Mahesh Kothare
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Years active | 1964 – present |
Spouse |
Nilima Kothare (m. 1980)Urmila Kothare (daughter-in-law) |
Mahesh Amber Kothare (Marathi pronunciation:
Considered a revolutionary figure in the
In most of his hit films, he played the fictional character of Inspector Mahesh Jadhav, and his catchphrase, "Damn it!" is popular among Marathi audiences.[2] He wrote autobiography named "Damn It Ani Barach Kahi".[4]
Career
Kothare started his career in Hindi movies with roles in Raja aur Runk and Ghar Ghar ki Kahani. He later switched to Marathi cinema, where he worked with well known stars and directors while continuing to make Hindi films without any noteworthy success. Kothare became a top Marathi director with hits including Dhumdhadaka,
In films Gharka bhedi and Lek Chalali Sasarla, he played negative character.[2]
Kothare, along with,
He also owns the Kothare Vision production house.[5]
In the mid-1980s, Kothare and another young actor,
In the film Gupchup Gupchup and Thorali Jau he played supporting, character roles.[2]
In the Marathi movies, he played supporting characters in films such as Devata, Jabardast, Majah Chakula, De Dandan, Khatarnak, Tharthrat, Zapatlela, Zapatlela - 2, Shubha Mangal.[2]
In 2013, Kothare made the film Zapatlela 2 in 3D with his son
Personal life
Kothare's son Adinath played a leading role in Zapatlela 2. Adinath is married to Marathi actress Urmilla Kothare.[8] Kothare studied B.Sc. and L.L.B., He worked as a criminal lawyer for some period.[2]
Filmography
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As an actor, Kothare appeared primarily as a Police Inspector with his first name Mahesh.
Year | Title | Role |
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1964 | Chota Jawan | Jawan |
1968 | Raja Aur Runk | Yuvraj Narendradev / Raja[9] |
1970 | Safar | Feroz Khan's Younger Brother Montu |
1971 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Ravi[10] |
1975 | Prit Tuzi Mazi | Ravi |
1982 | Sant Gyaneshwar | Dnyaneshwar |
Thorli Jaau | Avinash | |
Chandane Shimpit Ja | ||
1983 | Devta | Sunil |
Paaygoon | Dhanaji Jadhav/Nagesh Patil | |
Gupchup Gupchup | Ashok | |
1984 | Sage Soyare | Hemant |
Gharcha Bhedi | Ramesh | |
Lek Chalali Sasarla | Vilas Inamdar[11] | |
1985 | Dhum Dhadaka |
Mahesh Javalkar[12] |
1987 | De Danadan | Sub-Inspector Mahesh Danke |
1989 | Thartharat | CID Inspector Mahesh Jadhav |
1990 | Dhadakebaaz | Mahesh Nemade[13] |
1992 | Jiwlaga | Guest appearance |
1993 | Zapatlela | CID Inspector Mahesh Jadhav[13] |
1994 | Majha Chakula | Inspector Mahesh Jadhav |
1996 | Masoom | [14] Guest appearance |
1998 | Dhangad Dhinga | Advocate Mahesh Mithare |
2000 | Khatarnak | CID Inspector Mahesh Choudhary |
2004 | Pachhadlela | Inspector Mahesh Jadhav[13] |
2005 | Khabardar | Mahesh Kothare (Himself) |
2006 | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | |
2007 | Zabardast | Professor Bramhanand Bharadwaj |
2008 | Full 3 Dhamaal | Mahesh Kothare (Himself) |
2010 | Ved Laavi Jeeva | |
2010 | Ideachi Kalpana | Commissioner Mahesh Thakur |
2011 | Dubhang | |
2013 | Zapatlela 2 | Commissioner Mahesh Jadhav[15] |
Welcome to the Jungle | IB Chief |
- Directorial credits
Year | Title | Role |
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1985 | Dhum Dhadaka |
Mahesh Javalkar |
1987 | De Danadan | Sub-Inspector Mahesh Danke |
1989 | Thartharat | CID Inspector Mahesh Jadhav |
1990 | Dhadakebaaz | Mahesh Nemade |
1991 | Jiwlaga | |
1993 | Zapatlela | CID Inspector Mahesh Jadhav |
1994 | Majha Chakula | Inspector Mahesh Jadhav |
1996 | Masoom | |
1999 | Lo Main Aagaya | |
1998 | Dhangad Dhinga | Advocate Mahesh Mithare |
2000 | Khatarnak | |
2001 | Chimani Pakhar | |
2004 | Pachhadlela | Mahesh |
2005 | Khabardar | |
2007 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhaan | |
2008 | Zabardast | |
Full 3 Dhamaal | ||
2010 | Ved Laavi Jeeva | |
2011 | Dubhang | |
2013 | Zapatlela 2 | Commissioner Mahesh Jadhav |
Awards and recognition
Year | Award | Category | Work |
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1986 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Film | Dhum Dhadaka |
Best Director | |||
1994 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Film | Majha Chakula |
Best Director | |||
Screen Awards | Best Film - Marathi | ||
Best Director - Marathi | |||
2000 | Best Director - Marathi | Khatarnak | |
2005 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Film | Khabardar |
Best Director | |||
Best Screenplay | |||
2009 | V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award | ||
2018 | 3rd Filmfare Awards Marathi | Limelight Award | Overall Contribution |
2021 | 5th Filmfare Awards Marathi | Excellence in Marathi cinema |
See also
References
- ^ "Mahesh Kothare & Neelima Kothare's love story". Divya Bhaskar.
- ^ a b c d e f "Mahesh Kothare : inspector Mahesh Jadhav is still in Marathi folk's hart". Pudhari.
- ^ "Mahesh Kothare: Interesting facts about the actor". The Times of India. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Marathi Actor-Director Mahesh Kothare Releases His Autobiography, 'Damn It Aani Barach Kahi'". News18. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Kothare Vision". Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "The Third Dimension of Marathi Cinema". Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Terror in a new form". Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Adinath-kothare-and-abhinay-berde-childhood-picture-mahesh-kothare/".
- ^ "Raja Aur Runk (1968) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Alka Kubal Recalls Fond Memories With Shashikala In Lek Chalali Sasarla; Has THIS To Say". Filmibeat. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "'Dhum Dhadaka' - Ashok Saraf's films that you must watch". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Happy-birthday-mahesh-kothare-zapatlela-to-pachhadlela-five-must-watch-comedy-movies-of-actor-director".
- ^ "I regret not listening to Aamir Khan - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "M-Town is ready to scare with 'Zapatlela 2' - Times Of India". 6 December 2013. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
External links
- Mahesh Kothare at IMDb