G. G. Mayekar was a Bollywood film editor from India who edited many Hindi and Marathi films, notably the famous films Shree 420 (1955), Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960).[1]

G. G. Mayekar
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm editor
Years active1949 – 1979
Notable workShree 420 (1955), Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960)
AwardsFilmfare Award for Best Editing

Career

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The contributions from editor G. G. Mayekar, cinematographer Radhu Karmakar and art director M. R. Acharekar were significant to veteran actor Raj Kapoor and R. K. Studios' success.[2] His other notable films he worked on include Barsaat (1949), Awara (1951), Ashiana (1952), Aah (1953), Boot Polish (1954), Teesri Kasam (1966), Rajnigandha (1972) and many others.

Awards and nominations

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Filmfare Award for Best Editing[3]
Year Film Role Result
1955 Shree 420 Editor Won
1960 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai Editor Won

Filmography

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Year Show Role
1949 Barsaat Editor
1949 Dillagi Editor
1950 Dastan Editor
1951 Awaara Editor
1951 Naujawan Editor
1952 Ashiana Editor
1953 Aah Editor
1954 Boot Polish Editor
1955 Char Paise Editor
1955 Shree 420 Editor
1956 Jagte Raho Editor
1956 Basant Bahar Editor
1957 Ab Dilli Dur Nahin Editor
1960 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai Editor
1962 Rungoli Editor
1962 Aarti Editor
1966 Teesri Kasam Editor
1967 Raat Aur Din Editor
1968 Saraswatichandra Editor
1968 Bai Mothi Bhagyachi Editor
1969 Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke Editor
1972 Dil Daulat Duniya Editor
1974 Rajnigandha Editor
1979 Manzil Editor

References

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  1. ^ "G.G. Mayekar". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. ^ Studying Indian Cinema Paperback – Illustrated, 5 May 2017. Columbia University Press; First edition (5 May 2017). 7 April 2015. p. 18. ISBN 978-1906733674. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  3. ^ "G.G. MAYEKAR AWARDS". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
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