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Sulochana Latkar
Sulochana Latkar | |
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.jpg) Latkar in 2011 | |
| Born | 30 July 1928 |
| Died | 4 June 2023 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1946–1995 |
| Awards | Chitra Bhushan Maharashtra Bhushan Padma Shri |
Sulochana Latkar (born Rangu Diwan; 30 July 1928 - 4 June 2023), known by her screen name Sulochana, was a well-known actress of Marathi and Hindi cinema and has acted in 50 films in Marathi and around 250 films in Hindi. She was most known for her performances in Marathi films such as Sasurvas (1946), Vahinichya Bangdya (1953), Meeth Bhakar, Dhakti Jau (1958) and Sangtye Aika (1959) in the lead roles.[1] She and Nirupa Roy epitomized the "mother" roles right from 1959 until the early 1990s.
Career[edit]
Sulochana Latkar made her debut in films in 1946. She was lead actress in Marathi films from 1946 to 1961 with films like Sasurvas (1946), Vahinichya Bangdya (1953), Meeth Bhakar, Sangtye Aika(1959), Laxmi Ali Ghara, Moti Manse, Jivacha Sakha, Pativrata, Sukhache Sobti, Bhaubheej, Akashganga and Dhakti Jau. She was often paired opposite Nazir Hussain, Trilok Kapoor and Ashok Kumar throughout her career in Hindi films. She quoted in an interview that she loved playing mother to three actors - Sunil Dutt, Dev Anand and Rajesh Khanna. She often played mother or as close relative in Hindi films with Sunil Dutt as the leading man such as in Heera, Jhoola, Ek Phool Char Kante, Sujatha, Mehrbaan (1967), Chirag, Bhai Bahen (1969), Reshma Aur Shera, Umar Qaid, Muqabla, Jaani Dushman and Badle Ki Aag. She was a regular in films with Dev Anand in the lead roles, where either Dev Anand was her son or relative and some of their films together were Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, Pyar Mohabbat, Duniya (1968), Jhonny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant and Joshila. Since 1969, she often played an on-screen close relative to the character played by Rajesh Khanna and some of their famous films included Dil Daulat Duniya, Bahraon Ke Sapne, Doli, Kati Patang, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Prem Nagar, Aakraman, Bhola Bhala, Tyaag, Aashiq Hoon Baharaon Ka and Adhikar (1986). Her other best known films include Nai Roshni (1967), Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Aaye Milan Ki Bela, Ab Dilli Dur Nahin, Majboor, Gora Aur Kala, Devar, Bandini, Kahani Kismat Ki, Talaash (1969) and Azaad (1978).
In 2003, she was awarded the Chitrabhushan Award instituted by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Baburao Painter, one of the founders of the modern Marathi cinema.[1]
Awards[edit]
Latkar was a recipient of the civilian honour of Padma Shri (1999).[2] She was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. In 2009, she was awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan Award by the Government of Maharashtra.[3]
Personal life and death[edit]
Latkar lived in Prabhadevi, Mumbai and was married at the age of 14.[4]Her daughter Kanchan Ghanekar was the wife of Marathi stage superstar Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.[5]Latkar died from respiratory failure at Shushrusha Hospital in Dadar, Mumbai at the age of 94 on 4 June 2023.
Selected filmography[edit]
| Year | Movie Name | Character | Language Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Bela | Hindi |
| 1959 | Sangte Aika | Sakharam's wife | Marathi |
| 1959 | Dil Deke Dekho | Jamuna | Hindi |
| 1961 | Sampoorna Ramayana | Kaikeyi | Hindi |
| 1963 | Molkarin | Gayabai | Marathi |
| 1963 | Bandini | Hindi | |
| 1964 | Maratha Tituka Melvava | Jijabai | Marathi |
| 1965 | Sadhi Manse | Marathi | |
| 1965 | Johar-Mehmood in Goa | Mother Superior no Mary | Hindi |
| 1966 | Devar | Shakuntala M. Singh | Hindi |
| 1967 | Nai Roshni | Prakash's mother | Hindi |
| 1968 | Ekatee | Madhu's mother | Marathi |
| 1968 | Sunghursh | Shankar's wife | Hindi |
| 1968 | Saraswatichandra | Kumud's mother | Hindi |
| 1968 | Aadmi | Shekhar's mother | Hindi |
| 1969 | Sambandh | Sumathi | Hindi |
| 1970 | Kati Patang | Mrs. Dinanath | Hindi |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | Sohan and Mohan's mother | Hindi |
| 1970 | Main Sunder Hoon | Sunder's mother | Hindi |
| 1972 | Dil Daulat Duniya | Guest Appearance | Hindi |
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Mrs Sharma | Hindi |
| 1974 | Kora Kagaz | Sukesh's Aunt | Hindi |
| 1974 | Majboor | Mrs. Khanna | Hindi |
| 1974 | Kasauti | Sapna's Mother | Hindi |
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Vishal's mother | Hindi |
| 1978 | Azaad (1978 film) | Sarla | Hindi |
| 1980 | Aasha | Jeetendra's mother | Hindi |
| 1982 | Ek Daav Bhutacha | Radha Mavashi | Marathi |
| 1983 | Zara Si Zindagi | Rakesh's mother | Hindi |
| 1983 | Himmatwala | Dadimaa | Hindi |
| 1984 | Phulwari (1984 film) | Rajiv's Mother | Hindi |
| 1984 | Andar Baahar | Ravi's Mother | Hindi |
| 1984 | Sasu Varchadh Jawai | Ashok Saraf's mother | Marathi |
| 1985 | Ghulami | Ranjit's Choudhury Mother | Hindi |
| 1986 | Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Hindi | |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | J.D.'s Mother | Hindi |
See also[edit]
Kashinath Ghanekar (Son-in-law Married to Sulochana's daughter Kanchan)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sulochana wins top cine award". The Times of India. 4 June 2003. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ Nitsure-Joshi, Manisha (30 November 2009). "हा तर माझ्या घरचा आहेर!". Maharashtra Times. Mumbai. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ↑ "Actress Sulochana's 72nd birthday". 11 August 2000.
- ↑ "Changing face of Bollywood screen mothers".