Kashinath Ghanekar
Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (14 August 1930 - 2 March 1986[1][2]) was a popular stage actor and dental surgeon.[1]
Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | |
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| Born | Kashinath Ghanekar 14 September 1930 |
| Died | 2 March 1986 (aged 56) |
| Occupation | Theatre, movie actor |
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| Children | Rashmi Ghanekar |
Early life
Ghanekar was born at Chiplun and completed schooling there itself.
Personal life
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 Kanchan, the daughter of Marathi actress Sulochana Latkar. This marriage was in every way harmonious. After his death, Kanchan penned a biography titled "Nath Ha Maza" meaning "such was my husband."[5]
Career
Kashinath 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.[6] He appeared in Marathi films[7] in the 1960s. In addition to Marathi stage and movies, he appeared in Hindi movies such as Abhilasha opposite Nanda and Dadi Maa where he played the role of the son of Ashok Kumar and Bina Rai.
The role that made him a popular actor was that of Sambhaji in the play "Raigadala Jevha Jaag Yete" (When Raigad awakens) written by the play writer, Vasant Kanetkar. Most notable character ever played by him was "Lalya" in the play Ashroonchi 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, Madhumanjiri etc.[8]
The film Madhuchandra (in 1968) made Ghanekar, a noted stage actor, a major Marathi film star.[9]
Death
Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar died due to a heart attack during one of the tours of his plays, at his hotel room at Amravati.
Cultural Depictions
Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha is a modern theater with an auditorium built by the Thane Municipal Corporation, which is situated at Hiranandani Meadows, Near Ghodbunder Road, Vasant Vihar, Thane West, Maharashtra 400607.
In other media
In November 2018, Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar a Marathi-language feature film was released; starring Subodh Bhave as Dr Ghanekar, Sonali Kulkarni, Sumeet Raghavan, Vaidehi Parashurami, Prasad Oak, Nandita Dhuri, Anand Ingale and Mohan Joshi in prominent roles. It is a biographical drama directed by Abhijeet Deshpande.
Theatre
Below is a list of stage plays where Kashinath 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 |
Filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 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 Savalyancha |
| 1978 | Chandra Hota sakshila |
References
- "Uma & Prakash Bhende Remember Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar". ZEE Talkies. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 June 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Movie Review". Pune Mirror. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- Gokulsing, K. Moti; Dissanayake, Adjunct Fellow East-West Center Hawaii Scholar in Residence Wimal; Dissanayake, Wimal (17 April 2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. pp. 80–. ISBN 9781136772849. Archived from the original on 28 June 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- "Playwright at the centre: Marathi Drama from 1843 to the present"; Author Shanta Gokhale; Seagull Books Publishers. ISBN 817046157 X
- Page 393, Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema; Authors: Ashish Rajyadhyaksha and Paul Willemen; Oxford University Press; c. 2002. ISBN 0-85170-669-X
9. Interview of Kanchan Ghanekar, wife of Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar
10. Memories of Rashmi Ghanekar, Daughter of Kanchan and Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar