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Samruddhi Shendge photos

Reema Lagoo passed away

Veteran actress Reema Lagoo, known for her performance in movies like Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Kal Ho Na Ho, died of a cardiac arrest in the wee hours of Thursday at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.  She was 59.

Lagoo was admitted to the hospital late on Wednesday night after she complained of chest pain, the hospital’s Executive Director Ram Naraian told PTI.
marathi actor website “We will issue a health report later in the day, after consulting with her family,” he said.
Lagoo’s son-in-law Vinay Waikul said, “She complained of chest pain so we took her to the hospital around 1 am. She passed away around 3.15 am.

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Deepti Shrikant wedding Engagement photos

Good news! Good news! Good news! Here comes the good news for Deepti Devi Shrikant's fans. The actress, who is receiving accolades for portraying Meera in Zee Marathi's Mala Sasu Havi and had earlier acted in shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain is on cloud nine these days and why not? The actress has all the reasons to smile.

Sources say, "On 11th of August, 2013, Deepti got engaged to Amogh Waman Desai, who is an architect-interior designer. It was a very private and personal ceremony, where only few close friends and relatives were invited."
Source further goes on, "Only after matching Deepti and Amogh's horoscope, the respective families agreed on the relationship. Amogh is the only son and stays at Dadar."
We too hear that Deepti and Amogh are expected to tie their knot on 26th of December, 2013 at Pune and their reception party will be followed in Mumbai.
When contacted, Deepti merrily confirmed, "Yes, I got engaged on 11th of August to Amogh Desai. He is a very lovable and mature person and we are going to get married on 26th of December this year. Its not a love marriage but arrange one."
Congratulations Deepti! And we wish the duo a lovely life ahead.

