Nilu Phule

Nilu Phule
Born Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule
1930/1931
Tamnakwada, India
Died 13 July 2009 (aged 78)
Pune, India
Occupation Stage/Film Actor
Years active 1968–2009

Nilu Phule (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]

Early life

Nilu Phule was born in 1930 in Pune as Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule to the clan of the great social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. He is considered one of the greatest actors of Marathi stage/films of all time.[3] He was involved in Freedom movement for India.According to his interview in a serial 'Vastraharan' on a Marathi Channel,he was a freedom fighter from Pune

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 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]

Death

Nilu Phule died on 13 July 2009, aged 78, from esophageal cancer. His wife Rajani Phule died in 2011. He is survived by his daughter Gargi Phule Thatte.

Awards

Partial filmography

Year Film Role Film Language
1969 Ek Gaon Bara Bhangadi Marathi
1970 Ganane Ghungroo Haravale Marathi
1972 Harya Narya Zindabad Narya Marathi
1973 Pinjra Marathi
1973 Thapadya Marathi
1974 Samna Hindurao Dhonde Patil Marathi
1975 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975 Karava Tasa Bharava Marathi
1975 Varaat
1977 Jait Re Jait Marathi
1977 Mansa Paris Mendhra Bari Marathi
1977 Naav Motha Lakshan Khota Marathi
1977 Soyrik Marathi
1978 Sarvasakshi Marathi
1978 Padrachya Savlit Marathi
1978 Sasurvasheen Marathi
1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke Champa's husband
1979 Sobati Marathi
1979 Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba Bhujangrao Marathi
1979 Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi Fernandes
1980 Bhalu Marathi
1980 Satichi Punyaai Marathi
1980 Fataakadi Damu Saavkaar Marathi
1980 Kadaklakshmi Marathi
1980 Sau Din Saas Ke Khubchand (Lalla Ji)
1980 Sinhasan Digu Tipnis Marathi
1981 Shama Barrister
1981 Mosambi Narangi Mumbaji alias Suryajirao Marathi
1981 Patalin Marathi
1981 Naram Garam Guruji (Special appearance)
1982 Galli Te Dilli Marathi
1982 Bhamta[6] Marathi
1982 Bhujang Marathi
1982 Ramnagari
1983 Coolie Nathu Mama
1983 Woh Saat Din Maya's maternal grandfather
1983 Baiko Asavi Ashi Marathi
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
1985 Rao Saheb Hindi
1985 Dhagala Lagli Kala Marathi
1985 Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla Hindurao Marathi
1986 Kaanch Ki Deewar Lakhsmi Singh
1986 Bijli Niluba - Sonar Marathi
1986 Insaaf Ki Awaaz Balwant Azaad
1986 Maa Beti Raghunandan
1987 Hirasat
1987 Jaago Hua Savera
1987 Bhatak Bhavani Landge Saheb Marathi
1987 Mohre Social Worker
1987 Sutradhar
1988 Kabzaa Mandar Bhagawat
1988 Tamacha Jwala Pratap Singh
1988 Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani Thakur
1988 Maza Pati Karodpati Laxmikant Kuber Marathi
1988 Saglikade Bombabomb Appasaheb Dharadhar Marathi
1988 Majjach Majja Marathi
1989 Oonch Neech Beech
1989 Prem Pratigyaa Mohan 'Dadhu' Rao
1989 Maalmasala
1990 Disha Dashrath 'Dadji' Mandre
1991 Pratikaar
1992 Ek Hota Vidushak Marathi
1992 Dharpakad Dadasaheb Dharpakad Marathi
1992 Zunz Tujhi Majhi Bapujirao 'Nagoji' Nagvekar Marathi
1995 Limited Manuski Jyotshi Archarya Marathi
1997 Pratidaav[7] Marathi
1998 Ghar Bazar Kishan Murari
2001 Zanzaavat[8] Marathi
2004 Saatchya Aat Gharat Marathi
2007 Kadachit Marathi
2009 Gaav Tasa Chaangla Marathi
2009 Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi Guest Appearance his last film before he died.

References

  1. ↑ "Marathi actor Nilu Phule passes away". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 July 2009.
  2. ↑ "'Nilu Phule was a gardener before an actor'". Rediff.com. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Dubey, Bharati; Pronoti Datta (14 July 2009). "Veteran actor Nilu Phule makes his final exit". The Times of India. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
  4. 1 2 "Interview of Nilu Phule, actor".
  5. 1 2 3 Contractor, Huned. "The man behind the villain". The Times Of India.
  6. ↑ http://mymarathicinema.blogspot.in/2013/06/bhamta-1982.html
  7. ↑ https://www.onlinewatchmovies.co/marathi/pratidaav-1997-marathi-movie-watch-online.html
  8. ↑ http://www.broadband.glamsham.com/zanzaavat-full-movie/zanzaavat-full-length-movie-video_95ab996d9.html
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