In her autobiography Wadkar mentions that her great grandmother, Baybai Salgaokar, called Jiji by the family, was a wealthy courtesan who was the influential figure in the family. The oldest sister and youngest brother died, leaving a second child, her brother Mohan and her. Her father, Bhalchander Salgaokar, was the son and grandson of kalavantins, courtesans renowned for their musical accomplishments. The film won two National Awards, Best Actress for Smita Patil and Best Screenplay for Satyadev Dubey, Shyam Benegal and Girish Karnad.ĭurga hansa wadkar devika rani nana palsikar Early life Wadkar was born Ratan Bhalachander Salgaokar, on 24 January 1923 at Dr.īhalarao Hospital in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Her marriage ended in a separation and her daughter was kept away from her.īhumika (The Role) (1977) directed by Shyam Benegal, was based on Hansa Wadkars autobiography and had actress Smita Patil playing Wadkar in the film.
Wadkar underwent personal difficulties in her life, which included marital problems, addiction to alcohol, humiliation at several levels and rape at the hands of a magistrate, when seeking to get out of a troubled relationship. The title Sangtye Aika (You Ask, I Tell) was used by Wadkar for her autobiography compiled in 1971.Ĭontents Aamhi Nighalo Re Bazaara Marathi Lavani Song Sangte Aika Hansa Wadkar, Jayashree Gadkar Durga hansa wadkar devika rani nana palsikar Early life Career Bombay Talkies Prabhat Film Company National Studios Rajkamal Kalamandir Later years Personal life Autobiography and film Filmography References She has been referred to as one of the most sought after and bohemian actresses of her time. Sangtye Aika (1959) was another of Marathi cinemas best known Tamasha film along with Ram Joshi. Her other memorable roles were in the Tamasha genre films like Lokshahir Ram Joshi (1947), termed as the Classic Marathi Tamasha musical. Her career defining role was in Vishnupant Damles Sant Sakhu (1941) where she enacted the role of the female saint Sakhu. Wadkar went on to make a name for herself working in the reputable film companies like Bombay Talkies, Prabhat Film Company and National Studios. She started her acting career at the age of thirteen years, as a heroine in the bilingual film Vijaychi Lagne (1936).
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