Overview

Shriram Lagoo was an Indian actor celebrated for his long and versatile career on stage and screen. He became widely known for strong character roles in both Marathi and Hindi-language films and for his commanding presence in modern Marathi theatre. His film roles earned popular and critical recognition; among other credits he won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (1978) for the Hindi film Gharaonda and appeared in the international production Gandhi.

Early life and professional background

Lagoo trained as a medical doctor and worked for a period in medicine before turning to acting full time. His medical background and disciplined approach influenced his work ethic and the precise, observant quality of his performances. For readers seeking basic reference material, see a short biographical entry.

Stage and film career

He rose to prominence in Marathi theatre, where he collaborated with leading playwrights and directors of his time. His stage repertoire included contemporary dramas and socially engaged plays that helped shape modern Marathi theatre practice. On film, Lagoo built a reputation as a reliable character actor, comfortable in a wide range of roles across more than a hundred Marathi and Hindi films. Highlights of his screen work are noted in many film listings and retrospectives; an overview of his movie credits can be consulted via film databases.

Style, reputation and legacy

Lagoo was known for a naturalistic acting style, clear diction and a presence that could anchor ensemble work. He was respected by peers for bringing theatrical discipline to film sets and for helping elevate the stature of Marathi theatre nationally. His influence is visible in subsequent generations of regional theatre artists and in the way Marathi stage work entered mainstream cultural conversations.

Notable achievements and later life

  • Major award: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor (1978) for Gharaonda.
  • International work: credited in the film Gandhi, a global production that brought wider visibility to many Indian actors.
  • Body of work: acted in over 100 films across Marathi and Hindi cinema.

For details about particular films and stage productions, consult specialized filmographies or theatre histories; a general reference to his international film appearance is available at that film's cast list.

Death

Shriram Lagoo died on 17 December 2019 at age 92. He passed away in Pune; reports of his death and circumstances are recorded by contemporary news accounts and local sources. For local reporting and notices, see the coverage linked from regional pages and archives: local report. Contemporary notices also recorded the cause of death as a cardiac event; brief explanatory notices are available at medical-cause summary.