Pranlal Kharsani

Pranlal Kharsani (19 June 1926 – 20 May 2016), better known by his stage name P. Kharsani, was a Gujarati stage, television and film actor.

Biography Pranlal Devjibhai Kharsani was born on 19 June 1926 in Bhatwada area near Kalol, Gujarat. He was known for his comic roles but had played other characters also. He was active in films from 1958 to 2008 and for 60 years in theatre. He had written, directed and produced several plays. He died on 20 May 2016 following kidney disease in Ahmedabad.

His memoirs, P. Kharsani no Vesh, were published in June 2015.

Recognition He had received several awards and felicitations.

Selected plays Patta ni Jod (1958) Malela Jeev Parnya Chhata Kunvara Aram Rajya (Bhavai) Chitthi Padada Pachhal Hu Kaik Kari Besish Maf Karjo, Aa Natak Nahi Thay Akhil Brahmand Ma Ek Tu Stree Khari Panch Minute Ni Paranetar Ranchhode Rann Chhodyu Rajane Game Te Rani Mamaji No Morcho

Selected filmography Kalapi (1966) Madi Jaya nu Mameru Nari Tu Narayani Lakho Phulani Vir Mangdavalo (1976) Goral Garasani Narmadane Kanthe Bhathiji Maharaj Mena Gurjari Nasib ni Balihari Preet Pangre Chori Chori Bhav ni bhavai