The 1962 '' Rangalya Ratree Ashya '' was a musical film based on the story written by author Ranjit Desai and starring Arun Sarnaik as a talented drummer who falls in love with a courtesan . The film won Thakur another President 's Silver Medal at the 10th National Film Awards . Starring Kashinath Ghanekar , Thakur achieved his third National Film Award for '' Ektee '' ( 1968 ) at the 16th National Film Awards
16th National Film Awards
16th National Film Awards
Raja Thakur