Veteran Marathi actor Avinash Kharshikar is no more
Veteran Marathi actor Avinash Kharshikar who was active with Marathi entertainment industry since 70s is no more. He passed away today at Thane due to heart failure. Avinash had performed in all the three areas of Marathi entertainment i.e. stage, television and films, besides performing in some Hindi films. He is survived by his wife & daughter. Today morning he suffered heart attack at his Thane residence and was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead.
Avinash had performed memorable roles in popular Marathi plays like ‘Tujhe Aahe Tujhpashi’, ‘Vasuchi Sasu’, ‘Saujanyachi Aishi Taishi’, ‘Lafada Sadan’ and so on. He had performed along with Nana Patekar in the film ‘Maficha Sakshidaar’. He was known for his comedy roles. Some of his other popular films were ‘Aai Thor Tujhe Upkaar’, ‘Lapava Chhapavi’, ‘Aadhar’ & ‘Bakula Namdev Ghotale’. With his sad demise, Marathi entertainment industry has lost a committed actor .
‘Sur Taal Karoake Club’ have organised singing competition at Vile Parle.
Karaoke which was developed in Japan has come as a big boon for amateur singers in India for making it convenient for them to sing with recorded music using a microphone. But, if this happens in front of the positively responding audience, the singer gets a boost. Keeping this in mind ‘Sur Taal Karoake Club’ have organised this popular competition for singers at Vile Parle.
The intention of the organisers is to encourage amateur singers , some of whom are from the working class, but are passionate about their hobby of singing. In fact ‘Sur Taal karoake’ Club have offered a platform for these singers to get recognition as singers. Who knows ? Tomorrow there could be good singer emerging from these contestants. Reputed personalities like Avinash Kharshikar, Nanu Gurjar along with Anand Deodhar will represent the audience in the form of Judges for this contest.
This competition is open to all newcomers and amateur singers who will have to enroll themselves on their following e mail or whats app numbers. The competition will be held in three rounds, preliminary, semi final and final stage. Best Male and female singer will be presented with Rs. 5000/- each and both runners up will receive Rs, 2500 each. Above all, the winners will be felicitated at the hands of renowned music director Ashok Patki .
Contact details are as below:
Mobile Nos: 9769348413 / 9004564960