Asha Kale

Asha Kale is an actress in India's Marathi Language film industry. She was given the V Shantaram Award by the State Government of Maharashtra in 2010.

Early life
Kale was born in Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur. Her father had a government job at the Forest Office, where he also had knowledge of astrology. Due to transfers every three years, their residence changed frequently, spanning across many villages. After stints in Konkan and Pune, upon retirement, their original village, Kolhapur, became their final destination.

Since she was young, Kale enjoyed dancing. She learned Bharatanatyam and Kathak in Pune and performed in many events. During the India-China war, she danced in a play called Shivsambhav to help raise funds. Later, she acted on stage offered by Baburao Pendharkar and got film roles with Bhalji Pendharkar's help.

Drama

 * Ek Roop Anek Rang
 * Ekhadi Tari SmitResha
 * Gahire Rang
 * Guntata Hruday He
 * Ghar Shrimantcha
 * Deve Deenaghari Dhavala
 * Nal Damayanti
 * Paulkhuna
 * Fakt Ekach Karan
 * Beiman
 * Maharani Padmini
 * Mumbaichi Manase
 * Lahanpan Dega Deva
 * Varshav
 * Waryaat Misalale Paani
 * Wahato hi Durvanchi Judi
 * Vishvrukshachi Chaaya
 * Vegala Vhayachay Mala
 * Sate Lote
 * Seemevaroon Parat Ja
 * Sangeet Saubhadra

Awards

 * Filmfare Awards for Best Actress – Marathi for Ha Khel Sawalyancha
 * V. Shantaram Award by Government of Maharashtra
 * Sanskruti Kaladarpan Kala Gaurav Award
 * Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award
 * Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award
 * Bhalji Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema
 * Balgandharva Lifetime Achievement Award
 * Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Award for Special Contribution in Marathi Cinema