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Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | |
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| Born | Kashinath Ghanekar (1930-09-14)14 September 1930 |
| Died | 2 March 1986(1986-03-02) (aged 55) Amravati, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | BDS (Mumbai) |
| Occupation(s) | Theatre, movie actor |
| Spouse(s) | Irawati Bhide (divorced) |
| Relatives | Sulochana Latkar (mother-in-law) |
Kashinath Ghanekar (14 August 1930 – 2 March 1986[1][2]) was a popular stage and Film actor also adental surgeon.[1] He won theMaharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor twice for films Paathlag and Deo Manus.
Ghanekar was born in theChiplun and did his schooling and higher studies inChiplun,Maharashtra, India.[citation needed]
He married twice. He was married to Irawati M. Bhide,[3] a gynaecologist and obstetrician.[4] His first marriage was childless and ended in divorce. He subsequently married a much younger woman, Kanchan, the daughter of Marathi actressSulochana Latkar. This marriage was harmonious. After his death Kanchan penned a biography titledNath Ha Maza, meaning "such was my husband".[5][6]
Ghanekar was the first superstar of the Marathi stage with a lot of glamour, and he was the highest paid star from the years 1960 to 1980.[7] He appeared inMarathi films[8] in the 1960s. In addition to Marathi stage and movies, he appeared in Hindi movies such asAbhilasha oppositeNanda andDadi Maa where he played the role of the son ofAshok Kumar andBina Rai.
The role that made him a popular actor was that of Sambhaji in the playRaigadala Jevha Jaag Yete (When Raigad Awakens) written by the play writer,Vasant Kanetkar. The most notable character played by him was "Lalya" in the playAshroonchi Zhali Phule. Some of the other noted plays he acted in are: Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu, Garambicha Bapu, Anandi Gopal, Shitu, Tujhe Aahe Tujpashi, Sundar Mi Honar and Madhumanjiri.[9]
The film Madhuchandra (in 1968) made Ghanekar, a noted stage actor, a major Marathi film star.[10]One of his most popular films in Marathi is the mystery movieHa Khel Savlyancha withAsha Kale.
Ghanekar died of a heart attack during one of the tours of his plays, at his hotel room atAmravati.
Below is a list of stage plays where Ghanekar played a significant role. Year mentioned is when the Play was first performed on a public stage.
| Year | Name of Play |
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| 1952 | Shitu |
| Tujhe Aahe Tujpashi | |
| Sundar Mi Honar | |
| Madhumanjiri | |
| Laxmi Aali Ghara | |
| 1962 | Raygadala jevha jaag yete |
| 1963 | Ashroonchi Zhali Phule |
| 1968 | Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu |
| 1972 | Garambicha Bapu |
| Guntata Hruday He | |
| 1976 | Anandi Gopal |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Laxmi Aali Ghara | |
| 1953 | Dharm Patni | |
| 1963 | Maratha Tituka Melvava | |
| 1964 | Paathlaag | |
| 1965 | Padchaya | |
| 1966 | Daadi Maa (Hindi) | |
| 1967 | Madhuchandra | |
| 1968 | Ekati | |
| Preet Shikva Mala | ||
| Abhilasha (Hindi) | ||
| 1970 | Deo Manus | |
| Garambicha Bapu | ||
| Manla Tar Dev | ||
| 1971 | Ajab Tuze Sarkar | |
| Zep | ||
| 1975 | Ghar Gangecha Kathi | |
| 1976 | Ha Khel Sawalyancha | |
| 1978 | Chandra Hota sakshila |
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