Ramesh Deo

Ramesh Deo
Ramesh Deo
	Ramesh Deo in 2010
Born	30 January 1926 (age 95); Amravati, Maharashtra, ; British India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1955–present
Known for	Character Actor, Producer, Director
Notable work	Anand
Spouse(s)	Seema Deo
Children	Ajinkya Deo, Abhinay Deo

Ramesh Deo (born 30 January 1926) is an Indian film and television actor^[1] who has worked in more than 285 Hindi films, 190 Marathi films and 30 Marathi dramas with over 200 showings in his long career. He has also produced feature films, television serials and over 250 ad films. He has also directed a number of films, documentaries and television serials. He has received many state and national awards for his work.^[2]

Early life[]

Ramesh Deo was born in Amravati, Maharashtra. His ancestral roots are from Jodhpur in Rajasthan. His father was a judge of Kolhapur.

His ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as his great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers. They had built the Jodhpur Palace. They were called by Chatrapati Shahu Maharaja to build the city of Kolhapur. His grandfather came down to become the chief engineer to Shahu Maharaj, and his father was his legal advisor.

Career[]

His debut came in the form of a cameo in the 1951 Marathi film Paatlaachi Por.^[3] Ramesh Deo started his film career in the Marathi movie Andhala Magto Ek Dola (1956), directed by Raja Paranjape. He started off as a villain. His first Hindi film was Rajshree Production's Aarti (1962). In his long career, he has provided able support to stars like Amitabh Bachchan (Anand), Rajesh Khanna (Aap Ki Kasam), Shatrughan Sinha (Mere Apne) and many more.

In January 2013, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).^[4] he worked in Nivdung, a Marathi serial in the year 2006.

Personal life[]

He is married to noted actor Seema Deo (formerly known as Nalini Saraf).^[5] His sons are Ajinkya Deo - noted Marathi actor & Abhinay Deo - noted Indian film director - Delhi Belly (2011).^[6]

Selected filmography[]

Director[]

Goshta Lagnanantarchi (2010)

Filmography[]

