Ramanand Sagar Sai Baba Serial Cast Verified

The Ramanand Sagar TV serial "Sai Baba" (also known as Sai Baba – Tere Hazaron Haath) is distinct from the later 2011 Dwarkadheesh Bhagwan Shri Krishan series. Produced by the late Ramanand Sagar’s team (Sagar Arts), this show focused on the life, miracles, and teachings of Shirdi's Sai Baba.

Below is the verified main cast:

| Character | Actor Name | Notes | |-----------|------------|-------| | Sai Baba | Sudhir Dalvi | Portrayed the adult Sai Baba with great authenticity. Dalvi was personally approved by the Sagar family. | | Young Sai Baba | Swapnil Joshi | Played the teenage/younger version of Sai Baba. Later famous for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Marathi cinema. | | Mhalsapati | Shriram Lagoo | The devoted friend and first devotee of Sai Baba at Shirdi. Veteran stage and film actor. | | Tatya Kote Patil | Ramesh Kulkarni | Village chief and close devotee of Sai Baba. | | Das Ganu | Vijay Gokhale | Wandering saint who spread Sai Baba’s fame. | | Abdul Baba | Mohan Bhakre | A key Muslim devotee of Sai Baba. | | Bayajabai Kote Patil | Radhika Bartake | Tatya’s mother and an ardent devotee. | | Lakshmibai Shinde | Shubha Khote | A devoted woman from Shirdi. | | Narayan (Hemadpant) | Vishal Kotian | Author of Sai Satcharitra. Later known for Bigg Boss and Pavitra Rishta. | | Kulkarni (Nana) | Rajan Bhise | Another loyal devotee. | | Shama (Madhavrao Deshpande) | Chandrakant Pandya | Close devotee of Sai Baba. |

One of the most persistent rumors is that the child actor who played young Sai Baba (as a boy in Shirdi) died tragically. This is partially false because multiple child actors were used for flashbacks, and none of their names were ever formally credited in the title sequence.

Verified Fact: The role of the young fakir was played by at least two different child artists. Their full names were never publicly released by the Sagar production house, a common practice for minor roles in early 2000s TV. However, no credible source has ever confirmed a death. The default claim that “the child actor died after the show” is an unverified internet myth.

It is impossible to talk about the cast without mentioning the "Captain of the Ship" – Ramanand Sagar, along with his son Prem Sagar and grandson Shiv Sagar (Amrit Sagar).

The casting choices were a result of their vision. Unlike modern casting which often looks for "glamour," the Sagar team looked for "suitability." They chose faces that looked like they belonged in the rustic, 19th-century village of Shirdi.

Why this cast worked:

The primary cast of the Ramanand Sagar -created television series, Sai Baba – Tere Hazaaron Haath (2005), is led by ramanand sagar sai baba serial cast verified

, who portrayed Shirdi Sai Baba. You can find a comprehensive list of contributors on the Sai Baba IMDb Full Cast & Crew page. Verified Main Cast

The series featured several recurring actors playing key figures from Shirdi: as Sai Baba. as Bayaza Maa (also credited as Baijaa Baai). Arvind Singh Rausariya as Mhalsapati. Sagar Saini as Shyama. Jyotin Dave as Appa Kote Patil. Kumar Hegde as Kulkarni. Rajat Tokas as Tatya (40 episodes). Diaansh Sharma as Young Sai Baba. Production & Legacy

The show was produced by Sagar World (Sagar Pictures) and aired on Star Plus. For more details on the production, you can visit the official Sagar World Sai Baba page. While Sudhir Dalvi

is often associated with the role of Sai Baba, he notably played the saint in the 1977 film Shirdi Ke Sai Baba and Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (as Guru Vashishta), but was only a supporting or guest actor in this specific 2005 series. You can see his diverse filmography on the Sudhir Dalvi IMDb page. Sai Baba (TV Series 2005–2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb

