Sadashiv Amrapurkar

Actor, Author

Indian Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Author
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/05/1950
Age64 years (died on 03, Nov, 2014)
BirthplaceAhmednagar, Maharashtra
Date of Death03/11/2014

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameGanesh Kumar Nalawade
Full NameSadashiv Dattaray Amrapurkar
NicknameTatya

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

B.A.Ahmednagar College
M.A. in HistoryPune University
M.A. in SociologyPune University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteMaharashtrian Brahmin
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Sketching with pastels
  • Photography

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSunanda Karmarkar
Marriage Date12/06/1973
Family
Wife/SpouseSunanda Karmarkar
Children
  • Rima Amarapurkar (Film Director)
  • Ketaki Amarapurkar Jategaonkar
  • Dr. Sayali Jahagirdar (eldest)
Parents
FatherBusinessman (Name
Siblings
  • A younger brother (Name
  • )

Career

Debut
Film (Bollywood)Ardh Satya (1983)
Film (Marathi)Aamras (1976)
TVBharat Ek Khoj (1988)
Last Film
  • Dhangarwada (2015)
  • Mahayoddha Rama - animated (2016)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Filmfare Awards
Best Supporting Actor for Ardh Satya (1983)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for Sadak (1991)
Nominee: Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for Ishq (1997)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sadashiv had vocal training but stopped due to his nasal baritone.
2. He began his career in theatre and then pursued acting.
3. Also played first-class cricket in the Ranji Trophy before acting.
4. Renowned for portraying negative characters in the 1980s.
5. Received critical praise for his role in the movie 'Sadak.'
6. Actively involved in charity work and social causes.
7. Honored with the 'Late Sadashiv Amarapurkar Award' from Think Global Foundation.
8. Later in his career, he favored theatre over films.
9. Acted in more than 300 movies in Hindi, Marathi, and other regional languages.
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