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Pinjara (film)
''Pinjara'' (; ) is a 1972 Indian Marathi cinema, Marathi-language film directed and produced by V. Shantaram, starring Shriram Lagoo and Sandhya Shantaram, Sandhya in the lead roles. In 1972, the film was also released in Hindi with the same title. Set in the Tamasha folk musical theatre of Maharashtra, the film is about a morally righteous school teacher, Lagoo, who wants to reform a Tamasha performer, played by Sandhya, but ends up falling in love with her. It is an adaptation of Heinrich Mann's 1905 novel ''Professor Unrat'' (''Professor Garbage''). The film is known for its music and dance numbers with music by Ram Kadam. The lead actress is Sandhya, known for her dancing prowess. It is also the film debut of noted theatre actor Shriram Lagoo. The film was remade by Shantaram in Hindi with same cast and title, and even the songs like "Mala Lagali Kunachi Uchaki", which were a big hit in the Marathi version, were re-recorded in the Hindi version. This was the last major film ...
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Shriram Lagoo
Dr. Shriram Lagoo (16 November 1927 – 17 December 2019) was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi language, Marathi, in addition to being an ENT Surgeon. He was known for his character roles in films. He acted in over 250 films including Hindi language, Hindi and Marathi language, Marathi films as well as Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati language, Gujarati plays, and directed over 20 Marathi plays. He was also very vocal and active in furthering progressive and rational social causes, for example in 1999, he and social activist G. P. Pradhan undertook a fast in support of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare. He won the 1978 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film ''Gharaonda''. His autobiography is titled ''Lamaan'' (), which means "the carrier of goods". He won Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi twice for film ''Sugandhi Katta'' and Samna (film), Samna. Early life Shreeram Lagoo was born in Satara district, Maharashtra, India to Bal ...
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Duniya Na Mane
Duniya may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Duniya'' (1968 film), a Hindi romantic thriller * ''Duniya'' (1984 film), a Hindi film * ''Duniya'' (2007 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * ''Duniya'' (album), a 1997 album by Raageshwari Loomba. * '' Duniya (The Intrinsic Passion of Mysterious Joy)'', a 1994 album by Loop Guru People * Duniya Soori, Indian film director * Duniya Vijay } B. R. Vijay Kumar, professionally known as Duniya Vijay and Duniya Viji, is an Indian actor and film director known for his work in Kannada films. As an actor, he began his career playing small roles until he got his big break in '' Duniya'' ... (born 1974), Indian actor See also * Dunia (other) * Dunya (other) * Dunja (other) * '' Aaj Ki Duniya'' (), a 1940 Indian film by G. P. Pawar {{Disambiguation ...
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Kolhapur
Kolhapur () is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural activities for centuries. It is famous for its unique food culture, including its signature Kolhapuri cuisine. The city is situated in the western part of Maharashtra and is often referred to as "Dakshin Kashi" or "Mahateerth". It boasts a rich history, which has given it various other names, including Kollagiri, Kolladigiripattan and Kollpur, all meaning "valley" Around 2 CE Kolhapur's name was 'Kuntal'. Kolhapur is known as Dakshin Kashi''' or Kashi of the South because of its spiritual history and the antiquity of its shrine Mahalaxmi, better known as Ambabai. The region is known for the production of the famous handcrafted and braided leather slippers called Kolhapuri chappal, which received the Geographical Indication designatio ...
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Principal Photography
Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as the actors, director, cinematographer(s) or sound engineer(s) and their respective assistants ( assistant director, camera assistant, boom operator), the unit production manager plays a decisive role in principal photography. They are responsible for the daily implementation of the shoot, managing the daily call sheet, the location barriers, transportation, and catering. Additional typical roles during filming include the script supervisor to record changes to the script and the still photographer to produce images for advertising and documentation. Several reports are prepared each day to track the progress of a film production, including the daily production report, the daily progress report, and the sound report. Process Prepa ...
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Sarala Yeolekar
Sarala Yeolekar is an actress of Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati cinema. She has acted in over 150 movies. In Hindi movies, she is best known for her dance in the song "Zooby Zooby" in the movie '' Dance Dance'' (1987). Selected plays and filmography Films * ''Saticha Vaan '' (1969) * ''Harya Narya Jindabad'' (1972) * '' Pinjara'' (1972) * ''Thapadya '' (1973) * ''Paandu Jamdaar'' (1977) (Gujarati version of the Marathi film '' Pandu Havaldar'') * ''Banya Bapu '' (1977) *''Jay Vejay'' (1977) * ''Dhakati Mehuni'' (1978) * ''Javayachi Jaat'' (1979) * ''Zakol'' (1980) * ''Shura Mi Vandile'' (1980) * ''Jhatpat Karu De Khapat'' (1982) * ''Raja Gopichanadan'' (1985) (Gujarati Movie) * ''Gaav Ki Naar Gujaratani'' (1986) (Gujarati Movie) * '' Dance Dance'' (1987) *'' Aaj Ke Angaare'' (1988) *'' Paap Ki Duniya'' (1988) as Sharada * ''Commando'' (1988) * '' Meri Zabaan'' (1989) * '' Love Love Love'' (1989) *'' Nachnewale Gaanewale'' (1991) *'' Nishchaiy'' (1992) * ''Janmkundali'' (2003) ...
