Manohar Singh
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| Born | 1938 |
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Manohar Singh distinguished Indian theatre actor-director and a character actor in Hindi films. Most known for his performances in films such as Party (1984) and Daddy (1989)
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[edit] Biography
Born in 1938, Manohar Singh graduated from National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971, and soon after started directing plays with NSD Repertory Company, starting with 'Qatl Ki Hawas' in 1971. Later in 1976 he became the second chief of the NSD Repertory Company and remained so until 1988. He was awarded the 1982 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
He started his film career with Govind Nihalani's Party in 1984 and went to play many powerful roles in over 27 film, including in his final film, Everybody Says I'm Fine! in 2001.
He died on 14 November 2002, in New Delhi.
[edit] Filmography
- Party (1984)
- Damul (1985)
- Tamas (1986)
- New Delhi Times (1986)
- Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987)
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
- Daddy (1989)
- Ek Din Achanak (1989)
- Chandni (1989)
- Lekin (1990)
- Patthar Ke Phool (1991)
- Kasba (1991)
- Lamhe (1991)
- Sadak (1991)
- Tirangaa (1992)
- Rudaali (1993)
- Gunaah (1993)
- 1942: A Love Story (1993)
- Tarpan (1994)
- Everybody Says I'm Fine! (2001)
[edit] Legacy
In 2003, NSD has instituted an award in his memory titled, Manohar Singh Smriti Puruskar, it is awarded to an alumnus of the School for outstanding contribution to the theatre. [1]
[edit] Books
- Manohar Singh (Monograph on his life), Jaidev Taneja, NSD PUBLICATIONS, 2002.
