About Guru Thakur
Guru Thakur was an Indian playwright, lyricist and actor.
Guru Thakur is an Indian poet, lyricist, scriptwriter, actor and playwright from Mumbai, known for his contributions in Marathi and Hindi film industry.
Early life Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Guru started his career at the age of 19 as a political cartoonist at Marathi weekly Marmik.
Career as scriptwriter Guru Thakur has written dialogues/scripts for films Aga Bai Arrecha!, Natarang, Bhikari and Narbachi Wadi.
Awards and nominations Guru Thakur has won many awards and honours including: 2022 शांताबाई शेळके स्मृती पुरस्कार 2022 2022 Aarti Prabhu award 2022 2021 Planet Marathi Filmfare award 2021 – Best Lyrics for the song "Kona Mage Bhirbhirta" from the film Preetam 2013 Ma. Ta. Sanman Award as Best Lyricist for the song "Bagh Ughadun Daar" from the film Bharatiya 2010 BIG FM BIG Lyricist Award for Song "Khel Mandla" from Natarang 2010 Zee Gaurav Award as Best Lyricist for the song "Khel Mandala" from the film Natarang as Best Lyricist for the song "Khel Mandala" from the film Natarang 2010 Saraswat Chaitanya Gaurav Puraskar 2010 Nomination at Zee Gaurav Awards for Best Lyricist for the song "He Raje Ji Ra Ji" from the film Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy! 2009 Indradhanu Yuvonmesh Puraskar for Song writing 2009 Nomination at 46th Maharashtra Rajya Chitrapat Puraska for Best Dialogue for the film Marmabandh 58th Maharashtra state film award for best lyrics for film Baaplyok
Work list
Films
Aga Bai Arrecha! (2004) Natarang (2010) Kshanbhar Vishranti (2010) Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018) Chandramukhi (2022) Maharashtra Shahir (2023) Phulrani (2023) as writer Songya (2023) as lyricist Panchak (2024) Banjara (2025)
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Who was Guru Thakur?
Indian writer
When was Guru Thakur born?
Guru Thakur was born in Mumbai.
What was Guru Thakur's occupation?
Guru Thakur was a playwright, lyricist and actor.
What nationality was Guru Thakur?
Guru Thakur was Indian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Guru Thakur. https://biography.guide/guru-thakur/
MLA: "Guru Thakur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/guru-thakur/.
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