Raja Gosavi
Raja Gosavi (1925-1998) was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi.
Raja Gosavi | |
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| Born | 28 March 1925[1] kuroli siddheshwar |
| Died | 28 February 1998 |
| Occupation | Stage/Film Actor |
| Relatives | Shama Deshpande[2] |
Stage career
Gosavi acted in the role of Natsamrat in noted Marathi playwright Kusumagraj’s iconic & milestone Marathi play "Natsamrat" after Dr. Shriram Lagoo.[3][4][5]
Movie career
Gosavi had made his film debut in Datta Dharmadhikari's 'Akher Jamla' in 1952 with Sharad Talwalkar (it was his debut too). Gosavi worked as a ticket-seller at Bhanuvilas Talkies, Pune for a few years and his film 'Lakhachi Goshta' opened there, which he promoted by selling the tickets both at the counter and in black.[6] Raja Gosavi also plays lead role in one of the most famous play in Marathi "Soujanyachi Aishi Taishi".
List of Movies
- 1952 Akher Jamla
- 1952 Chimani Pakhara
- 1952 Ek Hota Raja
- 1952 Lakhachi Gosht
- 1953 Bolaveta Dhani
- 1953 Mahatma (Marathi)
- 1953 Saubhagya
- 1954 Baby
- 1954 In Min Sadeteen
- 1954 Purushachi Jaat
- 1954 Shubh Mangal
- 1955 Ganget Ghod Nahl
- 1955 Mi Tulas Tujhya Angani
- 1955 Punavechi Raat
- 1956 Aandhala Magto Ek Dola
- 1956 Devghar
- 1956 Deesat Tasa Nasat
- 1956 Gaant Padali Takaa Takaa
- 1956 Jagaavegali Gosht
- 1956 Kaahi Khara Naahi
- 1956 Pasant Aahe Mulgi
- 1956 Raanpakhar
- 1957 Aaliya Bhogaasi
- 1957 Dev Jaagaa Aahe
- 1957 Gharch Zaala Thod
- 1957 Zaakli Moot
- 1957 Navraa Manoo Naye Aaplaa
- 1957 Utavala Narad
- 1957 Jhal Gel Visrun Ja
- 1958 Don Ghadicha Daw
- 1958 Guruchi Vidhya Gurula
- 1958 Matevin Baal
- 1958 Raja Gosavichi Gosta
- 1958 Sant Changdeo
- 1958 Yanda Kartvya Aahe
- 1959 Rajmanya Rajsree
- 1959 Yala Jivan Ayse Nav
- 1960 Jo Huwa So Bhool Ja
- 1960 Kanyadaan
- 1960 Lagnala Jato Me
- 1960 Paishacha Paus
- 1960 Sangat Jadli Tuzhi An Mazhi
- 1960 Adhi Kalash Mag Paya
- 1960 Baap Majha Bramhachari
- 1960 Bhagya Laxmi
- 1960 Chimanyanchi Shala
- 1960 Priti Vivah
- 1960 Soniyachi Paule
- 1960 Jagachya Pathivar
- 1960 Vardakshina
- 1960 Ek Don Teen
- 1960 Shriman Balasaheb
- 1960 Avghachi Sansar
- 1960 Bhairavi (Marathi)
- 1962 Private Secretary
- 1964 Waat Chuklele Nawre
- 1965 Kama Poorta Mama
- 1965 Sudharlelya Bayka
- 1966 Ati Shahana Tyacha
- 1966 Chala Utha Lagn Kara
- 1966 Gurukilli
- 1966 Sheras Sawasher
- 1966 Tuch Majhi Wahini
- 1967 Daiva Janile Kuni
- 1967 Kaka Mala Wachawa
- 1967 Shreemant Mehuna Pahije
- 1968 Baai Mothi Bhagyachi
- 1968 Yethe Shahane Rahtaat
- 1969 Janaki
- 1971 Aasel Maza Hari
- 1973 Pinjra
- 1975 Ya Sukhanno Ya
- 1976 Ha Khel Savalyancha
- 1977 Navara Maja Brahmachari
- 1977 Asala Navra Nako Ga Baai
- 1979 Astha Vinayak
- 1979 Did Shahne
- 1981 Manacha Kunku
- 1981 Totaya Aamadar
- 1988 Pandharichi Waari
- 1990 Ghabraicha Nahi
Recognition
Raja Gosavi Road in T.M.V. Colony, Pune has been named in his honour.
Personal life
He is the father of Indian actor Shama Deshpande.
References
- "Raja Gosavi". British Film Institute. British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- "With TAM ratings coming in every week, every actor today has a week-long life: Shama Deshpande". Telly Chakar. Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- "The secret of my acting is that I'm a thief: Dr Shreeram Lagoo". Dnaindia/. Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- "I get very little time to be Nana Patekar". Times of India/. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- "Grand Muhurat Of 'Natasamrat' At Nashik". Zee Talkies. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- "Bhanuvilas Talkies reopens - for shooting". Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 6 March 2018.