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Damu Kenkre

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Damu Kenkre
Born
Damodar Kashinath Kenkre

1928[1]
Died
OccupationStage/Film Director
RelativesVijay Kenkre (son)
Awards1974 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Damu Kenkre (born Damodar Kashinath Kenkre) (1928–2008) was an Indian director known for his work in the Marathi language theatre.[2][3]

Stage career

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Some of Kenkre's most famous plays include Hamlet, Suryachi Pille and Akhercha Sawaal.[4][5][6]

Honors

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Kenkre received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1974 and the Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar in 2008. He was ex-Director of Cultural Affairs Govt of Maharashtra.[7][8] Kenkre died in September 2008.

References

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  1. ^ Kenkre, Damu (Damodar Kashinath, 1928– ). Oxford University Press. 2004. ISBN 9780195644463. Retrieved 14 April 2018. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Life Time award for 'Rangbhumi' veteran Parsekar". Afternoon Despatch & Courier Mumbai India. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  3. ^ "The evergreen theatre". Mumbai Mirror. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Rehash of an old melodrama". The Hindu. 9 February 2001. Retrieved 14 April 2018.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Gheun tak! beyond 'hit and hot'". Hindustan Times. HT Media Limited. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Back to the basics". Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Marathi director passes away". Times of india. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Bhalchandra Pendharkar,Damu Kenkare,Jabbar Patel (L-R)". DNA Syndication. Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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