Asha Kale
Indian actress
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Asha Kale is an actress in India's Marathi Language film industry. Through her work in 70s and 80s she established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses.[1] She is recipient of two Maharashtra State Film Awards and a Filmfare Award Marathi. She was given the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award by the State Government of Maharashtra in 2010 and also she received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award.[2][3]
Early life
Kale was born in Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur. Her father had a government job at the Forest Office, where he also had knowledge of astrology. Due to transfers every three years, their residence changed frequently, spanning across many villages. After stints in Konkan and Pune, upon retirement, their original village, Kolhapur, became their final destination.[1]
Since she was young, Kale enjoyed dancing. She learned Bharatanatyam and Kathak in Pune and performed in many events. During the India-China war, she danced thumri sang by Asha Bhosle and chorographed by herself in a play called Shivsambhav to help raise funds. Later, she acted on stage offered by Baburao Pendharkar and got film roles with Bhalji Pendharkar's help.[4]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Baikocha Bhau | Sindhu | Debut film[5] |
| 1969 | Tambadi Mati | ||
| 1970 | Ganane Ghungroo Haravale | Laxmi | [6] |
| 1971 | Kunkwacha Karanda | Malati (Malu) | |
| Chuda Tuza Savitricha | Savitri | ||
| 1975 | Jyotibacha Navas | Renu | [7] |
| 1976 | Ha Khel Sawalyancha | Indumati (Gomu) | |
| 1977 | Bala Gau Kashi Angai | Madhuri | [8] |
| Sasurvasheen | Vachhi | ||
| 1979 | Ashtavinayak | [9] | |
| Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba | Kalyani Shastri | ||
| 1980 | Sansar | Sharu Manohar | |
| 1981 | Satichi Punyayee | Sheila Sawant | |
| Ganimi Kawa | |||
| 1982 | Thorli Jaau | Urmila | |
| Chandane Shimpit Ja | |||
| 1983 | Devta | Chandrika | |
| 1984 | Jagavegali Prem Kahani | Tai | |
| Kulswamini Ambabai | Laxmi | ||
| Chorachya Manat Chandane | Gulabrao's wife | ||
| Maherchi Manase | Mangala Bhosale | ||
| 1985 | Ardhangi | Bhujangrao's wifry | |
| 1988 | Aai Pahije | Laxmi Deshy | |
| Bandiwan Mi Ya Sansari | Kamal | ||
| Nashibwan | Vahinisaheb | ||
| 1991 | Bandhan | Janaki | |
| 1992 | Shubh Mangal Savdhan | Rajesh's mother | |
| 1996 | Putravati | Kapil's mother |
Drama
- Rukhmini
- Ek Roop Anek Rang
- Ekhadi Tari SmitResha
- Gahire Rang
- Guntata Hruday He
- Ghar Shrimantcha
- Deve Deenaghari Dhavala
- Nal Damayanti
- Paulkhuna
- Fakt Ekach Karan
- Beiman
- Maharani Padmini
- Mumbaichi Manase
- Lahanpan Dega Deva
- Varshav
- Waryaat Misalale Paani
- Wahato hi Durvanchi Judi (850 Prayog)
- Vishvrukshachi Chaaya
- Vegala Vhayachay Mala
- Sate Lote
- Seemevaroon Parat Ja (1963)
- Sangeet Saubhadra
Awards
- Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Chuda Tuza Savitricha
- Filmfare Awards for Best Actress – Marathi for Ha Khel Sawalyancha
- Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Bala Gau Kashi Angai
- V. Shantaram Award by Government of Maharashtra[10]
- Sanskruti Kaladarpan Kala Gaurav Award[11]
- Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award[12]
- Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award[13]
- Bhalji Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema[14]
- Balgandharva Lifetime Achievement Award[15]
- Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema [16]