Madhu Kambikar
Madhu Kambikar | |
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| Born | 28 July 1953[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
Madhu Kambikar is an Indian performing folk art artist, theatre actor and film and TV personality,[2] from Maharashtra. Kambikar went onto establish herself as one of the leading actress of the 80s. In a career spanning over four decades, she has worked in over 75 films and has received several accolades including a Filmfare Marathi Award and six Maharashtra State Film Awards.[3][4][5][6][7]
Personal life
[edit]She was born in Malegaon, a village in Beed district, 28 July 1953 in the Kolhati community.[1] She dropped out of school and used to follow her father himself a performing artist to shows. She herself became a performer at a very young age. She is the aunt of the late Kishor Shantabai Kale.[8]
On 27 November 2016, she fell unconscious on stage during a lavani-tamasha performance at Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga and was hospitalised.[9]
Folk and contemporary theatre
[edit]She acted in about a dozen folk plays, including:[2][10][11]
- Dadu Indurikar's "Gadhavacha lagna"
- Shankar Patil's "Bhangadishivay pudhari nahi"
- Ashok Paranjape's "Ude ga Ambe ude"
- Vasant Sabnis' "Viccha mazi puri kara"
- Atmaram Sawant's "Mujra ghya sarkar"
- Ashok Patole/ Suyog's "Kashi me rahu tashich"
- Her own "Sakhi mazi lavani" directed by Upendra Limaye
She has acted in 22–25 contemporary plays, amongst them are:[12][2]
- Tumcha amcha sem asta
- Vastraharan
- Putrakameshti
- Paying guest
- Ajab nyaya vartulacha
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Shapit | Bijli | |
| Raghu Maina | |||
| 1984 | Bin Kamacha Navra | Rakhma | |
| Hech Majh Maher | |||
| 1986 | Aai Tuljabhavani | ||
| Dhondi Dhondi Pani de | |||
| Aaj Jhale Mukt Mi | |||
| 1987 | Chal Re Lakshya Mumbaila | Special Appearance | |
| 1989 | Mala Gheun Chala | ||
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film) | Hindi Movie | |
| Yeu ka Gharat | |||
| Ek Hota Vidushak | |||
| 1993 | Zapatlela | ||
| 1994 | Mukta | ||
| Kunku | |||
| Vishwvinayak | |||
| Majha Chakula | |||
| 1995 | Doghi | ||
| 1996 | RaoSahab | ||
| 1999 | Nirmala Machindra Kamble | ||
| 2007 | Mehrchi Maya | Mrs Desai | |
| Pathavni | |||
| Pisara | |||
| Karz Kunkwache | |||
| 2008 | Sawar re | ||
| Gondya Martay tangada | |||
| Mahima Khandobacha | Mohini Kaminibai Pandharpurkar | ||
| Apradh | aaisaheb | ||
| Mi Amruta Boltey | |||
| 2009 | Rangiberangi | ||
| Gosht Choti Dongraewdhi | |||
| Houn Jau Dya | |||
| 2011 | Durga Manhtyat Mala | ||
| 2012 | Mala Ek Chanance Hawa | ||
| 2013 | Zapatlela 2 | Sequel of Zapatlela |
Accolades
[edit]- Hansa Wadkar Special Award for Best Actress[13]
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi for Shapit
- Maharashtra State Film Award for best actress for Shapit
- Maharashtra State Film Award for best actress for Hech Maze Maher
- Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for film Raosahab.
- Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi for film Raosahab.
- Maharashtra State Film Special Jury Award for film Aai Kulswamini Tulja Bhavani
- Maharashtra State Film Special Jury Award for film Sangharsh Jeevanacha
- Natvarya Keshavrao Date Puraskar[14]
- Chairperson of the 2013 Mahila Lokakala Sammelan, Nagpur[15]
- Lokashahir Patthe Bapurao Puraskar[16]
- Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Lavani Kalavant Puraskar 2007
- Zee Chitra Gaurav Life Time Achievement Award 2018
References
[edit]- ^ a b Rege, Sharmila. "Conceptualising Popular Culture".
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- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (2014-07-10). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 9781135943189.
- ^ Datt, Dr Gopal (1984-01-01). Indian Cinema, the Next Decade. Indian Film Directorsʼ Association.
- ^ Contributions to Indian Sociology. Mouton. 1995-01-01.
- ^ "Legendary Marathi actress Madhu Kambikar hospitalised - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "मधू कांबीकर आयसीयूमध्ये -Maharashtra Times". Maharashtra Times. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "A life lived for the community - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "मधु कांबीकर यांची प्रकृती अत्यवस्थ". beta1.esakal.com. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "मधू कांबीकर -Maharashtra Times". Maharashtra Times. 2016-05-21. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "Upendra Limye - Theatre". www.upendralimaye.com. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "सिनेअभिनेत्री कांबीकरांच्या लावणीने प्रेक्षक भारावले". Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ Mass Media in India. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. 2004-01-01. ISBN 9788123011394.
- ^ "नटवर्य केशवराव दाते पुरस्कार मधू कांबीकर यांना जाहीर". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2016-05-20. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "महिला लोककला संमेलनाध्यक्षपदी मधू कांबीकर यांची निवड". marathibhaskar. 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ "मधू कांबीकर यांना पठ्ठे बापूराव पुरस्कार". Retrieved 2016-12-20.