Asha Kale | |
|---|---|
| Born | Asha Kale 23 November 1948 [1] |
| Other names | Gauri Naik |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–1996 |
| Spouse | Madhav Naik (m. 1992) |
Asha Kale is an actress in India's Marathi Language film industry. Through her work in 70s and 80s she established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses. [1] She was given the V Shantaram Award by the State Government of Maharashtra in 2010 and also she received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award. [2] [3]
Kale was born in Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur. Her father had a government job at the Forest Office, where he also had knowledge of astrology. Due to transfers every three years, their residence changed frequently, spanning across many villages. After stints in Konkan and Pune, upon retirement, their original village, Kolhapur, became their final destination. [1]
Since she was young, Kale enjoyed dancing. She learned Bharatanatyam and Kathak in Pune and performed in many events. During the India-China war, she danced thumri sang by Asha Bhosle and chorographed by herself in a play called Shivsambhav to help raise funds. Later, she acted on stage offered by Baburao Pendharkar and got film roles with Bhalji Pendharkar's help. [4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Baikocha Bhau | Sindhu | Debut film [5] |
| 1969 | Tambadi Mati | ||
| 1970 | Ganane Ghungroo Haravale | Laxmi | [6] |
| 1971 | Kunkwacha Karanda | Malati (Malu) | |
| Chuda Tuza Savitricha | Savitri | ||
| 1975 | Jyotibacha Navas | Renu | [7] |
| 1976 | Ha Khel Sawalyancha | Indumati (Gomu) | |
| 1977 | Bala Gau Kashi Angai | Madhuri | [8] |
| Sasurvasheen | Vachhi | ||
| 1979 | Ashtavinayak | [9] | |
| Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba | Kalyani Shastri | ||
| 1980 | Sansar | Sharu Manohar | |
| 1981 | Satichi Punyayee | Sheila Sawant | |
| Ganimi Kawa | |||
| 1982 | Thorli Jaau | Urmila | |
| Chandane Shimpit Ja | |||
| 1983 | Devta | Chandrika | |
| 1984 | Jagavegali Prem Kahani | Tai | |
| Kulswamini Ambabai | Laxmi | ||
| Chorachya Manat Chandane | Gulabrao's wife | ||
| Maherchi Manase | Mangala Bhosale | ||
| 1985 | Ardhangi | Bhujangrao's wifry | |
| 1988 | Aai Pahije | Laxmi Deshy | |
| Bandiwan Mi Ya Sansari | Kamal | ||
| Nashibwan | Vahinisaheb | ||
| 1991 | Bandhan | Janaki | |
| 1992 | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | Rajesh's mother | |
| 1996 | Putravati | Kapil's mother |