Sadashiv Amrapurkar
Biography / Profile:
Born: 11 May 1950
Birthplace: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Occupation: Indian Actor, Director and Writer
Late Sadashiv Dattaray Amrapurkar was well known for his performances in Marathi and Hindi films. He completed his Masters in History from Pune University. He started acting from school days.
Having performed in about 200+ Hindi and Marathi films since 80s till last year, Mr. Amrapurkar was basically a stage actor. Mr. Govind Nihlani, gave him his first major break, as Rama Shetty a villain; through his film ‘Ardha Satya’. He was highly impressed by the actor’s performance in a Marathi play. Mr. Amrapurkar bagged the Filmfare award for negative role portrayed by him in this film. He also went on to bag another filmfare award for his performance in Mahesh Bhatt’s film ‘Sadak’.
Mr. Amrapurkar was last seen in Marathi film, ‘Hou De Jarasa Ushir’, which also sent its entry privately for Oscars. In this film, he had played an important role of a central character.
Filmography:
- Play(s)
- 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, Director)
- Kanyadaan (Actor, Director)
- Nishpap (Director)
- Lagnachi Bedi (Actor)
- Akasmat (Director, Actor)
- Ti Phulrani (Actor)
- Jyacha Tyacha Vithoba (Director, Actor)
- Movie(s)
- Kadachit
- Aatma – Advocate Khurana
- Yeh Raat – Police Commissioner
- Hum Hain Kamaal Ke – Inspector Ghorparay
- Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai – Ishwarchand Mangatram Gore (I.M. Gore)
- Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen – Supremo/Trikal Anna
- A.K.47
- Ek Se Badhkar Ek – Inspector Inamdar
- Taarzan: The Wonder Car – Anthony D’Costa (2nd Partner)
- Raja Bhaiya – Chaubey
- Parwana – Inspector Hardev Singh Haryanvi
- Tada (film) – Bitthal Rao
- Chori Chori – Chacha
- Rishtey – Advocate Katre
- Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
- Yeh Mohabbat Hai – Police Inspector
- Mawali No.1
- Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya – Shri Chopra (Sonia’s dad)
- Hum To Mohabbat Karega – Inspector Shinde
- Bulandi – Gora’s father
- Daku Ramkali as Bajrang
- Khatarnak
- Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United – Dharamraj
- Trishakti – Inspector Dayal
- Jaanam Samjha Karo – Daniel
- Kachche Dhaage
- Aunty No. 1 – Gopi’s elder brother (as Sadashiv Amarpurkar)
- 2001: Do Hazaar Ek – Bangalore Minister Ramaswamy
- Do Numbri
- Ishq – Ranjit Rai
- Ek Phool Teen Kante
- Do Ankhen Barah Hath – Vishwanath Dayaram
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth – Insp. Neelkanth
- Ajay – Lala
- Chhote Sarkar – Dr. Khanna
- Jung – Chakradhari Choudhry
- Duniyaa Jhukti Hai
- Hasina Aur Nagina
- Aurat Aurat Aurat – Bijlee
- Return of Jewel Thief – Jukaso
- Angaara – Police Inspector
- Yaraana – Beggar/Mungarilal
- Coolie No. 1 – Shaadiram Gharjodhe
- Sabse Bada Khiladi – Amar Singh Choudhury
- God and Gun – Satya Singh
- Bewafa Sanam – John
- Oh Darling Yeh Hai India – Bidder
- Teesra Kaun – Inspector Aditya Talwar
- Aag – Bholaram
- Mohra – Kamdev Kulkarni
- Janam Se Pehle – Judge Vishwanath Mahajan
- Insaniyat – Deshbandhu / Deshpandey
- Pathreela Raasta – Ramakant Waghamare
- Tadipaar – Maharani
- Aaj Kie Aurat – Home Minister Anna Patil
- Hasti – Narang
- Kohra – Jakarto/CBI Officer Neelkanth Sahay
- Aag Ka Toofan
- Ashaant
- Aankhen – Inspector Pyare Mohan
- Anaam – Inspector Angre
- Police Officer – Badri Prasad
- Khule-Aam – Champak Lal
- Jeena Marna Tere Sang
- Police Aur Mujrim – Dharam Pal
- Sadak – Maharani
- Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
- Rupaye Dus Karod
- Indrajeet – D.S.P. Shyam Sunder
- Dushman Devta – Raja
- Farishtay
- Begunaah – Rajan Dada
- Kohraam
- Agneekaal – Gulabchand Jhakotia
- Doodh Ka Karz – Bhairav Singh
- Naaka Bandi – Kaalia Singh
- Taqdeer Ka Tamasha – Sheshnaag
- Kaafila – Thakur
- Veeru Dada – Gul Anand
- Desh Ke Dushman – Rakesh ‘Rakka’ Verma
- Gola Barood – Davar
- Elaan-E-Jung
- Dana Paani – Kutti
- Aakhri Baazi – Shaakal
- Eeshwar
- Kasam Suhaag Ki – Inspector Shamrao
- Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá – Police Inspector Nadkarni
- Nache Nagin Gali Gali
- Asmaan Se Ooncha
- Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga – Premanand
- Khatron Ke Khiladi – Balbir
- Bharat Ek Khoj – (TV series)
- Majaal – Driver Shyamu
- Hukumat – Deenbandhu Deenanath (DBDN)
- Mohre – Badrinath Chawla/Vasu Mudaliar
- Aakhree Raasta – Neetaji (Prime Minister) Chaturvedi
- Aar Paar
- Sindoor Aur Bandook
- Sanjhi
- Teri Meherbaniyan – Sardarilal
- Nasoor – Raosaheb Mohite
- Aghaat – VP Sarnaik
- Khamosh – Chandran (Film Director)
- Purana Mandir – Durjan — Chowkidar
- Ardh Satya – Rama Shetty
- Hou De Jarasa Ushir
- Bombay Talkies as the spirit of Sadashiv Amrapurkar
- Sompa – as sompa, tulu movie (mangalorean language)
- Serial(s)
- Raj Se Swaraj (1989) Lokmanya Tilak
- Bharat Ek Khoj (1990) (Shyam Benegal’s work based on the discovery of India) Mahatma Phule
- Kulavadhu (2009)
- Shobha Somnath ki (2012)
- As A Singer
- Hou De Jarasa Ushir (2013)
- Agnikaal (1990)
Award(s):
Won Filmfare Awards for Best supporting actor in Ardh Satya in 1983 and Best Villain for Sadak in 1991