Dina Pathak

Dina Pathak
Dina Pathak
Born	Dina Gandhi; 4 March 1922; Amreli, Baroda State, British India
Died	11 October 2002 (aged 80); Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years active	1948–2002
Spouse	Baldev Pathak
Children	Supriya Pathak; Ratna Pathak
Relatives	Naseeruddin Shah (son-in-law); Pankaj Kapoor (son-in-law); Vivaan Shah (grandson); Imaad Shah (grandson)
Awards	Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1980); Government of Gujarat's Merit Award (Theatre) for (2000–2001)

Dina Pathak (née Gandhi; 4 March 1922 – 11 October 2002) was an Indian actress and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was an activist and President of the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW).^[3]^[4]

A doyenne of Hindi and Gujarati films as well as theatre, Dina Pathak acted in over 120 films in a career spanning over six decades. Her production Mena Gurjari in Bhavai folk theatre style, ran successfully for many years, and is now a part of its repertoire.^[5]^[6]

She is best known for her memorable roles in the Hindi films Gol Maal and Khubsoorat. She was a favourite of the Art Cinema in India where she played powerful roles in films like Koshish, Umrao Jaan, Mirch Masala and Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!.^[7]

Her notable Gujarati films were Moti Ba, Malela Jeev and Bhavni Bhavai, while her well-known plays include Dinglegar, Doll's House, Vijan Sheni and Girish Karnad's Hayavadana, directed by Satyadev Dubey.

^ "Sangeet Natak Akademi Honours". Archived from the original on 23 November 2007.
^ Govt award for Dina Pathak The Times of India, 8 November 2001.
^ Need to make women aware: Dina Pathak The Tribune, 3 February 2000.
^ Women panels 'toothless' The Tribune, 1 May 1999.
^ Brandon, p. 83
^ Cite error: The named reference tro was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Veteran actress Dina Pathak passes away The Times of India, 11 October 2002.

[1] "Sangeet Natak Akademi Honours". Archived from the original on 23 November 2007.

[2] Govt award for Dina Pathak The Times of India, 8 November 2001.

[3] Need to make women aware: Dina Pathak The Tribune, 3 February 2000.

[4] Women panels 'toothless' The Tribune, 1 May 1999.

[br-5] Brandon, p. 83

[tro-6] Cite error: The named reference tro was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[Times-7] Veteran actress Dina Pathak passes away The Times of India, 11 October 2002.

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Dina Pathak
Born	Dina Gandhi^[1] (1922-03-04)4 March 1922 Amreli, Baroda State, British India
Died	11 October 2002(2002-10-11) (aged 80) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years active	1948–2002
Spouse	Baldev Pathak
Children	Supriya Pathak Ratna Pathak
Relatives	Naseeruddin Shah (son-in-law) Pankaj Kapoor (son-in-law) Vivaan Shah (grandson) Imaad Shah (grandson)
Awards	Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1980) Government of Gujarat's Merit Award (Theatre) for (2000–2001)^[2]