Draft:Madhukar Gopal Pathak

Madhukar Gopal Pathak

Birth: 18 November 1925 at (Atpadi)

Died: 20 May 2011 at Pune

Madhukar Gopal Pathak also known as Baba pathak, known for the Director and author.

Earlier life
His early life was spent in Atpadi and Aundh, for further education he shifted to Pune and completed further education from S.P.College, Pune.

=== Career === Madhukar Pathak is known for his several movies:


 * 1) Varsa Laxmicha 1994
 * 2) Chandoba Chandoba Bhaglas Ka 1978
 * 3) Mukkam Post Dhebewadi1969
 * 4) Santh Wahate Krishna Mai 1967 (Best feature film Award)
 * 5) Sant Nivrutti Dnyandev 1964 (Filmfare Award)
 * 6) Prapancha 1961(Maharashtra State Film Awards)

He also known as author and written following books


 * 1) Laxmibai Bhratar Vasudev
 * 2) Divyachi Awas
 * 3) Vijanchi Sakhali
 * 4) Gadimanchya Sahawasat
 * 5) अवलिया: Avaliya (Marathi Edition)
 * 6) Kalay Tasmai Nama (Marathi)

=== Awards === He directed several movies and won the 9th National Film Awards for film Prapanch, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in 1961. The awards were announced on 5 April 1962 and were presented on 21 April at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, by then Vice-President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

He also awarded for the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for Santh Wahate Krishna Mai (1967)

The 15th National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in 1967. Ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 25 November 1968 and awards were given by then President of India, Zakir Husain.

he also won the award Filmfare Award for Best Film – Marathi for Sant Nivrutti Dnyandev (1964)

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Madhukar Pathak