Suryakant Mandhare

Suryakant
Suryakant
Born	Vaman Tukaram Mandhare; 1925; Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died	22 August 1999 (aged 73); Pune, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Suryakant Mandhare
Occupations	Actor; director; producer; writer; sculptor; painter;
Years active	1938–1999
Relatives	Chandrakant Mandare (brother)

Vaman Tukaram Mandhare (1925–1999) professionally known as Suryakant was an Indian actor and director who worked in Marathi film industry and acted in more than 100 films.^[1]^[2] Actor and artist Chandrakant Mandare is the elder brother of Suryakant.^[3]

Suryakant begun his acting career at the age of twelve as a child artist in Bhalji Pendharkar's Dhruv, returned in 1943 film Bhahirji Naik, a second collaboration with Pendharkar. Pairing of Suryakant with the actress Jayshree Gadkar was very appriciated, appeared in 70 films together including Mohityanchi Manjula (1960), Subhadra Haran (1963), Sadhi Mansa (1965), Patlaachi Soon (1966). He is noted for ruralist 'gramin chitrapat' genre films like Anant Mane's Sangte Aika (1959) and Dinkar D. Patil's Malhari Martand (1965).^[4]

Early life

Suryakant was born in Kolhapur in 1925 to Tanubai and Tukaram Mandare. He completed his education at Saraswati Vidyalaya and Harihar Vidyalaya in Kolhapur. He also studied painting from the painter Baba Gajbar. Since childhood, Mandhare likes physical activities, made his body strong. Due to muscular physique he got opportunity to act in the Bhalji Pendharkar's film Dhruv in 1938 at the age of twelve.^[1]

Career

Suryakant started acting while studying in school and played many roles, mostly negative roles. He was guided by Bhalji Pendharkar and Baba Gajbar when he was young. He got the knowledge of painting from Baba Gajbar, and filmmaking from Pendharkar. During his schooling, Suryakant was inclined towards painting and acting. In 1943, he played the role of young Shivaji Maharaj in the film Bahirji Naik directed by Bhalji Pendharkar. This film became very popular at that time and Bhalji Pendharkar named him Suryakant. From there on, he appeared on the screen with the name Suryakant in all the subsequent films.^[1]

Suryakant Mandhare has featured in more than 100 films. Portrayed protagonist in Ketki Banat, Stree Janma Tuji Kahani, Graha Devta, Bala Jo Jo Re. His on-screen pairing with actress Jayshree Gadkar became very popular, the duo worked together in 70 films. At the same time, his films with Sulochana and Usha Kiran were also popular. Along with the films, he acted in many plays, including Agraya, Tujhe Hai Tujpashi, Lagnachi Bedi, Jhunjarrao, Bebandshahi.^[1]

Filmography

Film

Ketkichya Vanat^[5]
Dhruv
Jai Bahvani^[5]
Akher Jamla
Muke Lekaru
Maharani Yesubai
Shubh Mangal
Kul Daiwat
Ghruh Deveta
Sant Changdeo
Sangte Aika
Knaya Dan
Salami
Kalank Shobha
Garba Gahrchi Lek
Mohityanchi Manjula^[6]
Thorattanchi Kamala
Malhari Martand (1965)
Patilachi Sun
Bara Varshae Saha mahine Teen Diwas^[7]
Aamhi Jato Amuchya Gava
Murli Malhari Raichi
Bhirji Nike^[5]
Meth Bhakar
Bala Jo Jo Re^[5]
Stir Janma Tuzi Kahani
Mazi Jameen
Purushachi Jat
Bal Maza Navasacha
Punvechei Ratra
Pawan Khind
Phile Prem
Akash Ganga
Shaikleli Baiko
Lagnala Jto Me
Sakhya Sawara Mala
Mansala Pankh Astat
Gavchi Izzat
Subhadra Haran
Tu Sukhi Raha
Sadhi Manse
Pawankathcha Dhondi
Pathcha Bahu
Angai
Sasurvas^[5]
Shilanganache Sone
Swarayajyacha Shiledar
Aqushwant Ho Bala
Kanchanganga
Saser Maher
Bahubeej
Gaht Padli Thaka Thaka
Ran Pakhra
Preeti Sangam
Pativrata
Antricha Diva
Panchaarti
Bhv Tethe Dev
Rang Panchmi
Fakira
Thoratanchi Munjala
Sant Nivrutti - Gyanadeo
Hi Nar Roopsundri
Tochi Sadhu Olkhawa
Sangu Kashi Me
Dhanya te Santaji Dhanaji

Drama

Suryakant acted in following Marathi Dramas^[3]

Zunzarrao
Bebandshahi
Shantisangram
Nilwanti
Tuze Ahe Tuzpashi
Jeevan Maze Gangajal
Maza Kuna Mahunu Me
Pathlag
Eka ho Eka
Aaj Eath Tar Udya Titha
Dasara Uajadala
Patilachaya Pori Jara Japun
Solav Varis Dhokyacha
Tumhavari Jiv Maza Jadala
Lakhat Herla Dhani
Baiko Bilandar Navara Kalandar
Gela Soudun Maza Kanha
Galala Lagala Masa
Agaryahun Sutka
Sahayadricha Sona
Dilaya Gahri tu Sukhi Raha
Lagnachi Bedi
Katha Kunachi ani Vathaya Kunachi
Akashachi Unchi Theangni
Hi Khnat jalite Mana
Vadalvel
Pavana Ala Re Ala
Atharav Varis Lagnacha
Rat Raglali Punveachi
Usala Lagal Kolha
Jali Mandi Pikali Karvanda
Eashkachi Enagli Dasli
Hawaldar Bhola Baivar Dola
Tumhavar Keli me Marji Bahal
Vilaspurchi Rambha
Tumhi Ho Maze Bajirao
Grandson : Shivraj Mandare

Death

Suryakant expired on 22 August 1999 in Pune, Maharashtra at the age of 73.^[8]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d बनगे, अर्चना (2 June 2021). "सूर्यकांत मांडरेंचं कोल्हापूरच्या मातीशी घट्ट नातं; स्वरुपा पोरेंनी उलगडला 'जीवन प्रवास'!". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 31 December 2023.
^ D. P. Mishra; India. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Publications Division (1 September 2006). Great masters of Indian cinema: the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. ISBN 978-81-230-1361-9. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
^ ^a ^b "Chandrakant Mandare". जिल्हाधिकारी कार्यालय, कोल्हापूर. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Isak Mujawar (1969). Maharashtra: birthplace of Indian film industry. Chief Information Officer, Maharashtra Information Centre. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
^ Shampa Banerjee (1993). Bhārata Kā 24vāṃ Antarrāshṭrīya Philma Samāroha '93, Naī Dillī, Janavarī 10-20, 1993. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
^ Peter Cowie (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. pp. 258–. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
^ "Lord Swaraj Paul appointed chancellor of University of Wolverhampton". India Today. Retrieved 31 December 2023.

External links

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[:0-1] बनगे, अर्चना (2 June 2021). "सूर्यकांत मांडरेंचं कोल्हापूरच्या मातीशी घट्ट नातं; स्वरुपा पोरेंनी उलगडला 'जीवन प्रवास'!". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 31 December 2023.

[MishraDivision2006-2] D. P. Mishra; India. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Publications Division (1 September 2006). Great masters of Indian cinema: the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. ISBN 978-81-230-1361-9. Retrieved 7 June 2013.

[:1-3] "Chandrakant Mandare". जिल्हाधिकारी कार्यालय, कोल्हापूर. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2013.

[4] Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9.

[Mujawar1969-5] Isak Mujawar (1969). Maharashtra: birthplace of Indian film industry. Chief Information Officer, Maharashtra Information Centre. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2013.

[Banerjee1993-6] Shampa Banerjee (1993). Bhārata Kā 24vāṃ Antarrāshṭrīya Philma Samāroha '93, Naī Dillī, Janavarī 10-20, 1993. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2013.

[Cowie1977-7] Peter Cowie (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. pp. 258–. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6. Retrieved 7 June 2013.

[8] "Lord Swaraj Paul appointed chancellor of University of Wolverhampton". India Today. Retrieved 31 December 2023.

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Suryakant
Born	Vaman Tukaram Mandhare 1925 Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died	22 August 1999 (aged 73) Pune, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Suryakant Mandhare
Occupations	Actor director producer writer sculptor painter
Years active	1938–1999
Relatives	Chandrakant Mandare (brother)