[2][3] Somnath Awghade is from Kem village, Karmala Taluka, Solapur district, Maharashtra.

[4] Awghade began his career with Fandry as the lead character Jambuwant (nicknamed Jabya) and became famous for his performance in the film.

[7] The director of Fandry, Nagraj Manjule received the National Award in 2011 for his short film Pistulya.

[6] After Fandry, Awghade starred in Free Hit Danka in 2021 co-starring Arbaz Shaikh and Tanaji Galgunde.

[9] The following year, Awghade made his Bollywood debut in Jhund with Amitabh Bachchan, marking his second collaboration with Manjule.