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Children
  
3

Movies
  
Ladki Sahyadri Ki

Died
  
January 13, 2011, Pune


Role
  
Name
  
Prabhakar Panshikar

Ex-spouse
  
Vijaya Kulkarni

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Born
  
14 March 1931 (
1931-03-14
)

Occupation
  
Notable work
  
To Mi Navhech (तो मी नव्हेच)

Awards
  
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre - Acting (Language Theatre-wise) - Marathi

Prabhakar panshikar


Prabhakar Panshikar (Marathi: प्रभाकर पणशीकर) (14 March 1931 – 13 January 2011) was an actor on Marathi Stage. His role as Lakhoba Lokhande in the drama To Mi Navhech is considered to be one of the most memorable roles presented so far on the Marathi stage. He was also the owner of Natyasampada, a well-known Marathi drama production organisation.

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"To Mee Navhech" - Marathi Natak


Biography

Panshikar was born into a family of Karhade Brahmin in Phanaswadi, Mumbai. His forefathers had been Sanskrit scholars with his Grandfather translating into Marathi Nighantu Ratnakar, the authoritative manual of Ayurvedic treatment. He had three brothers who were all masters of Sanskrit language. The Panshikar are originally from Goa, with their roots in the Panshi village in Pernem Taluka.

Initially, Panshikar worked and acted under the guidance of veteran Marathi drama director M.G. Rangnekar. Rangnekar gave him his break in the play To Mi Navhech by offering him the main role in 1962. The show became so popular that it was subsequently translated into other Indian languages like Gujarati and Kannada.He has to his credit the distinction of performing as an actor & producer on screen, stage and television. He formed an organization named Natyasampada and he developed local artists and launched them in cities like Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur etc. He has spent 53 years on stage with over 8000 performances to his credit.

Personal life

Panshikar was married to Vijaya (née Kulkarni), with whom he had three children and seven grand children. His elder daughter, Janhavi Panshikar-Singh, is also an actress. She is married to TV actor Shakti Singh. Panshikar's son, Raghunandan Panshikar, is Hindustani classical singer and is a disciple of noted singer Kishori Amonkar. Raghunandan is married to Aparna Deshpande and the couple have two children. Panshikar's younger daughter, Tarangini, is a gold medallist in Sanskrit. She is married to marine engineer Narendra Khot. They have two children.

Death

Panshikar died in Pune on 13 January 2011 from cardiac arrest.

Selected plays

  • Bhatala Dili Osari
  • To Mee Navhech
  • Ithe Oshalla Mrutyu
  • Ashroonchi Zhali Phule
  • Thank You Mr.Glad
  • Jithe Gavtala Bhale Phuttat
  • Jwalamukhi
  • Selected plays as producer

  • Sangeet Madanachi Manjiri
  • Sangeet Suvarna Tula
  • Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
  • Andhar Maza Sobati
  • Kimayagar
  • Putrakameshti
  • "Sangeet Awagha Rang Ekachi Zaala"
  • "Many Happy Returns (Marathi Play)"
  • "Vichcha Majhi Puri Karaa"
  • "Varyavarchi Varaat"
  • "Lekure Udand Jaali"
  • "Lagnachi Bedi"
  • Honours and awards

  • Vishnudas Bhave Suvarnapadak
  • Rajarshee Shahu Suvarnapadak
  • Natyagaurav Puraskar
  • Sanget Natak Akademi Puraskar
  • Natasamrat Bal Gandharva Smriti Puraskar
  • Natashreshtha keshavrao Date Puraskar
  • Dr.Kashinath Ghanekar Smriti Puraskar
  • Natvarya Dattaram Puraskar
  • Acharya Atre Puraskar
  • Kalashri Puraskar
  • Uttung Puraskar
  • Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar
  • Jagatik Marathi Parishad Puraskar
  • Dinanath Mangeshkar Smriti Puraskar
  • NatyaDarpan -'Man Of The Year'
  • Natasamrat Nanasaheb Phatak Smriti Puraskar
  • Navratna Puraskar
  • Ratnappa Kumbhar Puraskar
  • Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar
  • First Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar of State Govt., Maharashtra, later this award was named Prabhakar Panshikar award.
  • References

    Prabhakar Panshikar Wikipedia