P. Kharsani (Kalavrund)

Pranlal Devjibhai Kharsani was born on 19 June 1926 in Bhatwada area near Kalol, Gujarat.He was known for his comic roles but had played other characters also. He was active in films from 1958 to 2008 and for 60 years in theatre.He acted in around hundred Gujarati films and television serials and more than 75 plays.He had written, directed and produced several plays.He died on 20 May 2016 following kidney-related ailment in Ahmedabad.\n\nHis memoirs, P. Kharsani no Vesh, was published in June 2015.\n\nRecognition[edit]\nHe had received several awards and felicitations.He had received Best Actor Award consistently for 3 years 1955-1957 Mumbai State, Gaurav Puraskar from Gujarat State in 1989, Pandit Omkarnath Thakur Award in 1996,Award from Gujarat Film Development Corporation in 1997, Public felicitation by city of Ahmedabad in 2013, Natraj Award in April 2016.\n\nSelected plays\nPatta ni Jod (1958)\nMalela Jeev\nParnya Chhata Kunvara\nAram Rajya (Bhavai)\nChitthi\nPdada Pachhal\nHu Kaik Kari Besish\nMaf Karjo, Aa Natak Nahi Thay\nAkhil Brahmand Ma Ek Tu Stree Khari\nPanch Minute Ni Paranetar\nRanchhode Rann Chhodyu\nRajane Game Te Rani\nMamaji No Morcho\nSelected filmography\nMadi Jaya nu Mameru\nNari Tu Narayani\nLakho Fulani\nGoral Garasani\nNarmadane Kanthe\nBhathiji Maharaj\nMena Gurjari\nNasib ni Balihari\nPreet Pangre Chori Chori\nBhav ni bhavai

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