Cinemaazi remembers Kashinath Ghanekar on his death anniversary
2 Mar 1986
Legendary Marathi stage and film actor Kashinath Ghanekar passed away on this day in 1986. Born in Chiplun in 1930, he went on to act in a number of significant Marathi plays and films. His performance as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Raigadala Jevha Jaag Yete was a major breakthrough. He is widely credited with rejuvenating Marathi theatre with his powerhouse performances. Some of his notable films were Laxmi Aali Ghara (1952), Maratha Tituka Melvava (1963), Paathlaag (1964), Dadi Maa (1966), Madhuchandra (1967), Preet Shikva Mala (1968), Abhilasha (1968), Garambicha Bapu (1970) among others. Recently in 2018 a biopic on his life was made called Ani...Dr Kashinath Ghanekar, with Subodh Bhave playing the eminent actor.
