Mahesh Kokate: Marathi Villain's On-Screen Hatred Earns Off-Screen Abuses

• Actor Mahesh Kokate, known for villainous roles in Marathi series, shares audience's extreme reactions.
• He states that people hurl abuses like 'Khuska' and 'Melya' when they see him, considering it recognition for his work.
• Kokate gained significant popularity for his portrayal of Anaji Pant in 'Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji', his first negative role.
• He has played multiple negative characters in series like 'Aga Bai Sasubai', 'Swarajya Janani Jijamata', and 'Swarajya Saudamini Tararani'.
• Currently, he plays another negative character, Gangadhar Shastri, in 'Mi Savitribai Jyotirao Phule'.