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| birth_place = [[Amravati]], [[Central Provinces]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|1988|8|13|1907|04|02|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
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'''Gajanan Jagirdar''' (2 April 1907 – 13 August 1988) was a veteran [[India]]n film director, screenwriter and actor. He worked in [[Hindi Cinema]], also called [[Bollywood]], as well as [[Marathi cinema]]. The period of 1942 to 1947, saw his rise as a film director with [[Prabhat Films]].<ref name="GokulsingDissanayake2013">{{cite book |author1=K. Moti Gokulsing |author2=Adjunct Fellow East-West Center Hawaii Scholar in Residence Wimal Dissanayake |author3=Wimal Dissanayake |title=Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djUFmlFbzFkC&pg=PA78 |date=2013 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-136-77284-9 |pages=78–}}</ref><ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen2014">{{cite book |author1=Ashish Rajadhyaksha |author2=Paul Willemen |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1994-IA350 |date=10 July 2014 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=978-1-135-94325-7 |pages=1994–}}</ref>

He was appointed as the first director (then principal) of the [https://www.ftii.ac.in Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)] in 1960 which was known as '''''Film Institute of India''''' then. Jagirdar served as the director of the [[Film and Television Institute of India|FTII]] for just over a year, from 1961 to 1962. He was associated with the Prabhat Film Company three decades before his FTII role, when the campus was the base of the Prabhat.

He became a well-known pedagogue applying the acting theories of Stanislavsky to the prevailing local conditions.

At the [[9th National Film Awards|1962]] [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Awards]] his film ''Vaijayanta'' was awarded the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Second Best Marathi Feature Film]].<ref name="9thaward">{{cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm9thNFAAward.aspx |title=9th National Film Awards |publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]] |access-date=8 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202115652/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm9thNFAAward.aspx |archive-date=2 December 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Early life==
Gajanan Jagirdar was born on 2 April 1907 in [[Amravati]], a city in [[Amravati district]], which was a part of the erstwhile [[Bombay Presidency]] of [[British India]]. He started acting as a child actor in the amateur stage.<ref>{{cite book |title=Hero, Volume 1 |author=Ashok Raj |date=November 2009 |publisher=Hay House, Inc, 01-Nov-2009 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tgo9BAAAQBAJ&pg=PT42 |page=42|isbn=9789381398029 }}</ref> Gajanan was a teacher before joining the film industry.<ref>{{cite book |title=Maharashtra: birthplace of Indian film industry |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RH9YAAAAMAAJ |author=Isak Mujawar |publisher=Chief Information Officer, Maharashtra Information Centre |year=1969 |page=67}}</ref>

==Film career==
Gajanan began his film career in 1931 as a scenarist and assistant director in [[Prabhat Film Company]] and became a full-fledged film director only two years later in 1934.<ref>{{cite book |title=Cultural Profiles: Calcutta. Santiniketan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qkbRAAAAMAAJ |author=Rekha Menon |publisher=International Cultural Centre |year=1963 |page=117 |quote=Gajanan Jagirdar Gajanan Jagirdar, film producer, actor and director, was born in 1907 at Amraoti. He began his film career in 1931 as a scenarist and assistant director and became a full-fledged film director only two years later.}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Marathi Cinema: in retrospect |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nORkAAAAMAAJ |author1=Sanjit Narwekar |author2=Raghuvir Kul |author3=D. B. Samant |publisher=Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corp |year=1995 |page=66}}</ref> His first Bollywood film was ''Sinhasan'' (1934) as a director.
