# Arun Sarnaik

Arun Shankarrao Sarnaik (4 October 1935 – 21 June 1984) was an Indian actor and singer from Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He was the son of the famous singer "Maharashtrakokil" Pt. Shankarao Sarnaik and brother of famous classical singer "Pandit Nivruttibua Sarnaik" from Jaipur Atrauli Gharana (4 July 1912 – 16 February 1994).

## Career

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 Mo. Ga. 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 D 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.
Sarnaik had a musical background from his father and uncle. Arun Sarnaik was also an accomplished Tabla and Harmonium player. 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.

## Social work

He was closely associated with NGO Anandgram where he helped needy people.

## Death

Arun Sarnaik died in a road accident on 21 June 1984 along with his wife and one of his two children while he was going from Kolhapur to Pune. He was heading to Pune for first day of his shooting of the movie Pandharichi Vaari in which he was cast for the lead role. After his sudden death the movie was then completed by offering the lead role to another artist.

## Playback singer movie list

* Chandanachi Choli, Anga Anga Jaali (song: Ek Lajra na Sajra, Avghachi Ansar)
* Dongarchi Mainaa
* Gan Gaulan
* Gharkul (song: Pappa saangaa kunache)
* Manaacha Mujra

## Playback songs

* एक लाजरा न्‌ साजरा Ek Lajara N Sajara
* गणगौळण झाली सुरू Gan Gaulan Jhali Suru
* तांडा चालला रे गड्या Tanda Chalala Re Gadya
* पप्पा सांगा कुणाचे Pappa Sanga Kunache

## Theater plays

* Aparadh Meech Kela
* Gosht Janmantarichi
* Goodbye Doctor
* Lavangi Mirchi Kolhapurachi
* Tarun Turk, Mhatare Ark

## Filmography

| Movie Name | Year released | Director | Comments |
| Aai | 1981 | Anant Mane | |
| Shejari Shejari | 1990 | | |
| Aai Mi Kuthe Jau | 1972 | | |
| Ashich Ek Ratra Hoti | 1971 | | Costarring Jaishree Gadkar, Dada Salvi, Ganpat Patil, Shanta Tambe |
| Badla | 1977 | | |
| Bhairu Pailwan Ki Jai | 1978 | | |
| Bijli | 1986 | | as Shankar Patil |
| Chandane Shimpit Ja | 1982 | | |
| Chattis Nakhrewali | 1980 | | |
| Daivacha Khel | 1960 | | (needs verification) |
| Dalambi | 1982 | | |
| Darodekhor | 1980 | | |
| Deva Tuzhi Sonyachi Jejuri | 1967 | Anant Mane | |
| Dhakti Bahin | 1970 | | |
| Dhananjay | 1966 | | |
| Dongrachi Maina | 1969 | | Actor and playback singer |
| Ek Gaon Bara Bhangadi | 1968 | Anant Mane | |
| Farari' | 1976 | | |
| Gan Gaulan | 1969 | Anant Mane, Music Director: Ram Kadam | Actor and Playback singer. Costarring Jayshree Gadkar, Ganpat Patil, Varsha Usgaonkar, Ram Nagarkar |
| Ganane Ghungroo Haravale | 1970 | | |
| Gharcha Bhedi | 1984 | Kantilal Dave. Music Director: Suresh Kumar | Costarring Mahesh Kothare, Kishore Jadhav, Nivedita Joshi, Lalita Pawar, Maya, Avinash Kharshikar |
| Gharkul | 1970 | Raja Thakur. Music Director: C. Ramchandra | Actor and playback singer |
| Gupchup Gupchup | 1983 | Sharad Talwalkar, Om Prakash | |
| Jai Renuka Devi Yallama | unknown | | with Usha Naik |
| Kasa Kai Patil, Bara Hai Ka? | 1977 | | |
| Kaya Ho Chamatkaar | 1960 | |
| Maherachi Manse | 1984 | | Costarring Asha Kale, Ravindra Mahajani, Prakash Inamdar, Vasant Shinde |
| Kaya Ga Sakhu | 1982 | | |
| Kela Ishara Jaata Jaata | 1965 | Anant Mane | as Dholkiwaala |
| Khandobachi Aan | 1968 | Prabhakar Nayak. Music Director: Vasant Pawar | Costarring Sulochana Chatterjee, Chandrakant Gokhale, Usha Chavan, Vasant Shinde |
| Kunkawacha Karinda | 1971 | | |
| Lady Killer | 1968 | Anant Mane | |
| Lokshahir Anantpandhi | 1958 | | (needs verification) |
| Manaacha Mujra | 1969 | | actor and playback singer |
| Meech Tujhi Priya | 1970 | | |
| Mumbaicha Jawai | 1970 | Raja Thakur. Music Director: Sudhir Phadke | as Avinash. NFF Best Marathi film costarring Surekha Kudchi, Sharad Talwalkar, Ratnamala |
| Naav Motha Lakshan Khota | 1977 | | |
| Nandayala Jaate | 1969 | Yashwant Pethkar, Music Director: Vasant Prabhu | Costarring Ratna Pathak Shah, Dadasaheb Salvi, Vasant Shinde |
| Paahu Re Kiti Vaat | 1964 | Raja Thakur | as Dr Charudutt |
| Pahuni | 1976 | | |
| Paanch Nazuk Botey | 1977 | | Double Role |
| Patrakhin | 1977 | Prabhakar Nayak. Music Director: Ram Kadam | Costarring Jayshree Gadkar, Chandrakant Gokhale, Vasant Shinde, Vikram Gokhale |
| Ranglya Raatri Ashya | 1960 | | |
| Sangu Kashi Mi | 1967 | Anant Mane | |
| Santh Wahate Krishnamai | 1967 | Madhukar (M G) Pathak. Music Director: Datta Davajekar | NFF Best Marathi film Costarring Chandrakant Gokhale, Kamini Kadam, Vinay Kale, Raja Paranjpe |
| Sawaal Majha Aika! | 1964 | | as Jaiwant.NFF 3rd Best Marathi film |
| Sawali Premachi | 1980 | | |
| Shahir Parshuram (Parshuram, the poet) | 1961 | Anant Mane | Supporting Actor |
| Sharan Tula Bhagwanta | 1980 | | |
| Sinhasan | 1979 | Jabbar Patel | as CM Jayajirao Shinde |
| Sitam | 1982 | Anant Mane | Hindi Film |
| Subhadra Haran | 1964 | Anant Mane | As DuryoDhan |
| Suranga Mhantyat Mala | 1967 | Anant Mane | |
| Thamb Lakshmi Kunku Lavte | 1967 | Anant Mane | |
| Totaya Aamdaar | 1981 | | |
| Vardakshina | 1962 | Dinkar D Patil | |
| Vitthu Majha Lekurvala | 1962 | Dutta Dharmadhikari | |
| Yalach Mhantat Prem | 1964 | | (needs verification) |