Ranjana Deshmukh (1955-2000) was an Indian actress. He mostly works in Marathi film industry. He worked in many popular Marathi films including ‘Sushila’ (1978), ‘Are Sansar Sansar’ (1981), ‘Gupchup Gupchup’ (1983), and ‘Zakhmi Wagin’ (1984). In 2000, he died of a heart attack at the age of 45 in Mumbai.
Wiki/Biography
Ranjana Deshmukh was born on Saturday, 23 July 1955 (age 45 years; at time of death) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Leo. He studied at Parel English High School in Mumbai.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
Ranjana Deshmukh belongs to a family of Marathi actors in Mumbai.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Govardhan Deshmukh, was a theater actor, and his mother, Vatsala Deshmukh, was an actress. His mother worked in the Marathi and Hindi film industry.
Ranjana Deshmukh’s mother, Vatsala Deshmukh
After her parents divorced, Vatsala, along with her children, moved to live with her sister, Sandhya. On March 12, 2022, he died at the age of 92. Ranjana has a younger brother.
Husband
He is not married.
Other relatives
Ranjana’s aunt, Sandhya Shantaram (also known as Vijaya Deshmukh), is an Indian actress, who has worked in the Hindi and Marathi film industry. Her uncle and Sandhya Shantaram’s husband, V. Shantaram, is an Indian filmmaker, producer and actor, known for working in the Hindi and Marathi film industries. He died on October 30, 1990.
Ranjana’s aunt Sandhya and maternal uncle V. Shantaram
Relationships/Affairs
Ranjana Deshmukh is allegedly linked with Marathi and Hindi actor Ashok Saraf. The affair was revealed after he was involved in a car accident in 1987.
Ranjana Deshmukh with Ashok Saraf
Career
Movie
Marathi
In 1965, he debuted with the drama film ‘Iye Marathi Che Nagri.’
Poster of the 1965 Marathi film ‘Iye Marathi Che Nagri’
He worked in the 1975 film ‘Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali.’ In the same year, she worked in the action film ‘Jhunj’ where she played the role of Kamala Kolhapure. In 1977, she worked in the film ‘Asla Navra Nakoga Bai’ where she played the role of Shalan. In the same year, she played the role of Channi in the film of the same name. In 1980, she played the role of Ratna Desai in the film ‘Are Sansar Sansar.’ In the same year, she worked in the film ‘Bhalu’ where she appeared as Sumitra. In 1981, he worked in a short film titled ‘Devghar.’
Poster of the 1981 Marathi film ‘Devghar’
In the same year, she appeared in the romantic drama film ‘Gondhalat Gondhal’ where she played the role of Mangala. He played the role of Nakabala in the 1982 comedy film ‘Ek Daav Bhutacha.’ In the same year, she appeared as Taramati in the comedy drama film ‘Galli Te Dilli.’ In 1983, he worked in five films titled ‘Mardani,’ ‘Savitri,’ ‘Baiko Asavi Ashi,’ ‘Gupchup Gupchup,’ and ‘Sasu Varchad Javai.’ He played Dhrupada in the 1984 comedy drama film ‘Bin Kamacha Navra.’ In the same year, he played the role of Saku in a film titled ‘Mumbaicha Faujdar.’ She also appeared in the action film ‘Zakhmi Wagin’ (1984) where she played the role of Bhanu.
Hindi
In 1966, he debuted with the musical drama film ‘Ladki Sahyadri Ki’ directed by the famous director V. Shantaram.
Ranjana Deshmukh in a still from the 1966 Hindi film ‘Ladki Sahyadri Ki’
He worked in the 1987 film ‘Jhanjhaar’ with actress Padmini Kolhapure. In 1994, she played a supporting role in the comedy drama film ‘Yeh Dillagi’ starring Akshay Kumar, Kajol, and Saif Ali Khan.
Poster of the 1994 Hindi film ‘Yeh Dillagi’
Telugu
In 1977, he debuted in the Telugu film industry with the mythological film ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna’ directed by NT Rama Rao.
Poster of the 1977 Telugu movie ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna’
Award
- Won the Best Actress Award for the 1978 Marathi film ‘Sushila’ at the Filmfare Awards
- Won the Best Actress Award for the 1981 Marathi film ‘Are Sansar Sansar’ at the State Government Awards
- Won the Best Actress Award for the 1983 Marathi film ‘Gupchup Gupchup’ at the State Government Awards
- Won the Best Actress Award for the 1983 Marathi film ‘Savitri’ at the Filmfare Awards
Ranjana Deshmukh at the Filmfare Awards 1983-84
Death
On March 3, 2000, he died of a heart attack at his residence in Shivaji Park, Parel in central Mumbai.
Facts/Trivia
- In 1987, Ranjana met with a car accident while she was on her way to Bangalore for the shooting of the Hindi social drama film ‘Jhanjhaar.’ He lost both his left leg and hand in the accident; however, he worked in a Marathi theater production titled ‘Fakt Ekdaach.’
- On 3 March 2011, Zee Talkies showcased his most watched movies as a tribute to him. The Government of Maharashtra introduced an award in his memory.
- He has worked with many famous actors and made hit pairs with famous Marathi actors including Ashok Saraf, Avinash Masurekar, Shriram Lagoo, Kuldeep Pawar, Nilu Phule and many more.
- He lives in Shivaji Park, Parel, central Mumbai.
- In 2022, National Award-winning director Abhijeet Mohan Warang announced a biopic on Ranjana Deshmukh titled ‘Ranjana Unfold.’ The film is expected to release on March 3, 2023.
Categories: Biography
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