 Deepti Shrikant wedding Engagement photos

swiss account details of RAJIV GANDHI

Is India Nehru Gandhi Property Pura Desh Nehru, Gandhi Ke Naam! Over 450 Schemes Named After Nehru, Gandhi A "short" list of schemes, roads etc. for Nehru-Gandhi dynasty promotion with Tax Payers money! (Whos father what goes) Following is the list of Government schemes and projects; universities and educational institutions; ports and airports; National pa rk s and sanctuaries; sports tournaments, trophies and stadia; hospitals and medical institutions; national scientific and research institutions; University chairs, scholarships and fellowships; festivals; roads and buildings named after three members of the Nehru Gandhi family, Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, which has been submitted to the Election Commission . This list includes most of the projects, schemes and institutions funded by the Union Government and the Governments in the States. In a planned and systematic effort to gain unfair advantage over other political parties, the Congress party has named all major Government programmes, projects and institutions in the country after three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family - Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru - who are its icons, and disturbed the level playing field in the electoral arena. Over the last 18 years, on a rough estimate, about 450 Central and State Government programmes, projects and national and State-level institutions involving public expenditure of hundreds of thousands of crores of rupees have been named after these three individuals. Central 1 Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana; 2 Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission; 3 Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme for the Children of Wo rk ing Mothers, Department of Women & Child Development; 4. Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana; 5 Indira Awas Yojana 6 Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme; 7 Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission 8 Jawaharlal Nehru Rojgar Yojna 9.Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojna; 10 Indira Gandhi Canal Project, Funded by World Bank 11.Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana State schemes 1 Rajiv Gandhi Rehabilitation Package for Tsunami Affected Areas, 2.Rajiv Gandhi Social Security Scheme, Govt. of Puducherry 3Rajiv Ratna Awas Yojna; 4 Rajiv Gandhi Prathamik Shiksha Mission, Raigarh; 5 Rajiv Gandhi Shiksha Mission, Madhya Pradesh; 6 Rajiv Gandhi Mission on Food Security , Madhya Pradesh; 7. Rajiv Gandhi Mission on Community Health, Madhya Pradesh; 8 Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corp.; 9 Rajiv Gandhi Tourism Development Mission, Rajasthan; 10 Rajiv Gandhi Computer Literacy Programme, Assam 11 Rajiv Gandhi Swavlamban Rojgar Yojana, Govt. of NCT of Delhi 12.Rajiv Gandhi Mobile Aids Counseling and Testing Services, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation 13.Rajiv Gandhi Vidyarthi Suraksha Yojana, Maharashtra; 14 Rajiv Gandhi Mission for Water Shed Management, M.P.; 15Rajiv Gandhi Food Security Mission for Tribal Areas, MP 16.Rajiv Gandhi Home for Handicapped, Pondicherry; 17 Rajiv Gandhi Breakfast Scheme, Pondicherry; 18 Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Divas, Punjab; 19 Rajiv Gandhi Artisans Health & Life Insurance Scheme, Tamil Nadu; 20 Rajiv Gandhi Zopadpatti and Nivara Prakalpa, Mumbai; 21 Rajiv Arogya Sri programme, Gujrat State Govt. Scheme; 22 Rajiv Gandhi Abhyudaya Yojana, AP; 23 Rajiv Gandhi Computer Saksharta Mission, Jabalpur 24 Rajiv Gandhi Bridges and Roads Infrastructure Development Programme; 25 Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Niwara Prakalp, Maharashtra Govt 26Indira Gandhi Utkrishtha Chhattervritti Yojna , HP; 27 Indira Gandhi Women Protection Scheme, Maharashtra Gov; 28.Indira Gandhi Prathisthan, Housing and Urban Planning Department, UP Govt 29.Indira Kranthi Patham Scheme, Andhra Pradesh ; 30Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana, State Govt. Scheme; 31 Indira Gandhi Vruddha Bhumiheen Shetmajoor Anudan Yojana, Govt. of Maharashtra 32.Indira Gandhi Nahar Project, Jaisalmer, Govt. of Rajasthan 33.Indira Gandhi Niradhar Yojna, Govt. of Maharashtra; 34 Indira Gandhi kuppam, State Govt. Welfare Scheme for Tsunami effected fishermen; 35 Indira Gandhi Drinking Water Scheme-2006, Haryana Govt. 36.Indira Gandhi Niradhar Old, Landless, Destitute women farm labour Scheme, Maharashtra Govt. 37.Indira Gandhi Women Protection Scheme , Maharashtra Govt. 38.Indira Gaon Ganga Yojana, Chattisgarh; 39 Indira Sahara Yojana , Chattisgarh; 40 Indira Soochna Shakti Yojana, Chattisgarh; 41 Indira Gandhi Balika Suraksha Yojana , HP; 42 Indira Gandhi Garibi Hatao Yojana (DPIP), MP; 43 Indira Gandhi super thermal power project , Haryana Govt. 44 Indira Gandhi Water Project, Haryana Govt. 45.Indira Gandhi Sagar Project, Bhandara District Gosikhurd Maharashtra; 46 Indira Jeevitha Bima Pathakam, AP Govt; 47 Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Vivah Shagun Yojana, Haryana Govt; 48 Indira Mahila Yojana Scheme, Meghalaya Govt 49.Indira Gandhi Calf Rearing Scheme, Chhattisgarh Govt. 50.Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Vivah Shagun Yojana, Haryana Govt. 51.Indira Gandhi Calf Rearing Scheme; 52 Indira Gandhi Landless Agriculture Labour scheme, Maharashtra Govt. Sports/Tournaments/Trophies 1.Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup Kabaddi Tournament; 2 Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Run; 3.Rajiv Gandhi Federation Cup boxing championship 4.Rajiv Gandhi International tournament (football) 5.NSCI - Rajiv Gandhi road races, New Delhi; 6. Rajiv Gandhi Boat Race, Kerala; 7Rajiv Gandhi International Artistic Gymnastic Tournament 8.Rajiv Gandhi Kabbadi Meet 9.Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Roller Skating Championshi; 10 Rajiv Gandhi memorial marathon race, New Delhi; 11Rajiv Gandhi International Judo Championship, Chandigarh 12.Rajeev Gandhi Memorial Trophy for the Best College, Calicut; 13 Rajiv Gandhi Rural Cricket Tournament, Initiated by Rahul Gandhi in Amethi 14.Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup (U-21), football; 15 Rajiv Gandhi Trophy (football; 16. Rajiv Gandhi Award for Outstanding Sportspersons; 17 All Indira Rajiv Gandhi Basketball (Girls) Tournament, organized by Delhi State 18.All India Rajiv Gandhi Wrestling Gold Cup, organized by Delhi State 19.Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Jhopadpatti Football Tournament, Rajura; 20.Rajiv Gandhi International Invitation Gold Cup Football Tournament, Jamshedpur 21.Rajiv Gandhi Mini Olympics, Mumbai 22.Rajiv Gandhi Beachball Kabaddi Federation; 23 Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Trophy Prerana Foundation; 24 International Indira Gandhi Gold Cup Tournament; 25 25 Indira Gandhi International Hockey Tournament 26.Indira Gandhi Boat Race; 27.Jawaharlal Nehru International Gold Cup Football Tournamen; 28 Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament. Stadiums 1.Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Delhi ; 2.Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi ; 3.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi ; 4. Rajiv Gandhi Sports Stadium, Bawana 5.Rajiv Gandhi National Football Academy, Haryana; 6.Rajiv Gandhi AC Stadium, Vishakhapatnam 7.Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Pondicherry; 8 Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Nahariagun, Itanagar; 9.Rajiv Gandhi Badminton Indoor Stadium, Cochin; 10.Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kadavanthra, Ernak; 11.Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex , Singhu 12.Rajib Gandhi Memorial Sports Complex, Guwahati ; 13.Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 14.Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Cochin; 15.Indira Gandhi Stadium, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh; 16.Indira Gandhi Stadium, Una, Himachal Pradesh; 17.Indira Priyadarshini Stadium, Vishakhapatnam; 18 Indira Gandhi Stadium, Deogarh, Rajasthan 19.Gandhi Stadium, Bolangir, Orissa Airports / Ports 1. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport , New Hyderabad , A.P. 2.Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal, Cochin 3.Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 4..Indira Gandhi Dock, Mumbai 5.Jawaharlal Nehru Nava Sheva Port Trust, Mumbai Universities /Education Institutes 1.Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management, Shillong 2.Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics, Ranchi, Jharkhand 3.Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal, M.P. 4.Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Kharagpur, Kolkata; 5.Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, Secundrabad ; 6 Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab; 7 Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Tamil Nadu; 8 Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, Begumpet, Hyderabad, A.P; 9.Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam, Kerala; 10 Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering Research & Technology, Chandrapur, Maharashtra are among the 98 institutions named after Rajiv, Indira and Jawaharlal Nehru. Awards 1.Rajiv Gandhi Award for Outstanding Achievement 2.Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award 3.Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Awards, Delhi Labour Welfare Board 4.Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award 5.Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award 6.Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award 7.Rajiv Gandhi National Award Scheme for Original Book Writing on Gyan Vigyan 8.Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 9.Indira Gandhi Prize for National Integration; 10.Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award; 11.Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Awards, Ministry of Environment and Forests 12.Indira Gandhi Memorial National Award forBest Environmental & Ecological; 13 Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Purashkar; 14 Indira Gandhi NSS Award 15 Jawaharlal Nehru Prize" from 1998-99, to be given to organizations (preferably NGOs) for Popularization of Science; 16 Jawaharlal Nehru National Science Competition 17 Jawarharlal Nehru Student Award for research project of evolution of DNA are among the 51 named after the family members. Scholarship / Fellowship 1.Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Students with Disabilities 2.Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme for SC/ST Candidates, 3.Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme for ST Candidates, 4 Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship, IGNOU; 5 Rajiv Gandhi Science Talent Research Fellows; 6.Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship, Ministry of Tribal Affairs; 7 Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes candidates given by UGC; 8Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship sponsored by the Commonwealth of Learning in association with IGNOU; 9 Rajiv Gandhi science talent research fellowship given by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for advanced scientific research are among others named after the family members. National Pa rk s/Sanctuaries/ Museums 1.Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarhole) Wildlife Sanctury, Karnataka; 2.Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctury, Andhra Pradesh 3.Indira Gandhi National Pa rk , Tamil Nadu; 4.Indira Gandhi Zoological Pa rk , New Delh; 5 Indira Gandhi National Pa rk , Anamalai Hills on Western Ghats 6.Indira Gandhi Zoological Pa rk , Vishakhapatnam 7 Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) 8.Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Pollachi; 9.Rajiv Gandhi Health Museum; 10.The Rajiv Gandhi Museum of Natural History 11.Indira Gandhi Memorial museum, New Delhi are pa rk s and museums named after the family members. 12. Sanjay Gandhi National Pa rk (Mumbai) Hospitals/Medical Institutions 1. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore , Karnataka; 2 Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi; 3 Rajiv Gandhi Home for Handicapped, Pondicherry; 4 Shri Rajiv Gandhi college of Dental Science & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka; 5. Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Bio Technology, Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala; 6 Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka; 7 Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital, Raichur; 8 Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases, Bangalore, Karnataka; 9 Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical College, Jodhpur; 10.Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane, Mumbai are among 39 medical institutions named after the family members. Maharashtra Institutions/Chairs/ Festivals 1.Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development. (RGNIYD), Ministry of Youth and Sports; 2 Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute, Faridabad, Haryana; 3.Rajiv Gandhi Food Security Mission in Tribal Areas 4.Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development; 5..Rajiv Gandhi Shiksha Mission, Chhattisgarh; 6.Rajiv Gandhi Chair Endowment established in 1998 to create a Chair of South Asian Economics 7 Rajiv Gandhi Project - A pilot to provide Education thru Massive Satellite Connectivity up grassroot Level are among 37 named after Rajiv, Indira and Nehru.Pondicherry Roads/Buildings/places 1.Rajiv Chowk, Delhi; 2 Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung, New Delhi; 3 Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, New Delhi; 4 Rajiv Gandhi Pa rk , Kalkaji, Delhi; 5 Indira Chowk, New Delhi; 6 Nehru Planetarium, New Delhi; 7 Nehru Yuvak Kendra, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi; 8 Nehru Nagar, New Delhi; 9 Nehru Place, New Delhi ; 10 Nehru Pa rk , New Delhi Nehru House, BSZ Marg, New Delhi, are among 74 named after the family members. 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ज्येष्ठ नाट्यनिर्माते सुधीर भट यांचे निधन

