Keshavrao Date (1889–1971) was an Indian film

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, who worked in both silent and

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movies. He tried to run his own drama company but found it difficult to perform the dual roles of manager and actor.

Career

His role in the drama ''Andhalyanchi Shala'' ("The Blinds' School", 1933) won him rave reviews, subsequently he became a star, and also joined the

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. After the advent of talkies, he tried his hand at that medium as well, though live theatre remained his chief love. His acting in the

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film ''

Kunku ''Kunku'' (Marathi title) is a 1937 Marathi classic social drama film directed by V. Shantaram, and based on the novel, ''Na Patnari Goshta'' by Narayan Hari Apte, who also wrote film's screenplay. The film was simultaneously shot and relea ...

'' (1937) set a standard which has rarely been approached since on the silver screen. He followed it with another sterling performance in Prabhat Film Company's ''Shejari'' (1941). Later he performed character roles in films made in

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, where he lived. He also acted in

V. Shantaram Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre (18 November 1901 – 30 October 1990), referred to as V. Shantaram or Shantaram Bapu, was an Indian filmmaker, film producer, and actor known for his work in Hindi and Marathi films. He is most known for films such ...

's '' Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani'' (1946), ''

Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje ''Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje'' () is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language dance film directed by V. Shantaram. It stars Shantaram's wife Sandhya and dancer Gopi Krishna in lead roles. One of the earlier Technicolor films made in India, the film won t ...

'' (1955), ''

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'' (1959) and ''

Geet Gaya Patharon Ne ''Geet Gaya Patharon Ne'' () is a 1964 Hindi-language drama film, produced and directed by V. Shantaram on V. Shantaram Productions banner. Starring Jeetendra, Rajshree which were first marked debut to both of them and music is composed by Ram ...

'' (1964). Keshavrao directed four films, ''Kisise Na Kehna'' (1942), ''Andhon Ki Duniya'' (1947), and ''Maali'' or ''Mali'' in Hindi (1944) and it's Marathi version ''Bhakticha Mala'' (1944). ''Maali'' and ''Bhakticha Mala'' (1944) were Date's the second and third of his directorial ventures, and were produced by

under his new banner

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Filmography

As Actor

* ''

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'' (1934) * ''

'' (1937, Marathi) * '' Chingari'' (1940) * ''Shejari'' (

Padosi ''Shejari'' (Marathi: शेजारी) is also known as ''Padosi'' in Hindi version as (पड़ोसी, پڑوسی ''Neighbour''). Padosi is a 1941 Hindi social drama film directed by V. Shantaram. It was produced by Prabhat Film Compa ...

) (1941) * '' Kisise Na Kehna'' (1942) also director * '' Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani'' (1946) * ''

Apna Desh ''Apna Desh'' () is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, produced by A.V. Subramaniam and T.M.Kittu and directed by Jambu. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Om Prakash, Jagdeep, Mukkamala, Madan Puri and the credited Roja Ramani, ...

'' (1949) * ''

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'' (1950) * ''

'' (1955) * ''

Toofan Aur Deeya ''Toofan Aur Deeya (Storm and Lamp)'' is a 1956 Bollywood film directed by Prabhat Kumar and starring Satish Vyas, Nanda, Rajendra Kumar, Vatsala Deshmukh, Shanta Kumari, Krishna Kumar, Keshavrao Date, and Ulhas. Plot Summary of Toofan Aur ...

'' (1956) * ''

'' (1959) * ''

'' (1964)

As Director

* ''Kisise Na Kehna'' (1942) * ''Andhon Ki Duniya'' (1947) * ''Maali'' (1944) in Hindi * ''Bhakticha Mala'' (1944) Marathi version of ''Maali''

References

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* 1889 births 1971 deaths Indian male silent film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors in Marathi cinema 20th-century Indian male actors Male actors in Marathi theatre Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award {{India-actor-stub