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Usha Naik
Usha Naik is an Indian actress who works in Marathi films. She started her career as a background dancer in films. She established herself as the leading lady of Marathi Cinema In the late 70s and 80s. She received numerous accolades including Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi and prestigious Maharashtra State Film Awards. Early life & career The movie ''Samna'', directed by Jabbar Patel, marked Usha Naik's debut in the film. She started learning classical dance when she was young, which helped her become known as an actress who could do both serious and funny roles. She began with small parts in films like '' Jyotibacha Navas'' and ''Karava Tas Bharava'', and later got a big role in Anant Mane's ''Pach Rangachi Pach Pakharan''. After that, she acted in many Marathi films, playing various characters. She got praised for her roles in movies like ''Haldi Kunku'' and ''Devashappath Khare Sangen''. She was even honored by the Maharashtra Government for her work in ''Kala ...
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Ganpat Patil
Ganpat Patil (1920 – March 23, 2008) was an Indian actor in Marathi movies and drama. died due to old age . He was interested in acting so much that he accepted role of side singer in Tamashapat a traditional character in Marathi Tamashas and Lavanis, due to his portrayal of this character. Early life Ganpat Patil, born in 1920, had a rough childhood due to the early death of his father. After his father's death, along with his mother, he had to take on menial jobs to support their family of seven. Even though their livelihood mostly came from selling garlands and bread, Ganpat wanted to be an actor. As a child actor his first role was as an extra in the film '' Bal Dhruv''. He did attempt to commit suicide in Panchganaga river in Kolhapur. He has two sons and two daughters. He went through a tough time to arrange the marriage of his sons because of his acting (pansy) character in movies. Acting career In an acting career spanning 62 films and 17 dramas, Ganpat specialized in ...
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Vatsala Deshmukh
Vatsala Deshmukh (; 1930 – 12 March 2022) was an Indian Marathi and Hindi actress. Life and career Deshmukh started her career as a model and later joined the show business. She made her screen debut with the Hindi movie "Toofan and Deeya", directed by Prabhat Kumar. Deshmukh's younger sister, Vijaya Deshmukh, was married to V. Shantaram, and became known as an actress Sandhya Shantaram. Deshmukh was the mother of actress Ranjana Deshmukh. She died on 12 March 2022, at the age of 92. Selected filmography *''Toofan Aur Deeya'' (1956) as Dancer *'' Navrang'' (1959) as Uma *''Iye Marathi Che Nagri'' (1965) *''Ladki Sahyadri Ki'' (1966) *''Mai Mauli'' (1971) *''Asheech Ek Ratra'' (1971) *''Ajab Tuje Sarkar'' (1971) *''Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli'' (1971) as Bhairavi *'' Pinjara'' (1972) as Akka *''Naag Panchami'' (1972) as Goddess Parvati *'' Jyotibacha Navas'' (1975) *''Zunj'' (1975) as Godabai *''Varat'' (1975) *''Shoora Mi Vandile'' (1975) *''Farrari'' (1976) as Sh ...
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Shriram Lagu
Dr. Shriram Lagoo (16 November 1927 – 17 December 2019) was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi, in addition to being an ENT Surgeon. He was known for his character roles in films. He acted in over 250 films including Hindi and Marathi films as well as Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati plays, and directed over 20 Marathi plays. He was also very vocal and active in furthering progressive and rational social causes, for example in 1999, he and social activist G. P. Pradhan undertook a fast in support of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare. He won the 1978 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film ''Gharaonda''. His autobiography is titled ''Lamaan'' (), which means "the carrier of goods". He won Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi twice for film ''Sugandhi Katta'' and Samna. Early life Shreeram Lagoo was born in Satara district, Maharashtra, India to Balakrishna Chintaman Lagoo and Satyabhama Lagoo, and was the eldest of four children ...
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The Blue Angel
''The Blue Angel'' () is a 1930 German musical comedy-drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Marlene Dietrich, Emil Jannings and Kurt Gerron. Written by Carl Zuckmayer, Karl Vollmöller and Robert Liebmann, with uncredited contributions by Sternberg, it is based on Heinrich Mann's 1905 novel '' Professor Unrat'' (''Professor Filth'') and set in an unspecified northern German port city. ''The Blue Angel'' presents the tragic transformation of a respectable professor into a cabaret clown and his descent into madness. The film was the first feature-length German sound film and brought Dietrich international fame. It also introduced her signature song, Friedrich Hollaender and Robert Liebmann's " Falling in Love Again (Can't Help It)". The film is considered a classic of German cinema. The film was shot simultaneously in German- and English- language versions. Though the English version was once considered a lost film, a print was discovered in a German film ...
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National Film Award For Best Feature Film In Marathi
The National Film Award for Best Marathi Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the National Film Development Corporation of India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in seven regional language ( Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu) started from 2nd National Film Awards which were presented on 21 December 1955. Three awards of "President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film", "Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film" and "Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film" were instituted. The later two certificate awards were discontinued from 15th National Film Awards (1967). Since the 70th National Film Awards, ...
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Usha Mangeshkar
Usha Mangeshkar is an Indian singer who has recorded many Marathi, Manipuri, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Odia and Assamese songs. She is the youngest among four Mangeshkar sisters, after Lata Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar and Asha Bhosle as well as only elder from brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Career She came into the spotlight as a playback singer after singing some devotional songs for the movie '' Jai Santoshi Maa'' (1975), which became an all-time blockbuster. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer award for her song "Main to Aarti" in that film. She sang the same songs for that movie's remake in 2006. She is known for her famous song "Mungda" and songs for the Marathi movie '' Pinjara''. She is famous also for her song ''Chupi Chupi Gori Kane'' in Odia Film "Abhiman"(1977). She had also produced musical drama '' Phoolwanti'' for Doordarshan. Awards and nominations * BFJA Awards for Best Female Playback Singer ...
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