Raja Gosavi


Raja Gosavi 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 Datta Dharmadhikari's 'Akher Zamla' in 1952 with Sharad Talwalkar.
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

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.