Asha Kale is an actress in India's

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film industry. Through her work in 70s and 80s she established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses. She was given the V Shantaram Award by the State Government of

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in 2010 and also she received

Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award The Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Marathi films. List of honourees Superlatives * Number of Male recipients – 4 * Number of Female recipient ...

Early life

Kale was born in

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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 a ...

. Her father had a government job at the Forest Office, where he also had knowledge of astrology. Due to transfers every three years, their residence changed frequently, spanning across many villages. After stints in

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and

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, upon retirement, their original village,

, became their final destination. Since she was young, Kale enjoyed dancing. She learned

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and

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and performed in many events. During the India-China war, she danced thumri sang by

Asha Bhosle Asha Bhosle (; ; born 8 September 1933) is an Indian playback singer, entrepreneur, actress and television personality who predominantly works in Indian cinema. Known for her versatility, she has been described in the media as one of the ...

and chorographed by herself in a play called ''Shivsambhav'' to help raise funds. Later, she acted on stage offered by

Baburao Pendharkar Baburao Pendharkar (22 June 1896 3 November 1967), was an Indian actor, director, film producer and writer. Personal life Baburao Pendharkar was born on 22 June 1896 in Kolhapur in a Brahmin family. Born to Radhabai and her patron Dr Gopal Pe ...

and got film roles with

Bhalji Pendharkar Bhalji Pendharkar (3 May 1897 – 26 November 1994) was an Indian film director and producer, and a recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the most prestigious award in the field. Early life and family He was born to Radhabai and Gopal Pendha ...

's help.

Filmography

Films

Drama

* Rukhmini * Ek Roop Anek Rang * Ekhadi Tari SmitResha * Gahire Rang * Guntata Hruday He * Ghar Shrimantcha * Deve Deenaghari Dhavala * Nal Damayanti * Paulkhuna * Fakt Ekach Karan * Beiman * Maharani Padmini * Mumbaichi Manase * Lahanpan Dega Deva * Varshav * Waryaat Misalale Paani * Wahato hi Durvanchi Judi (850 Prayog) * Vishvrukshachi Chaaya * Vegala Vhayachay Mala * Sate Lote * Seemevaroon Parat Ja (1963) * Sangeet Saubhadra

Awards

* Filmfare Awards for Best Actress – Marathi for ''Ha Khel Sawalyancha'' * V. Shantaram Award by

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* Sanskruti Kaladarpan Kala Gaurav Award *

Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award The Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award is given by the Zee Marathi as part of its annual Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Marathi cinema. List of honourees References

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* Bhalji Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema * Balgandharva Lifetime Achievement Award *

Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? The Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Awards are presented by the Marathi television channel Zee Talkies to honour excellence in Marathi cinema. It has been given annually since 2009, with the latest—the 14th edition—of the award-gi ...

Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kale, Asha Living people Indian film actresses Actresses from Maharashtra Actresses in Marathi cinema 20th-century Indian actresses 1948 births