| Intro | Indian actor |
| Is | Actor |
| From | India |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | male |
Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (14 September, 1930 at Chiplun – 2 March, 1986) was a popular stage actor and dental surgeon who also appeared in Marathi films in the 1960s. In addition to Marathi stage and movies, he appeared in Hindi movies such as Abhilasha opposite Nanda and Dadi Maa where he played the role of the son of Ashok Kumar and Bina Roy. He died at an early age on account of a massive heart attack while touring the rural parts of Maharashtra on a drama tour.
The role that made him a popular actor was that of Sambhaji in the play “Raigadhala Jevha Jaag Yete” (When Raigad awakens) written by the playwright, Vasant Kanetkar. Some of noted plays he acted in are – Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu, Ashroonchi Zhali Phule, Garambicha Bapu, Anandi Gopal, Shitu, Tujhe Aahe Tujpashi, Sundar Mi Honar, Madhumanjiri etc.
The film Madhuchandra (in 1968) made Ghanekar, a noted stage actor, a major Marathi film star.
Personal Life
He was married to now Irawati M. Bhide, a gynecologist and obstetrician. His first marriage was childless and ended in divorce. He subsequently married a much younger Kanchan, the daughter of Marathi actress Sulochana Latkar who has penned a biography titled “Nath Ha Maza”.
Kashinath was a first super star of Marathi Stage with lot of Glamour, he was a highest paid star in year 1960 to 1980.
Cultural Depictions
Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha is a modern theatre with an auditorium built by the Thane Municipal Corporation, which is situated at Hiranandani Meadows, Near Ghodbunder Road, Vasant Vihar, Thane West, Maharashtra 400607.
In other media
In November 2018, Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar a Marathi language feature film is released; starring Subodh Bhave, Sonali Kulkarni, Sumeet Raghavan, Prasad Oak, Nandita Dhruri, Anand Ingale and Mohan Joshi in prominent roles. It is a biographical drama directed by Abhijeet Deshpande.
Filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1952 | Laxmi Aali Ghara |
| 1953 | Dharm Patni |
| 1960 | Pathlaag |
| 1964 | Maratha Tituka Melava |
| 1966 | Daadi Maa |
| 1967 | Madhuchandra |
| 1968 | Ekati |
| 1968 | Preet Shikva Mala |
| 1968 | Abhilasha (Hindi) |
| 1970 | Deo Manus |
| 1970 | Garambicha Bapu |
| 1970 | Manla Tar Dev |
| 1971 | Ajab Tuze Sarkar |
| 1971 | Zep |
| 1976 | Ha Khel Savalyancha |