G. G. Mayekar was a Bollywood film editor from India who edited many Hindi and Marathi films, notably the famous films Shree 420 (1955), Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960).[1]
G. G. Mayekar | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film editor |
| Years active | 1949 – 1979 |
| Notable work | Shree 420 (1955), Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960) |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Editing |
Career edit
The contributions from editor G. G. Mayekar, cinematographer Radhu Karmakar and art director M. R. Acharekar were significant to veteran actor Raj Kapoor and R. K. Studios' success.[2] His other notable films he worked on include Barsaat (1949), Awara (1951), Ashiana (1952), Aah (1953), Boot Polish (1954), Teesri Kasam (1966), Rajnigandha (1972) and many others.
Awards and nominations edit
Filmfare Awards edit
| Year | Film | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Shree 420 | Editor | Won |
| 1960 | Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai | Editor | Won |
Filmography edit
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Barsaat | Editor |
| 1949 | Dillagi | Editor |
| 1950 | Dastan | Editor |
| 1951 | Awaara | Editor |
| 1951 | Naujawan | Editor |
| 1952 | Ashiana | Editor |
| 1953 | Aah | Editor |
| 1954 | Boot Polish | Editor |
| 1955 | Char Paise | Editor |
| 1955 | Shree 420 | Editor |
| 1956 | Jagte Raho | Editor |
| 1956 | Basant Bahar | Editor |
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Editor |
| 1960 | Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai | Editor |
| 1962 | Rungoli | Editor |
| 1962 | Aarti | Editor |
| 1966 | Teesri Kasam | Editor |
| 1967 | Raat Aur Din | Editor |
| 1968 | Saraswatichandra | Editor |
| 1968 | Bai Mothi Bhagyachi | Editor |
| 1969 | Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke | Editor |
| 1972 | Dil Daulat Duniya | Editor |
| 1974 | Rajnigandha | Editor |
| 1979 | Manzil | Editor |
References edit
- ^ "G.G. Mayekar". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Studying Indian Cinema Paperback – Illustrated, 5 May 2017. Columbia University Press; First edition (5 May 2017). 7 April 2015. p. 18. ISBN 978-1906733674. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "G.G. MAYEKAR AWARDS". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 26 July 2020.