Deceased
Master Vinayak
Trending1906 – 1947 · Died aged 41
Age
41
Films
18
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Master Vinayak
- Born
- January 19, 1906
- Birthplace
- Kolhapur
- Age
- Died aged 41
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
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- Weight
- —
- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
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- Education
- Rajaram College
- Spouse
- —
- Children
- 2 (Nanda, Jayaprakash Karnataki)
Last reviewed: Aug 5, 2026 · How we verify facts
Biography
Master Vinayak is 120 years old, an actor, from India.
Vinayak Damodar Karnataki commonly referred to as Master Vinayak was an Indian actor and film director of the 1930s and 1940s.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(18)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1946 | Jeevan Yatra |
| 1945 | Badi Maa |
| 1941 | Amrit |
| 1940 | Ardhangi |
| 1940 | Ghar Ki Rani |
| 1939 | Devata |
| 1939 | Brandy Ki Botal |
| 1938 | Jwala |
| 1938 | Brahmachari |
| 1937 | Premveer |
Family
N
Nanda
Child
J
Jayaprakash Karnataki
Child
Relationships
Family
Nanda
Child
Jayaprakash Karnataki
Child
Interesting Facts
- Master Vinayak was born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.
- The couple had seven children, including late actress Nanda and film producer and director, Jayaprakash Karnataki who is married to actress Jayshree T.
- His grandson Swastik Karnatki and his great-grand son Karann Gurbaxani are also directors in Mumbai.
- Master Vinayak was related to many personalities in the Indian film industry.
- His brother Vasudev Karnataki became a cinematographer while noted film personalities Baburao Pendharkar (1896–1967) and Bhalji Pendharkar (1897–1994) were his half-brothers.
- He was also a maternal cousin of legendary film director V.
- Master Vinayak was a good friend of the Mangeshkar family and introduced Lata Mangeshkar to the film industry with his movie Pahilee Mangalagaur.
- Amongst his work, he is best remembered for the 1938 Marathi film Brahmachari.
- It was considered controversial by audiences at the time for having the leading lady (played by Meenakshi Shirodkar) in a bathing suit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Master Vinayak is an India actor, aged 41. They are known for their work in the entertainment industry.
Master Vinayak is known for being an actor and has appeared in 18 films.
Master Vinayak was 41 years old at the time of their death.
Master Vinayak was born on January 19, 1906.
Master Vinayak's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Master Vinayak was born in Kolhapur, India.
Master Vinayak is India.
There is no publicly confirmed information about Master Vinayak being married.
Master Vinayak has 2 children: Nanda, Jayaprakash Karnataki.
Master Vinayak has appeared in 18 movies listed in our database.
Master Vinayak's most recent movie in our records is "Jeevan Yatra" (1946).
No, Master Vinayak passed away on August 19, 1947.
Master Vinayak's educational background: Rajaram College.
Master Vinayak is based in India.
The exact start of Master Vinayak's career as a actor is not publicly documented.
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