Jagadish Khebudkar

Jagdish Khebudkar (10 May 1932 – 3 May 2011) was a Marathi writer and lyricist of Marathi cinema, known for his songs in films like Pinjra, Sadhi Mansa, Samna (1975), Chandra Hota Sakshila and Ashtavinayaka. Starting in 1960, he remained associated with the Marathi film industry for the next 50 years, during which he established a repertoire of 2500 songs in 300 films. and Doordarshan.

Career A teacher by profession, in 1960, Khebudkar started his career as songwriter in Marathi cinema, and went on to work with noted composers like Ram Kadam and Vasant Pawar during the 1960s and 1970s.

He died on 3 May 2011 in Kolhapur from lung infection, while being treated for renal ailment. He was cremated on the banks of Panchganga, Kolhapur. He is survived by two sons and two daughters.

Filmography Bai Mee Bholi (1967) Bara Varshe 6 Mahine 3 Diwas (1967) Deiva Janile Kuni (1967) Manaacha Mujra (1969) Pinjra (1972) Ghara Sansara (1973) Zunz (1975) Samna (1975) Don Baika Phajeeti Aika (1982) Bijli (1986) Ashi Gyaneshwari (2001) Navra Maza Navsacha (2004) Kunku Lavte Mahercha (2004) Astharoopa Jai Vaibhavlakshmi Maata (TV film) (2008) Maherchi Maaya (2007) Gadhvacha Lagna (2007)

Awards Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Lyricist YearSongs Film1965"Kasa Kaay Patil"Sawaal Majha Aika!