Sadashiv Amrapurkar
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Sadashiv Amrapurkar
The man
Sadashiv Amrapurkar: Lesser known facts The Times of India
Veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar marked a niche not only in the entertainment industry but also in the society as a responsible citizen. The actor was remembered for his power-packed performance in the film Sadak. The actor was known for playing villianious roles in Bollywood and was equally appreciated for his cameos and comedy roles. Here are a few lesser known facts about the seasoned actor.
Born and brought in a Maharashtrian Brahmin family, Sadashiv Amrapurkar was fondly called Tatya by his family and close friends. He was always socially inclined and had worked towards the betterment of those less fortunate from a very young age. Sadashiv Amrapurkar was married to his high school sweetheart, Sunanda Karmarkar. Be it in school or college, Sadashiv was always interested in acting.
Sadashiv Amrapurkar was a philanthropist, social activist, and was engaged in a number of social organizations like Samajik Krutadnyata Nidhi, Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti, Snehalaya, Lokshahi Prabodhan Vyaspeeth, Ahmednagar Aitihasik Vastu Sangrahalaya and many others. He had always had a soft spot for the rural youth and strives for their development.
His negative role in 1991 film Sadak was so appreciated and talked about that he won a Filmfare award for the role 'Rani' (a eunuch, who runs a brothel). It might come as a surprise that the award for best actor in Negative role was also bestowed upon him. Amrapurkar, who bagged the first Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role that year was awarded to acknowledge his performance.
Mahesh Bhatt had narrated the character of Maharani to Sadashiv Amrapurkar at Filmcity. He also warned Sadashiv that his character might fail. Even then, Sadashiv accepted the offer. He had acted in almost 300 movies including Hindi, Marathi,Bengali, Oriya and Haryanvi language films.
In 1981, Amrapurkar acted in a Marathi play Hands-Up! along with stage actors Avinash Masurekar and Bhakti Barve-Inamdar. This play was a super-hit and Amrapurkar was noticed by director Govind Nihalani who was searching for an artiste to play the central negative character in his film Ardh Satya. The movie went on to be a hit and Amrapurkar's acting was appreciated.
For Ardha Satya, Sadashiv Amrapurkar won his first acting award. Though it was not the best actor award, he was awarded the best supporting role in the movie Ardh-Satya. After that film, Amrapurkar starred in small roles in films such as Purana Mandir, Nasoor, Muddat, Veeru Dada, Jawani, and Farishtay. In 1987, he starred as the main villain in Dharamendra starrer Hukumat which went on to be a blockbuster that grossed even more than Mr. India. Amarapurkar became the lucky mascot for Dharamendra and thereafter they both starred in several movies.
Sadashiv Amrapurkar's daughter Reema Amrapurkar was an aspiring Bollywood director who had just directed a short movie. It was also heard that the lady was eyeing the small screen and had some plans to produce a show for TV. Sadashiv Amrapurkar of late had also featured in a TV show titled Shobha Somnath Ki with a power-packed performance for which the actor was appreciated from all over the small screen industry.
Seasoned actor like Sadashiv Amrapurkar went missing from the industry. The actor who once ruled the industry with portraying power packed negative roles was rarely seen on screen. With number of villainous and comic roles under his belt, he was the closest competitor that the likes of Kadar Khan and Anupam Kher once had.
In his long career, he had won two Filmfare awards - in 1984, he won the award for the best supporting actor for "Ardh Satya" and in 1991, the best villain trophy for his portrayal of a ruthless eunuch in "Sadak".
Amrapurkar died in November 2014.
Filmography (as an actor)
