Quick Info
| Profession | Film Actor, Theatre Artist, Dentist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1930 |
| Age | 55 years (died on 02, Mar, 1986) |
| Birthplace | Chiplun, Maharashtra |
| Date of Death | 02/03/1986 |
Latest News about Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar
01/01/2025
The 2018 biographical film 'Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar' continues to be celebrated in Marathi cinema retrospectives for its authentic portrayal of the legendary actor's life, with renewed discussions on his impact as the first superstar of Marathi theatre.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, 1st Superstar of Marathi Cinema |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Skin Colour | Wheatish |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from University of Mumbai |
Personal Life
| He was known for his complex personal relationships and strained bond with his father. | |
| He was a practicing dentist before becoming a full-time actor. | |
| He was the first superstar of Marathi theatre with significant glamour. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Second Marriage- 1983 |
| First Marriage Year | Unknown (Divorced) |
Family
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| Children | Daughter - Rashmi Ghanekar (From Second Wife) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Last Film | Chandra Hota Sakshila (Marathi, 1978) | ||||||
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| Awards | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor (Pathlaag) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a popular Indian film and theatre actor. | |
| 2. He completed his schooling and higher studies in Chiplun, Maharashtra. | |
| 3. His relationship with his father was reportedly strained. | |
| 4. After divorcing his first wife, he married Kanchan in 1983, who is Sulochana's daughter. | |
| 5. Despite a significant age gap, they were married. | |
| 6. He initially worked as a dentist and part-time prompter in stage shows. | |
| 7. Later, he acted in numerous Marathi theatre plays and films. | |
| 8. He was the highest-paid theatre artist, earning Rs 500 per show. | |
| 9. His career coincided with the formation of the 'Shiv Sena' political party in 1966. | |
| 10. Prabhakar Panshikar was one of his close friends. | |
| 11. He had conflicts with Dr. Sreeram Lagoo. | |
| 12. A theatre named 'Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha' stands in his honor in Thane. | |
| 13. A Marathi film 'Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar' released in 2018 based on his life. | |
| 14. His biopic was released on Netflix in 2020. | |
| 15. His wife, Kanchan, authored a biography titled 'Nath Ha Maza' after his passing. | |
| 16. He died in Amravati during a play tour due to a heart attack. | |
| 17. He was known as the first superstar of Marathi theatre. |