Dilip Prabhavalkar

Dilip Prabhavalkar
Prabhavalkar in 2015
Born 4 August 1944 (age 73)
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Occupation Actor, author
Years active 1972 onwards
Website www.dilipprabhavalkar.com

Dilip Prabhavalkar (born 4 August 1944) is an Indian actor, director, playwright and author. He is regarded as one of the finest actors in India and is the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Film Award and a Filmfare award.

Prabhavalkar, who holds a master's degree in biophysics, initially worked for a pharmaceutical company for many years. He started his acting career as a partner in a video production unit. He started performing as an actor in children's plays and experimental plays. His first major performance in Lobh Nasava Hi Vinanti, a play written by Vijay Tendulkar and directed by Arvind Deshpande, was well received. He is known for his versatility and is known for transforming himself into the characters he plays. He gained recognition for his various comedic and dramatic film roles, notably in Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982), Zapatlela (1993), and Chaukat Raja (1991). He has also established himself as one of the leading theatre actors, with his performances in Hasva Phasvi and Vasu Chi Saasu which were widely well received. He was awarded the National Film Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2006 Hindi film Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

Apart from acting, Prabhavalkar has written many plays and children's books. His series of books featuring the character Bokya Satbande has received critical acclaim. His writing has been praised for his witty and deft comic touches and tongue-in-cheek satirical attitude.

Background

Born in Mumbai, Dilip Prabhavalkar obtained bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga.[1] He gained his master's degree in Biophysics and a diploma from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, before working for Unichem Laboratories Limited, a pharmaceutical company.[1] He joined as a partner in a video production unit. During this period, he performed as an actor in several children's and experimental plays staged at Chhabildas. In 1991, he decided to give up this dual existence of working and doing plays simultaneously and chose acting as a career.[1]

Acting

His first major performance was in Lobh Nasava Hi Vinanti a play written by Vijay Tendulkar and directed by Arvind Deshpande. In 1991, he decided to choose acting as a career.

In 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 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.

He played Chimanrao in the television serial Chimanrao Gundyabhau based on a series of short stories by C.V. Joshi. He recreated the Chimanrao character in his play Hasva Phasvi.

Dilip Prabhavalkar starred in a Bollywood movie Encounter: The Killing as an old gangster, Punappa Avade in 2002. He portrayed Mahatma Gandhi in 2006's Lage Raho Munna Bhai. He reprised his role in the Telugu remake called Shankar Dada Zindabad.

From the experimental stage, Prabhavalkar very easily moved to the professional stage in 1976, and since then has acted in plays from slapstick to light comedy, family drama and melodrama, to serious discussion plays dealing with contemporary issues.

He acted in a Marathi TV serial Shriyut Gangadhar Tipare, in which he portrayed an elderly member of a middle-class Indian family. The serial covered social issues faced by common man in day-to-day life.

Prabhavalkar recently reprised his role as an old man in Faster Fene, which is a remake of the popular Marathi comic book series of the same name, authored by B.R Bhagwat, who he portrays in the film. The film is about a young boy who uncovers an educational scam using his detective prowess. The film has been produced by actor Riteish Deshmukh. Amey Wagh plays the role of the young detective, Banesh Fene.

Film, television, and theater

Films

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2017 Faster Fene Bhaskar Ramachandra Bhagwat Marathi
2017Zala BobhataMarathi[2][3][4]
2016Family KattaMarathi[5][6]
2015Slam BookAjobaMarathi
2015NagrikMarathi
2015GanveshMarathi
2014POSTERBOYSJagan Deshmukh (Appa)Marathi
2014JayjaykarAkhandMarathi
2014Vitti DanduDaajiMarathi
2014Zapatlela 2Tatya VinchuMarathi
2013Narbachi WadiNarobaMarathi
2012ShalaAppaMarathi
2012Gola BerijAntu BarvaMarathi
2011DeoolAppa KulkarniMarathi
2011MoryaMarathi
2010Jhing Chik JhingKaviMarathi
2009Bokya SatbandeMr. BhilwandiMarathiBased on book Bokya Satbande written by himself.
2009Sankat CityGanpat Gajanan JagirdarHindi
2008Sarkar RajRao SaabHindi
2008C KkompanySadashiv PradhanHindi
2008ValuPanditMarathi
2007Shankar Dada ZindabadMahatma GandhiTelugu
2006ShivaChief MinisterTelugu
2006Lage Raho Munna BhaiMahatma GandhiHindi
2005PaheliKanwarlal, Bhanwarlal's brotherHindi
2004Aga Bai Arrecha!Shriranga Deshmukh's fatherMarathi
2003Chupke SeMegha's father/Income Tax officerHindi
2002Encounter: The KillingPonappa AwadheHindi
1999Ratra AarambhaShridhar PhadkeMarathi
1997SarkarnamaCultural MinisterMarathi
1996Katha Don GanpatravanchiGanpatraoMarathi
1995Khilauna Bana KhalnayakTatya BichooHindi
1995BeqabuBehrupiya Raja's FriendHindi-
1993ZapatlelaTatya VinchuMarathi
1992Ek Hota VidushakChief MinisterMarathi
1991Chaukat RajaNanduMarathiWon Maharashtra State Award for Best Actor
1987Chhakke PanjeRaja BairagiMarathi
1982Ek Daav BhutachaMasterMarathi

Television

TitleRoleLanguageChannelNotes
Chuk Bhul Dyavi GhyaviRajabhauMarathiZee Marathi
Shriyut Gangadhar TipreAabaMarathiZee Marathi
Zopi Gelela Jaga ZalaDinooMarathi
Kaam PhatteWadkarMarathi
"chal navachi vachal vasti GhadyalkakaMarathi
SalsoodBhargavMarathiDoordarshan
Raja RajeRajeMarathiDoordarshan
ChimanraoChimanraoMarathiDoordarshanTelecasted in 1977-79 and based on book Chimanrao Charhat written by C. V. Joshi
Gubbare Deshpande Hindi Zee TV

Theater

  • Double role as Anna and the mother-in-law in Pradeep Dalvi's farce Vasuchi Sasu.
  • The 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.

Awards

  • He was awarded the prestigious Bal Gandharva Puraskar (award) in June 2006
  • In 1972 Best Amateur Actor ("Prem Kahani") Maharashtra State Award.
  • In 1992, he received the Maharashtra State award for best actor for his portrayal of a disabled boy in the film Chaukat Raja.
  • In 1999, Filmfare Best Actor Award(Marathi) for the film Ratraaarambh
  • In 2008, he won National Award, for best supporting actor for 2 roles : in the cult 2006 blockbuster Lage Raho Munnabhai and Shevri, a Marathi film.[7]
  • In 2010, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution as an actor to Indian Theatre.[8]
  • Natavarya Mama Pendse Puraskrut Natasamrat Ganpatrao Bhagwat Puraskar
  • Suvarnaratna Awards- 2015 (Best Actor)

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dilip Prabhavalkar ---- Biography". www.dilipprabhavalkar.com. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  2. ↑ "Zala Bobhata ( झाला बोभाटा )". marathimovieworld.com.
  3. ↑ "Reena Agrawal to star in ZalaBobhata". 7 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Zhala Bobhata Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos - FILMIPOP". www.filmipop.com.
  5. ↑ "Family Katta (2016) - Marathi Movie". 30 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Family Katta Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. ↑ "54th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowship for Girija Devi, T.K. Murthy, Dagar". The Hindu. 23 July 2011.
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