Aage Ki Soch (1988) Dada Kondke=Krishna Kondke (August 8, 1932 - March 14, 1998)

Krishna Kondke (August 8, 1932 - March 14, 1998), popularly known as Dada Kondke, was a Marathi actor and film producer. He was one of the most renowned personalities in Marathi film industry, famous for his double entendre dialogs in movies.
Dada Kondke was born in a mill-worker's family in Naigaon in central Mumbai on Gokulashtami day and hence was named Krishna.Even though it is popularly believed that Dada Kondke was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest number of films (nine) that achieved silver jubilee (running for 25 consecutive weeks), no such entry exists. Krishna Kondke was called "Dada", an honorific Marathi term meaning "elder brother", which lead to his popular name Dada Kondke.
Road to success
It was during this time that Dada got involved in cultural activities of Seva Dal. He started working in drama's and came in contact with various drama related personalities one of who was Vasant Sabnis, a well known Marathi writer. Dada decided to play big and started his own drama company, and approached Sabnis to compose a drama script for him. Sabnis was impressed with Dada's personality and his performance in "Khankhanpurcha Raja" (literal translation, Bankrupt king), and wrote a drama entitled, "Vichha Majhi Puri Kara" (literal translation, Fulfill my desires), which was a turning point in Dada's life. The drama went on to play over 1500 shows and made Dada a star.
Dada's life has been full of controversies ranging from his stance on censorship in films, his relationship with political parties , and his personal life; controversy surrounded him even after his death.
Marathi Drama - On stage with Writer Vasant Sabnis's "Vichha Majhi Puri Kara" more than 100 shows.
Marathi Movies - Bhalji Pendharkar, took him into Marathi Cinema i.e. Tambadi Maati.
1969: Tambdi Maati
1981: Ganimi Kawa
His home-productions 16 Marathi Movies -
1971: Songadya Usha Chavan, actress.
1972: Eakta Jeev Sadashiv
1973: Andhala Marto Dola
1975: Pandu Hawaldar Usha Chavan, actress.
1976: Tumch Amach Jama
1977: Ram Ram Gangaram Usha Chavan, actress.
1978: Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgudalya Usha Chavan, actress.
1980: Hyoch Navra Pahije Jayshree Tee, actress.
1987: Aalee Angawar Usha Chavan, actress.
1988: Muka Ghya Muka
1990: Palva Palvi- produced and owned by Vijay Kondke
1992: Yevu Kaa Gharaat
1994: Sasarche Dhotar
His home-productions 4 Hindi Movies -
1984 : Tere Mere Beech Mein
1985 : Andheri Ratme Diya Tere Hathme
1986 : Khol De Meri Juban
1988 : Aage Ki Soch Swapna, actress.
Other Languages Movies -
1977 : Chandu Jamadar - Gujarati
Other : Le Chal Apne Sang (2000) (dedicated to the memory of)- produced by Sunita Kondke

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