Shahu Modak was an Indian actor, singer and music composer, who was primarily active in Marathi cinema during the 1930s to 1950s. He was born on 15th August 1918 in a small village called Gargoti in Maharashtra, India.
Modak started his acting career with the film "Ramshastri" in 1944, where he played the lead role of Ramshastri, a famous Marathi jurist. The film was a commercial success and established Modak as a versatile actor.
Over the years, Shahu Modak acted in more than 100 films and also composed music for many of them. Some of his notable films include "Sant Tukaram" (1936), "Swayamwar" (1949), "Sansar" (1952), "Vande Mataram" (1953), and "Shyamchi Aai" (1953). He won critical acclaim for his performances in "Amar Bhoopali" (1951), "Matwala Shair" (1959) and "Ek Gaon Ki Kahani" (1957).
Modak was also a trained classical singer and lent his voice to many Marathi film songs. Some of his popular songs include "Ghanashyam Sundara" from "Sant Tukaram" and "Ya Kundendu Tushar" from "Vande Mataram".
Shahu Modak was not only an actor and singer but also a philanthropist. He donated a significant amount of his earnings to charity and social causes. He died on 28th September 1993 in Mumbai, India, at the age of 75, leaving behind a rich legacy in Marathi cinema.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Shyam Sunder | Krishna |
| Awara Shahzada | Doublerole: A Prince, A Pauper | |
| 1933 | Bulbule Punjab | |
| 1934 | Nand Ke Lala | |
| Seva Sadan | ||
| 1936 | Hind Mahila | |
| Honhar | ||
| 1937 | Begunah | |
| 1938 | Mera Ladka | Diwakar |
| 1939 | Aadmi | Moti |
| Manoos | Ganpat | |
| 1940 | Sant Dnyaneshwar | Jñāneśvar |
| 1942 | Apna Paraya | |
| Bharat Milap | Rajkumar Bharat | |
| Shobha | ||
| Vasantsena | Charudatta | |
| Pahili Manglagaur | Sadashiv | |
| 1943 | Dulhan | |
| Ladaai Ke Baad | ||
| Kanoon | ||
| 1944 | Geet | |
| Maharathi Karna | ||
| 1945 | Meghdoot | |
| Shri Krishnarjun Yuddha | ||
| 1946 | Dasi Ya Maa | |
| Uttara Abhimanyu | ||
| 1947 | Seedha Raasta | |
| 1948 | Mandir | |
| 1949 | Maya Bazar | |
| Nar Narayan | ||
| Sant Namdev | ||
| Veer Ghatotkach | Krishna | |
| 1950 | Bhagwan Shri Krishna | |
| Bhishma Pratigya | ||
| Shri Ram Avtar | ||
| Vatsal Kalyanam | ||
| 1951 | Jai Mahakali | |
| Vitthal Rakhumai | ||
| Hi Mazi Lakshmi | ||
| Shri Krishna Satyabhama | ||
| 1952 | Bhakta Puran | |
| Draupadi Vastra Haran | ||
| 1954 | Amar Kirtan | |
| Chakradhari | ||
| Durga Pooja | ||
| 1955 | Mastani | |
| Shiv Bhakta | Deena | |
| Mi Tulas Tuzya Aangani | ||
| 1956 | Astik | |
| Dashera | ||
| Dwarikadheesh | ||
| Harihar Bhakti | ||
| Sudarshan Chakra | ||
| 1957 | Bhakta Dhruva | |
| Laxmi Pooja | ||
| Mohini | ||
| Naag Lok | ||
| Narsi Bhagat |
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