Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthdate
1906-01-19
Day of Death
1947-08-19
Place of Birth
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Vinayak Damodar Karnataki
Biography
Master Vinayak emerged from the culturally influential Kolhapur film scene that shaped early Marathi cinema. He began as an actor, later shifted into direction and production, and became known for his ability to blend social themes with entertainment in a period when Indian cinema was still solidifying narrative conventions. Although his life was short, his contribution was recognised partly for advancing women in cinema and supporting younger talent who would become important later.
Filmography (13)
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Unknown
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
1997
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Bagaram
Brandy Ki Botal
1939
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Audumbar
Brahmachari
1938No Image
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Unknown
Dharmaveer
1937
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Prakash
Holy Crime
1936
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Sanjeev
Orphans of Society
1935
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Kumar
Bhikharan
1935
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Sanjeev
Vilasi Ishwar
1935No Image
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Vasudev
Akashwani
1934
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Unknown
Sinhagad
1933
⭐ 7.0
Role:
King Virat
Sairandhri
1933
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Rohidas
King of Ayodhya
1932
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Rajkumar Sudhirchandra