Purushottam Laxman Deshpande
Indian actor and director in theatre
Born
1919
106 years ago
Died
June 12th, 2000
25 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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Prominent figure in Indian theatre and cinema, contributed extensively to Marathi plays and films. Directed and acted in numerous productions that showcased regional culture and storytelling. Worked with various theatre groups and became pivotal in popularizing contemporary Marathi theatre. Produced films that reflected societal themes and earned recognition for artistic contributions.
Directed and produced acclaimed Marathi plays
Acted in films that depicted Marathi culture
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