(1955)
(1956)
(1956)
(1959)... Mohan Mohite
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1961)
(1961)
(1962)... Shantaram (Shanta)
Bhagya Lakshmi (1962)
Aarti (1962)... Niranjan
(1963)
(1964)
(1965)
(1966)
Dus Lakh (1966)
(1966)
Dus Lakh (1966)... Manohar
Mehrban (1967)
(1967)
(1967)
Shikar (1968)... Naresh
Saraswatichandra (1968)
Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)
(1968)... Pramad
(1969)
Bombay by Nite (1969)
(1970)
(1970)... Police Inspector
Jeevan Mrityu (1970)
Mastana (1970 film)
Khilona (1970 film)
Albela (1971 film)
Ganga Tera Pani Amrit (1971)
Hulchul (1971)... Dir. Kumar
Lakhon Mein Ek (1971)... Keshavlal
Anand (1971)... Dr. Prakash Kulkarni
Mere Apne (1971)... Arun Gupta
Banphool (1971)
Sanjog (1972)
Zameen Aasmaan (1972)
Rampur Ka Lakshman (1972)
(1972)
Lalkar (1972)
Koshish (1972)
Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972)
Bees Saal Pehle (1972)
Bansi Birju (1972)
(1973)
Dharma (1973)
(1973)
Geetaa Mera Naam (1974)
36 Ghante (1974)
Kora Kagaz (1974)
Prem Nagar (1974)... Lata's Brother
Kasauti (1974)... Heera
Aahat - Ek Ajib Kahani (1974) (Film released in 2010)
Sunehra Sansar (1975)
Rani Aur Lalpari (1975)... Neighbour
(1975)
Zameer(1975)...Ramu,Servant
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975)
Aakhri Daao (1975)... Inspector Verma
Salaakhen(1975)...Gautam
(1976)
Sankoch (1976)...Avinash
Do Ladkiyan (1976)...Ramesh
Aaj Ka Ye Ghar (1976)..Deshpande
Aaj Ka Mahaatma (1976)
Fakira (1976)...Ranjit
Raees (1976)
Janam Janam Na Saath (1977) Gujarati film
Marathi film
(1977) (Hindi Dubbing )
(1977)...Satdhanwa
(1977)
(1977)
(1977)...Mohan
(1977)...Shaka
(1977)
Do Chehere (1977)... Ramesh
Yaaron Ka Yaar (1977)...Shekhar
Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)... Michael
Hira Aur Patthar (1977)...Gangaram
Jadu Tona (1977)
Dream Girl (1977 film) ...Dr Kapoor
(1978)
(1978)
(1978)
College Girl (1978)
Bhola Bhala (1978)..Thakur Ajit Singh
Anjane Mein (1978)...Police Inspector Gavaskar
Heeralal Pannalal (1978)
(1979)
Dada (1979)...Pyarelal
Bombay by Nite (1979)
(1980)
(1980
Patita (1980)
(1980)
Dahshat (1981)... Inspector Mulla
(1981)
(1981)
(1982)
(1982)
(1982)
Anmol Sitaare (1982)
Daulat (1982 film)...Dharamdas
Dulha Bikta Hai (1982)
Chambal Ke Daku (1982)
Hathkadi (1982)
Shriman Shrimati (1982)
Ashanti (1982 film) Police Inspector Ramesh
Khud-Daar (1982)... Ramanathan
(1983)
(1983)
Taqdeer (1983) ... Randhir Pratap Singh
Main Awara Hoon (1983)...Premnath
(1984)
(1984)... Neela's dad
Hum Do Hamare Do (1984)
(1984)
(1984)
Sharara (1984)
Laila (1984)... Chandru
(1985)
Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari (1985)
Kabhi Ajnabi The (1985)
Karm Yudh (1985) Judge
Hum Naujawan (1985)... Principal Verma
(1986)
(1986)
Ilzaam (1986)
Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986)... Pandey
Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge (1986)
Allah Rakha (1986)
Mera Haque (1986)...Diwan
Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986)
Sarja (1987)...
(1987)
(1987) ...Dinanath
(1987)
(1987)...Judge
(1987)..Police Inspector Nitin
Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)
Daku Hasina (1987)
Aulad (1987)... Doctor Ramesh Chander
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987)...Union Leader, Dinesh Kumar
Mr. India (1987)... Police Inspector
Sindoor (1987 film)...Judge
(1988)...Bhimsingh
Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)...Ram Prasad Dubey, Defence Lawyer
(1989)
Gharana (1989)... Munshi
Toofan (1989)... Ramesh Kumar
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)... Kishore Bhandari
Pratibandh (1990)... Prosecuting Attorney
Ghayal (1990) Varsha's Father
Nishchaiy (1992)
(1994)
(1999)
(2007)
(2008)
(2009)... Bapuji
(2009)
(2009)
(2010)
(2010)
(2011)... Kakasaheb
(2012)
Jolly LLB (2013)... Kaul Sahab
Chaandi (2013)
Sankasur (2013)- Unreleased
Mumbai Tiger (2013)- Unreleased
Ghayal Once Again (2016) Kulkarni And Anushka's Grandfather

References[]

^ "I felt nervous to work with superstar, Rajesh Khanna: Ramesh Deo". DNA. 19 July 2012. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
^ Gangal, Ashwini (10 September 2015). "Spikes Asia 2015: Ramesh Deo Productions leads Film Craft Shortlist". afaqs. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
^ "The legend from Kolhapur". Indian Express. 21 July 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
^ "Jeetendra Kapoor and Ramesh Deo Get Lifetime Achievement at PIFF". Indian Express. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
^ "Zohra Jabeen no more". The Times of India. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
^ "Simply telling tales". The Hindu. 30 March 2011. Archived from the original on 4 April 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.

External links[]

[1] "I felt nervous to work with superstar, Rajesh Khanna: Ramesh Deo". DNA. 19 July 2012. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2013.

[2] Gangal, Ashwini (10 September 2015). "Spikes Asia 2015: Ramesh Deo Productions leads Film Craft Shortlist". afaqs. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.

[exp-3] "The legend from Kolhapur". Indian Express. 21 July 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2013.

[4] "Jeetendra Kapoor and Ramesh Deo Get Lifetime Achievement at PIFF". Indian Express. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.

[5] "Zohra Jabeen no more". The Times of India. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2013.

[6] "Simply telling tales". The Hindu. 30 March 2011. Archived from the original on 4 April 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.

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