Guru Thakur
Guru Thakur is a contemporary, Marathi poet, lyricist, script writer, actor and playwright. Guru was born and brought up in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. While he began his career as a newspaper columnist, cartoonist, caricaturist and voiceover artist he has evolved and made a name as a poet, lyricist and script writer. His early career includes a short stint at Marmik, Marathi weekly and newspapers Tarun Bharat, Pudhari, Maharashtra Times and Navakaal. His achievements include script writing for the television show 'Shriyut Gangadhar Tipare', movie Aga Bai Arrecha, play 'Bhaiyya Haat Paay Pasari' and most recent movie Natarang. He received 'Zee Gaurav Award' and 'V. Shantaram Award' as Best Lyricist for the Song 'Khel Mandla' from the movie Natarang.
Awards and nominations
- 2015 'Ajeenkya DY Patil Filmare Award ' as Best Lyricist for song 'Mauli Mauli' from the movie 'Lai Bhari'
- 2015 'Dadasaheb Phalke' Award for April 2014 - September 2015 as Best Lyricist for song 'Mauli Mauli' from the movie 'Lai Bhari'
- 2013 'CHAITRABAN PURASKAR' GA.DI.MADGULKAR PRATISHTHAN
- 2013 'OUTSTANDING LYRISIST' INDIAN MUSIC ACADEMY
- 2013 'NaGhaDeshpande Puraskaar' Akhil Bhartiya Sahitya Parishad
- 2013 'Ma. Ta. Sanman Award' as Best Lyricist for the song 'Bagh Ughadun Daar' from the movie Bharatiya.
- 2010 'BIG FM' BIG Lyricist Award for Song Khel Mandla form Natarang
- 2010 'Zee Gaurav Award' as Best Lyricist for the song 'Khel Mandala' from the Movie Natarang.
- 2010 'Ma. Ta. Sanman Award' as Best Lyricist for the song 'Khel Mandala' from the movie Natarang.
- 2010 'Chitrapati V Shantaram Award' as Best Lyricist for the song 'Khel Mandala' from the movie Natarang.
- 2010 Saraswat Chaitanya Gaurav Puraskar.
- 2010 Nomination at 'Zee Gaurav Awards' for Best Lyricist for the song 'He Raje Ji Ra Ji' from the movie Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy.
- 2010 Nomination at 'Zee Gaurav Awards' for Best Dialogue for the movie Natarang.
- 2010 Nomination at 'Maharashtra Rajya Chitrapat Puraskar' for the song 'Natrang Ubha' from the movie Natarang.
- 2009 'Indradhanu Yuvonmesh Puraskar' for Song Witting.
- 2009 'Kala Gaurav Puraskar'for Song Writing.
- 2009 Nomination at 46th 'Maharashtra Rajya Chitrapat Puraskar' for Best Dialogue for the movie Marmabandh.
- 2008–2009 'Mumbai Marathi Shitya Sangha' award as Best Playwright for the play 'Bhaiyya Haat Paay Pasari'
- 2007–2008 'Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parshad' award as Best Playwright for the play 'Bhaiyya Haat Paay Pasari'
- 2007–2008 'Late Baban Prabhu Smruti Puraskar' award as Best Playwright for the play 'Bhaiyya Haat Paay Pasari'
Career
Lyricist
- Aai kuthe kay karte Channel : Star Pravah
Television
- Hasa Chakat Phu : Channel – Zee Marathi: A comedy serial by won the best comedy serial award in 2005.
- Yeh Jivan Hai: Channel – Doordarshan
- Asambhav : Channel –
- Kulavadhu : Channel –
- Prajakta : Channel –
- Aai kuthe kay karte : Channel - Star Pravah
Theatre
- Tu Tu Mi Mi
- Aata Hounach Jau Dya
- Bhaiyya Haat Paay Pasari : Bhadrakali Productions
- Mhatare Jamin Par : Bhadrakali Productions
- sukhanshi Bhandato amhi
Movies
- Aga Bai Arrecha
- Golmaal
- Ghar Doghanche
- Lek Ladaki
- Tujhya Majhya Sansarala
- Oxygen
- Marmabandha
- Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
- Natrang
- Zenda
- Kshanbhar Vishranti
- LalBag Paral
- City of Gold
- Superstar
- hangama
- Agadbam
- Paach naar ek bejar
- Shahanpan Dega Deva
- Atta ga baya
- Teecha Baap Tyacha Baap
- Fakt Ladh Mhana
- Bharatiya
- Ferrari Ki Sawaari
- No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe
- Yedyanchi Jatra
- Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda
- Balak Palak
- Zapatlela 2
- Narbachi Wadi
- Mangalashtak Once More
- Thoda tuza Thoda Maza
- Timepass
