Shahu Modak
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Shahu Modak was an Indian actor who acted in many Hindi as well as Marathi movies. Shahu Modak was mostly famous for the mythological characters that he played. He mostly played the roles of Lord Krishna
and Sant Dyaneshwar.
Shahu Modak died in 1993.
's character in around 30 movies. He also sang two songs for movie Bharat Milap .
This award is given at the hands of police commissioner since Shahu Modak played the role of a police in film
Manoos . Baby Shakuntala, Asha Kale and Sulochana
has been some of the recipients of this award.
Krishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
and Sant Dyaneshwar.
Personal life
Shahu Modak was born in Ahmednagar in 1918. He was from a Christian family. He was a renowned astrologer as well , and it is said that he knew his day of judgment in advance. His wife is Pratibha Modak, who was earlier Jain sadhvi. When Shahu Modak had met her, he had predicted with his palmistry skills that one day she will leave her sainthood.Shahu Modak died in 1993.
Filmography
Shahu Modak acted in numerous films from 1932 to 1986 . He played lord KrishnaKrishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
's character in around 30 movies. He also sang two songs for movie Bharat Milap .
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Shyam Sunder | Krishna |
| Awara Shahzada | Doublerole: A Prince, A Pauper | |
| 1933 | Bulbule Punjab | |
| 1934 | Nand Ke Lala | |
| Seva Sadan | ||
| 1936 | Hind Mahila | |
| Honhar | ||
| 1937 | Begunah | |
| 1938 | Mera Ladka | Diwakar |
| 1939 | Aadmi | Moti |
| Manoos | Ganpat | |
| 1940 | Sant Dnyaneshwar | Dyaneshwar |
| 1942 | Apna Paraya | |
| Bharat Milap | Rajkumar Bharat | |
| Shobha | ||
| Vasantsena | Charudatta | |
| Pahili Manglagaur | Sadashiv | |
| 1943 | Dulhan | |
| Ladaai Ke Baad | ||
| Kanoon | ||
| 1944 | Geet | |
| Maharati Karna | ||
| 1945 | Meghdoot | |
| Shri Krishnarjun Yuddha | ||
| 1946 | Dasi Ya Maa | |
| Uttara Abhimanyu | ||
| 1947 | Seedha Raasta | |
| 1948 | Mandir | |
| 1949 | Maya Bazar | |
| Nar Narayan | ||
| Sant Namdev | ||
| Veer Ghatotkach | Krishna | |
| 1950 | Bhagwan Shri Krishna | |
| Bhishma Pratigya | ||
| Shri Ram Avtar | ||
| Vatsal Kalyanam | ||
| 1951 | Jai Mahakali | |
| Vitthal Rakhumai | ||
| Hi Mazi Lakshmi | ||
| Shri Krishna Satyabhama | ||
| 1952 | Bhakta Puran | |
| Draupadi Vastra Haran | ||
| 1954 | Amar Kirtan | |
| Chakradhari | ||
| Durga Pooja | ||
| 1955 | Mastani | |
| Shiv Bhakta | Swami | |
| Mi Tulas Tuzya Aangani | ||
| 1956 | Astik | |
| Dashera | ||
| Dwarikadheesh | ||
| Harihar Bhakti | ||
| Sudarshan Chakra | ||
| 1957 | Bhakta Dhruva | |
| Laxmi Pooja | ||
| Mohini | ||
| Naag Lok | ||
| Narsi Bhagat | ||
| Utavala Narad | ||
| Raja Vikram | ||
| Ram Laxman | ||
| Shesh Naag | ||
| Shyam Ki Jogan | ||
| 1958 | Gaj Gauri | |
| Gopichand | ||
| Sudamyache Pohe | ||
| Harishchandra | ||
| Ram Bhakta Vibhishan | ||
| 1959 | Grihalaxmi | |
| 1960 | Bhakta Raj | |
| 1961 | Ram Leela | |
| 1962 | Rangalya Ratri Asha | |
| Soonbai | ||
| Vithu Maza Lekurwala | ||
| 1964 | Bhakta Dhruva Kumar | |
| Sant Dnyaneshwar | ||
| Subhadra Haran | ||
| Tere Dwar Khada Bhagwan | ||
| Veer Bhimsen | ||
| 1965 | Mahasati Ansuya | |
| Sant Tukaram | ||
| Shankar Seeta Ansuya | ||
| 1968 | Balram Shri Krishna | Krishna |
| Jyot Jale | ||
| Mata Mahakali | ||
| 1969 | Talash | |
| 1970 | Sammpurn Tirth Yatra | |
| Zala Mahar Pandharinath | ||
| 1972 | Narad Leela | |
| Sant Tulsidas | ||
| Hari Darshan | ||
| 1973 | Shri Krishna Bhakti | |
| Vishnu Puran | Narad | |
| 1974 | Har Har Mahadev | |
| 1975 | Daku Aur Bhagwan | |
| Mahapawan Teerthyatra | ||
| Shri Satya Narayan Ki Mahapooja | ||
| 1976 | Jai Bajrang Bali | |
| 1977 | Hatyara | |
| Jai Ambe Maa | ||
| 1978 | Ashapura Matani Chuandadi | |
| 1979 | Gopal Krishna | |
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| Ashta Vinayak | ||
| 1980 | Bhalu | |
| 1983 | Razia Sultan | |
| 1986 | Krishna-Krishna | Guru Sandeepan |
Manoos Award
The Rangat Sangat Pratishthan gives this award since 2001 to a senior artist who has been associated with Shahu Modak as an actor.This award is given at the hands of police commissioner since Shahu Modak played the role of a police in film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
Manoos . Baby Shakuntala, Asha Kale and Sulochana
Sulochana Devi
Sulochana Devi , mostly known by her screen name Sulochana, is a well-known actress of Marathi and Hindi cinema, who is most known for her performances in 250 Marathi films, like Vahinichya Bangdya, Meeth Bhakar and Dhakti Jau, in Hindi cinema, she epitomized 'mother' roles, as did Nirupa Roy in...
has been some of the recipients of this award.
External links
- http://www.marathimovieworld.com/news/manus-award-to-asha-kale.php
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/10600616.cms