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.
Nana Palsikar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nana Palsikar reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nana Palsikar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of Nana Palsikar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Charandas, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nana Palsikar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nana Palsikar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nana Palsikar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Kanoon Kya Karega | Parent of accused youth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Villager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Swayamvar | Purohit Shankarprasad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Seema's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Aakrosh | Bhiku's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Nirmala's Nanaji | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Charandas | Judge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Karm | Shivlal / Premnath's father-in-law | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Paapi | Seth. Ghanshyamdas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Prem Nagar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Prem Parbat | Choudhari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Yaar Mere | Deenanath | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Uphaar | Ramchandra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Heer Raanjha | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Guru | The Guru's Guru | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Doli | Ganpat Lala | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Duniya | Girdharilal | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Aurat | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Anupama | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Biradari | Deepu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Aakhri Khat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Arzoo | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sky palace | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cha Cha Cha | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sangam | Nathu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Pooja Ke Phool | Hansraj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dosti | School Teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Shagoon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bharosa | Shivcharandas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Nartakee | Prof. Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Aashiq | Thakur / Renuka's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Main Chup Rahungi | Narayan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Shehar Aur Sapna | uncle Johnny, the violinist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai | Tau | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Kanoon | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Char Dil Char Rahen | Pujariji | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Anari | Evil Priest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Phir Subha Hogi | Gopal, Sohni's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Jailor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Karigar | Astrologer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Baarish | Gopal Dada | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Defending Lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Jagte Raho | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | New Delhi | Subramaniam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Two Acres of Land | Dhangu Maheto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Daaera | Sheetal's Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shakuntala | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Kangan | - | Super Hit | 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 "Charandas" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Kangan", "Prem Nagar", and "Pooja Ke Phool".