Cinemaazi remembers Jaishankar Danve on his birth anniversary

Remembering actor-director Jayshankar Danve, who was born this day, 1 March in 1911 in Pune. He is known for films such as Kanhopatra (1937), and Jai Bhawani (1947). Gifted with a deep voice, and passionate about theatre and films, he was noticed by Bhalji Pendharkar, who invited him to be part of Rustum Modi’s Subodh Natak Company. Danve later went on to start his own company, Natya Nishan in association with Mr Benjamin, producing and directing many stage acts. Migrating to Kolhapur, he ventured into cinema, acting in films such as Navradev (1941) and Narad Naradi (1941). Known for playing negative roles, apparently his villainous acts were so effective, that he escaped being beaten up by film-watchers after a screening of Patlacha Por (1951), while mill workers, enraged by his cruel mill manager character in Majhi Aai (1961), actually came forward to thrash him! He is also credited with directing the film Jai Bhawani. Jayshankar Danve passed away in 1986. 

In image: Jaishankar Danve in Patlacha Por (1951)