Gajanan Jagirdar's role of Ramshastri in the movie [[Ramshastri (film)]] won him immense appreciation and popularity.<ref>{{cite book |title=Maharashtra: birthplace of Indian film industry |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RH9YAAAAMAAJ |author=Isak Mujawar |publisher=Chief Information Officer, Maharashtra Information Centre |year=1969 |page=120}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===As Director===
* ''Honhar'' (1936) <ref>{{Bollywood Hungama person|g-jagirdaar|G Jagirdaar}}</ref>
* ''[[Main Hari]]'' (1940)
* ''[[Charnon Ki Dasi]]'' (1941)
* ''[[Vasantsena (1942 film)|Vasantsena]]'' (1942)<ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen1999">{{cite book |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediaofi0000raja |url-access=registration |access-date=23 July 2012 |year=1999 |publisher=British Film Institute}}</ref>
* ''Ramshastri'' (1944, Marathi) <ref name="BanerjeeSrivastava1988">{{cite book |author1=Shampa Banerjee |author2=Anil Srivastava |title=One Hundred Indian Feature Films: An Annotated Filmography |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zX4GY37rG8kC&pg=PA155 |year=1988 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=978-0-8240-9483-6 |pages=155–}}</ref>
* ''[[Behram Khan]]'' (1946, Hindi)
* ''[[Jail Yatra (1947 film)|Jail Yatra]]'' (1947)
* ''Umaaje Naik'' (1961, Marathi) (as producer) <ref name="Gavankar2011">{{cite book |author=Nilu N. Gavankar |title=The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xXrxLp3IxbUC&pg=PA171 |year=2011 |publisher=AuthorHouse |isbn=978-1-4634-1941-7 |pages=171–}}</ref>
* ''Vijayanta'' (1961, Marathi)

===As Actor===
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* ''[[Talaq (1938 film)|Talaq]]'' (1938) - Chhabilelal
* ''[[Meetha Zahar]]'' (1938)
* ''Shejari'' (1941) - Mirza
* ''Payachi Dasi'' (1941) - Nokheram
* ''[[Padosi]]'' (1941) - Mirza
* ''[[Vasantsena (1942 film)|Vasantsena]]'' (1942) - Shakar
* ''Kanoon'' (1943)
* ''[[Ramshastri (film)|Ramshastri]]'' (1944) - Ramshastri
* ''Kiran'' (1944)
* ''Jhumke'' (1946)
* ''[[Behram Khan]]'' (1946)
* ''Dhanyawad'' (1948)
* ''Lekh'' (1949)
* ''Sabak'' (1950)
* ''Chhatrapati Shivaji'' (1952) - King Aurangzeb
* ''Armaan'' (1953)
* ''Mahatma'' (1953, Marathi)
* ''Oon Paoos'' (1954)
* ''Malka-e-Alam Noorjehan'' (1954)
* ''Mahatma Kabir'' (1954)
* ''Maan'' (1954)
* ''[[Angarey]]'' (1954) - Singoba
* ''Ghar Ghar Mein Diwali'' (1955) - Seth Mohanlal
* ''Ramshastri Ka Nyay'' (1956)
* ''Chhoo Mantar'' (1956) - The King
* ''[[Yahudi Ki Ladki (1957 film)|Yahudi Ki Ladki]]'' (1957) <ref>{{cite web |title=Yahudi Ki Ladki (1957) |url=http://cineplot.com/data/1957/yahudi-ka-ladki.php |access-date=2014-08-27}}</ref>
* ''Talaash'' (1957)
* ''[[Paying Guest]]'' (1957) - Public Prosecutor Dayal
* ''Apradhi Kaun?'' (1957) - Shree Nath / Dina Nath
* ''Trolley Driver'' (1958)
* ''Karigar'' (1958) - Shankar's Employer
* ''[[Dulhan (1958 film)|Dulhan]]'' (1958) - Seth Dhanpal
* ''[[Raj Tilak (1958 film)|Raj Tilak]]'' (1958) - Sardar Mangal Sen
* ''[[Qaidi No. 911]]'' (1959) - Jailor
* ''Chacha Zindabad'' (1959) - Judge Khanna
* ''[[Hum Hindustani]]'' (1960) - Verma
* ''Babar'' (1960) - Shehenshah Jaheeruddin Babar
* ''[[Hum Dono (1961 film)|Hum Dono]]'' (1961) - Ruma's Father
