'''Anant Mane (1915-1995)'''


Marathi and Hindi director born in Kolhapur.
Started as editor at Prabhat (1930-44) on films
like Ramshastri (1944); left with Raja Nene,
Datta Dharmadhikari, Bhole, etc. to work
independently. Editor of Nene-Dharmadhikari
films, including (uncredited) Daha Wajta
(1942). In his autobiography, ‘Anant’ Athvani
(1987), claims to have ghost-directed several
Nene hits (e.g. Patthe Bapurao, 1950) and
Dharmadhikari productions. Early work
continues Dharmadhikari-style melodrama
scripted by G.D. Madgulkar, occasionally
abandoning literary sources for original
screenplays (e.g. Paidali Padleli Phule).
Helped graft All-India Film commercial
formulas on to Marathi cinema. Set up Chetana
Chitra (1956) for production. Pioneered the
producer-director’s move into distribution with
Chandravilas Films (1968). Best known for
musical Tamasha films, e.g. the classic Sangtye
Aika, one of Marathi cinema’s biggest
successes. Introduced several new actors (Raja
Gosavi, Nilu Phule, Sharad Talwalkar) and
developed Loknatya-style ribald comedy genre.
Among his script credits are Dharmadhikari’s
Chimni Pakhare/Nannhe Munne (1952),
Shantaram’s Pinjra (1972) and Kulkarni’s
Tamasgeer (1981).


'''FILMOGRAPHY:''' 1949: Jai Bhim; 1950:
Ketakichya Banaat; 1953: Aboli; 1954:
Kalakaar; Ovalani; Shubhamangal; Suhagan;
1955: Punavechi Raat; 1956: Paidali Padleli
Phule; 1957: Jhakli Mooth; Preetisangam;
1958: Dhakti Jau; Don Ghadicha Dav; 1959:
Sangtye Aika; Satajanmacha Sobti; 1960:
Avaghachi Sansar; Paishyacha Paoos; 1961:
Manini; Rangapanchami; Shahir
Parashuram; 1962: Bhagya Lakshmi;
Chimnyanchi Shala; Preeti Vivah; 1963:
Mazha Hoshil Ka?; Naar Nirmite Nara; 1964:
Kai Ho Chamatkar; Saval Mazha Aika; 1965:
Kela Ishara Jata Jata; 1967: Sangu Kashi
Mi; 1968: Ek Gao Bara Bhangadi; 1969:
Dongarchi Maina; Gan Gaulan; 1971: Aai
Ude Ga Ambabai; Ashich Ek Ratra Hoti; 1973:
Mi Tuzha Pati Nahi; 1975: Paach Rangachi
Paach Pakhare; 1976: Pahuni; 1977: Asla
Navara Nako Ga Bai; 1978: Kalavanteen;
Lakshmi; Sushila; 1979: Duniya Kari Salaam;
Haldi Kunku; 1980: Savaj; 1981: Aai; Pori
Jara Japoon; Totaya Amdaar; 1982: Don
Baika Phajiti Aika; Galli Te Dilli; 1983: Sansar
Pakharancha; 1984: Jagavegali Prem Kahani;
Kulaswamini Ambabai; 1985: Gao Tasa
Changla Pan Veshila Tangla; 1991: Bandhan;
ZP; 1993: Lavanyavati.

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