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Kalavantin
''Kalavantin'' is a Marathi film released on 28 October 1978. Produced by Chelaram Bhatia along with Lalchand Bhatia and directed by Anant Mane. Cast The cast includes Kuldeep Pawar, Ranjana, Usha Naik, Avinash Masurkar & Others. Producers The Bhatia Duo: Chelaram Bhatia and Lalchand Bhatia.(Glamour Films) Soundtrack The music is provided by Ram Kadam. *"Kapaad Purnea Cholia" - Usha Mangeshkar *"Pikalya Panacha Deth" - Usha Mangeshkar *"Jhananana Jhananana Jhankar" - Usha Mangeshkar *"Raat Jhurtiya Chandrasathi" - Shobha Gurtu *"Mee Ek Roop Vhave" - Suresh Wadkar Suresh Ishwar Wadkar (born 7 August 1955) is an Indian playback singer. He performs in both Hindi and Marathi films. He has sung songs in some Bhojpuri films, Odia albums and bhajans and in Konkani films. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Aka ... References {{Reflist External links Latest Marathi Movie NewsMovie Album - gaana.com 1978 films 1970s Marathi-language films Films scored by Ram Kadam [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anant Mane
Anant Mane (1915-1995) was a film director from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India who directed approximately 60 movies during the golden era of Marathi cinema. He was known for making films based on the folk art form Tamasha, and also directed a number of family melodramas. He teamed up with the music director Vasant Pawar and directed several hit movies in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Mane's 1961 film ''Manini'' won the President's Silver Medal for best regional film of the year. In 2006, the Lokmanch Charitable Trust, Kolhapur, instituted an annual Anant Mane award for outstanding contribution to the Marathi film industry. ''One India News''. February 2, 2007 Filmography |
Usha Naik
Usha Naik is an Indian actress who works in Marathi films. She started her career as a background dancer in films. Filmography Films * ''Samna'' (1974) * ''Kalavantin'' (1978) * '' Banya Bapu '' (1977) * '' Duniya Kari Salaam '' (1979) * '' Sansar'' (1980) * '' Aai'' (1981) * '' Bhujang '' (1982) * '' Don Bayka Fajiti Aika '' (1982) * '' Galli Te Dilli '' (1982) * '' Jagavegali Prem Kahani '' (1984) * '' Gaon Tasa Changala Pan Veshila Tangala'' (1985) * '' Dekha Pyar Tumhara '' (1985) * '' Maaficha Sakshidar '' (1986) * '' Aandhala Sakshidar '' (1991) * '' Ek Hota Vidushak '' (1992) * '' Kaal Ratri Bara Vajata '' (2004) * '' Ek Hota Viduskhak '' (1992) * '' Satvapariksha '' (1998) * '' Nirmala Macchindra Kamble'' (1999) * '' Owalani '' (2000) * '' Ashi Dnyaneshwari'' (2001) * '' Akalech Kande '' (2001) * '' Hirva Kunku '' (2004) * '' Jai Mohata Devi '' (2004) * '' Halad Tuzi Kunku Maze '' (2009) * '' Tata Birla Aani Laila'' (2010) * '' Chal Gaja Karu Maja '' (2011) * '' Ek Haz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Kadam (composer)
Ram Kadam (28 August 1918 – 19 February 1997) was a noted Indian lavani composer and film score composer, who worked in Marathi cinema, during the 1940s to the 1990s, composing for nearly 200 films. He is most known for composing Lavani songs, a folk form of Maharashtra, and popular Lavani-based songs of hit film, '' Pinjra'' (1972), directed by V. Shantaram. He also composed music of plays. Early life and background Kadam initially played the clarinet in a band at Miraj, in southern Maharashtra. Thereafter, he learnt classical singing from noted classical singer Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, the doyen of Kirana gharana at Miraj. Subsequently, he also learned Lavani style of folk singing from noted Tamasha-singer Patthe Bapurao. Career Kadam started his film career as an office boy at the Prabhat Films based in Pune, co-founded by V. Shantaram, soon he started assisting music director, Sudhir Phadke . His first break as an independent music director came with ''Meeth Bhakar' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalchand Bhatia
Lalchand Meghwal may refer to: *Lalchand Fulamali, Indian politician *Lalchand Hirachand, Indian industrialist *Lalchand Kataria, Indian politician *Lalchand Rajput Lalchand Sitaram Rajput; (born 18 December 1961) is an Indian cricket coach and former cricketer who was also the former head coach of the Zimbabwe national team. Rajput played in two Tests and four ODIs from 1985 to 1987. After the conclusio ..., Indian cricketer See also * Lal Chand (other) {{given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuldeep Pawar
Kuldeep Pawar (10 June 1949 – 24 March 2014) was an Indian actor in the Marathi language film industry of India. Early life He was born in Kolhapur in Maharashtra. His grandfather worked for electric power house started by His Highness Shahu Maharaj and his father acted in small roles in Marathi films. Kuldeep studied in St.Xavier school and Rajaram College in Kolhapur. Career He moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) where he was given chance by Marathi drama director Prabhakar Panshikar to act in Marathi drama ''Ethe Oshalala Mrutyu'' as character of ''Sambhaji''. His key films include ''Jhaatyache Jaale'', ''Darodekhor'', ''Bin Kamacha Navra'', ''Shapit'', ''Are Sansar Sansar'', ''Sarja'', ''Eka Peksha Ek'', ''Vajir'', ''Gupchup Gupchup'', ''Vedh'' and ''Shrinath Mhaskobacha Changabhala''. He also acted in famous TV serial "''Tu Tu Main Main''" directed by Sachin, and Paramveer. A versatile actor, Pawar was one of the few actors who managed a perfect balance between comic and ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjana Deshmukh
