Kashinath Ghanekar is an Indian actor who appeared in many Marathi films & stage shows (Natak) in the 1960s. He was a doctor by profession. He did extensive work on stage dramas. In addition to Marathi stage and movies, he appeared in Hindi movies such as Abhilasha opposite Nanda and Dadi Maa where he played the role of the son of Ashok Kumar and Bina Roy.
People used to travel miles, to see him act in dramas like " Gaarambichaa Baapu, ,Ashrunchi Zali Phule, Raaigad la Jevha Jaag Yete etc
His performance in the role of Chhrapati Shambhaji maharaj in the play Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu is memorable.
He got married to Kanchan daughter of well known Marathi actress sulochana (The most famous mother in bollywood cinema)
He died after 4 years of his marriage. His death was a great Shock to the marathi film industry. With his death Marathi Natya & Film industry lost a great Actor.
Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha, Thane is dedicated in memory of Dr.Kashinath Ghanekar.
Dr.Kashinath Ghanekar Movies
Film (Year) DHARM PATNI (1953) PATHLAAG (1960) Padchhaya (1963) MADHUCHANDRA (1967) EKATI (1968) PREET SHIKWA MALA (1968) Abhilasha (1968) DEO MANUS (1970) MANLA TAR DEV (1970) AJAB TUZE SARKAR (1971) ZEP (1971) HA KHEL SAVALYANCHA (1976) Pahu Re Kiti Vaat [1964] Maratha Tituka Milavava [1964]
Famous songs of kashinath ghanekar
- Chandra aahe sakshila
- madhu ethe ani chandra
- shur amhi sardar amhala