Raja Gosavi

Raja Gosavi was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi.

Raja Gosavi
Born28 March 1925[1]
Died28th February 1998
OccupationStage/Film Actor
RelativesShama Deshpande[2]

Stage career

Gosavi acted in the role of Natsamrat in noted Marathi playwright Kusumagraj’s iconic & milestone Marathi play "Natsamrat" after Dr. Shriram Lagoo.[3][4][5]

Movie career

Gosavi had made his film debut in Datta Dharmadhikari's 'Akher Zamla' in 1952 with Sharad Talwalkar (it was his debut too). Gosavi worked as a ticket-seller at Bhanuvilas Talkies, Pune for a few years and his film 'Lakhachi Goshta' opened there, which he promoted by selling the tickets both at the counter and in black.[6] Raja Gosavi also plays lead role in one of the most famous play in Marathi "Soujanyachi Aishi Taishi".

List of Movies
  • 1952 Akher Zamle
  • 1952 Chimani Pakhara
  • 1952 Ek Hota Raja
  • 1952 Lakhachi Gosht
  • 1953 Bolaveta Dhani
  • 1953 Mahatma (Marathi)
  • 1953 Saubhagya
  • 1954 Baby
  • 1954 In Min Sadeteen
  • 1954 Purushachi Jaat
  • 1954 Shubh Mangal
  • 1955 Ganget Ghod Nahl
  • 1955 Mi Tulas Tujhya Angani
  • 1955 Punavechi Raat
  • 1956 Aandhala Magto Ek Dola
  • 1956 Devghar
  • 1956 Deesat Tasa Nasat
  • 1956 Gaant Padali Takaa Takaa
  • 1956 Jagaavegali Gosht
  • 1956 Kaahi Khara Naahi
  • 1956 Pasant Aahe Moolgee
  • 1956 Raanpakhar
  • 1957 Aaliya Bhogaasi
  • 1957 Dev Jaagaa Aahe
  • 1957 Gharch Zaala Thod
  • 1957 Zaakli Moot
  • 1957 Navraa Manoo Naye Aaplaa
  • 1957 Utavala Narad
  • 1957 Jhal Gel Visrun Ja
  • 1958 Don Ghadicha Daw
  • 1958 Guruchi Vidhya Gurula
  • 1958 Matevin Baal
  • 1958 Raja Gosavichi Gosta
  • 1958 Sant Changdeo
  • 1958 Yanda Kartvya Aahe
  • 1959 Rajmanya Rajsree
  • 1959 Yala Jivan Ayse Nav
  • 1960 Jo Huwa So Bhool Ja
  • 1960 Kanyadaan
  • 1960 Lagnala Jato Me
  • 1960 Paishacha Paus
  • 1960 Sangat Jadli Tuzhi An Mazhi
  • 1960 Adhi Kalash Mag Paya
  • 1960 Baap Majha Bramhachari
  • 1960 Bhagya Laxmi
  • 1960 Chimanyanchi Shala
  • 1960 Priti Vivah
  • 1960 Soniyachi Paule
  • 1960 Vardakshina
  • 1960 Ek Don Teen
  • 1960 Shriman Balasaheb
  • 1960 Avghachi Sansar
  • 1960 Bhairavi (Marathi)
  • 1962 Private Secretary
  • 1964 Waat Chuklele Nawre
  • 1965 Kama Poorta Mama
  • 1965 Sudharlelya Bayka
  • 1966 Ati Shahana Tyacha
  • 1966 Chala Utha Lagn Kara
  • 1966 Gurukilli
  • 1966 Sheras Sawasher
  • 1966 Tuch Majhi Wahini
  • 1967 Daiva Janile Kuni
  • 1967 Kaka Mala Wachawa
  • 1967 Shreemant Mehuna Pahije
  • 1968 Baai Mothi Bhagyachi
  • 1968 Yethe Shahane Rahtaat
  • 1969 Janaki
  • 1971 Aasel Maza Hari
  • 1973 Pinjra
  • 1975 Ya Sukhanno Ya
  • 1976 Ha Khel Savalyancha
  • 1977 Navara Maja Brahmachari
  • 1977 Asala Navra Nako Ga Baai
  • 1979 Astha Vinayak
  • 1979 Did Shahne
  • 1981 Manacha Kunku
  • 1981 Totaya Aamadar
  • 1988 Pandharichi Waari
  • 1990 Ghabraicha Nahi

Recognition

Raja Gosavi Road in T.M.V. Colony, Pune has been named in his honour.

Personal life

He is the father of Indian actor Shama Deshpande.

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References
  1. "Raja Gosavi". British Film Institute. British Film Institute. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  2. "With TAM ratings coming in every week, every actor today has a week-long life: Shama Deshpande". Telly Chakar. Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  3. "The secret of my acting is that I'm a thief: Dr Shreeram Lagoo". Dnaindia/. Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  4. "I get very little time to be Nana Patekar". Times of India/. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  5. "Grand Muhurat Of 'Natasamrat' At Nashik". Zee Talkies. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  6. "Bhanuvilas Talkies reopens - for shooting". Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 6 March 2018.


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