Smruti Chitre

Ravindra Laxman Mankani (Marathi: रवींद्र लक्ष्मण मंकणी; born 21 May 1956) is an Indian actor who is noted for his work in soap operas, plays and films. He first became a civil engineer and then shifted to acting. He is a recipient of a Maharashtra State Film Award for best acting for his work in Limited Manuski. He has worked directors such as Jayoo Patwardhan & Nachiket Patwardhan, Gajanan Jagirdar, Vijaya Mehta, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rajkumar Santoshi, Shahab Shamsi, Gajendra Ahire and Mohan Gokhale. Some of his noted serial roles are Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwe in Swami, Thakur Harisingh in Trikaal, Siddharth Singhania in Shanti, and Shrirang Deshmukh in Jhale Mokale Akash. Some of his Marathi TV serials are Swami, Ashwamedha, Soudamini, Zale Mokale Aakash, Athiti, Kamala Pimpalpaan, Avantika, Sonpavale, Pankhanchi Savali and Hindi serials are Terah Panne, Shrikant, Tiger, Trikaal, Shanti, CID: Special Bureau and Khaki. Some of his notable dramas are Aakrosh, Aparsh Amrutacha, Reshim Dhage, Buland, Mahant, Hee Shrinchi Ichha and films are Nagin, Smruti Chitre, Nivdung, Varsa Laxmicha, Limited Manuski, Band Zarokhe, Not only Mrs. Raut and Khandobachya Navane. His awards include 22 June 1897 and Limited Manuski (Marathi – Limited humanity) directed by Nachiket and Jayoo Patwardhan and Varsa Lakshmicha.