Prabhakar Panshikar
Prabhakar Panshikar प्रभाकर पणशीकर | |
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| Born | 14 March 1931 |
| Died | 13 January 2011 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film producer, Writer |
| Notable work | To mi navhech (तो मी नव्हेच) |
| Spouse | Vijaya Kulkarni |
| Children | 3 |
Prabhakar Panshikar (Marathi: प्रभाकर पणशीकर) (14 March 1931 – 13 January 2011) was an Indian stage actor. His role as Lakhoba Lokhande in the drama To Mi Navhech is considered to be one of the most memorable roles presented so far on the Marathi stage. He was also the owner of Natyasampada, the well-known Marathi drama production organisation.[1]
Biography
Panshikar was born into a family of Karhade Brahmin Sanskrit scholars in Phanaswadi, Mumbai. The Panshikar are originally from Goa, with their roots in the Panshi village in Pernem Taluka. Initially, Panshikar worked and acted under the guidance of veteran Marathi drama director M.G. Rangnekar. Rangnekar gave him his break in the play To Mi Navhech by offering him the main role in 1962. The show became so popular that it was subsequently translated into other Indian languages like Gujarati and Kannada.
Panshikar was married to Vijaya (née Kulkarni), with whom he had three children and seven grand children. His elder daughter, Janhavi Panshikar-Singh, is also a versatile actress. She is married to TV actor Shakti Singh. Panshikar's second child, Ragunandan, was a student of Kishori Amonkar. Ragunandan is married to Aparna Deshpande and the couple have two children. Panshikar's youngest child, Tarangini, is a gold medallist in Sanskrit.[clarification needed] She is married to marine engineer Narendra Khot. They have two children.
Panshikar died in Pune on 13 January 2011 from cardiac arrest.[2] His wife spoke out. She told an unknown source, "I wish I could see him again. I miss him. I miss him a lot."
Selected plays
- Bhatala Dili Osari
- To Mee Navhech
- Ithe Oshalla Mrutyu
- Ashrunchi Zali Phule
- Thank You Mr.Glad
- Jithe Gavtala Bhale Phuttat
Selected plays as producer
- Sangeet Madanachi Manjiri
- Sangeet Suvarna Tula
- Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
- Andhar Maza Sobati
- Kimayagar
- Putrakameshti
- "Sangeet Awagha Rang Ekachi Zaala"
- "Many Happy Returns (Marathi Play)"
- "Vichcha Majhi Puri Karaa"
- "Varyavarchi Varaat"
- "Lekure Udand Jaali"
- "Lagnachi Bedi"
Honours and awards
- Vishnudas Bhave Suvarnapadak[citation needed]
- Rajarshee Shahu Suvarnapadak[citation needed]
- Natyagaurav Puraskar[citation needed]
- Sanget Natak Akademi Puraskar[citation needed]
- Natasamrat Bal Gandharva Smriti Puraskar[citation needed]
- Natashreshtha keshavrao Date Puraskar[citation needed]
- Dr.Kashinath Ghanekar Smriti Puraskar[citation needed]
- Natvarya Dattaram Puraskar[citation needed]
- Acharya Atre Puraskar[citation needed]
- Kalashri Puraskar[citation needed]
- Uttung Puraskar[citation needed]
- Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar[citation needed]
- Jagatik Marathi Parishad Puraskar[citation needed]
- Dinanath Mangeshkar Smriti Puraskar[citation needed]
- NatyaDarpan -'Man Of The Year'[citation needed]
- Natasamrat Nanasaheb Phatak Smriti Puraskar[citation needed]
- Navratna Puraskar[citation needed]
- Ratnappa Kumbhar Puraskar[citation needed]
- Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar[citation needed]
- First Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar of State Govt., Maharashtra, later this award was named Prabhakar Panshikar award.[citation needed]
See also
References
- Preface to 'To Me Navhech' by Pralhad Keshav Atre
- Autobiography 'Toch Me' by Prabhakar Panshikar
References
- ^ Prabhakar Panshikar at www.natyasampada.com
- ^ Prabhakar Panshikar passes away