Asha Kale
Asha Kale | |
|---|---|
| Born | Asha Kale 23 November 1948[1] |
| Other names | Gauri Naik |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–1996 |
| Spouse |
Madhav Naik (m. 1992) |
Asha Kale is an actress in India's Marathi Language film industry. Through her work in 70s and 80s she established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses.[1] She was given the V Shantaram Award by the State Government of Maharashtra in 2010 and also she received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award.[2][3]
Early life
[edit]Kale was born in Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur. Her father had a government job at the Forest Office, where he also had knowledge of astrology. Due to transfers every three years, their residence changed frequently, spanning across many villages. After stints in Konkan and Pune, upon retirement, their original village, Kolhapur, became their final destination.[1]
Since she was young, Kale enjoyed dancing. She learned Bharatanatyam and Kathak in Pune and performed in many events. During the India-China war, she danced in a play called Shivsambhav to help raise funds. Later, she acted on stage offered by Baburao Pendharkar and got film roles with Bhalji Pendharkar's help.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Baikocha Bhau | Sindhu | Debut film[5] |
| 1969 | Tambadi Mati | ||
| 1970 | Ganane Ghungroo Haravale | Laxmi | [6] |
| 1971 | Kunkwacha Karanda | Malati (Malu) | |
| Chuda Tuza Savitricha | Savitri | ||
| 1975 | Jyotibacha Navas | Renu | [7] |
| 1976 | Ha Khel Sawalyancha | Indumati (Gomu) | |
| 1977 | Bala Gau Kashi Angai | Madhuri | [8] |
| Sasurvasheen | Vachhi | ||
| 1979 | Ashtavinayak | [9] | |
| Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba | Kalyani Shastri | ||
| 1980 | Sansar | Sharu Manohar | |
| 1981 | Satichi Punyayee | Sheila Sawant | |
| Ganimi Kawa | |||
| 1982 | Thorli Jaau | Urmila | |
| Chandane Shimpit Ja | |||
| 1983 | Devta | Chandrika | |
| 1984 | Jagavegali Prem Kahani | Tai | |
| Kulswamini Ambabai | Laxmi | ||
| Chorachya Manat Chandane | Gulabrao's wife | ||
| Maherchi Manase | Mangala Bhosale | ||
| 1985 | Ardhangi | Bhujangrao's wifry | |
| 1988 | Aai Pahije | Laxmi Deshy | |
| Bandiwan Mi Ya Sansari | Kamal | ||
| Nashibwan | Vahinisaheb | ||
| 1991 | Bandhan | Janaki | |
| 1992 | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | Rajesh's mother | |
| 1996 | Putravati | Kapil's mother |
Drama
[edit]- Ek Roop Anek Rang
- Ekhadi Tari SmitResha
- Gahire Rang
- Guntata Hruday He
- Ghar Shrimantcha
- Deve Deenaghari Dhavala
- Nal Damayanti
- Paulkhuna
- Fakt Ekach Karan
- Beiman
- Maharani Padmini
- Mumbaichi Manase
- Lahanpan Dega Deva
- Varshav
- Waryaat Misalale Paani
- Wahato hi Durvanchi Judi
- Vishvrukshachi Chaaya
- Vegala Vhayachay Mala
- Sate Lote
- Seemevaroon Parat Ja
- Sangeet Saubhadra
Awards
[edit]- Filmfare Awards for Best Actress – Marathi for Ha Khel Sawalyancha
- V. Shantaram Award by Government of Maharashtra[10]
- Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award
- Sanskruti Kaladarpan Kala Gaurav Award[11]
- Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award[12]
- Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award[13]
- Bhalji Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema[14]
- Balgandharva Lifetime Achievement Award[15]
- Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema [16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "आशा 'ताई'!". Loksatta (in Marathi). 9 July 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Asha Kale in Kolhapur".
- ^ "this song was sung by asha kale after 45 years for her four month old grandson". zeenews.india.com.
- ^ Joshi, Priyanka (23 November 2022). "अमावस्येचा जन्म आणि पायाळू झाल्याने आईला वाटत होती चिंता.. आशा काळे यांच्याबद्दल माहीत नसलेल्या खास गोष्टी". kalakar.
- ^ "Baikocha Bhau (1962)". Indiancine.ma.
- ^ गणानं घुंगरू हरवलं - Ganane Ghungroo Haravale - Uma, Arun Sarnaik, Asha Kale - Movie Part - 2, retrieved 24 February 2024
- ^ Marathi Film - Jyotibacha Navas (1975) = ज्योतिबाचा नवस.
- ^ "Bala Gau Kashi Angai". Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "१९७५ मध्ये सांगलीतल्या कुटूंबात घडलेल्या सत्यघटनेवर आधारीत असणारा, अष्टविनायक सिनेमा". 8 September 2019.
- ^ "Marathi Film awards: Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Asha Kale". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Asha Kale got Kala Gaurav Award". Loksatta (in Marathi). 28 April 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Asha Kale receives lifetime achievement award". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "Asha Kale and Madhu Kambikar felicitated with Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award".
- ^ "Marathi actress Asha Kale receives Bhalji Award". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "Lifetime Achievement Award announced to Asha Kale, Marathi film actress of 80s". thefocusindia.com.
- ^ "'महाराष्ट्राचा फेवरेट कोण?' मध्ये कोणी मारली बाजी? कोणाला मिळाले सर्वाधिक पुरस्कार? वाचा". Loksatta (in Marathi). 19 February 2024.