Pandharinath 'Paddy' Kamble is an Indian Marathi comedian, actor, and singer born on 11 May 1969 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He built his career entirely in the Marathi entertainment industry, beginning with stage comedy before transitioning to film and television. His nickname 'Paddy' was given to him by college audiences who attended his performances during his early years. He made his film debut in the Marathi comedy Khabardar (2005, directed by Manish Kothare) and Munnabhai SSC (2005, directed by Sunil Naik), and went on to appear in Lagnaachi Waraat Londonchya Gharaat (2009), No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe (2012), Yedyanchi Jatra (2012, as Narayanrao), Superstar (2011), and Kumari Gangubai Non Matric (2013, as Choo). On television he has been a popular presence in comedy shows including Fu Bai Fu, Maharashtra Laughter Fair (also known as Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra, Colors Marathi, 2018-22), and Comedy Bullet Train. His comedy role models include Vijay Chavan, Vijay Patkar, Johnny Lever, and Bharat Jadhav. In July 2024, he entered Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 hosted by Riteish Deshmukh. His warmth and genial humour endeared him to his fellow housemates and viewers alike. He was eliminated in Week 10 (Day 62), finishing eighth.

His long-running presence in the Marathi comedy show Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra (Colors Marathi, 2018-22); his films Khabardar (2005), Munnabhai SSC (2005), No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe (2012), Yedyanchi Jatra (2012), Kumari Gangubai Non Matric (2013), and Superstar (2011); his stage comedy career and his nickname 'Paddy' - which fans gave him during his college performances; finishing eighth in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 (2024).

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