Jayshree Gadkar (B. 1942)

Actress born in Karwar Dist., Karnataka. Introduced into films by Raja Paranjpe as child actress. Major 60s and 70s star in Marathi Maina; Gan Gaulan; Murali Malhari Rayachi; Tila Lavite Mi Raktacha; Ram Bhakta Hanuman; 1970: Bhagwan Parashuram; Dagabaaz; Shri Krishna Leela; Gharkul; Veer Ghatotkach; Meech Tujhi Priya; 1971: Tulasi Vivah; Aai Ude Ga Ambabai; Lakhat Ashi Dekhani; Ashich Ek Ratra Hoti; Mata Vaishno Devi; 1972: Naag Panchami; Hari Darshan; Kasa Kai Patil Bara Hai Ka?; Kunku Mazha Bhagyacha!; Pathrakhin; Soon Ladki Hya Gharchi; Shiv Bhakt Baba Balak Nath; 1973: Mi Tuzha Pati Nahi; Mahasati Savitri; 1974: Har Har Mahadev; Dawat; Balak Dhruv; Kisan Aur Bhagwan; Soon Majhi Savitri; Sugandhi Katta; Bhagat Dhanna Jat; 1975: Paach Rangachi Paach Pakhare; Ek Gaon Ki Kahani; Maya Machhindra; Ghar Gangechya Kathi; 1976: Mazha Mulga; Bajrang Bali; 1977: Gayatri Mahima; Bolo He Chakradhari; 1978: Chandoba Chandoba Bhaglas Ka?; 1979: Har Har Gange; Lagebandhe; 1980: Savat; Jidda; Kadaklakshmi; Saubhagyavan; Shiv Shakti; Nishana; 1981: Jiyo To Aise Jiyo; Soon Majhi Lakshmi; Baine Kela Sarpanch Khula; Jai Tulaja Bhawani; Alakh Niranjan; 1982: Jaya Parvati Vrat; Lekhne Mathe Mekh; Avhaan; Farz Aur Kanoon; Sati Naag Kanya; 1983: He Daan Kunkvache; Thorli Jau; 1984: Attaracha Phaya; Gangavatarana; Rath Jagannathacha; Jakhmi Vaghin; Naya Kadam; Sulagte Arman; Shravan Kumar; Sindoor Ka Daan; Maya Bazaar; 1985: Masterji; Veer Bhimsen; Khichadi; Devashapath Khara Sangen; 1986: Bijali; Krishna Krishna; Patton Ki Baazi; Ramayan (TV); 1987: Bhatak Bhawani; Poorna Satya; Sher Shivaji; Nazrana; 1988: Mar Mitenge; Eeshwar; Pandharichi Vari; Shiv Ganga; 1989: Mal Masala; Kanoon Apna Apna; 1990: Amiri Garibi; 1991: Mumbai Te Mauritius; Yeda Ki Khula?; 1994: Sasar Maher (also d.); 1995: Gandha Matila Aala; He Geet Jeevanache. Gaggaiah, Vemuri (1895-1955) Noted Telugu stage and film actor of the 40s. Legendary stage star with an imposing presence and loud voice, which suited demonic roles in mythologicals, e.g. Yama and Kans. Film début with East India Film’s production of Savithri playing Yama, god of death. Known mainly as one of the first actors to define a performative idiom tailored to the mythological.

FILMOGRAPHY: 1933: Savithri; 1935: Shri Krishna Leelalu; 1936: Draupadi Vastrapaharanam; Sati Tulasi; 1937: Mohini Rugmangada; 1938: Markandeya; 1940: Chandika; Mahiravana; 1941: Dakshayagnam; 1942: Bhakta Prahlada; 1943: Garuda Garvabhangam; 1948: Bhakta Siriyala. Gandhi, Naval (b. 1897) Hindi director born in Karachi. Graduated in Ahmedabad (1919) and went on European study tour. Joined Irani’s Majestic (1923). Later worked at Orient Pics where he made one of the most discussed quality films of the silent era, Balidan, adapted from Tagore. Went on Jayshree Gadkar in Patlachi Soon (1966) film, imaged repeatedly as innocent and tearful daughter-in-law in some of the longest and most sentimental Marathi socials/melodramas (e.g. Bhalji Pendharkar’s Mohityanchi Manjula). Early work strongly influenced by Hansa Wadkar who played her foster-mother in her first major hit, Sangtye Aika. Played Tamasha dancing-girl in several Anant Mane and Dinkar D. Patil rural melodramas in the 60s, when Dhirubhai Desai and Babubhai Mistri also cast her in Hindi mythologicals. Now associated with roles opposite stunt star Dara Singh in Chandrakant films (Har Har Mahadev, Kisan Aur Bhagwan). Published autobiography in 1986.