* ''[[Main Chup Rahungi]]'' (1962) - Ratan Kumar
* ''[[Aarti (film)|Aarti]]'' (1962) - Deepak's Father
* ''[[Grahasti (film)|Grahasti]]'' (1963) - Maya and Radha's dad
* ''Ek Don Teen'' (1964)
* ''[[Guide (film)|Guide]]'' (1965) - Bhola
* ''Tu Hi Meri Zindagi'' (1965)
* ''Saiyan Se Neha Lagaibe'' (1965)
* ''[[Kaajal]]'' (1965) - Saxena
* ''Ek Saal Pehle'' (1965)
* ''Yugo Yugo Mi Vaat Pahili'' (1965, Marathi)
* ''Shankar Khan'' (1966) - Lala Kedarnath
* ''[[Suraj (1966 film)|Suraj]]'' (1966) - Ram Singh
* ''[[Amrapali (film)|Amrapali]]'' (1966) - Kulpati Mahanam
* ''Hum Kahan Ja Rahe Hain'' (1966) - Principal
* ''[[Dillagi (1966 film)|Dillagi]]'' (1966) - Raibahadur
* ''Chhota Bhai'' (1966) - Poojary
* ''Mera Naam Johar'' (1968) - Lalji
* ''Dil Aur Mohabbat''' (1968) - Hostel Warden
* ''[[Jhuk Gaya Aasman]]'' (1968) - Shankarlal Khanna
* ''[[Humsaya (1968 film)|Humsaya]]'' (1968) - Sharma - Intelligence Office Chief
* ''Farishta'' (1968)
* ''Beti Tumhare Jaisi'' (1969)
* ''[[Aadmi Aur Insaan]]'' (1969) - Judge
* ''[[Ittefaq (1969 film)|Ittefaq]]'' (1969) - Dr. Trivedi
* ''[[Sajan (1969 film)|Sajan]]'' (1969) - Guruji
* ''[[Paisa Ya Pyaar]]'' (1969) - Shankarlal
* ''[[Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai]]'' (1969) - Judge
* ''[[Insaan Aur Shaitan]]'' (1970) - Shankar Chauhan
* ''[[Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani]]'' (1970) - Padma's brother
* ''[[Devi (1970 film)|Devi]]'' (1970) - Ram Singh (Driver)
*[[Chingari (1971 film)|''Chingari'' (1971 film)]]
* ''Veer Chhatrasal'' (1971)
* ''Bahake Kadam'' (1971)
* ''Nate Jadale Don Jiwaache'' (1971)
* ''Chingari'' (1971) - Advocate
* ''[[Jwala (1971 film)|Jwala]]'' (1971) - Sardar
* ''[[Hulchul (1971 film)|Hulchul]]'' (1971) - Padma's Father
* ''Albela'' (1971)
* ''Chori Chori'' (1972) - Komal's Father
* ''[[Zindagi Zindagi]]'' (1972) - Mr. Sharma
* ''[[Sub Ka Saathi]]'' (1972) - Sevak Ram
* ''Sonal'' (1973)
* ''[[Bandhe Haath]]'' (1973) - Seth. Harnam Das
* ''[[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973 film)|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]]'' (1973) - Dr. Saxena
* ''Badi Maa'' (1974)
* ''Woh Main Nahin'' (1974) - Judge
* ''Raja Shiv Chhatrapati'' (1974)
* ''Hamrahi'' (1974)
* ''Archana'' (1974) - Gopal Kaka
* ''Aashiana'' (1974)
* ''Awara Ladki'' (1975)
* ''Mutthi Bhar Chawal'' (1975)
* ''Dafaa 302: Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder)'' (1975) - Judge
* ''Badnaam'' (1975) - Shankerlal
* ''Gumrah'' (1976) - Professor Vaidya
* ''[[Aaj Ka Ye Ghar]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Immaan Dharam]]'' (1977) - Barkat Chacha
* ''Dhoop Chhaon'' (1977) - Abdul
* ''[[Shankar Hussain]]'' (1977) - Mir Irshaad Hussain
* ''[[Ram Bharose]]'' (1977)
* ''Paradh'' (1977)
* ''[[Naami Chor]]'' (1977)
* ''Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Kasam'' (1977) - Swamiji
* ''Mandir Masjid'' (1977)
* ''[[Aadmi Sadak Ka]]'' (1977) - Retd. Commissioner Upendra Nath
* ''[[Des Pardes (1978 film)|Des Pardes]]'' (1978) - Mr. Sahni
* ''[[Saajan Bina Suhagan]]'' (1978) - Doctor (uncredited)
* ''[[Karmayogi (1978 film)|Karmayogi]]'' (1978) - Principal
* ''Dost Asava Tar Asa'' (1978) - Retired Commissioner
* ''[[Ankh Ka Tara]]'' (1978) - Karim
* ''Anjaam'' (1978) - Maharaja
* ''[[Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin]]'' (1979) - Hariram
* ''[[Naiyya]]'' (1979) - Sarpanch of Lakhipur
* ''[[Maan Apmaan]]'' (1979) - Parvati's dad
* ''Premika'' (1980)
* ''Manokaamnaa'' (1980) - Jain (Ex-DFO)
* ''[[Chambal Ki Kasam]]'' (1980) - Radhu Kaka
* ''[[Dostana (1980 film)|Dostana]]'' (1980) - High School Principal
* ''Maan Abhiman'' (1980) - Money-lender Prabhu Dayal Gupta
* ''Beqasoor'' (1980) - Jagmohan Sinha
* ''[[Dahshat]]'' (1981) - Elderly Doctor
* ''[[Kaalia]]'' (1981) - 1st Defense Attorney
* ''[[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|Umrao Jaan]]'' (1981) - Maulvi
* ''[[Maan Gaye Ustaad]]'' (1981) - Prosecuting Lawyer
* ''[[Khud-Daar]]'' (1982) - Judge
* ''[[Dharam Kanta]]'' (1982) - Mukhiya
* ''[[Sun Sajna]]'' (1982) - Doctor
* ''[[Love in Goa]]'' (1983) - Mr. D'Souza
* ''[[Rishta Kagaz Ka]]'' (1983) - Professor Sharma
* ''[[Lal Chunariya]]'' (1983) - Kundan's dad
* ''[[Laila (1984 film)|Laila]]'' (1984)
* ''Maan Maryada'' (1984) - Police Commissioner
* ''[[Bepanaah]]'' (1985) - Bhavna's Father
* ''[[Aap Ke Saath]]'' (1986) - Parsaji (oldman in "Aged Home")
* ''[[Sutradhar (film)|Sutradhar]]'' (1987) - Headmaster
* ''[[Soorma Bhopali]]'' (1988)
* ''Pyase Nain'' (1989) - Senior Police Inspector (final film role)
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==Awards and honors==
Gajanan Jagirdar was awarded the best actor award for his portrayal of the poet Parshuram in the film Shahir Parshuram by [[Government of Maharashtra]] in 1962. The [[Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards|Bengal journalists Association]] in [[5th Annual BFJA Awards]] bestowed upon him the best actor award for his performance in the film's [[Padosi (film)|Padosi]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=tgo9BAAAQBAJ&pg=PT42 Hero volume 1 by Hay House, Inc]</ref> The same [[Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards|Bengal journalists Association]] in [[8th Annual BFJA Awards]] honoured him doubly in 1944 by citing him both as Best Actor of the Year and Best Director of the Year for his film [[Ramshastri (film)|Ramshastri]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Cultural Profiles: Calcutta. Santiniketan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qkbRAAAAMAAJ |page=117 |author=Rekha Menon |publisher=Inter-National Cultural Centre |year=1963 |quote=Gajanan Jagirdar for his role in the latter film he won the Best Actor of the Year citation from the Bengal Film Journalists Association. The same Association honoured him doubly in 1944 by citing him both as Best Actor of the Year and Best Director of the Year for his film Ram Shastrt.}}</ref>

==Death==
Gajanan Jagirdar died of a [[heart attack]] on 13 August 1988 at his residence in [[Bombay]] (now [[Mumbai]]), aged 81.<ref>{{cite book |title=Indian Cinema |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KnB1AAAAIAAJ |year=1988 |page=89 |quote=Gajanan Jagirdar, the well-known and respected Marathi film producer and director and one-time actor in Hindi and Marathi films passed away in Bombay on August 13, 1988 after a heart attack at the age of 81}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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