Background
He was the son of the famous singer "Maharashtrakokil" Pint
He was the son of the famous singer "Maharashtrakokil" Pint
Arun Sarnaik completed his graduation from Ruia College in Mumbai.
After graduation, he did some work in the engineering factory at Ichalkaranji. He entered the acting profession in 1956 as a Stage actor in the Marathi play Bhatala Dili Osri by Missouri Georgia. Rangnekar. In 1961 he made his movie debut with Shahir Parshuram made by Anant Mane.
Later, he acted in few films like "Vardakshina" by Dinkar Doctorate Patil and "Vithu maza lekurwala" by Datta Dharmadhikari.
He subsequently had lead roles in many Marathi movies starting in the black-and-white film era, and color. His song "Pratham tuj pahta" in the Marathi film Mumbaicha Jawai became popular in its time.
He also was very active with the Anandagram Charitable institution. Bal Thackeray was a great fan of Sarnaik"s tabla playing skills.
His role of Chief Minister in the movie Sinhasan (1979) which was directed by Jabbar Patel was a milestone for the Marathi film industry.
He was closely associated with non-governmental organization Anandgram where he was helping the needy people. After having wrapped up the shooting of the movie Pandharichi Vaari, Sarnaik was travelling on the Pune-Kolhapur road when his car crashed. Chandnichi Choli, Aga Aga Jaali (song: Ek Lajra na Sajra, Avghachi Ansar)
Dongerchi Mainaa
Gan Gaulan
Gharkul (song: Pappa saangaa kunache)
Manaacha Mujra
एक लाजरा न् साजरा Ek Lajara North Sajara
गणगौळण झाली सुरू Gan Gaulan Jhali Suru
तांडा चालला रे गड्या Tanda Chalala Re Gadya
पप्पा सांगा कुणाचे Pappa Sanga Kunache
Aparadh Meech Kela
Gosht Janmantrichi
Goodbye Doctor
Lavangi Mirchi Kolhapurachi
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