Arun Sarnaik
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| Born | Arun Shankarrao Sarnaik 4 October 1935 |
| Died | 21 June 1984 (aged 48) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1956–1984 |
Arun Shankarrao Sarnaik (4 October 1935 – 21 June 1984) was an Indian actor and singer from Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He was the son of the famous singer "Maharashtrakokil" Pt. Shankarao Sarnaik and brother of famous classical singer "Pandit Nivruttibua Sarnaik" from Jaipur Atrauli Gharana (4 July 1912 – 16 February 1994).[1][2][3][4]
Career
Arun Sarnaik completed his graduation from Ruia College in Mumbai. After graduation, he did some work in the engineering factory at Ichalkaranji. He entered the acting profession in 1956 as a stage actor in the Marathi play Bhatala Dili Osri by Mo. Ga. Rangnekar. In 1961 he made his movie debut with Shahir Parshuram made by Anant Mane. Later, he acted in few films like "Vardakshina" by Dinkar D Patil and "Vithu maza lekurwala" by Datta Dharmadhikari. He subsequently had lead roles in many Marathi movies starting in the black-and-white film era, and color. His song "Pratham tuj pahta" in the Marathi film Mumbaicha Jawai became popular.[5]
Sarnaik had a musical background from his father and uncle. Arun Sarnaik was also an accomplished Tabla and Harmonium player. He also was very active with the Anandagram Charitable institution. Bal Thackeray was a great fan of Sarnaik's tabla-playing skills. His role of Chief Minister in the movie Sinhasan (1979) which was directed by Jabbar Patel was a milestone for the Marathi film industry.
Social work
He was closely associated with NGO Anandgram where he helped needy people.
Death
Arun Sarnaik died in a road accident on 21 June 1984 along with his wife and one of his two children while he was going from Kolhapur to Pune. He was heading to Pune for first day of his shooting of the movie Pandharichi Vaari in which he was cast for the lead role. After his sudden death the movie was then completed by offering the lead role to another artist.[6][7][8]
Playback singer movie list
- Chandanachi Choli, Anga Anga Jaali (song: Ek Lajra na Sajra, Avghachi Ansar)
- Dongarchi Mainaa
- Gan Gaulan
- Gharkul (song: Pappa saangaa kunache)
- Manaacha Mujra
Playback songs
- एक लाजरा न् साजरा Ek Lajara N Sajara
- गणगौळण झाली सुरू Gan Gaulan Jhali Suru
- तांडा चालला रे गड्या Tanda Chalala Re Gadya
- पप्पा सांगा कुणाचे Pappa Sanga Kunache
Theater plays
- Aparadh Meech Kela
- Gosht Janmantarichi
- Goodbye Doctor
- Lavangi Mirchi Kolhapurachi
- Tarun Turk, Mhatare Ark
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Vaijayanta | Shahir | |
| Shahir Parshuram | Parshuram's Brother | ||
| 1962 | Vithu Maza Lekurwala | Vithu | |
| Vardakshina | Shanta's Brothee | ||
| Rangalya Ratri Asha | Tabla Player | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1963 | Subhadra Haran | Duryodhana | |
| Pahu Re Kiti Vaat | Dr. Charudatta | ||
| 1964 | Kaai Ho Chamatkar | Shiva | |
| Sawaal Majha Aika![4] | Jaywanta | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1965 | Kela Ishara Jata Jata | Ganpat | |
| 1966 | Dhananjay | Dhananjay | |
| 1967 | Thamb Laxmi Kunku Lavate | Laxmi's Husband | |
| Deva Tujhi Sonyachi Jejuri | |||
| Suranga Mhantyat Mala | Suranga's Husband | ||
| Santh Wahate Krishnamai | Manohar Mahadik | ||
| 1968 | Lady Killer | Aroon | |
| Ek Gaav Bara Bhangadi | Inspector Shirke (Petiwala) | ||
| Khandobachi Aan | Krishna Jadhav | ||
| 1969 | Manacha Mujra | Umaji | |
| Dongarachi Maina | Raghu | ||
| Nandaila Jaate | Jaisingh | ||
| Gan Gaulan | Gunwantrao Jejurikar | ||
| 1970 | Mumbaicha Jawai | Arun Ponkshe | |
| Meech Tujhi Priya | Mukund | ||
| Gharkul | |||
| Ganane Ghungroo Haravle | Dhanajirao | ||
| Dhakti Bahin | Madhav | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1971 | Ashich Ek Ratra | Shripati Pehelwan | |
| Kasa Kai Patil Bara Haay Ka | Anandrao | ||
| Kunkwacha Karanda | Sunil Deo | ||
| 1972 | Paanch Najuk Bote | Constable Ram & Anand | |
| Pathrakhin | |||
| Aai Mi Kuthe Jau? | |||
| 1973 | Bholi Bhabdi | ||
| Jawai Vikat Ghene Aahe | |||
| 1974 | Ashi Hi Sataryachi Tarha | Bapu | |
| 1975 | Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jali | Vasudev | |
| 1976 | Pahuni | ||
| Farrari | Shripatrao | ||
| 1977 | Badla | Vasu | |
| Naav Motha Lakshan Khota | Sethji | ||
| 1978 | Bhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai | Dadu | |
| 1979 | Sinhasan | Jivajirao Shinde | |
| 1980 | Darodekhor | Dharma | |
| Savli Premachi | |||
| Choravar Mor | Vishwasrao | ||
| Chattis Nakhrewali | |||
| Devapudhe Manus | |||
| Sharan Tula Bhagwanta | |||
| 1981 | Aai[4] | College Professor | |
| Totaya Aamdar | Aamdar Bhujangrao Mohite | ||
| 1982 | Situm | Dr. Ginde | |
| Dalimbi | |||
| Kay Ga Saku? | |||
| Kuvari | |||
| Chandane Shimpit Ja | Police Commissioner Sadanand Mohite | ||
| 1983 | Gupchup Gupchup | ||
| 1984 | Shraadha | ||
| Sage Soyare | Ramrao | ||
| Jagavegli Prem Kahani | Priya's Father | ||
| Waqt Se Pehle | Hindi film | ||
| Gharcha Bhedi | Mamasaheb Deshpande | ||
| Gulchhadi | Savkar | ||
| Lek Chalali Sasarla | Wagh | ||
| Maherchi Manase | Shripatrao Bhosle | ||
| 1985 | Jai Renuka Devi Yellama | Dev | Posthumous release |
| 1986 | Maaficha Sakshidar | Lawyer Sathe | |
| Bijli | Shankar Patil | ||
| 1987 | Sher Shivaji | ||
| Dozakh | Madanlal | ||
| 1990 | Shejari Shejari |
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