Asha Kale

Asha Kale (23 November 1948) is an actress in India's Marathi Language film industry. Through her work in 70s and 80s she established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses. She is recipient of two Maharashtra State Film Awards and a Filmfare Award Marathi. In 2010, she was given the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award by the Government of Maharashtra. She also received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award.

Early life Kale was born in Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur. Her father had a government job at the Forest Office, where he also had knowledge of astrology. Due to transfers every three years, their residence changed frequently, spanning across many villages. After stints in Konkan and Pune, upon retirement, their original village, Kolhapur, became their final destination.

Filmography Films

Drama Rukhmini Ek Roop Anek Rang Ekhadi Tari SmitResha Gahire Rang Guntata Hruday He Ghar Shrimantcha Deve Deenaghari Dhavala Nal Damayanti Paulkhuna Fakt Ekach Karan Beiman Maharani Padmini Mumbaichi Manase Lahanpan Dega Deva Varshav Waryaat Misalale Paani Wahato hi Durvanchi Judi (850 Prayog) Vishvrukshachi Chaaya Vegala Vhayachay Mala Sate Lote Seemevaroon Parat Ja (1963) Sangeet Saubhadra

Awards Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Chuda Tuza Savitricha Filmfare Awards for Best Actress – Marathi for Ha Khel Sawalyancha Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Bala Gau Kashi Angai V. Shantaram Award by Government of Maharashtra Sanskruti Kaladarpan Kala Gaurav Award Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award Bhalji Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema Balgandharva Lifetime Achievement Award Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema