Jayant Savarkar, RIP : www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com

Jayant Savarkar, RIP

July 26, 2023 11:59:09 IST
MTG editorial

Actor Jayant Savarkar, who worked in Marathi and Hindi theatre, television and films, passed away at a hospital in Thane, at the age of 87 due to age related health issues.

Born in Guhagar, Ratnagiri district, Savarkar started his career in Marathi theatre at the age of 20 as a backstage worker, and got an opportunity to act in playwright Vijay Tendulkar's play MANUS NAVACHE BET. His role as a clown in Acharya Atre's SAMRAT SINGH, earned him popularity and he went on to do about 100 plays, like APARADH MEICH KELA, APURANKANK, ALIBABA CHALIS CHOR, ALADDIN JADUCHA DIVA, AAMHI JAGATO BEFAM, EKACH PYALA, as well as
several films and TV shows.

Savarkar was awarded the Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar Lifetime Achievement Award in May 2023, by the Government of Maharashtra in the field of theatre.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. MTG conveys heartfelt condolences to the family.

read / post your comments

More on Theatre Update

- Experience Mumbai Theatre: Where Every Play Touches Your Heart (new)
- Nandikar's 42nd National Theatre Festival 2025: A Celebration of Stage, Story and Spirit
- Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival 2025: Celebrating 20 Glorious Years of Indian Theatre
- Discover Mumbai Theatre Plays: Stories That Stay With You Forever
- Mughal-e-Azam Returns to NMACC: The Grand Spectacle Revives a Legendary Love Story
- NatyaVerse Announced: A Groundbreaking Festival Uniting Theatre and Poetry Across Regional Languages
- Inside Mumbai's Theatre Magic: A World of Stories That Stay With You Forever
- Prithvi Festival 2025 Announced
- Inside Mumbais Theatre Magic: Where Every Play Tells a Story You'll Never Forget
- This Week in Theatre: A Journey Through Mumbai's Stage Lights
- Plays Happening This Week: A Theatrical Journey Awaits
- Tholpavakoothu Sangam: Preserving Kerala's Ancient Shadow Puppetry
- Ank Theatre's New Play SITA BANBAS
- Stage Lights & Spotlight: This Week's Must-See Plays
- Rang Smaran 2025: A Journey Through Theatre Memories


	Theatre Update Archives

Discussion Board

Schedule