Vikas Thorat

Vikas Thorat
Thorat, renowned for his role in Ratris Khel Chale
Born	Thane, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor (Theatre, Television, Film)
Years active	1990s–present
Notable role	“Natha” in Ratris Khel Chale
Language(s)	Marathi
Early Career
Former Profession	Auto-rickshaw driver

Vikas Thorat is an Indian actor primarily active in the Marathi entertainment industry. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the character “Natha” in the popular horror-drama series Ratris Khel Chale. His career trajectory is frequently cited as an inspiring story, as he transitioned from driving an auto-rickshaw to becoming a celebrated face in Marathi theatre, television, and film.

Early life and struggle

Born into a modest family in Thane, Thorat faced significant financial hardships during his youth. He attended a municipal school and completed his education only up to the fifth standard. To support his family, he initially worked as a medical compounder and later worked as an auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai. Despite these challenges, Thorat maintained a deep connection to theatre.

Marathi Theatre

Thorat’s acting foundation was built in professional Marathi theatre. He earned appreciation for his performances in notable plays, including:

• Bayko Asavi Aashi
• Naari Jhalya Bhari
• Gametit Gammat

Television Career

Thorat transitioned into television with roles in series such as Adhuri Ek Kahani, Ya Gojirvanya Gharat, Mulicha Mama, and Crime Diary. His professional breakthrough occurred with the Zee Marathi series Ratris Khel Chale. As of 2026, he is appearing in the Star Pravah series Vachan Dile Tu Mala, portraying the character “Jadhav Kaka”.

Film and Short Films

In addition to television, Thorat has appeared in various short films, notably receiving acclaim for Kay Re Producer. Throughout his journey, he has worked alongside industry legends such as Laxmikant Berde and Pradeep Patwardhan. His upcoming Marathi feature films include Ek Hot Malin and Sidball.

Artistic Influence

Thorat is known for his commitment to authenticity and his ability to portray simple, relatable characters with depth. His life story serves as a motivational narrative for aspiring artists, illustrating that success is attainable through perseverance.