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Full Name
  
Smita Govilkar

Died
  
August 6, 2014, Mumbai

Role
  
Film actress

Name
  
Smita Talwalkar

Nationality
  
Indian


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Occupation
  
Actress, producer, director

Children
  
Amber Talwalkar, Arti Talwalkar

Awards
  
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi

Movies
  
Chaukat Raja, Kalat Nakalat, Tu Tithe Mee, Saatchya Aat Gharat, Sawat Mazhi Ladki

Similar People
  
Sanjay Surkar, Sulekha Talwalkar, Mohan Joshi, Prashant Damle, Anand Modak

Smita talwalkar


Smita Talwalkar (5 September 1954 – 6 August 2014) was a Marathi film actress, producer and director. She won two National Film Awards as producer of the films Kalat Nakalat (1989) and Tu Tithe Mee (1998).

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Career

Smita Talwalkar Veteran Marathi actress Smita Talwalkar dies of cancer

Born as Smita Govilkar on 5 September 1954, Talwalkar was a television newsreader for 17 years before entering acting. Her initial successful films as an actress include Tu Saubhagyavati Ho and Gadbad Ghotala, both of 1986. Gadbad Ghotala was a comedy romance film with ensemble caste of various notable actors. She stepped into the role of a film producer with her first film Kalat Nakalat under the banner of Asmita Chitra in 1989. The drama dealt with delicate topic of families and children where one of the parents is involved in the extra-marital affair. Directed by Kanchan Nayak, the film was adjudged as the Best Marathi Feature Film at the 37th National Film Awards.

In 1991, Talwalkar played the role of Minal, a childhood friend of a mentally challenged boy in Chaukat Raja. The lead role of the boy was played by Dilip Prabhavalkar, for which he won Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor. Directed by Sanjay Surkar, the film was also produced by Talwalkar. Surkar-Talwalkar pair would create many notable films in future like Tu Tithe Mee (1998), Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004) and Anandache Jhaad (2006). After her role as a producer, Talwalkar made her directorial debut in 1993 with the comedy-drama film Sawat Mazhi Ladki. The film received the Maharashtra State Film Award.

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The Surkar-Talwalkar pair reprised their roles of director and producer respectively in their next ventures of Tu Tithe Mee and Saatchya Aat Gharat. Tu Tithe Mee was a story of troubles that an aged couple faced in a joint family where the lead roles were played by Mohan Joshi and Suhas Joshi. The film won Talwalkar her second National Film Award. Saatchya Aat Gharat was based partly on a 2002 incident in the University of Pune campus where a girl student was raped by a phony policeman. The film also criticized the Western cultures of pubs, body piercings, Valentine's Day, etc. Apart from producing films, Talwalkar continued her acting in various cameo and supporting roles in several films and televisions.

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Under Asmita Chitra banner, Talwalkar produced about 6 films and 25 television serials. The production house also had a joint venture with Zee Network for producing three films. Her notable television series include Peshwai, Avantika, Suvasini, Unch Maaza Zoka, etc. Featuring Mrinal Kulkarni in the title role, Avantika that aired on Alpha Marathi was a family drama. Peshwai was a historical story based on the Peshwas of Maharashtra. The show had Neena Kulkarni playing the role of Tara Rani. Unch Maaza Zoka was based on the life of social activist Ramabai Ranade.

Smita Talwalkar Veteran Marathi film actress Smita Talwalkar passes away

She appeared in Katha Ek Aanandichi and Ardhangini, which also dealt with social issues. The TV show Suvasini that airs on Star Pravah won the Best Serial award at the 2012 Ma-Ta Sanmaan. The banner has also produced a 30-minute documentary for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation that featured Sachin Tendulkar on the topic of cleanliness.

Talwalkar also runs an acting school named "Asmita Chitra Academy". The academy is located at various locations in Pune, Mumbai and Thane and trains around 300 to 350 students in various fields of media. Talwalkar also worked in theatre as an actress and producer. She was on the juries of various stage events, both local and international. She was the president of the Marathi cinema festival organised by Natya Chitra Kala Academy.

