Marutirao Parab

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Marutirao Parab
Born
Marutirao Ganpatrao Parab [1]
Other namesMaruti, Maruti Rao
OccupationActor
SpouseKamal
Children3, including Guddi Maruti

Marutirao Parab, popularly known simply as Maruti, was an Indian actor and director best known for playing comic roles in Hindi films.

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Personal life

Parab was married to Kamal - a small time star in Hindi films who appeared in movies like Dashera (1956), Tatar Ka Chor (1955), Garma Garam (1957), Darbar (1955), Riyasat (1955) etc. [2]

Career

Parab was best known for Kahin Aar Kahin Paar (1971), Hum Sab Ustad Hain (1965) and Khaan Dost (1976). He directed films like Hum Sab Ustad Hain , Hum Sab Chor Hain, Baaghi Shehzaada and the Joy Mukherjee starrer - Kahin Aar Kahin Paar. [3]

Legacy

One of his daughters, Guddi Maruti, is an Indian actress best known for her comedy roles on TV and Bollywood movies.

Partial filmography

As actor

As director

As writer

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References

  1. Eena meena deeka: the story of Hindi film comedy - Page 126. Rupa & Co., 2005 - Performing Arts. 2005. pp. 126, 299. ISBN   9788129108593.
  2. "Kamal". Cineplot. Cineplot. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  3. "'When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight'". Rediff.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.