सुयोग नाट्यसंस्थेचे सर्वेसर्वा, ज्येष्ठ नाट्यनिर्माते सुधीर भट यांचे ह्रदयविकाराच्या तीव्र धक्क्याने निधन झाले. छातीत दुखत असल्यामुळे त्यांना हिंदुजा हॉस्पिटलमध्ये नेण्यात आले होते. तिथेच उपचारादरम्यान त्यांचे रात्री १०.३०च्या सुमारास निधन झाले. त्यांच्या पश्चात पत्नी आणि मुलगा आहे.

नाट्यनिर्माता संघाचा अध्यक्ष, नाटकांच्या तारखा आणि तिकीविक्री या विषयावर स्वतःची मते ठामपणे मांडणारा निर्माता म्हणून सुधीर भट यांची विशेष ओळख होती. त्यांनी गोपाळ अलगेरी यांच्या साथीने सुयोग या नाट्यसंस्थेची एक जानेवारी १९८५ मध्ये स्थापना केली. या संस्थेच्या माध्यमातून आतापर्यंत ८० पेक्षा जास्त नाटके, १६ हजाराहून अधिक प्रयोग आणि हजार प्रयोगांचा टप्पा ओलांडणाऱ्या आठ नाटकांची निर्मिती त्यांनी केली. तारखा वाटपात प्रचंड उलाढाल करणारा वादग्रस्त निर्माता म्हणून भट चर्चेत राहिले. त्यांनी धंद्याची वाट लावली, अशी त्यांच्यावर टीका झाली. पण एवढ्या वर्षांत सर्व प्रकारची टीका झेलत सुधीर भटांनी व्यवसायात स्वत:चे असे वेगळे स्थान निर्माण केले. देशा-विदेशात मराठी नाटकांचे प्रयोग करण्यासाठी सुधीर भट यांनी बरीच धडपड केली. त्यांच्या अनेक गाजलेल्या नाटकांना युरोप, अमेरिकेतही उत्तम प्रतिसाद मिळाला आहे.

मराठी नाट्यसृष्टीच्या पडत्या काळात १९९७-९८ च्या सुमारास अमेरिकेत नाटकांचे प्रयोग करुन त्यांनी नाट्यसृष्टीला उर्जितावस्थेत आणले. निर्माता या नात्याने त्यांनी हलक्या-फुलक्या नाटकांपासून गंभीर विषयावरील नाटकांपर्यंत सर्व प्रकार हाताळले. नाट्यनिर्मितीत प्रयोग करणे, नाट्यप्रयोगांचे विक्रम करणे अशा अभिनव उपक्रमांव्दारे त्यांनी मराठी नाट्यसृष्टीला नव्या उंचीवर नेऊन ठेवले.

