Ranjana Deshmukh (1955 – 3 March 2000) was an Indian actress known for her work in several popular Marathi films productions in 1970s & '80s. She has won Filmfare Marathi for Best Actress twice, first for her film Sushila (1979) and then for her film Savitri (1983).
Ranjana | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 July 1955 Bombay, India |
| Died | 3 March 2000 (aged 44) |
| Alma mater | Studied at Parel English High School |
| Years active | 1975–1987 |
| Parent | Vatsala Deshmukh |
Life and career edit
She is the daughter of Vatsala Deshmukh. Her aunt, Sandhya was married to V. Shantaram, who introduced her to the screen in Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jaali (1975). She then starred in the lead role in Shantaram's next film, Zunj. Ranjana won the state government award for best actress twice : Are Sansar Sansar (1980) and Gupchup Gupchup (1983).[1] Her other key films include Sushila, Gondhalat Gondhal, Mumbaicha Faujdar, Bin Kamacha Navra, Khichdi, Chaani, Zakhmi Waghin, Bhujang and Ek Daav Bhutacha.
Ranjana 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, Raja Gosavi and others. Ranjana Deshmukh's career came to an abrupt end in 1987 in a car accident while she was on her way to Bangalore to shoot for Jhanjhaar. Ranjana's legs were paralysed in the accident. She was engaged to Ashok Saraf earlier.[2] After her accident she was in a play named Fakt Ekdaach.[3]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Kela Ishara Jata Jata | Unnamed | Child actor |
| 1966 | Ladki Sahyadri Ki | Young Rani | |
| 1975 | Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jali | Gaura's daughter | Supporting role |
| Zunj | Kamala Kolhapure | Lead debut | |
| 1977 | Asla Navra Nako Ga Bai! | Shalan | |
| Chaani | Chaani | ||
| 1978 | Kalavantin | Deepa | |
| Sushila | Sushila | ||
| Sasurvasheen | Durga Mane | ||
| 1979 | Duniya Kari Salaam | Padma | |
| Haldikunku | Vidya | ||
| Jai Mahakali | Ranjana | ||
| 1980 | Bhalu | Sumitra | |
| Sulavarchi Poli | Jenny | ||
| 1981 | Nagin | Nagin | |
| Gondhalat Gondhal | Mangala | ||
| Are Sansar Sansar | Ratna Desai | ||
| Devghar | Ranjana | ||
| Patalin | Kiri Inamdar/Parvati | ||
| 1982 | Laxmichi Paule | Nandini | |
| Bhujang | Zana/Zanai | ||
| Galli Te Dilli | Taramati | ||
| Ek Daav Bhutacha | Nakubala | ||
| 1983 | Navratri | Ranjana | Bhojpuri film |
| Kashala Udyachi Baat | Chanda | ||
| Baiko Asavi Ashi | Laxmi | ||
| Savitri | Savitri | ||
| Gupchup Gupchup | Hema/Shyama | ||
| Sasu Varchad Javai | Mogra Teli | ||
| He Daan Kunkwache | Chandra | ||
| Mardani | Anu .R. Desai | ||
| 1984 | Aali Lahar Kela Kahar | Bhakti Deshmukh/Padmaja Pathak | |
| Bin Kamacha Navra | Draupada | ||
| Sage Soyare | Sumitra | ||
| Kulswamini Ambabai | Jaya Akka | ||
| Mumbaicha Faujdar | Saku | ||
| Bahuroopi | Vassu | ||
| Zakhmi Waghin | Bhanu Bane | ||
| 1985 | Khichdi | Shanti | |
| 1986 | Jhanjhaar | Gayatri | Last film |
Death edit
Ranjana died of a heart attack[4] at her residence at Parel in central Mumbai, India. She was 45. She is survived by her mother Vatsala Deshmukh, a noted character actress of her time and her aunt Sandhya, Hindi film actress and wife of V. Shantaram.[5]
Zee Talkies paid tribute to Ranjana by showcasing her select movies on 3 March 2011.[6] The government of Maharashtra has instituted an award in her memory.
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Actress | Sushila |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actress | Are Sansar Sansar | |
| 1983 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Actress | Savitri |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actress | Gupchup Gupchup |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "18 वर्षांपूर्वी जगातून कायमची निघून गेली रंजना, एका अपघाताने संपुष्टात आले होते करिअर". divyamarathi (in Marathi). 4 April 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "ते आक्रित घडलं नसतं तर मराठी सिनेसृष्टीत स्टार एकच असती, आयुष्यानं दगा दिलाच, पण प्रेमही..." Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "ऐंशीच्या दशकातील या प्रसिद्ध मराठी अभिनेत्रीने शेवटची काही वर्षं काढली व्हीलचेअरवर". Lokmat (in Marathi). 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
पण त्यांच्या मृत्यूच्या काही वर्षं आधी त्यांनी फक्त एकदाच या नाटकात काम केले होते. या नाटकातील त्यांची भूमिका ही त्यांची शेवटची भूमिका ठरली.
- ^ "Marathi actress dead". The Tribune. 4 March 2000. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "V Shantaram: The man behind the legend". Moneylife NEWS & VIEWS. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "> News Releases > Zee Talkies pays tribute to veteran actress Ranjana". Indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
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