Inspector Mahesh Jadhav
Inspector Mahesh Jadhav is a fictional protagonist character of Police detective in the Zapatlela film series directed by Mahesh Kothare, also created and portrayed the character.[1][2] It was originally featured in 1989 film Thartharat.[3] The character still one of the popular characters in the Marathi audiences.[4]
Development[edit]
Mahesh Kothare was formerly criminal lawyer, so he was very close to the police and fascinated by the police. Taking inspiration from there, he himself played the character of Inspector Mahesh Jadhav. He had told in an interview that once he went to Ramdas Padhye's show of talking dolls. At that time he thought that "if this doll came alive, what would Lakshya do." Then Kothare made the film Zapatlela on Tatya Vinchu, in which character of Mahesh Jadhav was the protagonist in the film.[2]
Earlier it was featured in the Thartharat in 1989 followed by Majha Chakula and then Zapatlela 2. In 2004, Kothare made guest appearance in Pachadlela as detective Inspector Mahesh Jadhav.[3]
Appearances[edit]
Zapatlela series[edit]
| Inspector Mahesh Jadhav | |
|---|---|
| Zapatlela characters | |
| First appearance | Zapatlela (1993) |
| Last appearance | Zapatlela 2 (2013)[5] |
| Created by | Mahesh Kothare |
| Portrayed by | Mahesh Kothare |
| Information | |
| Nickname | Damn It King[4] |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Commissioner Inspector (former) |
| Occupation | Police detective |
| Significant other | Tatya Vinchu |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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Zapatlela[edit]
Evil puppet Tatya Vinchu wants to enter Lakshya's body, causing Lakshya to lose his life. Before that, Jadhav eliminate Tayta Vinchu.
Zapatlela 2[edit]
The malevolent and possessed puppet Tatya Vinchu is searching for Aditya, the son of his murdered ventriloquist creator Lakshya Bolke, in an attempt to transform into a human.
In other films[edit]
Apart from Zapatlela series, the character is featured in Thartharat (1989), Majha Chakula (1994) and Pachadlela (2004).
Thartharat[edit]
Gangster Taklu Haiwan terrorises the village of Shrirampur. After being moved, he enlists the help of Lakshya, a local journalist, to help the town overcome its dread. He apprehends Taklu Haiwan in the end.[6]
Majha Chakula [edit]
When young Adinath is kidnapped by Gidhad gang, Inspector Mahesh Jadhav rescues him and also defeats the Gidhad gang.
Pachadlela[edit]
Mahesh Kothare was made guest appearance in Pachadlela as Inspector Mahesh Jadhav
Legacy and impact[edit]
In majority of his films, Mahesh Kothare has played the fictitious Inspector Mahesh Jadhav. His catchphrase, "Damn It!" is well-known to Marathi viewers, and he is frequently referred to as the "Damn It King." This catchphrase inspired Mahesh Kothare to name his autobiography "Damn It Ani Barach Kahi".[4] In an interview, Kothare claimed that he picked up the habit of saying "damn it" from G. M. Hardly's book when he was a college student.[2]
Devendra Fadnavis, praised Kothare's autobiography "Damn It Ani Barach Kahi" launch at Shivaji Mandir, Mumbai[7]
The characters Inspector Mahesh Jadhav, Tatya Vinchu are considered as one of the iconic characters in Marathi entertainment industry.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "The director-actors of the Marathi film industry". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "महेश कोठारे : इन्स्पेक्टर महेश जाधव आजही मराठी मनात..!" [Mahesh Kothare: Inspector Mahesh Jadhav is still popular in Marathi audience..!]. Pudhari (in मराठी). 2021-09-28. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Happy Birthday Mahesh Kothare: Enjoy These Top 5 Films Of This Versatile Veteran Marathi Actor Today | SpotboyE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Marathi Actor-Director Mahesh Kothare Releases His Autobiography, 'Damn It Aani Barach Kahi'". News18. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ↑ "The director-actors of the Marathi film industry". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (2014-07-10). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9. Search this book on
- ↑ "'डॅम ईट आणि बरंच काही' पुस्तकाचे उपमुख्यमंत्र्यांच्या हस्ते प्रकाशन". ABP Majha (in मराठी). 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ↑ "तात्या विंचू झाला ३० वर्षाचा...! 'झपाटलेला'च्या सेटवरचे हे फोटो तुम्ही कधीही पाहिले नसतील...!!". Lokmat (in मराठी). 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
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