उच्च निर्मितीमूल्य, चांगले मार्केटिंग यांच्या जोरावर त्यांची नाटके गाजली. त्याचवेळी काही नाटकांना अपयश आल्यामुळे सुयोगला मोठा आर्थिक फटकाही बसला. मात्र अखेरपर्यंत उत्साहाने नाट्यनिर्मिती करण्याचे व्रत त्यांनी कायम ठेवले. नाट्यसंस्थेच्या माध्यमातून त्यांनी प्रशांत दामले, विजय चव्हाण अशा अनेक गुणी कलाकरांना मोठे केले. प्रशांत दामले यांनी स्वतःची नाट्यसंस्था सुरू केली त्यावेळी आणखी एक मराठी नाट्यनिर्माता येतोय म्हणून आनंदाने स्वागत करणा-यांमध्येही ते पुढे होते. सध्या ते बेईमान या नाटकाची निर्मिती करण्यात गुंतले होते. येत्या २४ तारखेला हे नाटक सुरू होणार आहे.

सुयोग या नाट्यसंस्थेच्या माध्यमातून सुधीर भट यांनी निर्मिती केलेली काही नाटकेः अप्पा आणि बाप्पा, उडुनी जा पाखरा, एकदा पहावं करून, एका लग्नाची गोष्ट, करायला गेलो एक, कलम ३०२, कशी मी राहू अशी, कश्यात काय लफड्यात पाय, किरवंत, गांधी विरुद्ध गांधी, चार दिवस प्रेमाचे, जावई माझा भला, झालं एकदाचं, तरुण तुर्क म्हातारे अर्क, ती फुलराणी, दिनूच्या सासूबाई राधाबाई, निष्पाप, प्रीतिसंगम, प्रेमा तुझा रंग कसा, बे लालना राजा (गुजराथी), ब्रह्मचारी, भ्रमाचा भोपळा, मोरूची मावशी, लग्नाची बेडी, वा गुरू!, व्यक्ती आणि वल्ली, श्री तशी सौ, श्रीमंत, संध्याछाया, सुंदर मी होणार, हवास मज तू, हसत खेळत, हीच तर प्रेमाची गंमत आहे

अंत्यसंस्कार शनिवारी
सुधीर भट यांच्यावर शनिवारी दुपारी अंत्यसंस्कार करण्यात येतील. अंत्यदर्शानासाठी पार्थिव सकाळी दादरच्या यशवंत नाट्यमंदिर येथे ठेवणार असल्याची माहिती निकटवर्तीयांनी दिली.

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Bolkya Resha marathi comedy cartoons by Ghanshyam Deshmukh

Bolkya Resha marathi comedy cartoons by Ghanshyam Deshmukh official website - www.bolkyaresha.marathiactors.com

Vaishali samant photos

Vaishali samant photos
Vaishali Samant is an Indian playback singer. Her debut song Aika Dajiba made sensation all over India. Her most well known song is Chalka Re from Saathiya by A. R. Rahman. She won MTV Asia music awards, Singapore in 2004.

Playback singing

Year	Movie	Song
1999	Taal	"Kya Dekh Rahe Ho Tum" "Taal Se Taal"
2000	Alaipayuthey	"Yaro Yarodi"
2001	Lagaan	"Radha Kaise Na Jale"
2002	Saathiya	"Chalka Chalka Re"
2003	Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai
2004	Girlfriend (2004 film)	"Suno To Jaana Jaana"
2005	Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...	"C'est La Vie"
	Home Delivery (film)
2008	Chamku
2010	Mirch	"Zindagi Tu Hi Bata"
2013	DJ Aqeel	"Kya Dekhte Ho Surat Tumhari"

