Sadashiv Amrapurkar
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Sadashiv Amrapurkar is a popular actor who is well known for his performances in Marathi and Hindi films in the 1980s and 90s.
He received the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role in 1991 for Sadak — the first time the award was instituted. In addition to negative roles, he has shone in supporting roles and, more recently, in comedic roles.
. Sadashiv continued to shine in Marathi cinema as an actor and producer under the banner of Anjana Arts (Anjana being his wife).
His first Hindi movie was Ardh Satya
in 1983, and he followed in up with small roles in many films such as Purana Mandir, Nasoor, Muddat, Veeru Dada, Jawani, Farishtay, etc. where he impressed one and all as a villain. In 1991 he appeared as a eunuch
in Sadak
, a role regarded as one of his best to date. He won a Filmfare award for his performance.
In the 1990s he migrated towards supporting roles and comedic roles such as in Aankhen
, Ishq
, Coolie No. 1
, Gupt: The Hidden Truth
, Aunty No. 1, Jai Hind
and Master. He played the role of Dr. Khanna in the 1996 film Chhote Sarkar
.
Filmfare Awards
He received the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role in 1991 for Sadak — the first time the award was instituted. In addition to negative roles, he has shone in supporting roles and, more recently, in comedic roles.
Early life
His birth name was Ganesh Kumar Narwode and he was born to an auto driver in Nasik in 1956. He adopted the name Sadashiv after going on stage in 1974. He was a trained singer but was advised that his highly nasal voice would prevent him from achieving fame — so at the age of 15 in 1971, Sadashiv migrated to theatre and the stage. In 1976, he found his first role in the Marathi film Aamras. He began to act in minor roles in Marathi cinema until in 1979 when he found his first major break in film playing Bal Gangadhar TilakBal Gangadhar Tilak
Lokmanya Tilak –, was an Indian nationalist, teacher, social reformer and independence fighter who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The British colonial authorities derogatorily called the great leader "Father of the Indian unrest"...
. Sadashiv continued to shine in Marathi cinema as an actor and producer under the banner of Anjana Arts (Anjana being his wife).
His first Hindi movie was Ardh Satya
Ardh Satya
Ardh Satya is a 1983 film directed by Govind Nihalani, his second offering after another angst-ridden movie Aakrosh . The screenplay of both movies was by Vijay Tendulkar, the noted Marathi playwright; this one was based on the short story, 'Surya', by D.A...
in 1983, and he followed in up with small roles in many films such as Purana Mandir, Nasoor, Muddat, Veeru Dada, Jawani, Farishtay, etc. where he impressed one and all as a villain. In 1991 he appeared as a eunuch
Eunuch
A eunuch is a person born male most commonly castrated, typically early enough in his life for this change to have major hormonal consequences...
in Sadak
Sadak
Sadak is a 1991 Bollywood film directed by Mahesh Bhatt.-Plot:The film was made famous by the excellent portrayal of a eunuch - Maharani by [Sadashiv Amrapurkar] who is an evil madam running a brothel that employs many girls including the characters of Pooja Bhatt and Neelima Azim. Sanjay Dutt's...
, a role regarded as one of his best to date. He won a Filmfare award for his performance.
In the 1990s he migrated towards supporting roles and comedic roles such as in Aankhen
Aankhen
Aankhen is the word that refers to eyes in the Hindi and Urdu languages.Aankhen is also the title of four films made in India.*Aankhen by Devendra Goel, stars Bharat Bhushan and Nalini Jaywant...
, Ishq
Ishq
' , Dari "eshq" Persian eshgh, Turkish aşk, , Azerbaijani , means "love". The word is derived from ‘ashiqah, a vine: the common belief is that when love takes its root in the heart of a lover, everything other than God is effaced. In Islam's Sufi and mystic doctrine it is a concept which refers to...
, Coolie No. 1
Coolie No. 1
Coolie No. 1 is a 1995 Hindi language movie directed by David Dhawan.The film stars Karisma Kapoor, Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Kadar Khan, Sadashiv Amrapurkar with music by Anand-Milind. This movie was one of the first successful movie of Karisma Kapoor. Actor Govinda got Star Screen Award Special...
, Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Gupt: The Hidden Truth is a Bollywood suspense thriller movie released in 1997, directed by Rajiv Rai. The film starred Bobby Deol, Manisha Koirala, Kajol, Paresh Rawal, Om Puri and Raj Babbar. It was one of the biggest successes of 1997....
, Aunty No. 1, Jai Hind
Jai Hind
Jai Hind जय हिंद is a salutation, slogan and battle cry most commonly used in India in speeches and communications pertaining to or referring to patriotism towards India . It translates roughly to "Hail India" or "Victory to India" or "Long live India"...
and Master. He played the role of Dr. Khanna in the 1996 film Chhote Sarkar
Chhote Sarkar (1996 film)
Chhote Sarkar is a 1996 Bollywood romantic drama film directed by Vimal Kumar and written by S. Khan. The film starred Govinda and Shilpa Shetty. It premiered on 22 November 1996.-Plot summary:...
.
Filmfare AwardsFilmfare AwardsThe Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India. The awards were...
- 1984: won: Best Supporting ActorFilmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardThe Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
: Ardh SatyaArdh SatyaArdh Satya is a 1983 film directed by Govind Nihalani, his second offering after another angst-ridden movie Aakrosh . The screenplay of both movies was by Vijay Tendulkar, the noted Marathi playwright; this one was based on the short story, 'Surya', by D.A... - 1991: won: Best VillainFilmfare Best Villain AwardThe Filmfare Best Villain Award was given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise an actor who had delivered an outstanding performance in a negative role...
: SadakSadakSadak is a 1991 Bollywood film directed by Mahesh Bhatt.-Plot:The film was made famous by the excellent portrayal of a eunuch - Maharani by [Sadashiv Amrapurkar] who is an evil madam running a brothel that employs many girls including the characters of Pooja Bhatt and Neelima Azim. Sanjay Dutt's... - 1998: nominated: Best VillainFilmfare Best Villain AwardThe Filmfare Best Villain Award was given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise an actor who had delivered an outstanding performance in a negative role...
for IshqIshq' , Dari "eshq" Persian eshgh, Turkish aşk, , Azerbaijani , means "love". The word is derived from ‘ashiqah, a vine: the common belief is that when love takes its root in the heart of a lover, everything other than God is effaced. In Islam's Sufi and mystic doctrine it is a concept which refers to...
External links
- Sadashiv Amrapurkar - Filmography at Bollywood HungamaBollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....