Ranjana Deshmukh (1955 – March 3, 2000) was a popular Marathi language, Marathi actress in 1970s & '80s, famous on-screen as just Ranjana. Life and career She is the daughter of Vatsala Deshmukh. Her aunt, Sandhya was married to V. Shantaram, who introduced her to the screen in ''Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jaali (1975)''. She then starred in the lead role in Shantaram's next film, ''Jhunj.'' Ranjana won the state government award for best actress twice : ''Are Sansar Sansar (1980) and'' ''Gup Chup Gup Chup'' (1983). Her other key films include ''Sushila, Gondhalat Gondhal, Mumbaicha Faujdar, Bin Kamacha Navra, Khichdi, Chani, Jakhmi Vaghin, Bhujang'' and ''Ek Daav Bhutacha.'' Ranjana made hit pairs at the box office with several noted Marathi film actors including Ashok Saraf, Avinash Masurekar, Shriram Lagoo, Kuldeep Pawar, Nilu Phule, Ravindra Mahajani, Raja Gosavi and others. Ranjana Deshmukh's career came to an abrupt end in 1987 in a car accident while she was on h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avinash Masurkar
Avinash Yelandur (born 22 December 1959) is an Indian actor who stars predominantly in South Indian language films, notably in the Kannada and Tamil film industries. He has been in the industry for two decades and has acted in over 200 films. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought-after actors in the supporting category. He is one of the few actors to enjoy both critical and commercial success. Early life Avinash was born in the town of Yelandur in Mysore district (now in Chamarajanagar district), in the Mysore State (now Karnataka), to Indira and B. K. Narayana Rao, a lawyer. After completing his education at Mysore's Hardwicke High School, Avinash went on to attend University of Mysore, where he obtained his master's degree in English literature. Drawn to theatre and cinema from a young age, he had an active theater life at Mysore and later at Bangalore. During the time, he taught English at the National I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marathi Cinema
Marathi cinema is an Indian film industry of Marathi-language motion pictures. It is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Based in old Mumbai, it is the oldest film industry of Indian cinema. The first Marathi film to be released in India was ''Shree Pundalik'' by Dadasaheb Torne on 18 May 1912 at Coronation Cinematograph, Mumbai. and a Marathi crew who were performing Marathi and Sanskrit (musicals) and plays in Marathi at that period. The first Marathi talkie film, ''Ayodhyecha Raja'', was released in 1932, just one year after ''Alam Ara'' the first Hindi talkie. Although the industry is much smaller than Hindi cinema (which is also primarily based in Mumbai), Marathi cinema is tax free at the privilege of the state of Maharashtra, and is experiencing growth in recent years. ''Raja Harishchandra'', directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was a Marathi film, now known as India's first full-length feature, released in 1913. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema given ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usha Mangeshkar
Usha Mangeshkar (born 15 December 1935) is an Indian singer who has recorded many Marathi, Manipuri, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati and Assamese songs. Personal life Usha Mangeshkar is an Indian singer. She is the fourth child of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti (Shudhamati). She is the youngest sister among Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar and elder to her music-director brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Usha has a strong interest in painting. Career She came into the spotlight as a playback singer after singing some devotional songs for the low-budget movie ''Jai Santoshi Maa'' (1975), which became an all-time blockbuster. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer award for her song "Main to Aarti" in that film. She sang the same songs for that movie's remake in 2006. She is known for her famous song "Mungda" and songs for the Marathi movie ''Pinjara''. She had also produced musical drama '' Phoolwanti'' for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shobha Gurtu
Shobha Gurtu (1925–2004) was an Indian singer in the light Hindustani classical style. Though she had equal command over pure classical style, it was with light classical music that she received her fame, and in time came to be known as the ''Thumri Queen'', and for the 'Abhinaya' sung in her full-throated voice. Background and personal life Bhanumati Shirodkar was born in Belgaum, (present Karnataka) in 1925. Her mother, Menekabai Shirodkar, was a professional dancer. Menakabai was a 'gayaki' disciple of Ustad Alladiya Khan of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.Shobha Gurtu Celebrated Masters, . It was from her that Shobha received her training in music from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suresh Wadkar
Suresh Ishwar Wadkar (born 7 August 1955) is an Indian playback singer. He performs in both Hindi and Marathi films. He has sung songs in some Bhojpuri films, Odia albums and bhajans and in Konkani films. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2018 for Sugam Sangeet. In 2020, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri. Early life and musical training Wadkar was born in Kolhapur in a middle-class family that soon moved to Girangaon. His father Ishwar Wadkar worked in cloth mills and his mother cooked food for the mill workers. In youth, he wrestled at akhadas and frequented the Talwalkar gym with his father, who was also a wrestler. In 1968, when Wadkar was 13, Jialal Vasant encouraged him to work towards the "Prabhakar" certificate offered by the Prayag Sangit Samiti, because it was equivalent to a BEd and qualifies the awardee to teach professionally. Wadkar successfully completed his "Prabhakar" and joined Arya Vidya Mandir in Mumbai as a music te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
