Vaman Tukaram Mandhare (1925–1999) professionally known as Suryakant was an Indian actor and director who worked in Marathi film industry, has acted in more than 100 films.[1][2] Actor and artist Chandrakant Mandare is the elder brother of Suryakant.[3]
Suryakant | |
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| Born | Vaman Tukaram Mandhare 1925 |
| Died | 22 August 1999 (aged 73) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Suryakant Mandhare |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1938–1999 |
| Relatives | Chandrakant Mandare (brother) |
Suryakant begun his acting career at the age of twelve as a child artist in Bhalji Pendharkar's Dhruv, returned in 1943 film Bhahirji Naik, a second collaboration with Pendharkar. Pairing of Suryakant with the actress Jayshree Gadkar was very appriciated, appeared in 70 films together including Mohityanchi Manjula (1960), Subhadra Haran (1963), Sadhi Mansa (1965), Patlaachi Soon (1966). He is noted for ruralist 'gramin chitrapat' genre films like Anant Mane's Sangte Aika (1959) and Dinkar D. Patil's Malhari Martand (1965).[4]
Early life edit
Suryakant was born in Kolhapur in 1925 to Tanubai and Tukaram Mandare. He completed his education at Saraswati Vidyalaya and Harihar Vidyalaya in Kolhapur. He also studied painting from the painter Baba Gajbar. Since childhood, Mandhare likes physical activities, made his body strong. Due to muscular physique he got opportunity to act in the Bhalji Pendharkar's film Dhruv in 1938 at the age of twelve.[1]
Career edit
Suryakant started acting while studying in school and played many roles, mostly negative roles. He was guided by Bhalji Pendharkar and Baba Gajbar when he was young. He got the knowledge of painting from Baba Gajbar, and filmmaking from Pendharkar. During his schooling, Suryakant was inclined towards painting and acting. In 1943, he played the role of young Shivaji Maharaj in the film Bahirji Naik directed by Bhalji Pendharkar. This film became very popular at that time and Bhalji Pendharkar named him Suryakant. From there on, he appeared on the screen with the name Suryakant in all the subsequent films.[1]
Suryakant Mandhare has featured in more than 100 films. Portrayed protagonist in Ketki Banat, Stree Janma Tuji Kahani, Graha Devta, Bala Jo Jo Re. His on-screen pairing with actress Jayshree Gadkar became very popular, the duo worked together in 70 films. At the same time, his films with Sulochana and Usha Kiran were also popular. Along with the films, he acted in many plays, including Agraya, Tujhe Hai Tujpashi, Lagnachi Bedi, Jhunjarrao, Bebandshahi.[1]
Filmography edit
Film edit
- Ketkichya Vanat [5]
- Dhruv
- Jai Bahvani [5]
- Akher Jamla
- Muke Lekaru
- Maharani Yesubai
- Shubh Mangal
- Kul Daiwat
- Ghruh Deveta
- Sant Changdeo
- Sangte Aika
- Knaya Dan
- Salami
- Kalank Shobha
- Garba Gahrchi Lek
- Mohityanchi Manjula [6]
- Thorattanchi Kamala
- Malhari Martand (1965)
- Patilachi Sun
- Bara Varshae Saha mahine Teen Diwas[7]
- Aamhi Jato Amuchya Gava
- Murli Malhari Raichi
- Bhirji Nike [5]
- Meth Bhakar
- Bala Jo Jo Re [5]
- Stir Janma Tuzi Kahani
- Mazi Jameen
- Purushachi Jat
- Bal Maza Navasacha
- Punvechei Ratra
- Pawan Khind
- Phile Prem
- Akash Ganga
- Shaikleli Baiko
- Lagnala Jto Me
- Sakhya Sawara Mala
- Mansala Pankh Astat
- Gavchi Izzat
- Subhadra Haran
- Tu Sukhi Raha
- Sadhi Manse
- Pawankathcha Dhondi
- Pathcha Bahu
- Angai
- Sasurvas [5]
- Shilanganache Sone
- Swarayajyacha Shiledar
- Aqushwant Ho Bala
- Kanchanganga
- Saser Maher
- Bahubeej
- Gaht Padli Thaka Thaka
- Ran Pakhra
- Preeti Sangam
- Pativrata
- Antricha Diva
- Panchaarti
- Bhv Tethe Dev
- Rang Panchmi
- Fakira
- Thoratanchi Munjala
- Sant Nivrutti - Gyanadeo
- Hi Nar Roopsundri
- Tochi Sadhu Olkhawa
- Sangu Kashi Me
- Dhanya te Santaji Dhanaji
Drama edit
Suryakant acted in following Marathi Dramas [3]
- Zunzarrao
- Bebandshahi
- Shantisangram
- Nilwanti
- Tuze Ahe Tuzpashi
- Jeevan Maze Gangajal
- Maza Kuna Mahunu Me
- Pathlag
- Eka ho Eka
- Aaj Eath Tar Udya Titha
- Dasara Uajadala
- Patilachaya Pori Jara Japun
- Solav Varis Dhokyacha
- Tumhavari Jiv Maza Jadala
- Lakhat Herla Dhani
- Baiko Bilandar Navara Kalandar
- Gela Soudun Maza Kanha
- Galala Lagala Masa
- Agaryahun Sutka
- Sahayadricha Sona
- Dilaya Gahri tu Sukhi Raha
- Lagnachi Bedi
- Katha Kunachi ani Vathaya Kunachi
- Akashachi Unchi Theangni
- Hi Khnat jalite Mana
- Vadalvel
- Pavana Ala Re Ala
- Atharav Varis Lagnacha
- Rat Raglali Punveachi
- Usala Lagal Kolha
- Jali Mandi Pikali Karvanda
- Eashkachi Enagli Dasli
- Hawaldar Bhola Baivar Dola
- Tumhavar Keli me Marji Bahal
- Vilaspurchi Rambha
- Tumhi Ho Maze Bajirao
- Grandson : Shivraj Mandare
Death edit
Suryakant was died on 22 August 1999 in Pune, Maharashtra at the age of 73.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c d बनगे, अर्चना (2 June 2021). "सूर्यकांत मांडरेंचं कोल्हापूरच्या मातीशी घट्ट नातं; स्वरुपा पोरेंनी उलगडला 'जीवन प्रवास'!". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ D. P. Mishra; India. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Publications Division (1 September 2006). Great masters of Indian cinema: the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. ISBN 978-81-230-1361-9. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Chandrakant Mandare". जिल्हाधिकारी कार्यालय, कोल्हापूर. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9.
- ^ a b c d e Isak Mujawar (1969). Maharashtra: birthplace of Indian film industry. Chief Information Officer, Maharashtra Information Centre. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ Shampa Banerjee (1993). Bhārata Kā 24vāṃ Antarrāshṭrīya Philma Samāroha '93, Naī Dillī, Janavarī 10-20, 1993. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ Peter Cowie (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. pp. 258–. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Lord Swaraj Paul appointed chancellor of University of Wolverhampton". India Today. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
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