Bhalchandra Pendharkar
Bhalchandra Pendharkar (25 November 1921 – 11 August 2015) was a Marathi stage actor, singer and drama producer. Career. Bhalchandra Pendharkar was affectionately known as Anna and gained immense popularity through his play Duritanche Timir Javo. Pendharkar played a vital role in the strengthening of the "Lalitkaladarsh Natak Mandali" which was founded in 1908 by Keshavrao Bhosale in the year 1907. Among Pendharkar's most memorable contributions to the field of theatre were plays like ' Duritanche Timir Jaavo', 'Panditrao Jagannath', 'Gita Gaati Dnyaneshwar' and 'Shabbas Birbal Shabbas'. He gained immense popularity through his play "Duritanche Timir Javo". The song  Aai Tujhi Aathvan Yete in Marathi was very popular from this play. He himself was a very disciplined person and always made sure that the plays started on time. He recorded over 300 plays which were performed at Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. This itself is a great collection for future generations. Awards. He received many honours and awards Death. Bhalchandra Pendharkar died at a private hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 94. Family. He has two sons and a daughter. Dhnyanesh Pendharkar is a singer and actor.