FILMOGRAPHY: 1956: Dista Tasa Nasta; Gaath Padli Thaka Thaka; 1957: Aliya Bhogasi; Aai Mala Kshama Kar; Pahila Prem; Devagharcha Lena; Utavala Narad; 1958: Sanskar; Padada; 1959: Sangtye Aika; Yala Jeevan Aise Nav; Pativrata; Ek Armaan Mera; Madari; Do Gunde; Charnon Ki Dasi; 1960: Avaghachi Sansar; Lagnala Jato Mi; Saranga; Paishyacha Paoos; Pancharati; Bindiya; Police Detective; 1961: Kalanka Shobha; Manini; Rangapanchami; Shahir Parashuram; Vyjayanti; Jai Bhawani; Ramleela; Sasural; 1962: Baap Mazha Brahmachari; Bhagya Lakshmi; Preeti Vivah; Sukh Ale Majhya Daari; Private Secretary; 1963: Mohityanchi Manjula; Naar Nirmite Nara; Subhadra Haran; Sukhachi Savli; Yeh Dil Kisko Doon; Mere Arman Mere Sapne; 1964: Ek Don Teen; Kai Ho Chamatkar; Saval Mazha Aika; Sundara Manamadhye Bharli; Vaishakh Vanava; Sati Savitri; Seeta Maiya; 1965: Gopal Krishna; Mahasati Ansuya; Aai Kuna Mhanu Mi; Malhari Martand; Sadhi Manse; Yugo Yugo Mi Vat Pahili; Kadhi Karishi Lagna Mazhe; 1966: Toofan Mein Pyar Kahan; Hi Naar Rupasundari; Hirva Chuda; Patlachi Soon; Pavanakathcha Dhondi; Veer Bajrang; 1967: Poonam Ka Chand; Baharon Ke Sapne; Bai Mi Bholi; Sangu Kashi Mi; Shrimant Mehuna Pahije; Thamb Lakshmi Kunku Lavte; Suranga Mhantyat Mala; Lav Kush; 1968: Balaram Shri Krishna; Har Har Gange; Mata Mahakali; Ek Gao Bara Bhangadi; Jivhala; 1969: Dongarchi Maina; Gan Gaulan; Murali Malhari Rayachi; Tila Lavite Mi Raktacha; Ram Bhakta Hanuman; 1970: Bhagwan Parashuram; Dagabaaz; Shri Krishna Leela; Gharkul; Veer Ghatotkach; Meech Tujhi Priya; 1971: Tulasi Vivah; Aai Ude Ga Ambabai; Lakhat Ashi Dekhani; Ashich Ek Ratra Hoti; Mata Vaishno Devi; 1972: Naag Panchami; Hari Darshan; Kasa Kai Patil Bara Hai Ka?; Kunku Mazha Bhagyacha!; Pathrakhin; Soon Ladki Hya Gharchi; Shiv Bhakt Baba Balak Nath; 1973: Mi Tuzha Pati Nahi; Mahasati Savitri; 1974: Har Har Mahadev; Dawat; Balak Dhruv; Kisan Aur Bhagwan; Soon Majhi Savitri; Sugandhi Katta; Bhagat Dhanna Jat; 1975: Paach Rangachi Paach Pakhare; Ek Gaon Ki Kahani; Maya Machhindra; Ghar Gangechya Kathi; 1976: Mazha Mulga; Bajrang Bali; 1977: Gayatri Mahima; Bolo He Chakradhari; 1978: Chandoba Chandoba Bhaglas Ka?; 1979: Har Har Gange; Lagebandhe; 1980: Savat; Jidda; Kadaklakshmi; Saubhagyavan; Shiv Shakti; Nishana; 1981: Jiyo To Aise Jiyo; Soon Majhi Lakshmi; Baine Kela Sarpanch Khula; Jai Tulaja Bhawani; Alakh Niranjan; 1982: Jaya Parvati Vrat; Lekhne Mathe Mekh; Avhaan; Farz Aur Kanoon; Sati Naag Kanya; 1983: He Daan Kunkvache; Thorli Jau; 1984: Attaracha Phaya; Gangavatarana; Rath Jagannathacha; Jakhmi Vaghin; Naya Kadam; Sulagte Arman; Shravan Kumar; Sindoor Ka Daan; Maya Bazaar; 1985: Masterji; Veer Bhimsen; Khichadi; Devashapath Khara Sangen; 1986: Bijali; Krishna Krishna; Patton Ki Baazi; Ramayan (TV); 1987: Bhatak Bhawani; Poorna Satya; Sher Shivaji; Nazrana; 1988: Mar Mitenge; Eeshwar; Pandharichi Vari; Shiv Ganga; 1989: Mal Masala; Kanoon Apna Apna; 1990: Amiri Garibi; 1991: Mumbai Te Mauritius; Yeda Ki Khula?; 1994: Sasar Maher (also d.); 1995: Gandha Matila Aala; He Geet Jeevanache.

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