Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/07/1955 |
| Age | 44 years (died on 03, Mar, 2000) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Date of Death | 03/03/2000 |
Latest News about Ranjana Deshmukh
03/03/2025
March 3, 2025 marked the 25th death anniversary of veteran Marathi actress Ranjana Deshmukh, who passed away in 2000 due to cardiac arrest. Media outlets and Marathi film communities commemorated her legacy, highlighting her contributions to Marathi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s and her tragic career-ending accident in 1987[8].
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Bio/Wiki
| Ranjana Deshmukh was an Indian actress known for her work in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu films. | |
| Ranjana Deshmukh (23 July 1955 – 3 March 2000) was an Indian actress known for her work in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu films, dominating the Marathi silver screen in the 1970s and 1980s[1][2]. | |
| She was the granddaughter of former Indian Finance Minister C.D. Deshmukh[4]. | |
| Her aunt was Sandhya, a renowned Hindi film actress and wife of director V. Shantaram[9]. | |
| She was popularly known on-screen simply as 'Ranjana'[1][7]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Parel English High School in Mumbai |
Personal Life
| She lived in Shivaji Park, Parel, Mumbai. | |
| After her parents' divorce, she lived with her mother and siblings at her maternal aunt's house[3]. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Ashok Saraf (Marathi and Hindi actor) |
Family
| Father | Govardhan Deshmukh (theatre actor) |
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| Mother | Vatsala Deshmukh (Marathi and Hindi film actress) |
| Siblings | She had a younger brother |
| Grandfather | C.D. Deshmukh (former Finance Minister of India)[4] |
| Aunt | Sandhya (Hindi film actress and wife of V. Shantaram)[9] |
Career
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| Career Halt | In 1987, while traveling to Bangalore for the shooting of the film 'Jhanjhaar' (also spelled 'Zhunjar'), she met with a severe car accident that paralyzed her legs, forcing her to use a wheelchair for the remaining 14 years of her life and effectively ending her acting career[5][7][8]. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ranjana Deshmukh was an Indian actress known for her work in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu films. | |
| 2. She started her acting career at 5 under V. Shantaram's guidance. | |
| 3. After her parents' divorce, she lived with her mother and siblings at her maternal aunt's house. | |
| 4. In 1987, she acted in the Hindi film 'Jhanjhaar' directed by V. Shantaram. | |
| 5. She had a supporting role in the 1994 film 'Yeh Dillagi' with Akshay Kumar and Kajol. | |
| 6. Ranjana appeared in various Marathi films like 'Ek Daav Bhutacha' and 'Bin Kamacha Navra.' | |
| 7. In 1987, she faced an accident that led to the end of her acting career due to severe injuries. | |
| 8. Zee Talkies honored her by showcasing her films on March 3, 2011. | |
| 9. A tribute award was instituted by the Maharashtra government in her name. | |
| 10. She lived in Shivaji Park, Parel, Mumbai. | |
| 11. Ranjana shared the screen with renowned Marathi actors like Ashok Saraf and Shriram Lagoo. | |
| 12. A biopic called 'Ranjana Unfold' is set to release on March 3, 2023, directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang. | |
| 13. She was known for her great comic timing and versatility as an actress. | |
| 14. She made hit pairs at the box office with several noted Marathi film actors including Ashok Saraf, Avinash Masurekar, Shriram Lagoo, Kuldeep Pawar, Nilu Phule, Ravindra Mahajani, and Raja Gosavi. | |
| 15. Ranjana started her acting career at 5 under V. Shantaram's guidance. | |
| 16. Ranjana Deshmukh started her acting career at age 5 under the guidance of director V. Shantaram[3][10]. | |
| 17. She formed hit pairs at the box office with Marathi actors including Ashok Saraf, Avinash Masurekar, Shriram Lagoo, Kuldeep Pawar, Nilu Phule, Ravindra Mahajani, and Raja Gosavi[3]. | |
| 18. A biopic called 'Ranjana Unfold', directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang, was set to release on March 3, 2023[3]. | |
| 19. She died of a cardiac arrest (heart attack) at her residence in Parel, Mumbai, at the age of 45[1][3][6]. | |
| 20. She remained in a wheelchair for 14 years after the 1987 accident until her death in 2000[5][7]. |