Naresh Kanodia

Naresh Kanodia is Gujarati film actor and musician from Gujarat, India. He was born on 20 August 1943 at the village of Kanoda near Mehsana. He started his film career with the film Veline Avya Phool which was released in 1970. The same year he also played a minor role in the film Jigar and Ami.[1]

Naresh Kanodia
નરેશ કનોડિયા
Born (1943-08-20) 20 August 1943
Kanoda, Gujarat, India
Other namesJohny Junior
OccupationActor, Singer, Musician, Politician
Spouse(s)Rima Kanodia
Relatives

Career

He was born in poor mill worker's family of Mithabhai Kanodia.[2] He started to perform as a stage singer and dancer along with his elder brother Mahesh. They are one of the successful musical pairs in the Gujarati film industry, known as Mahesh-Naresh. During the 1980s he and his brother were the first Gujarati pair to travel overseas and perform as stage artists in locations including Africa, America and some other Asian countries. Kanodia started his career with the film Veli Ne Avya Phool. He has acted in 314 Gujarati films.[3] Some of his popular films are Jog Sanjog, Kanku Ni Kimat, Laju Lakhan, Unchi Medina Uncha Mol, Raj Rajvan, Man Saibani Medie, Dhola Maru, Meru Malan, Maa Baap Ne Bhulsho Nahi, Rajveer. The career of Naresh Kanodia spans four decades and he has worked with many leading actresses including Snehlata, Aruna Irani, Roma Manek. Naresh Kanodia, along with Upendra Trivedi, Asrani, Kiran Kumar represent the older generation of Gujarati cinema who went on to perform in many successful movies in the 1980s and 1990s.

He had served as a member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly representing Karjan constituency from 2002 to 2007.[4][3]

Sauna Hridayma Hammesh: Mahesh-Naresh, an autobiographical Gujarati book on duo was published in 2011.[2]

Personal life

He married Ratan Kanodia and they have two sons, Hitu Kanodia and Suraj Kanodia. Hitu Kanodia is a successful actor of Gujarati films. His brother Mahesh Kanodia is a popular Gujarati musician and singer. Mahesh Kanodia also served as a Member of Parliament from Patan.

Awards

Naresh Kanodia has received the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award. The award was given at a ceremony held in Mumbai in 2012 to mark the centenary of Indian cinema.[5]

Selected filmography
  • Akhand Chudalo (1980)
  • Angne Vage Ruda Dhol
  • Aanganiya Sajavo Raj
  • Bap Dhamal Dikara Kamal
  • Bhathiji Maharaj
  • Beni Huto Barbar varse aaviyo
  • Dhola Maru (1983)
  • Daladu Lagyu Sayba Na Desh Ma (2002)
  • Daladu Didhu Kartakna Melama
  • Daldan Lidha Chori Raj
  • Dholi (1982)
  • Dholi Taro Dhol Waage
  • Dewana Dushman (2014)
  • Dodh Dahya (1983)
  • Dukhada Khame E Dikari
  • Govaliyo
  • Garavo Gujarati
  • Hal Bheru America
  • Halo Aapna Malak Man
  • Hiral Hamir
  • Hiran Ne Kanthe (1984)
  • Jay Kuberbhandari
  • Janu Mari Lakhoma Ek
  • Jigar Ane Ami (1970)
  • Jode Rejo Raj
  • Jog Sanjog
  • Jugal Jodi (1982)
  • Jagya Tyathi Sawaar (1981)
  • Kadla Ni Jod
  • Khodiyar Chhe Jogmaya
  • Kanku Ni Kimat (1983)
  • Kanto Vagyo Kadje
  • Kesar Chandan
  • Ladi Lakhni Saybo Sava Lakhno
  • Laju Lakhan
  • Lakhtar Ni Ladi Vilayat No Var
  • Lohibhini Chundadi
  • Maa Baap Ne Bhulsho Nahi
  • Mane Vhalo Dikro, Dikrane Vhali Ma
  • Man Saibani Medie
  • Mane Rudiye Vala Bapa Sitaram
  • Marad No Mandvo(1983)
  • Mara Rudiye Rangana Tame Sajana
  • Mare Todle Betho Mor
  • Mari Laj Rakhje Vira
  • Mehndi Rang Lagyo
  • Meru Malan
  • Meru Mulande
  • Moti Verana Chokma
  • Narmadane Kanthe
  • Odhu To Odhu Tari Chundadi
  • Palavade Bandhi Preet
  • Pankhida O Pankhida
  • Parbhav Ni Preet
  • Paras Padamani
  • Pardeshi Maniyaro
  • Preetna Sogandh
  • Preet Pangre chori chori
  • Preet Sayaba Na Bhulay
  • Prem Gori Taro Kem Kari Bhulay
  • Patel Ni Patelai Ane Thakor Ni Khandani (2016)
  • Radhiyali Rat
  • Raj Kunvar
  • Raj Rajvan
  • Raj Ratna
  • Rajveer
  • Rudo Rabari
  • Sharadpoonamni Rat
  • Sherne Mathe Savasher
  • Sathiya Puravo Raj
  • Sajan Haiye Sambhare
  • Sajan Tara Sambharna
  • Sant Savaiyanath
  • Savariya Lai De Ho Rangni Chudi
  • Sayba mora
  • Sorathno Savaj
  • Tahuke Sajan Sambhre
  • Tana Riri
  • Tane Parki Manu Ke Manu Potani
  • Tamere Champo ne ame kel
  • Tejal Garasani
  • Unchi Medina Uncha Mol
  • Uncha Khoradani Khandani
  • Ujali meraman
  • Vanjari Vav
  • Vagya Preetyuna Dhol
  • Vagi Kalaje Katari Tara Premni(Gest Artist)
  • Vat Vachan Ne Ver (1981)'
  • Vatno Katko
  • Veli Ne Avya Phool
  • Veer Bavavalo
  • Tamere Champo ne ame ked
  • Meru Mudande
  • Kaydo
  • Dhantya Open (2017)
  • Zoolan Morali

Hindi

  • Chhota Aadami(Hindi)

Rajasthani

  • Dhola Maru(Rajasthani,Dubing Of Dholamaru)
  • Biro Hove To Aiso(Rajasthani,Dubing Of Unchi Medina Uncha Mol)

References
  1. Pandya, Kaushik (2007). A journey to the glorious Gujarat. Akshara Prakashan. p. 32. ISBN 978-81-7057-085-1. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
  2. "Album:Modi releases book of Naresh Kanodia". DeshGujarat. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  3. Paniker, Shruti (24 August 2015). "And the Oscar goes to… Gujarati BJP man in jury". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  4. "Now BJP politican [sic] cum actor Naresh Kanodia to be part of jury to select India's official entry to Oscars: Report". dna. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  5. https://m.timesofindia.com/city/ahmedabad/Naresh-Kanodia-gets-award-instituted-by-Phalke-Academy/articleshow/13042920.cms


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