Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1938 |
| Age | 64 years (died on 14, Nov, 2002) |
| Birthplace | Khwara Chowki, Shoghi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 14/11/2002 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Manohar Singh |
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| Famous For | His performances in theatre plays "Tughlaq" (1975) directed by Ebrahim Alkazi, "Himmat Mai" and "Begum Barve" by Nissar and Amal Allana, and films such as "Party" (1984) and "Daddy" (1989) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | National School of Drama (1968-1971) Panjab University, Chandigarh (Journalism, 1975) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Apollo Hospital, New Delhi |
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| Death Cause | Lung Cancer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Nirmal |
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| Children |
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Career
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| Religion | Hinduism | ||||||||
| Notable Positions | Chief of National School of Drama Repertory Company (1976-1988) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manohar Singh graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971 and began directing plays there. | |
| 2. He served as the second chief of the NSD Repertory Company from 1976 to 1988. | |
| 3. His debut movie "Kissa Kursi Ka" addressed controversial themes from the emergency period in Indian history. | |
| 4. Manohar Singh acted in popular Bollywood films like "New Delhi Times," "Daddy," and "1942: A Love Story." | |
| 5. In 1982, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from the Sangeet Natak Akademi. | |
| 6. He lent his voice to the annual production "Ram" by Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. | |
| 7. The National School of Drama established the "Manohar Singh Smriti Puruskar" award in his honor. | |
| 8. A photo exhibition showcasing his theatrical work was held in 2003 at the Art Heritage gallery. | |
| 9. He served as the chief of the NSD Repertory Company from 1976 to 1988. |