Shreeram Lagoo

Living legend Dr Shriram Lagoo played the role of ���Natsamrat' in the immensely popular play of the same name

A 40-something Shreeram Lagoo traded his career as an ENT surgeon way back in 1969 to live his love for acting on stage. He never looked back, shaping an acting style all of his own and setting quality benchmarks for Marathi theatre. The progression to films, both Hindi and Marathi, was natural but Lagoo made sure he would never leave the stage.

Legendary actor Dr Shreeram Lagoo passed away today due to old age. He was 92.

A successful ENT surgeon Shreeram Lagoo decided to live his dream of performing on the stage in 1969 and took up acting. Excelling in both Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi cinema as well, Lagoo's spectacular performances used to leave the audience on the edge of their seats. The news of the thespian actor passing away due to age-related illnesses at his home in Pune left everyone in shock.

Shreeram Lagoo studied medicine

Shreeram Lagoo studied medicine. He practiced as an ENT specialist in Mumbai and Pune for several years.

One of the legends of Bollywood, Shreeram Lagoo has passed away today. The actor was 92.

Urmila Matondkar reflects on her shy childhood beginnings in cinema, transforming into a confident performer. Guided by legends like Shreeram Lagoo, Shekhar Kapur, Shyam Benegal, and Kamal Haasan, she learned the essence of acting through early roles in films like 'Zaakol' and 'Masoom'. A pivotal moment was witnessing Kamal Haasan's silent performance, revealing the power of pure acting.

Dr Shreeram Lagoo breathed his last in Pune on December 17. Many of his colleagues and other industry artistes expressed their grief on his demise.

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(This story originally appeared in PuneMirror on January 17, 2020)

Almost four decades ago veteran actor Shreeram Lagoo cast a six-year-old child artist in his directorial debut, Jhakol. It was the only film he would ever direct in his storied career on stage and on the silver screen.

It was the late 1960s when a young Amol Palekar came across Shreeram Lagoo, when he was still going between his medical profession and his love for acting, and already storming stages across Maharashtra.

Given her unparalleled contribution to Indian theatre, the Roopwedh Pratishthan has decided to honour Vijaya Mehta with the Tanveer Sanman.

Playwright VV Shirwadkar aka Kusumagraj's Marathi play 'Natsamrat' was first staged in the '80s when well-known artist, Shreeram Lagoo, had played the title role.

Legendary actor Dr Shreeram Lagoo was one of the most talented actors who worked in Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati films. The actor passed away on December 17 in Pune.

Dr Lagoo is survived by his wife Deepa Lagoo, and son Anand.

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Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo, a stalwart in Marathi theatre personality, movie and film actor, passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 92. Lagoo died of cardiac arrest at his Pune residence around 8 pm.