zee5\/#Why_Does_Everyone_Love_Kshitish_Date\" title=\"Why Does Everyone Love Kshitish Date?\">Why Does Everyone Love Kshitish Date?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Dune_Teen_Web_Series_%E2%80%93_2025_%E2%80%93_Brand_New\"><\/span>Be Dune Teen (Web Series \u2013 2025) \u2013 Brand New!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/web-series\/details\/be-dune-teen\/0-6-4z5862340\">Be Dune Teen<\/a> is the latest show that started on 5 December 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/kshitish-date\/filmography\">Kshitish Date<\/a> plays Abhay, a normal Pune husband. He and his wife, Neha, are very happy\u2026 until the doctor says, \u201cCongratulations, you are having triplets!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Three babies at one time! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/celeb\/pushkaraj-chirputkar\">Pushkaraj Chirputkar<\/a> joins the Be Dune Teen cast as a key lead, bringing his comic timing from films like Bucket List.<\/p>\n<p>Kshitish is super cute as the shocked but caring husband. You will laugh, smile, and maybe cry a little. Perfect family watch with mom, dad, or your partner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gondya_Ala_Re_Web_Series_%E2%80%93_2019\"><\/span>Gondya Ala Re (Web Series \u2013 2019)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/web-series\/details\/gondya-ala-re\/0-6-1960\">Gondya Ala Re<\/a> is an exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/web-series\/lang\/marathi\">Marathi web series<\/a> on ZEE5. It tells a real story from 1897, when British rule was very cruel in Pune. People had to strip naked for checks, and homes were destroyed. Three brave brothers \u2013 the Chapekar brothers \u2013 started India&#8217;s first youth armed fight against the British. They even killed a bad officer named W.C. Rand to stop the pain.<\/p>\n<p>Kshitish Date plays Bapurao, a loyal and angry young friend who joins the secret group. His eyes show fire and fear \u2013 you feel his heart racing in every hideout and attack scene. Kshitish acts so real, like he lived back then. The main stars are Bhushan Pradhan, Shivraj Waichal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/anand-ingle\/filmography\">Anand Ingale<\/a>, and Sunil Barve, the smart guide. No boring parts \u2013 just history that makes you cheer for freedom. Kshitish&#8217;s strong role made him a star. Watch for goosebumps and Maharashtra pride!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dharmaveer_Movie_%E2%80%93_2022\"><\/span>Dharmaveer (Movie \u2013 2022)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/dharmaveer-mukkam-post-thane\/0-0-1z5161064\">Dharmaveer<\/a> is a super-hit Marathi movie on ZEE5. It tells the real-life story of Anand Dighe, a powerful and kind Shiv Sena leader from Thane. Kshitish Date plays young Eknath Shinde, Dighe\u2019s most loyal worker and \u201clittle brother.\u201d\u00a0 The film suggests how a simple boy becomes sturdy by helping bad human beings, preventing bad men, and staying actual to his guru.<\/p>\n<p>You will see huge motorcycle rallies, emotional speeches, medical institution scenes, and masses of tears. Kshitish looks exactly like the real Shinde and acts with full power \u2013 quiet when sad, loud when angry. Everyone loved his honest performance. This movie gave Kshitish huge fame and made people call him \u201cthe next big star.\u201d Watch it for goosebumps, Maharashtra pride, and a beautiful guru-shishya story.<\/p>\n<p>After finishing, you will straight away open Dharmaveer 2!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dharmaveer_2_Movie_%E2%80%93_2024\"><\/span>Dharmaveer 2 (Movie \u2013 2024)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/dharmaveer-2-mukkam-post-thane\/0-0-1z5642681\">Dharmaveer 2<\/a> is the big sequel to ZEE5, and everyone is loving it! Kshitish Date returns as Eknath Shinde, the loyal worker who now becomes Maharashtra\u2019s Chief Minister.\u00a0 The movie shows tough politics, big betrayals, emotional speeches, and huge victories. There are angry fights in the assembly, bike rallies, tears with family, and powerful dialogues that give goosebumps.<\/p>\n<p>Kshitish acts with real fire \u2013 you see pain, anger, and strong love for people on his face. He worked very hard and lost weight to look exactly like the real leader. Fans say this is his best performance ever. If you have watched Dharmaveer 1, you must watch part 2 right after \u2013 it feels like one long, exciting journey.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for anyone who loves true stories and Maharashtra pride!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mulshi_Pattern_Movie_%E2%80%93_2018\"><\/span>Mulshi Pattern (Movie \u2013 2018)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/mulshi-pattern\/0-0-44695\">Mulshi Pattern<\/a> is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/action\/marathi\">\u00a0Marathi <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/action\/marathi\">action<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/action\/marathi\"> movies<\/a> on ZEE5. In this movie, a poor farmer loses his land to the city. His angry son joins a crime gang in Pune. Kshitish Date plays Ganya, the smart and dangerous friend who helps the gang. The film shows real village pain, city greed, and how good boys become bad. Lots of fights, guns, and sad moments. No happy songs \u2013 only truth. Kshitish\u2019s powerful acting makes you feel scared and sorry at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>It is dark but very honest. Watch if you want a serious, eye-opening story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Everyone_Love_Kshitish_Date\"><\/span>Why Does Everyone Love Kshitish Date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; He never overacts. Everything feels natural.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; He can do comedy (&#8216;Be Dune Teen&#8217;, &#8216;Pet Puraan&#8217;), action (&#8216;Gondya Ala Re&#8217;), drama (&#8216;Dharmaveer&#8217;), equally well.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Most of his characters are middle-class Maharashtrian boys \u2013 so you feel \u201cthis is my brother, my friend, or me!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; He respects every role, big or small.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, start with &#8216;Be Dune Teen&#8217; because it is new, sweet, and everyone is talking about it. After that, watch &#8216;Dharmaveer&#8217; 1 and 2 for power, and &#8216;Gondya Ala Re&#8217; for history. All are on ZEE5 \u2013 no need to search anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>Kshitish Date is making Marathi cinema proud, one story at a time. Open ZEE5, make some popcorn, and enjoy his amazing journey. You will become his fan in the first 10 minutes \u2013 promise!<\/p>\n<p><em>Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India\u2019s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kshitish Date is one of the best actors in Marathi cinema these days. He was born in Pune and began with theatre. He can play angry, funny, loving, or strong roles \u2013 everything looks real when he acts. 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