Sadashiv Amrapurkar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sadashiv Amrapurkar
Born	Ganesh Kumar Narwode (or Nalawade) 11 May 1950 Ahmednagar, Bombay State, India
Died	3 November 2014(2014-11-03) (aged 64) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1979–2014
Spouse(s)	Sunanda Amrapurkar (m. 1973)
Awards	won Filmfare Awards for Best supporting actor in Ardh Satya in 1983 and Best Villain for Sadak in 1991

Sadashiv Dattaray Amrapurkar (born Ganesh Kumar Narwode, 11 May 1950 – 3 November 2014) was a talented Indian actor. He was well-known for his roles in Marathi and Hindi movies from 1983 to 1999. He acted in over 300 films in various Indian languages. Before becoming a famous actor, he even played first-class cricket in the Ranji trophy, which is a major cricket tournament in India.

Sadashiv Amrapurkar was the first actor to win the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role in 1991 for his movie Sadak. This award was created especially for actors who played villain roles. In 1993, he also played a funny hero, Inspector Pyare Mohan, in the film Aankhen. Besides playing villains, he also took on supporting roles and later, many funny characters.

Early Life and Beginnings

Sadashiv Amrapurkar was born as Ganesh Kumar Narwode on 11 May 1950. His birthplace was Amrapur village in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India.

He started acting when he was still in school. While studying history at Pune University, he became very involved in theatre plays.

Acting Journey

Amrapurkar began his acting career in Marathi theatre. He acted in and directed almost fifty plays before he started working in films. His first movie role was playing the historical figure Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the Marathi film 22 June 1897.

He won many awards for his work in theatre and films. His first Hindi film was Govind Nihalani's Ardh Satya (1983), for which he won a Filmfare Award. He acted in more than 300 movies in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Oriya, Haryanvi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. In 1993, he won the Filmfare award for Best Actor in a villainous role. This was the first time this specific award was given out.

In 1981–82, Amrapurkar acted in a Marathi play called Hands-Up!. The play was a big success, and a director named Govind Nihalani noticed him. Nihalani was looking for an actor to play the main villain in his movie Ardh Satya. The movie became a hit, and Amrapurkar's acting was highly praised. People found his way of delivering dialogues very unique compared to other movie villains at that time.

After Ardh Satya, Amrapurkar appeared in many films. In 1986, he played the villain in Aakhree Raasta, which starred Amitabh Bachchan. In 1987, he was the main villain in Hukumat, a blockbuster film. From 1988 onwards, he often played villain roles in movies like Mohre and Khatron Ke Khiladi.

In the mid-1990s, he started taking on supporting and funny roles. Some of these films include Aankhen, Ishq, and Coolie No. 1. He also played Dr. Khanna in the 1996 film Chhote Sarkar. He did many great roles in Marathi films too, such as Kadachit and Vaastupurush. His last Hindi movie role was a small appearance in Bombay Talkies (2012).

He also had a special appearance in the 1991 film Swayam. In this movie, he played a strict police officer who taught his children a lesson about caring for elderly people. This topic was very important to Amrapurkar, and he did the role for free.

Helping Others

Sadashiv Amrapurkar was a kind person who cared deeply about society. He was a philanthropist, meaning he helped people, and a social activist, working for good causes. He was involved with many social organizations, including:

• Maharashtra Samajik Krutadnyata Nidhi: He worked with other social leaders to raise money for social workers who helped society without asking for anything in return.
• Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti: He was a trustee and actively worked with this group to help people stop believing in harmful superstitions.
• Snehalaya, Ahmednagar: He was a trustee for this organization that helps women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Narmada Bachao Andolan: He worked with Medha Patkar to help people who lost their homes because of the Sardar Sarovar Dam built on the Narmada river.
• Lokshahi Prabodhan Vyaspeeth: This group teaches people about their voting rights and democracy. He gave talks to make people more aware.
• Ahmednagar Aitihasik Vastu Sangrahalaya: He helped raise money for the Museum of Historical Artifacts in Ahmednagar.
• He also supported groups that help with mental health, like the Institute for Psychological Health in Thane.
• He helped organize a conference called VEDH for school children, parents, and teachers in Ahmednagar for ten years. This conference helped students learn about different career options.
• Amrapurkar loved reading and supported Marathi and Hindi books. He wrote many articles about social issues for newspapers and magazines. He also wrote books, including Kimayagaar (a play about Helen Keller) and Abhinayaache Saha Path ("Six Lessons in Acting").

After his death, the Think Global Foundation in Ahmednagar started an award in his memory. This award honors people who have done great work. In 2016, writer Achyut Godbole and social worker Deepa Deshmukh received the award. In 2017, the famous singer Suresh Wadkar was honored with this award.

Illness and Passing

In October 2014, Sadashiv Amrapurkar developed a lung infection and was admitted to the hospital. Sadly, he passed away on 3 November 2014, at the age of 64.

Filmfare Awards

• 1984: Won: Best Supporting Actor for Ardh Satya
• 1991: Won: Best Villain for Sadak
• 1998: Nominated: Best Villain for Ishq

Works

Selected Plays (Directed and Acted)

• Pai, Pai an Pai (one-act play, director, actor)
• Bandu, Baby ani Burkha (one-act play, director, actor)
• Jawai Maza Bhala (one-act play, director, actor)
• Bhatala dili Osri (actor)
• Kaka Kishacha (actor)
• Karaila gelo Ek (actor)
• Brahmacha Bhopla (actor)
• Kahi Swapna Vikaichi Aahet (actor, director)
• Yatrik (director, actor)
• Hawa Andhara Kavadsa (actor, director)
• Chhinna (director, actor)
• Chhoo Mantar (actor, director)
• Vitthala (director)
• Me Kumar (director)
• Suryachi Pillay (actor)
• Hands Up (actor)
• Kanyadaan (actor, director)
• Nishpap (director)
• Lagnachi Bedi (actor)
• Akasmat (director, actor)
• Ti Phulrani (actor)
• Jyacha Tyacha Vithoba (director, actor)

He directed some well-known artists like Shanta Jog, Smita Patil, Shreeram Lagoo, Bhakti Barve, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Neena Kulkarni, and Suhas Joshi.

Selected TV Series

• Raj Se Swaraj (1989) as Lokmanya Tilak
• Bharat Ek Khoj (1990) as Mahatma Phule
• Kulvadhu (2009) Marathi serial
• Shobha Somnath Ki (2012)

Playback Singer

• Hou De Jarasa Ushir (2013)
• Agnikaal (1990)

Books Written by Him

1. Kimayaagaar (play based on the life of Helen Keller) 2. Abhinayache Saha Paath

Selected Filmography

Marathi Films