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Shreeram Lagoo

Shreeram Lagoo

Actor · Died December 17, 2019, aged 92 · Satara, Bombay Presidency, British India

Shreeram Lagoo, a luminary in the world of Indian theater and cinema, left an indelible mark through his multifaceted career. Born in Satara, Maharashtra, India, Lagoo's journey was one of artistic exploration, intellectual depth, and unwavering commitment. Shreeram Lagoo's early years were steeped in academic pursuits. He earned his medical degree (MBBS) from the prestigious B. J. Medical College in Pune. His passion for the arts, however, soon led him to the stage, where he would find his true calling. Lagoo's tryst with Marathi theater began in the 1950s. His performances were marked by an intense emotional range, impeccable timing, and a deep understanding of human psychology. Whether portraying iconic characters like Iago in Othello, Sartre in Kamala, or the enigmatic Ghashiram Kotwal, Lagoo's presence on stage was electrifying. His association with the Maharashtra Cultural Center (popularly known as Sahitya Sangh) in Pune further solidified his status as a theater legend. Lagoo's directorial ventures, including plays like Natsamrat, Gidhade, and Ghar Tighancha Hava, resonated with audiences across generations. Lagoo seamlessly transitioned from theater to cinema. His nuanced performances in films like Pinjra, Sinhasan, and Gharonda showcased his versatility. Whether playing a compassionate doctor, a conflicted patriarch, or a revolutionary, Lagoo's authenticity shone through. Beyond the spotlight, Shreeram Lagoo was a man of strong convictions. His Marxist leanings and commitment to social justice were evident in his public life. He fearlessly voiced his opinions on political and social issues, earning both admiration and controversy. Shreeram Lagoo's legacy extends far beyond the footlights. His impact on Indian culture, theater, and cinema remains immeasurable. His passing on December 17, 2019, left a void, but his body of work continues to inspire artists, intellectuals, and dreamers alike. In the annals of creativity, Shreeram Lagoo's name stands tall-a beacon for those who seek truth, beauty, and the transformative power of art .

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
November 16, 1927
Died
December 17, 2019 (aged 92)
From
Satara, Bombay Presidency, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 112 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 43% in 30 days

What are Shreeram Lagoo's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
28%
Morality
25%
Self
23%
Power
10%
Survival
9%
Society
6%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 7 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
3 of 6
Mentor
2 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
7
Romantic
4
Thrilling
4
Contemplative
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Shreeram Lagoo's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shreeram Lagoo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

112 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page.

  • Shasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Vishwasrao Tidke

  • Bin Maa Ke Bachche (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Motiram - Ashok's & Gauri's father

  • History Of Marathi Cinema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Aatank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Aurat Aurat Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Barrister Vajpayee

  • Kaadhalan(1994)

    as Party Head

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Khuddar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Shastri Suri

  • Mukta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Badi Bahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Maya(1993)

    as Maya's Father

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Immaculate Conception (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dadaji

  • Sarphira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Judge B.K. Sinha

  • Current (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Rajoo Dada(1992)

    as Colonel Taneja

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sau Crore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Dushman Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Kuldeepak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kishen Kanhaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sunder Das

  • Kala Bazaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ek Din Achanak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Shashank Roy

  • Galiyon Ka Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Uncle Abdul

  • Picnic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Waqt Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ishwar Prasad

  • Charanon Ki Saugandh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Govind

  • Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Namumkin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ashok Saxena

  • Insaf Ki Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Jagannath(as Dr. Shri Ram Lagoo)

  • Avam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mahamantri

  • Mahananda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Sher Shivaji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Jeeva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Ek Pal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Ek Aur Sikander(1986)

    as Police Commissioner

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Muddat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Vikram Singh

  • Locket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Diwan Sardarilal

  • Singhasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mahamantri Skrikant

  • Saveray Wali Gaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Chediram

  • Dilwaala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ganesh Vithal Kolhapure

  • Mere Saath Chal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ravi

  • Om (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Samay Ki Dhaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ajay's employee

  • Khichadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Dadasaheb Jagdale

  • Sitamgar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Nath

  • Bond 303 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as K.K. Verma/Tiger

  • Holi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Maqsad(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Hanste Khelte(1984)

    as Principal Dwarkadas

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Meri Adalat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Judge Rajaram

  • Bad Aur Badnaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as R. C. Dutta

  • Tarang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sethji

  • Kalakaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Rohit Khanna

  • Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Purandare

  • Mawaali(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye(1983)

    as Viswanath Agarwal

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hum Se Hai Zamana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Kalicharan

  • Faraib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Bansi

  • Sadma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Dr. Khandeparkar

  • Souten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Gopal

  • Chatpati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Zara Si Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Mr. Shastri - Rakesh's father

  • Kaamchor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Rai Bahadur Chunilal Sanghvi

  • Gandhi(1982)

    as Gopal Krishna Gokhale

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Samraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Gomes

  • Deedar-E-Yaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Nawab Mirza Firad Ali Changezi

  • Vidhaata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sir Mizia

  • Ghazab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Vikram Singh

  • Main Inteqam Loonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Do Dishayen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Bhupesh

  • Daulat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Zamaane ko Dikhana hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mr. S.K. Nanda (as Dr. Shreeram Lagoo)

  • Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Jasbir Singh

  • Laawaris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Gangu Ganpat

  • Chehre Pe Chehra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Mosambi Narangi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Insaaf Ka Tarazu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Mr. Chandra (Lawyer)

  • Gehrayee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Chennabassapa

  • Neeyat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Thodisi Bewafaii (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Swayamvar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ratanlal

  • Lootmaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Fatakadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Do Aur Do Paanch(1980)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Nishana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Thakur Pratap Singh

  • Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Dr. Pradhan

  • Taraana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Rana

  • Meera(1979)

    as Raja Biramdev Rathod

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Mr. Kapoor

  • Jurmana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Prof. Dayashankar Sharma

  • Sargam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Sinhasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Shalimar(1978)

    as Tolaram (as Dr. Shriram Lagoo)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • College Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Damaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Shreedhar Mazgaonkar

  • Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Dharmsi Desai

  • Mera Rakshak(1978)

    as Avinash Rai

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Saajan Bina Suhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Gopal Chopra

  • Kitaab(1977)

    as Baijuram

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Inkaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Haridas Choudhury

  • Bhingari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Agar... If (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Kinara(1977)

    as Architect

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Immaan Dharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Govinda Anna

  • Gharaonda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Modi

  • Paradh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Seth Dinanath

  • Shankar Hussain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Hera Pheri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Police Commissioner Khanna

  • Samna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Master

  • Ponga Pandit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Professor (as Dr. Shreeram Lagu)

  • Pinjra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Vidhilikhit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 65th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 110 titles, 109 of them dated from 1972 to 2016; peak year 1981.

Highest rated

Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)

Midcredits 72nd

Most popular right now

Maya (1993)

Film career

19722016

Peak 1981 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1978Screen debut· Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting110 of 110: 110 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score61st

By decade

1970s27 · acting1980s65 · acting1990s14 · acting2000s2 · acting2010s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Shreeram Lagoo's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 15; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 61st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 15 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Mera Rakshak (1978)

98th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Gandhi (1982)

Midcredits 97th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Shreeram Lagoo work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shreeram Lagoo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mithun Chakraborty shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers