Lalan Sarang
actor · television actor
- December 26, 1938
- November 9, 2018
- 79 years
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Lalan Sarang was a distinguished Indian actress and producer who left an indelible mark on Marathi, Hindi, and
Lalan Sarang
1938 – 2018
60 Seconds: Lalan Sarang's Life Story
A tribute to the life and career of Indian actress and producer Lalan Sarang, who excelled in theatre, film, and literature.
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Lalan Sarang was a distinguished Indian actress and producer who left an indelible mark on Marathi, Hindi, and Gujarati theatre, film, and television. Born in Goa in 1938, she launched a prolific career that spanned decades. She became widely recognized for her powerful portrayal of Champa in the controversial play Sakharam Binder, directed by her husband Kamlakar Sarang. Beyond the stage, she starred in acclaimed films like the 1975 production Samna and later appeared in Mahek. A woman of many talents, she also authored several books and managed a seafood restaurant in Pune. In 2017, she received the prestigious Jivan Gaurav Award for her life's work. Lalan Sarang passed away in Pune in 2018 at the age of 79, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy.
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|Lalan Sarang (26 December 1938 – 9 November 2018) was an Indian film, theatre and television producer and actress in Marathi, Hindi, and Gujarati productions. She produced several plays. Sarang played important roles in many plays and films.
Awards
- In 2011, she was selected for the 'Grahini Sachiv Award' of GaDiMa Pratishthan.
- Pimpri Chinchwad Kalarang Sanskrutik Sanstha – Kalagaurav award
- president of the 87th Marathi Natya Sammelan at Kankavli.
- Jivan gaurav award 2017 अखिल भारतीय मराठी नाट्यपरिषदेच्या कोथरूड शाखेतर्फे जीवनगौरव पुरस्कार (२४ जानेवारी, २०१७)
Personal life
Born in Goa as Lalan Paingankar, she had no family background in acting. She completed her schooling in Rammohan school in Mumbai. She completed her college in Siddharth college while doing service at Mumbai Kamgar Aayukt Karyalay.
Sarang's husband was Kamlakar Sarang, an actor and a theater director. He directed the controversial Vijay Tendulkar play Sakharam Binder, in which Lalan Sarang played the role of Champa. Sarang's son is Rakesh Sarang.
She was a culinary expert and ran a seafood restaurant Masemari on Tilak Road in Pune.
Sarang died on 9 November 2018 at Joshi Hospital in Pune.
Filmography
Film
- Samna (1975) with Shriram Lagoo, Nilu Phule and others
- Mahek (2007) with Shreya Sharma, Madan Deodhar, Anuya Bhagwat, Anuja Borkar and Dhiresh Joshi
- Ha Khel Sawalyancha (1976)
Theatre
- Asha ya Doghi with Reema Lagoo
- Aakrosh आक्रोश (वनिता)
- Aarop आरोप (मोहिनी)
- Udyacha Sansar उद्याचा संसार
- Umbarthyavar maap thevle उंबरठ्यावर माप ठेविले
- Kamla कमला (सरिता)
- Kalchakra कालचक्र (दिग्दर्शन आणि अभिनय)
- Khol khol pani खोल खोल पाणी (चंद्राक्का)
- Gidhade गिधाडे (माणिक)
- Gharkul घरकुल
- Gharte amuche chan घरटे अमुचे छान (विमल)
- Chamakla Dhruvacha Tara चमकला ध्रुवाचा तारा
- Jangli Kabutar जंगली कबुतर (गुल)
- Jodidar जोडीदार (शरयू)
- To mi navhech तो मी नव्हेच
- Dhandevaik धंदेवाईक (चंदा)
- Bibi Kari Salam बिबी करी सलाम
- Baby बेबी (अचला)
- Mi Mantri Zalo मी मंत्री झालो
- Rathchakra रथचक्र ( ती)
- Ranicha Baag राणीचा बाग
- Lagnachi Bedi लग्नाची बेडी
- Sakharam Binder सखाराम बाइंडर (चंपा)
- Sambhushanchya Chalit संभूसांच्या चाळीत
- Sahaj Jinki Mana सहज जिंकी मना (मुक्ता)
- Suryast सूर्यास्त (जनाई)
- Steel Frame स्टील फ्रेम (हिंदी)
Television
- Rathchakra रथचक्र
Books
She has written many books.
- Natakamagil Natya नाटकांमागील नाटय़ – (The drama behind the play) A book of memoirs of the incidents and experiences she went through during her days on stage.
- Mi ani mazya bhumika मी आणि माझ्या भूमिका
- Jagle jashi जगले जशी
- Bahardar kisse ani chatakdar pakkruti बहारदार किस्से आणि चटकदार पाककृती
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Articles & News
- "Senior Marathi actress Lalan Sarang has been selected for the 'Grahini Sachiv Award' of GaDiMa Pratishthan"timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- "Veteran Marathi actor Lalan Sarang dies in Pune at 79"hindustantimes.com
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Sources
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalan_Sarang
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
Questions drawn from Lalan Sarang's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the birth name of Lalan Sarang?
- A.Lalan Tendulkar
- B.Lalan Lagoo
- C.Lalan Deshmukh
- D.Lalan Paingankarcorrect
Lalan Sarang was born as Lalan Paingankar in Goa.
Source: personal life section
2.Which educational institution did Lalan Sarang attend for her college studies?
- A.Mumbai Arts Academy
- B.Pune University
- C.Siddharth Collegecorrect
- D.Rammohan College
Lalan Sarang completed her college studies at Siddharth college while working.
Source: personal life section
3.In which city did Lalan Sarang pass away?
- A.Punecorrect
- B.Kankavli
- C.Goa
- D.Mumbai
Lalan Sarang died on 9 November 2018 at Joshi Hospital in Pune.
Source: personal life section
4.What is the name of the restaurant Lalan Sarang operated in Pune?
- A.Natya Bhojan
- B.Masemaricorrect
- C.Joshi Food
- D.Sarang Kitchen
Lalan Sarang was a culinary expert and ran a seafood restaurant named Masemari on Tilak Road in Pune.
Source: personal life section
5.Who directed the play 'Sakharam Binder' in which Lalan Sarang played the role of Champa?
- A.Rakesh Sarang
- B.Shriram Lagoo
- C.Vijay Tendulkar
- D.Kamlakar Sarangcorrect
Lalan Sarang's husband, Kamlakar Sarang, directed the play Sakharam Binder.
Source: personal life section
6.Lalan Sarang was the president of which specific cultural event?
- A.The Pune Film Festival
- B.The Goa Cultural Meet
- C.The 87th Marathi Natya Sammelancorrect
- D.The Mumbai Theatre Awards
Lalan Sarang served as the president of the 87th Marathi Natya Sammelan at Kankavli.
Source: awards section
7.Which of these is a book written by Lalan Sarang?
- A.The Marathi Stage
- B.Acting Techniques
- C.Mumbai Diary
- D.Jagle jashicorrect
Jagle jashi is listed as one of the books written by Lalan Sarang.
Source: books section
8.In which year did Lalan Sarang receive the Jivan gaurav award?
- A.2015
- B.2018
- C.2011
- D.2017correct
Lalan Sarang received the Jivan gaurav award on January 24, 2017.
Source: awards section
9.Which school did Lalan Sarang attend during her childhood?
- A.Goa Public School
- B.Siddharth School
- C.Rammohan Schoolcorrect
- D.Pune High School
Lalan Sarang completed her schooling in Rammohan school in Mumbai.
Source: personal life section
10.Lalan Sarang appeared in the film 'Samna' alongside which actor?
- A.Rakesh Sarang
- B.Kamlakar Sarang
- C.Nilu Phulecorrect
- D.Vijay Tendulkar
Lalan Sarang performed in the 1975 film Samna with actors including Nilu Phule and Shriram Lagoo.
Source: filmography section
11.What is the English translation for the title of Lalan Sarang's book 'Natakamagil Natya'?
- A.My Acting Roles
- B.The Drama Behind the Playcorrect
- C.Memories of Pune
- D.Life on Stage
Natakamagil Natya is translated as the drama behind the play.
Source: books section
12.Lalan Sarang acted in the play 'Asha ya Doghi' alongside whom?
- A.Reema Lagoocorrect
- B.Champa
- C.Vimal
- D.Mukta
Lalan Sarang performed in the play Asha ya Doghi with Reema Lagoo.
Source: theatre section
13.Lalan Sarang worked at which government office while in college?
- A.Goa Tourism Office
- B.Pune Municipal Office
- C.State Education Board
- D.Mumbai Kamgar Aayukt Karyalaycorrect
Lalan Sarang worked at the Mumbai Kamgar Aayukt Karyalay while attending Siddharth College.
Source: personal life section
14.In which play did Lalan Sarang portray the character Sarita?
- A.Baby
- B.Kamlacorrect
- C.Jodidar
- D.Suryast
Lalan Sarang played the role of Sarita in the play Kamla.
Source: theatre section
15.What year was the film 'Mahek', featuring Lalan Sarang, released?
- A.1975
- B.2007correct
- C.1976
- D.2011
The film Mahek, which featured Lalan Sarang, was released in 2007.
Source: filmography section
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