Arun Sarnaik

Arun Shankarrao Sarnaik (4 October 1935 – 21 June 1984) was an actor and singer from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. He was the son of the famous singer "Maharashtrakokil" Pt. Shankarao Sarnaik and brother of famous classical singer "Pandit Nivruttibua Sarnaik" from Jaipur Atrauli Gharana (4 July 1912 – 16 February 1994).[1][2][3][4]

Arun Sarnaik
Born4 October 1935
Died21 June 1984
OccupationFilm/stage actor, playback singer

Career

Arun Sarnaik completed his graduation from Ruia College in Mumbai. After graduation, he did some work in the engineering factory at Ichalkaranji. He entered the acting profession in 1956 as a stage actor in the Marathi play Bhatala Dili Osri by Mo. Ga. Rangnekar. In 1961 he made his movie debut with Shahir Parshuram made by Anant Mane. Later, he acted in few films like "Vardakshina" by Dinkar D Patil and "Vithu maza lekurwala" by Datta Dharmadhikari. He subsequently had lead roles in many Marathi movies starting in the black-and-white film era, and color. His song "Pratham tuj pahta" in the Marathi film Mumbaicha Jawai became popular.[5]

Sarnaik had a musical background from his father and uncle. Arun Sarnaik was also an accomplished Tabla and Harmonium player. He also was very active with the Anandagram Charitable institution. Bal Thackeray was a great fan of Sarnaik's tabla-playing skills. His role of Chief Minister in the movie Sinhasan (1979) which was directed by Jabbar Patel was a milestone for the Marathi film industry.

Social Work

He was closely associated with NGO Anandgram where he helped needy people.

Death

Arun Sarnaik died in a road accident on 21 June 1984 along with his wife and one of his two children while he was going from Kolhapur to Pune. He was heading to Pune for first day of his shooting of the movie Pandharichi Vaari in which he was cast for the lead role. After his sudden death the movie was then completed by offering the lead role to other artist.[6][7][8]

Playback Singer Movie list
  • Chandanachi Choli, Anga Anga Jaali (song: Ek Lajra na Sajra, Avghachi Ansar)
  • Dongarchi Mainaa
  • Gan Gaulan
  • Gharkul (song: Pappa saangaa kunache)
  • Manaacha Mujra

Playback Songs
  • एक लाजरा न्‌ साजरा Ek Lajara N Sajara
  • गणगौळण झाली सुरू Gan Gaulan Jhali Suru
  • तांडा चालला रे गड्या Tanda Chalala Re Gadya
  • पप्पा सांगा कुणाचे Pappa Sanga Kunache

Theater Plays
  • Aparadh Meech Kela
  • Gosht Janmantarichi
  • Goodbye Doctor
  • Lavangi Mirchi Kolhapurachi
  • Tarun Turk, Mhatare Ark

Filmography
Movie Name Year released Director Comments
Aai[4] 1981 Anant Mane
Aai Mi Kuthe Jau[4] 1972
Ashich Ek Ratra Hoti[2] 1971 Costarring Jaishree Gadkar, Dada Salvi, Ganpat Patil, Shanta Tambe
Badla[4] 1977
Bhairu Pailwan Ki Jai[4] 1978
Bijli[3] 1986 as Shankar Patil
Chandane Shimpit Ja[4] 1982
Chattis Nakhrewali[2] 1980
Daivacha Khel[2] 1960 (needs verification)
Dalambi[2] 1982
Darodekhor[2] 1980
Deva Tuzhi Sonyachi Jejuri[4] 1967 Anant Mane
Dhakti Bahin[2] 1970
Dhananjay[2] 1966
Dongrachi Maina[2] 1969 Actor and playback singer
Ek Gaon Bara Bhangadi[4] 1968 Anant Mane
Farari'[2] 1976
Gan Gaulan[2] 1969 Anant Mane, Music Director: Ram Kadam Actor and Playback singer. Costarring Jayshree Gadkar, Ganpat Patil, Varsha Usgaonkar, Ram Nagarkar
Ganane Ghungroo Haravale[3] 1970
Gharcha Bhedi[2] 1984 Kantilal Dave. Music Director: Suresh Kumar Costarring Mahesh Kothare, Kishore Jadhav, Nivedita Joshi, Lalita Pawar, Maya, Avinash Kharshikar
Gharkul[2] 1970 Raja Thakur. Music Director: C. Ramchandra Actor and playback singer
Gupchup Gupchup[3] 1983 Sharad Talwalkar, Om Prakash
Jai Renuka Devi Yallama[2] unknown with Usha Naik
Kasa Kai Patil, Bara Hai Ka?[2] 1977
Kaya Ho Chamatkaar[2] 1960
Maherachi Manse[3] 1984 Costarring Asha Kale, Ravindra Mahajani, Prakash Inamdar, Vasant Shinde
Kaya Ga Sakhu[2] 1982
Kela Ishara Jaata Jaata[4] 1965 Anant Mane as Dholkiwaala
Khandobachi Aan[4] 1968 Prabhakar Nayak. Music Director: Vasant Pawar Costarring Sulochana Chatterjee, Chandrakant Gokhale, Usha Chavan, Vasant Shinde
Kunkawacha Karinda[2] 1971
Lady Killer[4] 1968 Anant Mane
Lokshahir Anantpandhi[2] 1958 (needs verification)
Manaacha Mujra[3] 1969 actor and playback singer
Meech Tujhi Priya[2] 1970
Mumbaicha Jawai[2] 1970 Raja Thakur. Music Director: Sudhir Phadke as Avinash. NFF Best Marathi film

costarring Surekha Kudchi, Sharad Talwalkar, Ratnamala

Naav Motha Lakshan Khota[3] 1977
Nandayala Jaate[2] 1969 Yashwant Pethkar, Music Director: Vasant Prabhu Costarring Ratna Pathak Shah, Dadasaheb Salvi, Vasant Shinde
Paahu Re Kiti Vaat[9] 1964 Raja Thakur as Dr Charudutt
Pahuni[2] 1976
Paanch Nazuk Botey[9] 1977 Double Role
Patrakhin[2] 1977 Prabhakar Nayak. Music Director: Ram Kadam Costarring Jayshree Gadkar, Chandrakant Gokhale, Vasant Shinde, Vikram Gokhale
Ranglya Raatri Ashya[9] 1960
Sangu Kashi Mi[4] 1967 Anant Mane
Santh Wahate Krishnamai[2] 1967 Madhukar (M G) Pathak. Music Director: Datta Davajekar NFF Best Marathi film Costarring Chandrakant Gokhale, Kamini Kadam, Vinay Kale, Raja Paranjpe
Sawaal Majha Aika![9] 1964 as Jaiwant.NFF 3rd Best Marathi film
Sawali Premachi[2] 1980
Shahir Parshuram (Parshuram, the poet)[9] 1961 Anant Mane Supporting Actor
Sharan Tula Bhagwanta[2] 1980
Sinhasan 1979 Jabbar Patel as CM Jayajirao Shinde
Sitam[4] 1982 Anant Mane Hindi Film
Subhadra Haran[4] 1964 Anant Mane As DuryoDhan
Suranga Mhantyat Mala[4] 1967 Anant Mane
Thamb Lakshmi Kunku Lavte[4] 1967 Anant Mane
Totaya Aamdaar[2] 1981
Vardakshina[3] 1962 Dinkar D Patil
Vitthu Majha Lekurvala[9] 1962 Dutta Dharmadhikari
Yalach Mhantat Prem[2] 1964 (needs verification)

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