Raja Gosavi

Raja Gosavi was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi.

Raja Gosavi
Born28 March 1925[1]
Died28th February 1998
OccupationStage/Film Actor
RelativesShama Deshpande[2]

Stage career

Gosavi acted in the role of Natsamrat in noted Marathi playwright Kusumagraj’s iconic & milestone Marathi play "Natsamrat" after Dr. Shriram Lagoo.[3][4][5]

Movie career

Gosavi had made his film debut in Datta Dharmadhikari's 'Akher Zamla' in 1952 with Sharad Talwalkar (it was his debut too). Gosavi worked as a ticket-seller at Bhanuvilas Talkies, Pune for a few years and his film 'Lakhachi Goshta' opened there, which he promoted by selling the tickets both at the counter and in black.[6] Raja Gosavi also plays lead role in one of the most famous play in Marathi "Soujanyachi Aishi Taishi".

List of Movies

  • 1952 Akher Zamle
  • 1952 Chimani Pakhara
  • 1952 Ek Hota Raja
  • 1952 Lakhachi Gosht
  • 1953 Bolaveta Dhani
  • 1953 Mahatma (Marathi)
  • 1953 Saubhagya
  • 1954 Baby
  • 1954 In Min Sadeteen
  • 1954 Purushachi Jaat
  • 1954 Shubh Mangal
  • 1955 Ganget Ghod Nahl
  • 1955 Mi Tulas Tujhya Angani
  • 1955 Punavechi Raat
  • 1956 Aandhala Magto Ek Dola
  • 1956 Devghar
  • 1956 Deesat Tasa Nasat
  • 1956 Gaant Padali Takaa Takaa
  • 1956 Jagaavegali Gosht
  • 1956 Kaahi Khara Naahi
  • 1956 Pasant Aahe Moolgee
  • 1956 Raanpakhar
  • 1957 Aaliya Bhogaasi
  • 1957 Dev Jaagaa Aahe
  • 1957 Gharch Zaala Thod
  • 1957 Zaakli Moot
  • 1957 Navraa Manoo Naye Aaplaa
  • 1957 Utavala Narad
  • 1957 Jhal Gel Visrun Ja
  • 1958 Don Ghadicha Daw
  • 1958 Guruchi Vidhya Gurula
  • 1958 Matevin Baal
  • 1958 Raja Gosavichi Gosta
  • 1958 Sant Changdeo
  • 1958 Yanda Kartvya Aahe
  • 1959 Rajmanya Rajsree
  • 1959 Yala Jivan Ayse Nav
  • 1960 Jo Huwa So Bhool Ja
  • 1960 Kanyadaan
  • 1960 Lagnala Jato Me
  • 1960 Paishacha Paus
  • 1960 Sangat Jadli Tuzhi An Mazhi
  • 1960 Adhi Kalash Mag Paya
  • 1960 Baap Majha Bramhachari
  • 1960 Bhagya Laxmi
  • 1960 Chimanyanchi Shala
  • 1960 Priti Vivah
  • 1960 Soniyachi Paule
  • 1960 Vardakshina
  • 1960 Ek Don Teen
  • 1960 Shriman Balasaheb
  • 1960 Avghachi Sansar
  • 1960 Bhairavi (Marathi)
  • 1962 Private Secretary
  • 1964 Waat Chuklele Nawre
  • 1965 Kama Poorta Mama
  • 1965 Sudharlelya Bayka
  • 1966 Ati Shahana Tyacha
  • 1966 Chala Utha Lagn Kara
  • 1966 Gurukilli
  • 1966 Sheras Sawasher
  • 1966 Tuch Majhi Wahini
  • 1967 Daiva Janile Kuni
  • 1967 Kaka Mala Wachawa
  • 1967 Shreemant Mehuna Pahije
  • 1968 Baai Mothi Bhagyachi
  • 1968 Yethe Shahane Rahtaat
  • 1969 Janaki
  • 1971 Aasel Maza Hari
  • 1973 Pinjra
  • 1975 Ya Sukhanno Ya
  • 1976 Ha Khel Savalyancha
  • 1977 Navara Maja Brahmachari
  • 1977 Asala Navra Nako Ga Baai
  • 1979 Astha Vinayak
  • 1979 Did Shahne
  • 1981 Manacha Kunku
  • 1981 Totaya Aamadar
  • 1988 Pandharichi Waari
  • 1990 Ghabraicha Nahi

Recognition

Raja Gosavi Road in T.M.V. Colony, Pune has been named in his honour.

Personal life

He is the father of Indian actor Shama Deshpande.

References

  1. "Raja Gosavi". British Film Institute. British Film Institute. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  2. "With TAM ratings coming in every week, every actor today has a week-long life: Shama Deshpande". Telly Chakar. Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  3. "The secret of my acting is that I'm a thief: Dr Shreeram Lagoo". Dnaindia/. Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  4. "I get very little time to be Nana Patekar". Times of India/. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  5. "Grand Muhurat Of 'Natasamrat' At Nashik". Zee Talkies. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  6. "Bhanuvilas Talkies reopens - for shooting". Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 6 March 2018.


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