Arun Shankarrao Sarnaik (4 October 1935 – 21 June 1984) was an Indian actor and singer from

Kolhapur Kolhapur () is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarter of the Kolhapur district. In, around 2 C.E. Kolapur's name was 'Kuntal'. Kolhapur is ...

, Maharashtra. He was the son of the famous singer "Maharashtrakokil" Pt. Shankarao Sarnaik and brother of famous classical singer "Pandit Nivruttibua Sarnaik" from Jaipur Atrauli Gharana (4 July 1912 – 16 February 1994).

Career

Arun Sarnaik completed his graduation from Ruia College in Mumbai. After graduation, he did some work in the engineering factory at Ichalkaranji. He entered the acting profession in 1956 as a stage actor in the Marathi play ''Bhatala Dili Osri'' by Mo. Ga. Rangnekar. In 1961 he made his movie debut with ''Shahir Parshuram'' made by

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. Later, he acted in few films like "Vardakshina" by Dinkar D Patil and "Vithu maza lekurwala" by Datta Dharmadhikari. He subsequently had lead roles in many Marathi movies starting in the

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era, and color. His song "Pratham tuj pahta" in the Marathi film ''Mumbaicha Jawai'' became popular. Sarnaik had a musical background from his father and uncle. Arun Sarnaik was also an accomplished Tabla and Harmonium player. He also was very active with the Anandagram Charitable institution.

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was a great fan of Sarnaik's tabla-playing skills. His role of Chief Minister in the movie Sinhasan (1979) which was directed by Jabbar Patel was a milestone for the Marathi film industry.

Social work

He was closely associated with NGO Anandgram where he helped needy people.

Death

Arun Sarnaik died in a road accident on 21 June 1984 along with his wife and one of his two children while he was going from Kolhapur to Pune. He was heading to Pune for first day of his shooting of the movie Pandharichi Vaari in which he was cast for the lead role. After his sudden death the movie was then completed by offering the lead role to other artist.

Playback singer movie list

*''Chandanachi Choli, Anga Anga Jaali'' (song: Ek Lajra na Sajra, Avghachi Ansar) *''Dongarchi Mainaa'' *''Gan Gaulan'' *''Gharkul'' (song: Pappa saangaa kunache) *''Manaacha Mujra''

Playback songs

* एक लाजरा न्‌ साजरा Ek Lajara N Sajara * गणगौळण झाली सुरू Gan Gaulan Jhali Suru * तांडा चालला रे गड्या Tanda Chalala Re Gadya * पप्पा सांगा कुणाचे Pappa Sanga Kunache

Theater plays

*''Aparadh Meech Kela'' *''Gosht Janmantarichi'' *''Goodbye Doctor'' *''Lavangi Mirchi Kolhapurachi'' *''Tarun Turk, Mhatare Ark''

Filmography

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sarnaik, Arun Indian male film actors Male actors in Marathi cinema Male actors in Marathi theatre 1935 births 1984 deaths Road incident deaths in India 20th-century Indian male actors