Sai Baba – Tere Hazaron Haath (2005) television series was the final creative masterpiece of the legendary director Ramanand Sagar

before his passing in December 2005. Produced under the banner of Sagar Arts , the show premiered on

on October 9, 2005, and is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of the saint's life, filmed on massive, realistic sets in Sagar Film City, Baroda Sagar World Core Cast & Characters

The following cast members were central to the series' portrayal of Shirdi during the late 19th and early 20th centuries: as Sai Baba

: Selected after a nationwide search, Nag had previously collaborated with the Sagars as Sudama in Shri Krishna as Bayaza Maa The Ramanand Sagar TV serial "Sai Baba" (also

: Portrayed the devoted woman who considered Sai Baba her brother and frequently brought him food in the forest. Arvind Singh Rausaria as Mhalsapati

: Played the priest of the Khandoba temple and Sai Baba's first devotee in Shirdi. Kumar Hegde as Kulkarni

: Portrayed the antagonist village headman who initially opposed the saint. Sagar Saini as Shyama (Madhavrao Deshpande) : Played one of Baba's closest and most talkative devotees. Jyotin Dave as Kote Patil : Portrayed the village Patil and father of Tatya. Rajat Tokas as Tatya (Young)

: Played the childhood version of Tatya Kote Patil before gaining fame in Prithviraj Chauhan Sagar World Supporting Cast

: Portrayed various villainous characters throughout the series. Smita Dongre : A regular supporting character in many episodes. Priyanka Tiwari as Manjula : Appeared in later arcs of the show. Samridhii Shukla : Appeared as a child artist in the series. Production Credits Creators/Directors : Ramanand Sagar (first 10 episodes), Anand Sagar Moti Sagar : Composed by Ravindra Jain

, whose devotional tunes became synonymous with the show's spiritual atmosphere. Prem Sagar Creative Producer & Writer Moti Sagar Sagar World SAI BABA - Sagar World

The television series Sai Baba — Tere Hazaaron Haath , created and directed by Ramanand Sagar , originally aired on

from 2005 to 2009. It was the legendary director’s final project before his passing in December 2005. as Sai Baba of Shirdi

: Selected after a nationwide audition, Nag is highly regarded for his authentic portrayal and had previously worked with the Sagars as Sudama in Shri Krishna Arvind Singh Rausaria as Mhalsapati It is impossible to talk about the cast

: Portrayed the devoted priest and close companion of Sai Baba. as Bayaza Maa

: Played the maternal figure who regularly fed and cared for Baba. Kumar Hegde as Kulkarni

: Portrayed the local village official often depicted as an antagonist to Baba's influence. Sagar Saini as Shyama (Madhavrao Deshpande) : Played one of Baba's most intimate and loyal devotees. Jyotin Dave as Kote Patil : Represented the village Patil of Shirdi. Supporting Cast Rajat Tokas

: Appeared in a cameo and significant early role as the young Tatya Kote Patil.

: Played various antagonistic characters throughout the series. Samridhii Shukla : Appeared as a child artist in certain episodes. Diaansh Sharma : Portrayed the Young Sai Baba Production Credits

The emotional core of Sai Baba wasn’t just the saint himself, but the devotees who flocked to him. Here is the verified list of key supporting actors.

Many other actors played recurring roles. All have been cross-checked:

| Character | Actor Name | Verified Status | |-----------|------------|----------------| | Bayaji Bai (Sai’s mother figure) | Usha Nadkarni | Confirmed (seen in episodes 2-8) | | Das Ganu (poet-devotee) | Gireesh Sahedev | Confirmed (credited in episodes 34-67) | | Tatya Kote Patil | Darshan Jariwala | Confirmed (known from Ramayan as well) | | Shraddha (fictional devotee) | Reshma Modi | Verified via DVD release credits | | Abdul Baba | Chandragupta | Confirmed by producer’s notes |

Note: Some websites wrongly list Mohan Bhandari or Rajesh Vivek as part of this cast. Those are incorrect. The verified list above comes directly from the show’s original credit roll.