Dr. Shreeram Lagoo
Biography / Profile:
Born : 16 November 1927
Birthplace : Satara
Born on 16th November 1927 in Satara district of Maharashtra, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo completed his college and medical studies from Pune. He was a medical practitioner in Pune, but his passion for theatre could not stop him from becoming an actor on stage. In the year 1969, Dr. Lagoo became a full time stage actor with his debut in Vasant Kanetkar’s Marathi play ‘Ithe Oshalala Mrityu’. Later, he was seen playing title role in that hit play ‘Natasamraat’. From thereon, there was no looking back for him.
In the year 1972, V. Shantaram introduced him on screen in the role of a school master and social reformer through his film ‘Pinjara’ which turned out to be a hit. In the same year, Dr. Lagoo was seen in Jabbar Patel’s film ‘Saamna’ playing a parallel role with a stalwart like Neelu Phule. These two performances invited the attention of Hindi film producers and soon Dr. Lagoo was an automatic choice of well known producers and directors . He was a favourite choice of Prakash Mehra.
With his unlimited gifted talent, Dr.. Lagoo went on to win the hearts of Hindi and Marathi film lovers with his outstanding performances in more than hundred Hindi films and about 40 Marathi films. He also directed a film ‘Zaakol’. For his performance in the film ‘Gharonda’ during the year 1978, he received the prestigious Filmfare award for best supporting actor. Dr. Lagoo has been conferred with many prestigious awards like Kalidas Samman, Master Dinanath Mangeshkar award, Punyabhushan Puraskar and the latest addition being that of Lifetime achievement award at the Pune International Film festival on 7th January 2009.
Filmography:
Movie(s)
Marathi Movies
Nagrik (2015)
Shasan (2015)
Dhyasparva (2001)
Hahakaar (1996)
Mukta (1994)
Shivrayachi Soon Tararani (1993)
Zunz Tujhi Majhi (1992)
Khichadi (1987)
Chhakke Panje (1987)
Purnasatya (1987)
Gupchup Gupchup (1983)
Zaakol (1980)
Sinhasan (1980)
Saamna (1974)
Pinjra (1972)
Hindi Movies
Aurat Aurat Aurat (1996)
Khuddar (1994)
Dushman Devta (1991)
Kishen kanhaiya (1990)
Kala Bazaar (1989)
Ek Din Achanak (1989)
Majaal (1987)
Avam (1987)
Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986)
Muddat (1986)
Samay Ki Dhaara (1986)
Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
Singhasan (1986)
Sitamgar (1985)
Ghar Dwaar (1985)
Ankahee (1985)
Maqsad (1984)
Tarang (1984)
Bad Aur Badnaam (1984)
Pukar (1983)
Kalaakaar (1983)
Mawaali (1983)
Sadma (1983)
Souten (1983)
Gandhi (1982)
Ghazab (1982)
Kaamchor (1982)
Main Intequam Loonga (1982)
Raaste Pyar Ke (1982)
Samraat (1982)
Vidhaata (1982)
Chorni (1981)
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (1981)
Laawaris (1981)
Chehre Pe Chehra (1981)
Gehrayee (1980)
Swayamvar (1980)
Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980)
Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)
Sargam (1979)
Tarana (1979)
Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (1979)
Jurmana (1979)
Manzil (1979)
Meera (1979)
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
Des Pardes (1978)
Mera Rakshak (1978)
Inkaar (1977)
Kinara (1977)
Kitaab (1977)
Gharaonda (1977)
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Aaj Ka Ye Ghar (1976)
Bullet (1976)
Hera Pheri (1976)
Serial(s)
Common Man (1997)
Sandhya Chhaya (1995)
Khandaan (1985)
Play(s)
Vedyache Ghar Unhat
Jagannathacha Rath
Gidhade
Kachecha Chandra
Himalayachi Sawali
Natsamrat
Surya Pahilela Manus
Aadhe Adhure
Garbo
Ithe Oshalala Mrityu
Atmakatha
kanyadaan
Pappa Saanga Kunache!
Premachi Goshta?
Khoon Pahava Karoon
Dubhang
Sundaar Mi Honaar
Kirwant
Award(s):
• Life time Achievement Award of Pune International Film Festival (2010)
• ‘Punyabhushan’ Puraskar (2007)
• He was awarded the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to • • • Cinema and theater. (2006)
• Kalidas Samman (1997)
• Lagoo won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his work in Gharaonda. (1978)
