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NIlu Phule Born Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule
1930/1931
Pune, IndiaDied 13 July 2009 (aged 78)
Pune, IndiaOccupation Stage/Film Actor Years active 1968-2009 Nilu Phule (Marathi: निळू फुले;) (died 13 July 2009) was an Indian actor known for his roles in the Marathi language movies and Marathi theatre. Nilu Phule had acted in around 250 Marathi and Hindi movies during his film career.[1]
Phule was also a social worker, and was associated with Rashtra Seva Dal.[2]
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Early life
Nilu Phule was born in either 1930 or 1931 (depending on the source) in Pune as Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule to the clan of the noted social worker Jyotiba Phule.[3]
Phule's first job was that of a gardener at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, aged 17. He used to get a salary of Rs. 80 per month, out of which, he used to donate Rs. 10 to the Rashtriya Seva Dal, a social organization he was involved with.[3] He wanted to pursue his gardening career forward, but due to lack of financial support, he could not start his own plant nursery.[4][5] During this time, at the age of 20, Nilu was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's writings and went on to write a drama, Udyan. His composing for the drama Yedya Gabalache Kam Nahi during the 1957 Lok Sabha elections garnered him fame.[5]
Acting career
Nilu Phule began his theatrical career with the Marathi folk performances (loknatya).[3] His first professional drama was Katha Akalecha Kandyachi, which went on to have over 2000 shows. It was based on this success that he was offered his first movie Ek Gaav Baara Bhanagadi, by Anant Mane in 1968.[4]
Nilu often played villains; most notably his portrayal of Sakharam Binder, an exploiter of women for sexual desires.[5] Some of his notable film roles include: a power-drunk politician in Mahesh Bhatt's Saaransh, a political journalist in Jabbar Patel's Sinhasan, and a sugar tycoon in Jabbar Patel's Saamna.[3]
One of Phule's most notable theatrical performances include his role as the eponymous hero of Vijay Tendulkar's Sakharam Binder (first staged in 1972). Kamlakar Sarang, who directed the first production of the play in 1972, was apprehensive of Phule's reticence. However, he was convinced that Phule would be fit for the role, when Vijay Tendulkar reminded him of Phule's aggressive performance as a minister in another play, Katha Aklechya Kandyachi. [3]
According to Phule, his acting style was influenced by Hollywood films like A Double Life, Gone With The Wind and Roman Holiday.[6]
Death
Nilu Phule died on 13 July 2009, aged 78, from esophageal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Rajani Phule, and their daughter, Gargi Phule Thatte.
Awards
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1991), by the President of India
- Maharastra State Award for Haat lavin tithe sone (1973)
- Maharastra State Award for Saamna (1974)
- Maharastra State Award for Choricha Mamla (1975) [5]
- Kala Gaurav Puraskar [7]
Partial Filmography
Year Film Role Notes 1970 Ganane Ghungroo Haravale 1974 Samna Hindurao Dhonde Patil 1975 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty 1975 Varaat 1977 Jait Re Jait 1977 Naav Motha Lakshan Khota 1978 Sarvasakshi 1978 Sasurvasheen 1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke Champa's husband 1979 Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba Bhujangrao 1979 Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi Fernandes 1980 Bhalu 1980 Kadaklakshmi 1980 Sau Din Saas Ke Khubchand (Lalla Ji) 1980 Sinhasan Digu Tipnis 1981 Shama Barrister 1981 Naram Garam Guruji (Special appearance) 1982 Galli Te Dilli 1982 Bhujang 1982 Ramnagari 1983 Coolie Nathu Mama 1983 Woh 7 Din Maya's maternal grandfather 1983 Baiko Asavi Ashi 1983 Zara Si Zindagi Jaggu (Kusum's father) 1984 Saaransh Gajanan Chitre 1984 Mashaal Vithal Rao 1984 Zakhmi Sher Lala (Anandi's father) 1985 Haqeeqat Rickshaw driver 1986 Kaanch Ki Deewar Lakhsmi Singh 1986 Bijli Niluba - Sonar 1986 Insaaf Ki Awaaz Balwant Azaad 1986 Maa Beti Raghunandan 1987 Hirasat 1987 Jaago Hua Savera 1987 Mohre Social Worker 1987 Sutradhar 1988 Kabzaa Mandar Bhagawat 1988 Tamacha Jwala Pratap Singh 1988 Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani Thakur 1988 Mazha Pati Karodpati Laxmikant Kuber 1989 Oonch Neech Beech 1989 Prem Pratigyaa Mohan 'Dadhu' Rao 1989 Maalmasala 1990 Disha Dashrath 'Dadji' Mandre 1992 Ek Hota Vidushak 1992 Zunz Tujhi Majhi Bapujirao 'Nagoji' Nagvekar 1995 Limited Manuski Jyotshi Archarya 1998 Ghar Bazar Kishan Murari 2007 Kadachit 2009 Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi 2009 Gaav Tasa Chaangla References
- ^ "Marathi actor Nilu Phule passes away". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 13 July 2009. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200907131031.htm.
- ^ "'Nilu Phule was a gardener before an actor'". Rediff.com. 14 July 2009. http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/14/nilu-phule-was-gardner-before-he-became-actor.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
- ^ a b c d e Dubey, Bharati; Pronoti Datta (14 July 2009). "Veteran actor Nilu Phule makes his final exit". The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4774314.cms. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
- ^ a b "Interview of Nilu Phule, actor". http://www.marathimovieworld.com/interviews/niluphule-interview.php.
- ^ a b c d Contractor, Huned. "The man behind the villain". The Times Of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/302761540.cms.
- ^ "Phule was actor with a social heart". The Times of India. 14 July 2009. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4773970.cms. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
- ^ "Nilu Phule gets Kala award". http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19981106/31050144.html.
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Categories:- 1930s births
- 2009 deaths
- Cancer deaths in India
- Deaths from esophageal cancer
- Indian film actors
- Indian stage actors
- Marathi film actors
- Marathi stage actors
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