Dada Kondke
Dada Kondke | |
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singer | |
Years active | 1969–1997 |
Spouse |
Nalini Kondke (m. 1960–1967) |
Krishna "Dada" Kondke (Marathi pronunciation: [d̪aːd̪a koːɳɖke]; 8 August 1932 – 14 March 1998) was an Indian actor and film producer. He was one of the most renowned personalities in Marathi film industry, famous for his double entendre dialogues in movies.
Kondke was born into a family owning a grocery shop and owners of chawls in Morbaug area of Mumbai which were let out. His family members were also foreman handling millworkers of Bombay Dyeing.
Early life
Kondke was a born to and raised in a Koli[5] family of cotton-mill workers in a chawl in Naigaon, near Lalbaug, Mumbai. His family originally hailed from the village of Ingavali which was in the erstwhile Bhor State near Pune. Kondke and his migrant family retained close connections to their rural roots. As a youngster, Kondke was a rough kid who later on took up job in a local grocery retail chain called Apna Bazaar. He lost his parents to unfortunate events and the grieving process changed him profoundly. Left alone with his elder brother Dhondiram and his family to take care of him, these events made him focus more on the lighter side of life and make people laugh. Kondke started his entertainment career with a band and then worked as a stage actor. While working for the drama companies, Kondke toured throughout Maharashtra which helped him understand the local population's taste in entertainment.
Career
Stage career
Kondke was involved in cultural activities of Seva Dal, a Congress party volunteers organization, where he started working in dramas. During this period came in contact with various Marathi stage personalities including writer, Vasant Sabnis. Later, Kondke started his own theatre company, and approached Sabnis to compose a drama script for him. Sabnis appreciated Dada's performance in Khankhanpurcha Raja (Translation: Bankrupt King), and agreed to write a modern Marathi language Tamasha or Loknatya (folk play). The drama was named Vichha Majhi Puri Kara (Translation: Fulfill my Wish). The drama went on to play over 1500 shows all over Maharashtra and made Dada a star.
Film career
Vichha Majhi Puri Kara brought Kondke into spotlight and in 1969, he debuted in Marathi movies through a role in
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1969 | Tambdi Maati | Marathi | ||
1981 | Ganimi Kawa | Marathi | ||
1971 | Songadya | Namya | Marathi | |
1972 | Ekta Jeev Sadashiv
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Sadashiv | Marathi | |
1973 | Andhala Marto Dola | Marathi | ||
1975 | Pandu Hawaldar
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Pandu Hawaldar | Marathi | |
1976 | Tumcha Amacha Jamala | Marathi | ||
1977 | Ram Ram Gangaram | Gangaram | Marathi | |
1977 | Chandu Jamadar | Gujarati | ||
1978 | Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgudalya | Chhotu | Marathi | |
1980 | Hyoch Navra Pahije | Gopi | Marathi | |
1982 | Aalee Angawar | Marathi | ||
1984 | Tere Mere Beech Mein | Gangaram | Hindi | |
1985 | Khol De Meri Zuban | Hindi | ||
1986 | Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein | Hindi | ||
1988 | Mukaa Ghya Mukaa | Marathi | ||
1988 | Aage Ki Soch | Hindi | ||
1989 | Mala Gheun Chala | Ganpa | Marathi | |
1990 | Palva Palvi | Shirpya(Sripati) | Marathi | |
1992 | Yevu Kaa Gharaat | Marathi | ||
1994 | Saasarche Dhotar | Marathi | ||
1995 | Vajau Ka | Marathi | ||
2000 | Le Chal Apne Sang | Hindi | (dedicated to the memory of) produced by Sunita Kondke |
Featured songs
As a lyricist he wrote multiple songs on animals
- "Manasa paras medhara bari" (meaning 'sheep are much better than human beings') in the film Ekta Jeev Sadashiv
- "Labaad Landga Dhwang Kartay" (on the cunningness of foxes) in Ekta Jeev Sadashiv
- "Chalara vaghya" (dog) in the film Tumcha Amcha Jamala
- "Jodi bailachi khillari" (bullocks) in the film Mala Gheun Chala
- "Bakricha samdyasni laglay lala" (goat) in the film Ram Ram Gangaram
- "Anjanichyā Sutā Tulā Rāmācha Vardān" in the film Tumcha Amcha Jamala
Political career
Personal life
He was married to Nalini but they later got divorced. He did not remarry after that incident.[
References
- ^ "Dada Kondke award for best regional film introduced | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ Patil, Ninad (8 August 2021). "Dada Kondke's name is in the Guinness Book of World Records, used to do hooliganism in childhood". News Track.
- ^ "Marathi cinema flies high, leaves big brother Bollywood in its growth trajectory | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 29 May 2016. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Just for laughs". 3 March 2016. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ISBN 978-93-5195-280-0.
- ^ a b "Rediff On The Net, Movies:A journalist remembers Dada Kondke". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ISBN 978-0415677745. Archivedfrom the original on 29 September 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Marathi comedian Dada Kondke dead". Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2020.