Nana Palsikar
ActingAbout Nana Palsikar
Nana Palshikar was an Indian actor who appeared in over 80 Hindi films. He made his film debut in 1935 with Dhuwandhar, and went on to play character roles in both Hindi mainstream and arthouse films. He was also cast in small parts in a few international productions such as Maya, The Guru and Gandhi.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nana Palsikar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nana Palsikar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nana Palsikar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Karm, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nana Palsikar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nana Palsikar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nana Palsikar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Kanoon Kya Karega | Parent of accused youth | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Villager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Swayamvar | Purohit Shankarprasad | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Seema's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Aakrosh | Bhiku's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Nirmala's Nanaji | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Charandas | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Karm | Shivlal / Premnath's father-in-law | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Paapi | Seth. Ghanshyamdas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dastaan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Yaar Mere | Deenanath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dushman | Ganga Din | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Uphaar | Ramchandra | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Heer Raanjha | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Guru | The Guru's Guru | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Doli | Ganpat Lala | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Duniya | Girdharilal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Baharon Ke Sapne | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Maya | Raji's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Anupama | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Biradari | Deepu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Aakhri Khat | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Arzoo | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Geet Gaaya Pattharonne | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sky palace | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cha Cha Cha | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sangam | Nathu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dosti | School Teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Shagoon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Gumrah | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Main Chup Rahungi | Narayan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Aashiq | Thakur / Renuka's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Shehar Aur Sapna | uncle Johnny, the violinist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai | Tau | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Kanoon | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | College Girl | Biharilal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Char Dil Char Rahen | Pujariji | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Anari | Evil Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Phir Subha Hogi | Gopal, Sohni's father | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Jailor | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Baarish | Gopal Dada | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Defending Lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Stay Awake | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | New Delhi | Subramaniam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Devdas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Two Acres of Land | Dhangu Maheto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Daaera | Sheetal's Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Kangan | - | Flop | Similar → |
Nana Palsikar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nana Palsikar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nana Palsikar is "Karm" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Nana Palsikar acted in?
Nana Palsikar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nana Palsikar?
Other notable films include "Two Acres of Land", "Gandhi", and "Paapi".