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=Sadashiv Amrapurkar=
=The man=
''' Sadashiv Amrapurkar: Lesser known facts ''' 
[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Sadashiv-Amrapurkar-Lesser-known-facts/photostory/44960663.cms 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)=
[[File: Sadashiv Amrapurkar ardh satya.jpg|Om Puri and Sadashiv Amrapurkar (right): ''Ardh Satya '' (1983)|frame|500px]] 
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