Raja Gosavi

Raja Gosavi (1925-1998) was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi.

Stage career
Gosavi acted in the role of Natsamrat in noted Marathi playwright Kusumagraj’s iconic & milestone Marathi play "Natsamrat" after Dr. Shriram Lagoo.

Movie career
Gosavi had made his film debut in Raja Paranjape's Lakhachi Gosht in 1952, along with Sharad Talwalkar (it was his debut too). Gosavi worked as a ticket-seller at Bhanuvilas Talkies, Pune for a few years and his film 'Lakhachi Goshta' opened there, which he promoted by selling the tickets both at the counter and in black. Raja Gosavi also plays lead role in one of the most famous play in Marathi "Soujanyachi Aishi Taishi".

List of Movies

 * 1952   Lakhachi Gosht
 * 1952 	Akher Jamla
 * 1952 	Chimani Pakhara
 * 1952 	Ek Hota Raja
 * 1952 	Lakhachi Gosht
 * 1953 	Bolaveta Dhani
 * 1953 	Mahatma (Marathi)
 * 1953 	Saubhagya
 * 1954 	Baby
 * 1954 	In Min Sadeteen
 * 1954 	Purushachi Jaat
 * 1954 	Shubh Mangal
 * 1955 	Ganget Ghod Nahl
 * 1955 	Mi Tulas Tujhya Angani
 * 1955 	Punavechi Raat
 * 1956 	Aandhala Magto Ek Dola
 * 1956 	Devghar
 * 1956 	Deesat Tasa Nasat
 * 1956 	Gaant Padali Takaa Takaa
 * 1956 	Jagaavegali Gosht
 * 1956 	Kaahi Khara Naahi
 * 1956 	Pasant Aahe Mulgi
 * 1956 	Raanpakhar
 * 1957 	Aaliya Bhogaasi
 * 1957 	Dev Jaagaa Aahe
 * 1957 	Gharch Zaala Thod
 * 1957 	Zaakli Moot
 * 1957 	Navraa Manoo Naye Aaplaa
 * 1957 	Utavala Narad
 * 1957 	Jhal Gel Visrun Ja
 * 1958 	Don Ghadicha Daw
 * 1958 	Guruchi Vidhya Gurula
 * 1958 	Matevin Baal
 * 1958 	Raja Gosavichi Gosta
 * 1958 	Sant Changdeo
 * 1958 	Yanda Kartvya Aahe
 * 1959 	Rajmanya Rajsree
 * 1959 	Yala Jivan Ayse Nav
 * 1960 	Jo Huwa So Bhool Ja
 * 1960 	Kanyadaan
 * 1960 	Lagnala Jato Me
 * 1960 	Paishacha Paus
 * 1960 	Sangat Jadli Tuzhi An Mazhi
 * 1960 	Adhi Kalash Mag Paya
 * 1960 	Baap Majha Bramhachari
 * 1960 	Bhagya Laxmi
 * 1960 	Chimanyanchi Shala
 * 1960 	Priti Vivah
 * 1960 	Soniyachi Paule
 * 1960 Jagachya Pathivar
 * 1960 	Vardakshina
 * 1960 	Ek Don Teen
 * 1960 	Shriman Balasaheb
 * 1960 	Avghachi Sansar
 * 1960 	Bhairavi (Marathi)
 * 1962 	Private Secretary
 * 1964 	Waat Chuklele Nawre
 * 1965 	Kama Poorta Mama
 * 1965 	Sudharlelya Bayka
 * 1966 	Ati Shahana Tyacha
 * 1966 	Chala Utha Lagn Kara
 * 1966 	Gurukilli
 * 1966 	Sheras Sawasher
 * 1966 	Tuch Majhi Wahini
 * 1967 	Daiva Janile Kuni
 * 1967 	Kaka Mala Wachawa
 * 1967 	Shreemant Mehuna Pahije
 * 1968 	Baai Mothi Bhagyachi
 * 1968 	Yethe Shahane Rahtaat
 * 1969 	Janaki
 * 1971 	Aasel Maza Hari
 * 1973 	Pinjra
 * 1975 	Ya Sukhanno Ya
 * 1976 Ha Khel Sawalyancha
 * 1977 	Navara Maza Brahmachari
 * 1977 	Asala Navra Nako Ga Baai
 * 1979 	Ashtavinayak
 * 1979 	Did Shahne
 * 1981 	Manacha Kunku
 * 1981 	Totaya Aamadar
 * 1988 	Pandharichi Waari
 * 1990 	Ghabraicha Nahi

Recognition
Raja Gosavi Road in T.M.V. Colony, Pune has been named in his honour.

Personal life
He is the father of Indian actor Shama Deshpande.