Naresh Kanodia
Naresh Kanodia (20 August 1943 – 27 October 2020) was an Indian Gujarati film actor and musician from Gujarat.
Naresh Kanodia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 August 1943 Kanoda, British India |
| Died | 27 October 2020 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, musician, politician |
| Spouse(s) | Ratan Kanodia |
| Children | 2, including Hitu Kanodia |
| Relatives | Mahesh Kanodia (brother) |
Early life
Naresh Kanodia was born on 20 August 1943 at the village of Kanoda (now in Patan district, Gujarat, India)[1] in poor mill worker's family of Mithabhai Kanodia.
Career
He started to perform as a stage singer and dancer along with his elder brother Mahesh Kanodia. They are one of the successful musical pairs in the Gujarati film industry, known as Mahesh-Naresh. During the 1980s he and his brother were the first Gujarati pair to travel overseas and perform as stage artists in locations including Africa, America and some other Asian countries. Kanodia started his career with the film Veli Ne Avya Phool (1970). The same year he also played a minor role in the film Jigar and Ami. He has acted more than 100 Gujarati films.[2][3]
Some of his popular films are Jog Sanjog, Kanku Ni Kimat, Laju Lakhan, Unchi Medina Uncha Mol, Raj Rajvan, Man Saibani Medie, Dhola Maru, Meru Malan, Maa Baap Ne Bhulsho Nahi, Rajveer. The career of Naresh Kanodia spans four decades and he has worked with many leading actresses including Snehlata, Aruna Irani, Roma Manek. Naresh Kanodia, along with Upendra Trivedi, Asrani, Kiran Kumar represent the older generation of Gujarati cinema who went on to perform in many successful movies in the 1980s and 1990s.
He had served as a member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly representing Karjan constituency from 2002 to 2007.[4][2]
Sauna Hridayma Hammesh: Mahesh-Naresh, an autobiographical Gujarati book on duo was published in 2011.[5]
Personal life
He married Ratan Kanodia[6] and they had two sons, Hitu Kanodia and Suraj Kanodia. Hitu Kanodia is also an actor and politician.[6] His brother Mahesh Kanodia was a Gujarati musician, singer and politician.
He died on 27 October 2020 at U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad following COVID-19,[7][8] two days after his elder brother Mahesh.[9]
Selected filmography
- Akhand Chudalo (1980)
- Angne Vage Ruda Dhol
- Aanganiya Sajavo Raj
- Bap Dhamal Dikara Kamal
- Bhathiji Maharaj
- Beni Huto Barbar varse aaviyo
- Dhola Maru (1983)
- Daladu Lagyu Sayba Na Desh Ma (2002)
- Daladu Didhu Kartakna Melama
- Daldan Lidha Chori Raj
- Dholi (1982)
- Dholi Taro Dhol Waage
- Dewana Dushman (2014)
- Dodh Dahya (1983)
- Dukhada Khame E Dikari
- Govaliyo
- Garavo Gujarati
- Hal Bheru America
- Halo Aapna Malak Man
- Jode Rejo Raj
- Jog Sanjog
- Jugal Jodi (1982)
- Jagya Tyathi Sawaar (1981)
- Kadla Ni Jod
- Khodiyar Chhe Jogmaya
- Kanku Ni Kimat (1983)
- Kanto Vagyo Kadje
- Kesar Chandan
- Ladi Lakhni Saybo Sava Lakhno
- Laju Lakhan
- Lakhtar Ni Ladi Vilayat No Var
- Lohibhini Chundadi
- Maa Baap Ne Bhulsho Nahi
- Mane Vhalo Dikro, Dikrane Vhali Ma
- Man Saibani Medie
- Mane Rudiye Vala Bapa Sitaram
- Marad No Mandvo (1983)
- Mara Rudiye Rangana Tame Sajana
- Mare Todle Betho Mor
- Mari Laj Rakhje Vira
- Mehndi Rang Lagyo
- Meru Malan
- Meru Mulande
- Moti Verana Chokma
- Narmadane Kanthe
- Odhu To Odhu Tari Chundadi
- Palavade Bandhi Preet
- Pankhida O Pankhida
- Parbhav Ni Preet
- Paras Padamani
- Pardeshi Maniyaro
- Preetna Sogandh
- Preet Pangre chori chori
- Preet Sayaba Na Bhulay
- Prem Gori Taro Kem Kari Bhulay
- Patel Ni Patelai Ane Thakor Ni Khandani (2016)
- Radhiyali Rat
- Raj Kunvar
- Raj Rajvan
- Raj Ratna
- Rajveer
- Rudo Rabari
- Sharadpoonamni Rat
- Sherne Mathe Savasher
- Sathiya Puravo Raj
- Sajan Haiye Sambhare
- Sajan Tara Sambharna
- Sant Savaiyanath
- Savariya Lai De Ho Rangni Chudi
- Sayba mora
- Sorathno Savaj
- Tahuke Sajan Sambhre
- Tana Riri
- Tane Parki Manu Ke Manu Potani
- Tamere Champo ne ame kel
- Tejal Garasani
- Unchi Medina Uncha Mol
- Uncha Khoradani Khandani
- Ujali meraman
- Vanjari Vav
- Vagya Preetyuna Dhol
- Vagi Kalaje Katari Tara Premni (Guest Artist)
- Vat Vachan Ne Ver (1981)
- Vatno Katko
- Veli Ne Avya Phool
- Veer Bavavalo
- Tamere Champo ne ame ked
- Meru Mudande
- Kaydo
- Dhantya Open (2017)
- Zoolan Morali
Hindi
- Chhota Aadami (Hindi)
Rajasthani
- Dhola Maru (Rajasthani, Dubbing Of Dholamaru)
- Biro Hove To Aiso (Rajasthani, Dubbing Of Unchi Medina Uncha Mol)
Bhojpuri
- Kasam Durga maiya ke (Dubbing Of Hitu Kanodia's Gujarati film Radhani Badha)[10]
References
- https://english.newstracklive.com/news/naresh-kanodia-corona-positive-dhollywood-news-sc89-nu612-ta294-1125190-1.html
- Paniker, Shruti (24 August 2015). "And the Oscar goes to… Gujarati BJP man in jury". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- Pandya, Kaushik (2007). A journey to the glorious Gujarat. Akshara Prakashan. p. 32. ISBN 978-81-7057-085-1. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- "Now BJP politican [sic] cum actor Naresh Kanodia to be part of jury to select India's official entry to Oscars: Report". dna. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- "Album:Modi releases book of Naresh Kanodia". DeshGujarat. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- "This is my chance to represent good politics: Hitu Kanodia". epaper.timesgroup.com. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- "Naresh Kanodia: Actor-turned-politician Naresh Kanodia, who worked in over 100 Gujarati films, dies at 77". The Times of India. 27 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- "अभिनेता से नेता बने नरेश कनोडिया का 77 साल की उम्र में कोरोना से निधन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- "Veteran Gujarati Film Musician, Former MP Mahesh Kanodia Dies At 83". NDTV.com. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- see video or description, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSEitEq_FiE