Personal life

Talwalkar married at the age of 17. Her son, Amber Talwalkar, is one the directors of Talwalkars, a major chain of health club in India. Amber is married to actress Sulekha Talwalkar. Smita's other daughter-in-law is television actress Purnima Talwalkar, formally known as Purnima Bhave.

Death

In 2010 Smita Talwalkar was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with chemotherapy. She died on 6 August 2014 at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, aged 59.

Awards

National Film Awards
  • 37th National Film Awards for 1989 - Kalat Nakalat - As producer in Best Feature Film in Marathi category
  • Shared with director Kanchan Nayak
  • 46th National Film Awards for 1998 - Tu Tithe Mee - As producer in Best Feature Film in Marathi category
  • Shared with director Sanjay Surkar
    Other Awards
  • 1992 - Maharashtra State Film Awards - Second Best Feature Film for Sawat Mazhi Ladki
  • 1999 - Ga Di Ma Award of Maharashtra Kamgar Sahitya Parishad for the film Tu Tithe Mee
  • 2010-11 - V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award by Maharashtra Government
  • 2012 - Ma-Ta Sanmaan as Best Serial for Suvasini
  • Filmography

    Actress
    -
    Nupoor (TV Series) as
    Lata Kulkarni
    2015
    Aatli Batli Phutli
    2013
    Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta
    2013
    Dhating Dhingana
    2012
    Ya Gol Gol Dabyatla (as Smita Talvalkar)
    2011
    Janma as
    Sarpotdar (as Smita Talvalkar)
    2009
    Abhilasha (TV Series) as
    Veena
    2009
    Topi Ghala re as
    Indumati Daulatrao Satke (as Smita Talvalkar)
    2009
    Lagli Paij
    2008
    Checkmate as
    Mohan's Mother (as Smita Talvalkar)
    2006
    Lapun Chapun (as Smita Talvalkar)
    2005
    Oon Paus (TV Series)
    2004
    Ata Lagnala Chala
    2002
    Sankalp
    2001
    Avantika (TV Series)(2001)
    2001
    Ek Hoti Vadi
    2000
    Asaj Pahije Nav Nav
    1999
    Ghe Barari as
    Jailor
    1999
    Pratidav
    1999
    Gharabaher
    1998
    Tu Tithe Mee
    1996
    Putravati (as Smita Talvalkar)
    1993
    Ram Rahim as
    Janaki (as Smita Talvalkar)
    1993
    Shivrayachi Soon Tararani as
    Yesubai (as Smita Talvalkar)
    1992
    Aahuti as
    Mangal Vikram Rajadhyaksha
    1992
    Nishpaap (as Smita Talvalkar)
    1992
    Sagale Sarkhech (as Smita Talvalkar)
    1991
    Paschaataap
    1991
    Chaukat Raja as
    Meenal Ketkar
    1989
    Suryaa: An Awakening as
    Gangadhar's Wife
    1987
    Khatyal Sasu Nataal Soon as
    Chayya (as Smita Talvalkar)
    1986
    Dhakti Sun as
    Hema Deshmukh (as Smita Talvalkar)
    1986
    Gadbad Ghotala as
    Anu
    1986
    Tu Saubhagyavati Ho (as Smita Talvalkar)
    Producer
    2013
    Goshta Eka Japtichi (TV Movie) (producer)
    2009
    Abhilasha (TV Series) (producer)
    2006
    Anandache Jhaad (producer)
    2005
    Oon Paus (TV Series) (producer)
    2004
    Saatchya Aat Gharat (producer - as Smita Talvalkar)
    1998
    Tu Tithe Mee (producer)
    1993
    Sawat Majhi Ladki (producer)
    1991
    Chaukat Raja (producer)
    1990
    Kalat Nakalat (producer)
    Director
    1993
    Sawat Majhi Ladki (as Smita Talvalkar)

    References

    Smita Talwalkar Wikipedia


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