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Playing PL Deshpande in Me Vasantrao was challenging, says Pushkaraj Chirputkar

Directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari, the film is a biopic of legendary stage and classical singer...

21 Mar 2022 15:33 IST — Our Correspondent

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Me Vasantrao trailer: A fiery and mercurial Vasantrao Deshpande finds his voice

Directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari, the biographical film is set to be released in theatres on 1 April....

15 Mar 2022 14:28 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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FTII to name TV wing after PL Deshpande at event graced by Sai Paranjpye, Jabbar Patel

The institute will also honour director P Kumar Vasudev and documentary filmmaker and film historian...

06 Aug 2021 9:00 IST — Our Correspondent

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Pu La Deshpande, pioneer of stand-up comedy in India: Anniversary special

Famous litterateur and actor Purushottam Laxman Deshpande, who died on 12 June 2000, performed a act...

12 Jun 2020 21:18 IST — Suyog Zore

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Lost footage of PL Deshpande’s 1948 film Vande Mataram donated to NFAI

The iconic film had Purushottam Laxman Deshpande play the lead along with his wife Sunita. ...

09 Jul 2019 9:30 IST — Our Correspondent

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What a rare documentary teaches us about Pu La Deshpande's voice of reason

The multi-faceted author was more than just a writer with a sense of humour. He was a musician and a...

03 Feb 2019 3:30 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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One film is not enough to tell Pu La Deshpande’s life story, says Bhaai producer Ajit Andhare

Bhaai, bio-pic of the late litterateur and actor PL Deshpande, will be the first Marathi film to be...

13 Dec 2018 14:30 IST — Keyur Seta

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Trailer of PL Deshpande biopic Bhaai: Vyakti Kee Valli is a delight

Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the film has been made in two parts. The first part will be released 4...

13 Dec 2018 7:00 IST — Keyur Seta

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Teaser of Pu La Deshpande biopic titled Bhai holds promise

Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the film sees Sagar Deshmukh play the titular character. ...

09 Nov 2018 6:53 IST — Keyur Seta

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5 noteworthy films written by Pu La Deshpande – 99th birth anniversary special

From Gulacha Ganpati to Ek Hota Vidushak, the legend touched upon various genres on celluloid....

08 Nov 2018 14:45 IST — Keyur Seta