Archana Joglekar photos

Archana Joglekar photos

Dilip Prabhavalkar biography, filmography, awards, photos

Dilip Prabhavalkar is by far one of the finest thespians on Marathi stage today. His career, spanning a period of over thirty years, encompasses his accomplishments from the children's theatre and experimental stage to professional Marathi theatre, television serials and films. The following is a brief overview of his contribution and achievements in each of these fields. cademically, Dilip Prabhavalkar has a Master's degree in Biophysics and a diploma from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. Initially, he worked for a pharmaceutical company for many years and later, was a partner in a video production unit. During this period, he performed as an actor in several children's plays and experimental plays staged at Chhabildas. His first major performance in 'Lobh Nasava Hi Vinanti' a play written by Vijay Tendulkar and directed by Arvind Deshpande, was very impressive. In 1991, however, he decided to give up this dual existence of working and doing plays simultaneously and chose acting as a career In the Children's and Amateur theatre, Prabhavalkar was associated with Ratnakar Matkari's group and performed in all the plays staged by the troupe. His performances were always unique because of his systematic and studied approach to the role, the understanding of the character he had to play and his spontaneity. His brilliant performance as 'the witch' in 'Albatya Galbatya' is still remembered by those who saw it then. Prabhavalkar also acted in the experimental plays staged by Matkari's troupe and his performances of a simpleton in 'Prem Kahani' and Vidur in 'Aranyak' - a play based on the Mahabharat - were awarded prizes at the Maharashtra State Drama Festival. From the experimental stage, Prabhavalkar very easily moved to the professional stage in 1976, and since then has given several brilliant performances in a variety of plays of different categories - from slapstick to light comedy, family drama and melodrama, to serious discussion plays dealing with contemporary issues. The following few examples indicate the vastitude of his range and his capabilities: 1. Double role as Anna and the mother-in-law in Pradeep Dalvi's farce 'Vasuchi Sasu'. 2. The young as well as old Rajabhau in 'Chook Bhool Dyavi Ghyavi' - a light comedy written by Prabhavalkar himself, which traces in a humorous manner, the 50 year old relationship between a married couple. 3. The caring but extremely possessive father in Ratnakar Matkari's 'Jawai Maza Bhala' - a light family drama. 4. The lovably senile Nana of the old lonely couple in Jaywant Dalvi's 'Sandhyachhaya'. 5. The double role of the debonair, flirtatious Raje and a local rustic constable in Prof. Toradmal's 'Kalam 302'(adaptation of 'Sleuth'). 6. The alcoholic but intelligent and charming barrister in Matkari's 'Ghar Tighancha Hava' (a play on the life of Tarabai Modak). 7. The nondescript but determined, very idealistic common man in P. L. Deshpande's 'Ek Zunj Waryashi' (adaptation of 'The Last Appointment'). 8. The anguished father who sacrifices every comfort for his mentally handicapped son in Jaywant Dalvi's 'Natigoti'. And finally, 9. Six different characterisations in 'Hasvaphasvi' - a laugh riot penned and directed by Prabhavalkar himself. The characters are Chimanrao, Prince Wantung Pin Pin- an oriental monarch, Nana Punje- a street smart trader, Dipti Prabhavalkar Patel Lumumba - a feisty lady, Bobby Mod- a pseudo westernised young man with a punky style and Krishnarao Herambkar- an octogenarian singer actor. 'Hasvaphasvi' has been appreciated by all types of audiences and with 712 performances so far, it has become a milestone of Marathi theatre. TV Serials and films : Prabhavalkar entered TV serials as 'Chimanrao', in the serial of the same name, telecast on Doordarshan in 1977-79. The serial was based on the famous humorous literary work 'Chimanraocha Charhat' by C. V. Joshi. The character Chimanrao had been played earlier in films by the veteran Damuanna Malwankar. Prabhavalkar, using a high-pitched voice and innocent face, effectively brought out the innocence and the naivety of the character.The serial was very popular and Prabhavalkar reached all corners of Maharashtra as 'Chimanrao' and gained immense popularity.He has since then performed in several serials and films. In 1992, he received the Maharashtra State award for best actor for his portrayal of a mentally retarded boy in the film 'Chaukat Raja'. His performances in 'Katha Doan Ganpatraonchi' and 'Sarkarnama' have been widely acclaimed by critics as well by people at large. Prabhavalkar is a serious actor. He has an attitude of making an in-depth study of the character he wants to portray and then taking pains to build up each part of the character systematically. He possesses the quality of good observation. For performing the mentally retarded boy in 'Chaukat Raja' he visited an institute of such children and spent time with them, to observe them. This is why his performances appeal to connoisseurs as well as the common theatre-going man. In fact it will not be an exaggeration to say that he gets the largest audiences and from all strata of society- rural, urban, young, old, labourers, intellectuals. Prabhavalkar has been honoured with many Maharashtra State, Natyadarpan and Natya Parishad awards for his work in Theatre. Prabhavalkar himself is a good writer. His writing is remarkable for its wit and deft comic touches and tongue-in-cheek satirical attitude. This attitude is reflected in his newspaper column writing where he deals with the issues around, including political ones, in a humorous manner, yet exposing the hypocricy of politicians. Three of his nine books published so far- 'Googly', 'Hasgat' and 'Kagdi Baan'- have won literary awards. Prabhavalkar is a socially conscious personality and is always ready to give his share for a good cause. He has been working for the Poona Blind Men's Association and has helped them by lending his voice to prepare a number of audio cassettes for their 'Talking Book Libraries'. He has also been associated with Kamayani, the institution working for mentally retarded children. The ties that he developed with them at the time of 'Chaukat Raja' have become permanent and he is always ready to help them in any way he can. Needless to say, Prabhavalkar does all that without accepting any remuneration - 'an actor must give back to society at least a part of what he achieves with the help of the society' is his attitude. ---- From an article written by Dr. Hemu Adhikari