1979 22 June1897
1983 Ardh Satya
1984 Jawaani
1984 Maan Maryada
1984 Purana Mandir
1985 Aar Paar
1985 Aghaat
1985 Khamosh
1985 Nasoor
1985 Sanjhi
1985 Teri Meherbaniyan
1986 Aakhree Raasta
1986 Aurat
1986 Muddat
1987 Hukumat
1987 Majaal
1987 Mohre
1987 Zindagi (TV Series)
1988 Aai Pahije
1988 Aakrant
1988 Bharat Ek Khoj (TV Series)
1988 Bijili Aur Toofan
1988 Kaal Chakra
1988 Khatron Ke Khiladi
1988 Maar Dhaad
1988 Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1988 Sila
1988 Zulm Ko Jala Doonga
1989 Aakhri Baazi
1989 Asmaan Se Ooncha
1989 Atmadaan
1989 Bandook Dahej Ke Seenay Par
1989 Dana Paani
1989 Desh Ke Dushman
1989 Eeshwar
1989 Elaan-E-Jung
1989 Gola Barood
1989 Kahan Hai Kanoon
1989 Kameena Kahin Kaa
1989 Kasam Suhaag Ki
1989 Lashkar
1989 Mahal
1989 Nache Nagin Gali Gali
1989 Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá
1989 Shagun
1989 Sindoor Aur Bandook
1990 Agneekaal
1990 Asli Haqdaar
1990 Awaragardi
1990 Doodh Ka Karz
1990 Dushman
1990 Jaan Lada Denge
1990 Kaafila
1990 Maa O Mamata
1990 Meri Lalkaar
1990 Naaka Bandi
1990 Roti Kee Keemat
1990 Taqdeer Ka Tamasha
1990 Veeru Dada
1990 Badnaam
1991 Baarish
1991 Baat Hai Pyaar Ki
1991 Begunaah
1991 Dushman Devta
1991 Farishtay
1991 Hafta Bandh
1991 In India Today
1991 Indrajeet
1991 Inspector Dhanush
1991 Izzat
1991 Kohraam
1991 Phoolwati
1991 Pyar Ka Saudagar
1991 Rupaye Dus Karod
1991 Sadak
1991 Shiv Ram
1991 Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
1991 Swayam
1991 Z.P.
1992 Anaam
1992 Basanti Tangewali
1992 Gori
1992 Jai Kaali
1992 Jeena Marna Tere Sang
1992 Khule-Aam
1992 Kisme Kitna Hai Dum
1992 Police Aur Mujrim
1992 Police Officer
1992 Sone Ki Lanka
1992 Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi
1993 Aag Ka Toofan
1993 Aag Toofan
1993 Aaj Kie Aurat
1993 Aakanksha
1993 Aakhri Chetawani
1993 Aandha Intaquam
1993 Aankhen
1993 Ashaant
1993 Bomb Blast
1993 Hasti
1993 Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
1993 Khoon Ka Sindoor
1993 Kohra
1993 Meharbaan
1993 Phoolan Hasina Ramkali
1993 Rani Aur Maharani
1993 Tadipaar
1994 Aag
1994 Chauraha
1994 Do Fantoosh
1994 Gangapur Ki Geeta
1994 Insaniyat
1994 Janam Se Pehle
1994 Janata Ki Adalat
1994 Lathi Charge
1994 Mohra
1994 Pathreela Raasta
1994 Teesra Kaun?
1995 Bewafa Sanam
1995 Coolie No.1
1995 Doghi
1995 Faisla Main Karungi
1995 God and Gun
1995 Oh Darling Yeh Hai India
1995 Police Lock-up
1995 Reshma
1995 Sabse Bada Khiladi
1995 Sanam Harjai
1995 Sanjay
1995 The Don
1995 Yaraana
1996 Ajay
1996 Angaara
1996 Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996 Chhote Sarkar
1996 Duniyaa Jhukti Hai
1996 Hasina Aur Nagina
1996 Jung
1996 Nirbhay
1996 Return of Jewel Thief
1997 Do Ankhen Barah Hath
1997 Ek Phool Teen Kante
1997 Gupt: The Hidden Truth
1997 Ishq
1997 Kaun Rokega Mujhe
1997 Police Station
1998 Aunty No.1
1998 Do Numbri
1998 Mafia Raaj
1998 Mere Do Anmol Ratan
1998 Sher Khan
19982001: Do Hazaar Ek
1999 Dracula
1999 Gubbare (TV Series)
1999 Hai Kaun Woh
1999 Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
1999 Jaanam Samjha Karo
1999 Jai Hind
1999 Kachche Dhaage
1999 Sarfarosh-e-Hind
1999 Trishakti
2000 Aakhir Kaun Thi Woh?
2000 Bulandi
2000 Daku Ramkali
2000 Hum To Mohabbat Karega
2000 Khatarnak
2001 Dal: The Gang
2001 Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
2001 Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke
2001 Jaan Pe Khelenge Hum
2001 Kasam
2001 Master
2001 Officer
2001 Rupa Rani Ramkali
2002 Devi Ahilya Bai
2002 Mawali No.1
2002 Rishtey
2002 Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002 Vaastupurush
2002 Yeh Mohabbat Hai
2002 Yeh Raat Honeymoon Ki
2003 Baap Ka Baap
2003 Basti
2003 Chori Chori
2003 Parwana
2003 Raja Bhaiya
2003 Tada
2003 Tu Bal Bramhachari Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari
2004 AK 47
2004 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
2004 Rakhiba Jadi Se Maariba Kie
2004 Savarkhed: Ek Gaav
2004 Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2005 C.I.D. (TV Series)
2005 Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005 Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai
2005 Kunku Zale Vairi
2006 Aatma
2006 Yeh Raat
2007 Dosh
2007 Kadachit
2008 Mr. White Mr. Black
2008 Rafoo Chakkar: Fun on the Run
2008 Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava
2010 Bachao - Inside Bhoot Hai...
2010 Khuda Kasam
2012 Hou De Jarasa Ushir
2012 Sompa
2013 Bombay Talkies
