Ratnamala (actress)
Ratnamala | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kamal Bhiwandkar 1924 |
| Died | January 24, 1989 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Raja Pandit |
Ratnamala (born as Kamal Bhiwandkar;[1] 1924 – 24 January 1989) was an Indian film actress. She known for her roles in Marathi and Hindi films, particularly for portraying Dada Kondke's mother consistently throughout her films, earned the special title of "Dada Kondke's mother."[2]
Career
In 1938, at the age of fourteen, he starred in the Marathi film Bhagwa Zenda under the screen name Kamal Bhiwandkar, which was later changed to Ratnamala. Afterward, she assumed the role of the protagonist for the first time in the film Mazi Ladki (1939). Therefore, "Station Master" marked her debut in Hindi cinema.
Some of his famous major Marathi films are as follows. Rukhmini Swayamvar (1946), Maza Ram (1949), Gokulcha Raja (1950), Ramram Pavana (1950), Sangatye Aika (1959), Manini (1961), Kortachi Payari (1970), Rangapanchami (1961), Kali Baiko (1970), Mumbaicha Jawai (1970)
Ratnamala debuted as Dada Kondke's on-screen mother in his first Marathi film, Songadya in 1971. Following that, she reprised the role in subsequent films such as Ekta Jeev Sadashiv (1972), Harya Narya Zindabad (1972), Thapadya (1973), Pandu Havaldar (1975), Preet Tuzhi Majhi (1975), Ram Ram Gangaram (1977), Bot Laveen Tith Gudgulya (1978), Lakshmi (1978), Hyoch Navra Pahije (1980), Aali Angavar (1982), Navre Sagle Gadhav (1982), Dhagala Lagli Kal (1985), and Muka Ghya Muka (1987).[3]
Personal life
Ratnamala was married to Raja Pandit.[3]
Death
Ratnamala died on 23 January 1989.[3]
References
- ^ "MGR Remembered – Part 67 – Ilankai Tamil Sangam". sangam.org. Archived from the original on 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ "आये..." Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ a b c "Ratnamala". Cinemazzi. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
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