Ramesh Deo

Ramesh Deo (30 January 1929 – 2 February 2022) was an Indian film actor who worked in more than 285 Hindi films, 190 Marathi films and 30 Marathi dramas with over 200 showings in his long career. He also produced feature films, television serials and over 250 ad films. He directed a number of films, documentaries and television serials. He is recipient of a Maharashtra State Film Award. In 2007, Deo honoured with the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, Maharashtra's highest award in the field of cinema. He also received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award for his Contribution in Marathi cinema.

Early life Ramesh Deo was born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra on 30 January 1929. His ancestral roots are from a Rajput family of Jodhpur (Rajasthan). His father was a judge of Kolhapur. Andhala Magto Ek Dola (1956), directed by Raja Paranjape, was his first full-fledged role. He started off as a villain. His first Hindi film was Rajshree Productions' Aarti (1962). In his long career, he has played supporting roles in films with Rajesh Khanna in lead namely - Anand, Joroo Ka Ghulam, Aap Ki Kasam, Prem Nagar, Ashanti, Goraa. He has played supporting in Mehrbaan, Dus Lakh, Raampur Ka Lakshman, Fakira, Shatrughan Sinha starer Mere Apne and many more.

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

Personal life and death Deo was married to Seema Deo, an actress formerly known as Nalini Saraf. His sons are Marathi actor Ajinkya Deo and Abhinay Deo, director of the 2011 film Delhi Belly. He died at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital from a heart attack on 2 February 2022, at the age of 93.

Selected filmography

Director Gosht Lagnanantarchi (2010)

Filmography

Andhala Magto Ek Dola (1955) Gath Padli Thaka Thaka (1956) Deoghar (1956) Pasant Aahe Mulgi (1956) Saata Janmachi Sobti (1959)... Mohan Mohite Umaj Padel Tar (1960) Paishyacha Paaus (1960) Jagachya Pathivar (1960) Suvasini (1961) Majhi Aai (1961) Vardakshina (1962) ... Shantaram Bhagya Lakshmi (1962) Aarti (1962) ... Niranjan Majha Hoshil Ka? (1963) Padchhaya (1964) Shevatcha Malusura (1965) Love And Murder (1966) Gurukilli (1966) Dus Lakh (1966) ... Manohar Mehrban (1967) Chimukala Pahuna (1967) Swapna Tech Lochani (1967) Shikar (1968) ... Naresh Saraswatichandra (1968) Teen Bahuraniyan (1968) Man Ka Meet (1968) Shart (1969) Bombay by Nite (1969) Patni (1970) Pardes (1970) Darpan (1970) Mujrim (1970)... Police Inspector Jeevan Mrityu (1970) Mastana (1970) Khilona... Kishore Chingari Albela (1971) 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 (1971) Zameen Aasmaan (1972) Rampur Ka Lakshman (1972) Manavataa (1972) Lalkar (1972) Koshish (1972) Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972) Bees Saal Pehle (1972) Bansi Birju (1972) Kashmakash (1973) Dharma (1973) Hum Junglee Hain (1973) Geetaa Mera Naam (1974) Aashiana (1974) 36 Ghante (1974) Kora Kagaz (1974) Prem Nagar (1974)... Lata's Brother Kasauti (1974)... Heera Sunehra Sansar (1975) Rani Aur Lalpari (1975)... Neighbour Owalte Bhauraya (1975) Zameer (1975)...Ramu, Servant Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975) Aakhri Daao (1975)... Inspector Verma Salaakhen (1975)...Gautam Naag Champa (1976) Sankoch (1976)...Avinash Do Ladkiyan (1976)...Ramesh Aaj Ka Ye Ghar (1976)...Deshpande Aaj Ka Mahaatma (1976) Fakira (1976)...Ranjit Raees (1976) Phir Janam Lenge Hum/Janam Janam Na Saathi (1977) Hindi/Gujarati film Badla Marathi film Paradh (1977) (Hindi Dubbing Anjaam (1978 film)) Jai Dwarkadheesh (1977)...Satdhanwa Prayashchit (1977) Rangaa Aur Raja (1977) Solah Shukrawar (1977)...Mohan Chalu Mera Naam (1977)...Shaka Heera Aur Patthar (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) ...Dr Kapoor Dost Asava Tar Asa (1978) Karwa Chouth (1978) Bapu Ka Sapna (1978) College Girl (1978) Bhola Bhala (1978)..Thakur Ajit Singh Anjane Mein (1978)...Police Inspector Gavaskar Heeralal Pannalal (1978) Janki (1979) Dada (1979)...Pyarelal Bombay by Nite (1979) Fatakadi (1980) Shiv Shakti (1980) Patita (1980) Farz Aur Pyar (1980) Dahshat (1981)... Inspector Mulla Kaaran (1981) Chhori Gaon Ki (1981) Bhamta (1982) Nek Parveen (1982) Hum Paagal Premee (1982) Anmol Sitaare (1982) Daulat ... Dharamdas Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) Chambal Ke Daku (1982) Haathkadi (1982) ... Ambarnath Shriman Shrimati (1982) Ashanti ... Inspector Ramesh Khud-daar (1982) ... Ramnathan Baiko Asavi Ashi (1983) Film Hi Film (1983) Taqdeer (1983) ... Randhir Pratap Singh Main Awara Hoon (1983) ... Premnath Savaasher (1984) Hech Majh Maher (1984) ... Neela's dad Hum Do Hamare Do (1984) Pachis Lakh (1984) Grahasthi (1984) Sharara (1984) Laila (1984) ... Chandru Patthar Dil (1985) Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari (1985) Kabhi Ajnabi The (1985) Karmyudh (1985) ... Judge Hum Naujawan (1985)... Principal Verma Vidhaan (1986) Jawani Ki Kahani (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)...Bahiraji Naik Sher Shivaji (1987) Kaamaagni (1987) ...Dinanath Kanoon Kanoon Hai (1987) Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987) ... Judge Goraa (1987) ... Inspector Nitin Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987) Daku Hasina (1987) Aulad (1987) ... Dr. Ramesh Chandar Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987) ... Dinesh Kumar Mr. India (1987) ... Police Inspector Sindoor ... Judge Janam Janam (1988) ... Bheem Singh Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) ... Ram Prasad Dubey Waqt Ke Zanjeer (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) Ulfat Ki Nayi Manzilen (1994) Hain Kaun Woh (1999) A. K. 47 (1999) (Kannada-Telugu) Vasudev Balwant Phadke (2007) Galgale Nighale (2008) Vighnaharta... Shree Siddhivinayak (2009)... Bapuji Houn Jau De! (2009) Tinhisanja (2009) Aahat (2010) Goshta Lagnanantarchi (2010) Jetaa (2010) 2014 Raj Ka Ran (2011)... Kakasaheb Pipaani (2012) Jolly LLB (2013)... Kaul Sahab Chaandi (2013) Sankasur (2013)- Unreleased Mumbai Tiger (2013)- Unreleased Ghayal Once Again (2016) Kulkarni And Anushka's Grandfather Photograph (2019)... Doctor