Bio: Kashinath Ghanekar was a popular stage actor and dental surgeon who also appeared in Marathi films in the 1960s. In addition to Marathi stage and movies, he appeared in Hindi movies such as Abhilasha opposite Nanda and Dadi Maa where he played the role of the son of Ashok Kumar and Bina Roy. He died at an early age on account of a massive heart attack while touring the rural parts of Maharashtra on a drama tour. The role that made him a popular actor was that of Sambhaji in the play "Raigadhala Jevha Jaag Yete" (When Raigad awakens) written by the playwright, Vasant Kanetkar. Some of noted plays he acted in are - Ithe Oshalala Mrityun, Ashrunchi Jhali Fule, Garambicha Bapu, Anandi Gopal, Shitu, Tujhe Aahe Tujpashi, Sundar Mi Honar, Madhumanjiri etc. The film Madhuchandra (in 1967) made Ghanekar, a noted stage actor, a major Marathi film star.
Tivia: Son in law of actress Sulochana Latkar. He married her daughter Kanchan.First actor to achieve a superstar status on Marathi stage.Gained popularity with the play "Raigadhala Jevha Jaag Yete.Where he played Sambaji.The film Madhuchandra (in 1967) made Ghanekar, a noted stage actor, a major Marathi film star.Was a professional dental surgeon.His biopic Aani Dr Kashinath Ghanekar is set to release in November 2018.Showing full journey of his life.Popular Marathi actor Subodh Bhave will be playing title role.Passed away in 1986 due to massive heart attack .While touring the rural parts of Maharashtra on a drama tour.His name would be announced last among the credits.His future wife Kanchan suggested him that he should go for something like and Pran as seen in Hindi films and then on his name was announced as Ani Dr Kashinath Ghanekar.After his name would be announced on the stage as Aani Dr Kashinath Ghanekar.The auditorium would be filled with noise of claps and whistles with the present audience who would just wait for announcement of his name.He would leave the auditorium in between the crowds gathered to meet him after finishing his play.His character Lalya from the play Ashrunchi Jhali Phule became so famous that he shadowed everyone in the play.College students would crowd outside the auditorium for tickets since early morning.Passed away in Amravati in 1986 while due to massive heart track in his room.When he passed away it was supposed to his comeback play after 3 years.