Films

Year	Title	Role	Language	Notes
2012	Shala	Appa	Marathi
2011	Deool	Appa Kulkarni	Marathi
2010	Jhing Chik Jhing	Kavi	Marathi
2009	Bokya Satbande	Mr. Bhilwandi	Marathi	Based on book Bokya Satbande written by himself.
2009	Sankat City	Ganpat Gajanan Jagirdar	Hindi
2008	Sarkar Raj	Rao Saab	Hindi
2008	Valu	Pandit	Marathi
2007	Shankar Dada Zindabad	Mahatma Gandhi	Telugu
2006	Shiva	Chief Minister
2006	Lage Raho Munna Bhai	Mahatma Gandhi	Hindi
2005	Paheli		Hindi
2004	Aga Bai Arrecha!	Shriranga Deshmukh's father	Marathi
2003	Chupke Se	Megha's father/Income Tax officer	Hindi
2002	Encounter: The Killing	Ponappa
1999	Ratra Aarambha		Marathi
1997	Sarkarnama	Cultural Minister	Marathi
1992	Zapatlela	Tatya Vinchu	Marathi
1992	Ek Hota Vidushak	Chief Minister	Marathi
1991	Chaukat Raja	Nandu	Marathi	Won Maharashtra State Award for Best Actor
1982	Ek Bhutacha Bhau		Marathi

Television

Title	Role	Language	Channel	Notes
Shriyut Gangadhar Tipre	Aaba	Marathi	Zee Marathi
Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala	Dinoo	Marathi
Kaam Phatte	Wadkar	Marathi
Chiranjeev	Ghadyalkaka	Marathi
Salsood	Bhargav	Marathi	Doordarshan
Chimanrao	Chimanrao	Marathi	Doordarshan	Telecasted in 1977-79 and based on book Chimanrao Charhat written by C. V. Joshi

Theater

• Double role as Anna and the mother-in-law in Pradeep Dalvi's farce Vasuchi Sasu.
• The young as well as old Rajabhau in Chook Bhool Dyavi Ghyavi, a light comedy written by Prabhavalkar.
• The caring, possessive father in Ratnakar Matkari's drama Jawai Maza Bhala.
• The senile Nana in Jaywant Dalvi's Sandhyachhaya.
• The double role of the debonair, flirtatious Raje and a local constable in Prof. Toradmal's Kalam 302 (adaptation of Sleuth).
• The alcoholic barrister in Ratnakar Matkari's Ghar Tighancha Hava (a play on the life of Tarabai Modak).
• The nondescript but determined common man in P. L. Deshpande's Ek Zunj Waryashi (an adaptation of The Last Appointment).
• The father of a disabled son in Jaywant Dalvi's Natigoti.
• Six characterisations in Hasvaphasvi, a comedy written by Prabhavalkar.
• A buck-toothed apparently harmless man who in reality is a twisted, evil man in Salsood.
• A naive, innocent schoolteacher who is assisted by a ghost in Ek Dav Bhutacha.