- Lai Bhaari
- Ishq Wala Love
- Yellow
- Hello nandan
- Sangto Aika
- Pyaar Vali Love Story
- Lokmanya ek yugpurush
- Classmates
- Balkadu
- Ektara
- Sandook
- Welcome Zindagi
- Murder Mestri
- Dhol Taashe
- Carry On Maratha
- Tu Hi Re
- Partu
- Natsamrat
- Ganvesh
- Poster Girl
- Mr. And mrs. Sadachari
- Bhikari
- Bandukya
- Mala Kahich Problem Nahi
- Shentimental
- Deva
- Barayan
- Ghuma
- Amhi Doghi
- Hostel days
- Ranangan
- Redu
- Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar
- Mauli
- Triple Seat
- Prawaas
Popular Songs
| Sr. No | Title | Composer | Singer | Movie / Album / TV |
| 1 | Man Udhan Varyache | Ajay-Atul | Shankar Mahadevan | Aga Bai Arechha ! |
| 2 | Pari Mhanu Ki Sundara | Avadhoot Gupte | Avadhoot Gupte, Swapnil Bandodkar | Golmal |
| 3 | Hi Gulabi Hava | Avadhoot Gupte | Vaishali Samant | Golmal |
| 4 | Changbhala | Ajay-Atul | Ajay-Atul | Tujhya Majhya Sansarala |
| 5 | Malhar Vari Motiyane | Ajay-Atul | Ajay Gogavale, Shahir Sabale | Aga Bai Arechha ! |
| 6 | Swarg Ha Nava | Ajay-Atul | Hrishikesh Ranade, Yogita Godbole | Tujhya Majhya Sansarala |
| 7 | Navari Aali | Ajay-Atul | Yogita Godbole | Tujhya Majhya Sansarala |
| 8 | Kali Dharati | Ajay-Atul | Ajay Gogavale | Tujhya Majhya Sansarala |
| 9 | Vajale Ki Bara | Ajay-Atul | Bela Shende | Natarang |
| 10 | Khel Mandala | Ajay-Atul | Ajay Gogavale | Natarang |
| 11 | Natrang Ubha | Ajay-Atul | Ajay Gogavale, Atul Gogavale | Natarang |
| 12 | Mathurechya Bazari | Ajay-Atul | Bela Shende | Natarang |
| 13 | Apsara Aali | Ajay-Atul | Bela Shende | Natarang |
| 14 | Ghe Savarun Man | Ajay-Atul | Sukhavinder Singh | Ringa Ringa |
| 15 | Bayago Bayago | Ajay-Atul | Kunal Ganjavala | Ringa Ringa |
| 16 | He He Raje Ji Ra | Ajit Parab | Sukhavinder Sing | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy |
| 17 | Ajit Parab | Bela Shende | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | |
| 18 | Kase Geet Jhale | Madhav-Uday | Suchitra | Ghar Doghanche |
| 19 | Jhale Dole Phitur | Madhav-Uday | Suchitra | Ghar Doghanche |
| 20 | Lagale Man Paratichya | Kaushal Inamdar | Janhavi Prabhu-Arora | Janhavi |
| 21 | Je Satya Sundar Sarvatha | Vidya | Nilesh Moharir | Kulavadhu |
| 22 | Maharajanchi Kirti | Ajit Parab | Nandesh Umap | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy |
| 23 | Yaad Tujhi Re Aali | Swapnaja Lele | Vijay Narayan | Swapna Sur Majhe |
| 24 | Pachuchya Ranat | Madhurani Gokhale-Prabhulkar | Madhurani Gokhale-Prabhulkar | Sundar Majhe Ghar |
| 25 | Tav Tej Ya Timirat | Pravin Kuvar | Swapnil Bandodakar | Nashibachi Aisi Taisi |
| 26 | Dav ishkacha ardhyat raya | Ajit samir | urmila dhangar | Fakt ladh mhana |
| 27 | yo yo go maze baay | Ajit-samir | Sachin pilgaonkar | ticha baap tyacha baap |
| 28 | Akherache He Gane | Achyut Thakur | Shaunak Abhisheki | Marmabandha |
| 29 | Mala ved lagle | Chinar Mahesh | Swapnil Bandhodkar,Ketaki Mategaokar,Bela Shende | Timepass |
| 30 | Mauli Mauli | Ajay-Atul | Ajay Gogavale | Lai Bhaari |
| 31 | Indradhanu | Ajit Parab | Sharayu Date | Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar |
Screenplay and Dialogue
Television
- Hasaa Chakat Phu : : A comedy serial telecast on the Zee Marathi. This serial won the best comedy serial award in 2005.
- Shriyut Gangadhar Tipare : Channel-
- Jagavegali : Channel-
- : A children's fiction programme on Zee Marathi. It is the story of Atharva, an 8-year-old boy, who loves science fiction; who is bright, but a loner.
- Vastraharan: Channel-
- SaReGaMaPa: Channel-
Movies
- Aga Bai Arrecha
- Prarambh
- Marmabandh
- Natarang
- Ticha baap Tyacha baap
- Narbachi Waadi
Playwright
- Bhaiyya Haat Paay Pasari : Bhadrakali Productions
Actor
Television
- Comedy Dot Com: Channel-
- Sanjbhool: Channel-
- Reshimgathi: Channel-
- Tujhyavina: Channel-
Movies
- Natarang
- Ganvesh