Biography
Ranjana Deshmukh was an Indian actress known for her work in several popular Marathi films productions in 1970's & 80's. She has won 'Filmfare Marathi for Best Actress' twice, first for her film "Sushila" (1979) and then for her film "Savitri" (1983). Ranjana made hit pairs at the box office with several noted Marathi film actors including Ashok Saraf, Avinash Masurekar, Shriram Lagoo, Kuldeep Pawar, Nilu Phule, Ravindra Mahajani, Raja Gosavi, and others. Ranjana Deshmukh's career came to an abrupt end in 1987 in a car accident while she was on her way to Bangalore to shoot for Jhanjhaar. Ranjana's legs were paralysed in the accident. She was engaged to Ashok Saraf earlier. After her accident she was in a play named Fakt Ekdaach.
Movie Credits
Khichadi
A runaway son reunites with his family after growing into successful adulthood, but he conceals his
Anand Math
1952-01-16
Driven by the devastation of a famine, a patriotic landlord joins a secret brotherhood of warrior mo
Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali
1975-03-21
Vasudeo Deshmukh gets married on his mother's insistence without seeing the girl. Gaura, a famous da
Bin Kamacha Navra
1984-12-06
Two men, who are lazy and always looking to make quick money through dishonest means, work for a loc
Mumbai's Soldier
1984-10-15
Despite being in love with a modern woman, a sub-inspector from Mumbai is forced to marry a village
Aali Lahar Kela Kahar
1984-01-01
After death of her father, Bhakti comes to stay with her fathers friend Inamdar, who decides to take
Patthe Bapurao
1950-01-01
A biopic of Patthe Bapurao, Maharashtra’s famous composer and author of the folk-classical lavani mu
Haldi Kunku
1979-05-31
Film with a soundtrack featuring Asha Bhosle.
Milan
1946-08-06
A young law student is forced into an arranged marriage though he is in love with somebody else. Fol
Sulavarchi Poli
1980-01-01
This movie features the life of a happily married couple that is disrupted, when the wife gets kidna
Baiko Asavi Ashi
1983-01-01
Laxmi cancels her marriage with Shekhar as his family demands dowry. Impressed by her stern decision
Sasu Varchad Jawai
1983-10-07
The film stars Ranjana and Ashok Saraf.
Bhalu
1980-08-01
Sajjala, an orphan, is raised by Appakaka, her father's friend. When Appakaka is falsely charged wit
Oh The Cruel World
1981-01-01
Ratna is married off into a rich family and leads a happy existence with her husband. But the doings
Asla Navra Nakoga Bai
1977-01-01
Sakharam comes to city in search of work. He starts assisting his uncle, who works as a typist outsi
Chaani
1977-01-01