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 as the Despotic king, "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. | |
| 10. He is best known for portraying the Despotic king in the theatre play "Tughlaq" (1975). |