Ajinkya Deo is an Indian actor in Marathi films and is the son of veteran Marathi actor Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo. He was the Prominent figure in Marathi Cinema during 80s and 90s. He appeared over 85 movies in Hindi and Marathi movies. He is the recipient of Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor. he made his debut with a role in the Superhit Marathi movie Ardhangi (1985) opposite Archana Joglekar. He emerged as a star with Sarja (1987) and went on to establish himself with his roles in the action films Shabbash sunbai (1986), Jeeva Sakha (1991) Ghayal (1993), Bajrangachi Kamal (1994) and Vishwvinayak (1994). Deo's other commercially successful films include Majh ghar majha sansar (1986), Sansar (1987), Kashyasathi premasathi (1987), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Bandhan (1991), Lapandav (1993), Vajwa re Vajwa (1993), Kunku (1994), Sarkarnama (1998), and Vasudeo balwant phadke (2007). Deo has also played supporting roles in Jeta (2010), Ringa Ringa (2010), Dubhang (2011), Sau Shashi Deodhar (2014), Raakhandaar (2014), Nati (2014), Tanhaji (2020) and Gharat Ganpati (2024).
Ashwini Bhave is an Indian model and actress known for her work in both Hindi, Kannada and Marathi-language films and television serials. She made her Marathi cinema debut with Shabas Sunbai (1986). She Received Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress twice for her performance in critically acclaimed movies Kadachit and Aahuti. Born and raised in India, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nivedita Saraf is an Indian film, television and theatre actress. She made her film debut as a child in the 1977 Hindi film Apnapan. and started her career in lead roles as a teen-adult in 1984, when she was cast in the Marathi film Navri Mile Navryala. She quickly established herself as one of the prominent and leading female stars of Marathi cinema, with the roles in Gharcha Bhedi (1984), Dhoom Dhadaka (1985), De Danadan (1987), Thartharat (1989) and Majha Chakula (1994) with Mahesh Kothare, Kiss Bai Kiss (1988), Gholat Ghol (1988), Pheka Pheki (1989), De Dhadak Be Dhadak (1989) with Laxmikant Berde, Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989), Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990), Aamchyasarkhe Aamhich (1990), Tu Sukhakarta (1993), Dhamaal Jodi (1995) with Ashok Saraf, and Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) with Siddharth Ray.
Marathi Cinema, also known as Marathi film industry, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi language widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. It is based in Mumbai. It is the oldest film industry of India and one of the leaders in filmmaking in the Indian film industry.
Subodh Bhave is an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who is known for his work in Marathi cinema. He has acted in many commercially successful and critically acclaimed Marathi movies. He is best known for his work in Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Balgandharva, Katyar Kaljat Ghusali. He recently portrayed Vikrant Saranjame aka Gajendra Patil in Zee Marathi's Tula Pahate Re.
Sarkarnama is an Indian Marathi film directed by Shravani Deodhar released in India in 1998. This movie is famous for the powerful performances of Dilip Prabhavalkar and Yashwant Dutt as political rivals.
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.
Lapandav is a 1993 Indian Marathi-language comedy film directed by Shrabani Deodhar, produced by Sachin Parekar and Sanjay Parekar under the production banner of Amol Production and distributed by Everest Entertainment. Released in Maharashtra on 16 April 1993, the film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Vandana Gupte, Vikram Gokhale, Savita Prabhune, Ajinkya Deo, Varsha Usgaonkar, Sunil Barve and Pallavi Ranade.
Gajanan Jagirdar was a veteran Indian film director, screenwriter and actor. He worked in Hindi Cinema, also called Bollywood, as well as Marathi cinema. The period of 1942 to 1947, saw his rise as a film director with Prabhat Films.
The Pune International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Pune, a city in Maharashtra, India. Open to general public, the films are screened at NFAI, Inox, City Pride, PVR cinema halls, all located in Pune city.
Chandrakant Nureti is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Vasant Joglekar (1914–1993) was a film director and producer. He directed several Marathi and Hindi movies, including Aanchal and Aaj Aur Kal.
A Rainy Day is an Indian Marathi language film directed by Rajendra Talak and produced by Priyanka Bidaye Talak. The film stars Mrinal Kulkarni, Subodh Bhave and Ajinkya Deo. Music by Ashok Patki. The film was released on 31 January 2014.
The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Third Film is an award presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards of India to the best film in Marathi cinema. The awards are managed directly by the Maharashtra Government under the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Maharashtra.
The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress is an award, begun in 1962, presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards of India to an actor for best performance in a Marathi cinema. The awardees are decided by a jury constituted every year. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister.
The Raj Kapoor Award is the highest lifetime achievement award in Hindi cinema, established by the Government of Maharashtra, India. It is presented annually by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra. Award instituted in 1998 to recognises individual for their "Lifetime Achievement to Hindi cinema". The recipient is recognized for their exceptional contribution to the Indian cinema and is chosen by a panel of distinguished figures within the Indian film sector. The accolade includes a certificate, a shawl, and a monetary award of ₹5,00,000.
The Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an award, begun in 1962, presented annually at the Maharashtra State Film Awards of India to the supporting actor for best performance in a Marathi cinema. The awardees are decided by a jury constituted every year. The inaugural award was named as "Chintamanrao Kolhatkar Award for Best Supporting Actor" and was awarded to Chandrakant Gokhale for the film Suvasini.
