Laxmikant Berde was an Indian Marathi language film actor who appeared in Marathi and Hindi movies. Known for his highly energetic slapstick performances, Berde started his career as an employee in the production company Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh and then played supporting roles in a few Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he first became famous with the Marathi play Tur Tur.
Ashok Saraf is an Indian actor and comedian, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi films along with theatre in both languages. Saraf has received several awards including four Filmfare Marathi Awards. He is referred to as the Mahanayak, Ashok Samrat or Mama of the Marathi film industry.
Nivedita Joshi Saraf is an Indian film, television and theatre actress.
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi is a 1988 Indian Marathi-language comedy film directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and produced by Kiran Shantaram under the production banner of V. Shantaram Productions. Released in Maharashtra on 23 September 1988 and now considered to be a cult film in Marathi cinema, the film stars an ensemble cast of Sachin Pilgaonkar, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Ashwini Bhave, Laxmikant Berde, Priya Arun Berde, Siddharth Ray, Nivedita Joshi Saraf, Sudhir Joshi, Nayantara and Viju Khote. The film borrows the basic plot from the Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Biwi Aur Makan (1966) which was based on the Bengali film Joy Maa Kali Boarding, and was remade in Kannada as Olu Saar Bari Olu (2003), in Hindi as Paying Guests (2009), in Punjabi as Mr & Mrs 420 (2014) and in Bengali as Jio Pagla (2017). The film was also an inspiration for the 1991 Telugu film Chitram Bhalare Vichitram, which was remade in Kannada as Bombat Hendthi (1992) and in Tamil as Aanazhagan (1995).
Maharashtra State Film Awards, one of the prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language films and artists. They were first awarded in 1963.
Kashinath Ghanekar was a popular stage actor and dental surgeon.
Premasathi Vattel Te is a Marathi movie released in May 1987. Produced by Uma Prakash Bhende and directed by Dutta Keshav.
Shubh Mangal Savdhan is a 1992 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed and produced by M.S. Salvi, features an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Varsha Usgaonkar, Laxmikant Berde, Nilu Phule, Asha Kale, Lata Arun Leela Gandhi. The film was released on 11 June 1992.
Dhum Dhadaka is a 1985 Indian Marathi-language comedy film directed and produced by Mahesh Kothare under the banner of Jenma Films International. Released in Maharashtra on 19 August 1985, the film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Mahesh Kothare, Laxmikant Berde, Nivedita Joshi Saraf, Surekha Rane, Prema Kiran and Sharad Talwalkar.
Uma Bhende was an Indian actress who worked in Marathi films, television and theatre. She made her debut in Marathi film Aakshganga (1960). She is known for appearing in movies Aamhi Jato Amchya Gava (1968), Angai (1968), Bhalu (1980). Bhende was felicitated by Chitrabhushan Award for her contribution towards Marathi film industry.
Bhutacha Bhau is a 1989 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and produced by Shailendra Singh. The film stars Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Varsha Usgaonkar, Jayram Kulkarni and Laxmikant Berde in lead roles. It was theatrically released on 21 March 1989.
Abhalmaya (transl. Skylove) was an Indian Marathi television series which was aired on Alpha TV Marathi. It is one of the successful Marathi television series. It starred Sukanya Kulkarni, Manoj Joshi and Sanjay Mone in lead roles.
Dhadakebaaz (transl. Powerful) is a 1990 Indian Marathi-language action comedy film directed and produced by Mahesh Kothare. The film stars Laxmikant Berde in a dual role with Mahesh Kothare, Deepak Shirke, Prajakta Kulkarni, Ashwini Bhave, Ravindra Berde and Chandrakant Pandya.
Shejari Shejari is a 1990 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Dilip Kolhatkar and produced by Sachin Parekar and Sanjay Parekar under the banner of Amol Production. Story and screenplay is provided by Ashok Patole. The film stars Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Nishigandha Wad, Varsha Usgaonkar and Ravi Patwardhan in lead roles.
Majha Chakula is a 1994 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Mahesh Kothare. It stars Adinath Kothare in his debut as Adi, Nivedita Joshi, Laxmikant Berde, Mahesh Kothare and Bipin Varti. The film was remade in Hindi as Masoom by same director.
Pheka Pheki is a 1989 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by duo Chetan Desai, Bipin Varti, written by Mulraj Rajda and produced by Chelaram Bhatia, Laalchand Bhatia. The film stars Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Savita Prabhune, Nivedita Joshi. It was remade in Hindi as Golmaal Returns and itself core plot have been inspired by 1973 Hindi film Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar. Pheka Pheki was theatrically released on 28 December 1989.
Balache Baap Brahmachari is a 1989 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film directed by Girish Ghanekar and produced by Kiran Shantaram under the banner of V.Shantaram Productions. The film features Alka Kubal, Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Nivedita Joshi, Kishori Shahane, Siddharth Ray and Sudhir Joshi.
Aayatya Gharat Gharoba is a 1991 Indian Marathi-language musical comedy drama film directed and produced by Sachin Pilgaonkar. It stars Sachin Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Kishori Shahane, Rajeshwari Sachdev in the lead roles. The film is loosely based on 1948 Hindi film Pugree, which was remade in 1972 as Dil Daulat Duniya. It was theatrically released on 25 September 1991 in India.
