Life in Pics: Sadashiv Amrapurkar

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Veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who was being treated for lung infection at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH), passed away today. He was hospitalised about two weeks ago for lung infection and is kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We take a look at some of the facts about this great actor. (PTI)

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Sadashiv Amrapurkar was born in a Maharashtrain Brahmin family on May 11, 1950. He is fondly called Tatya by his family and close friends.

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He was always socially inclined and has worked towards the betterment of those less fortunate from a very young age.

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He started acting right from his school and college days. By the time he finished the college, he was already a known name in theatre circuit.

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He made his debut with Marathi film 22 June 1897 where he played Bal Gangadhar Tilak. However, his first Hindi movie was Govind Nihlani's Ardh Satya in 1984 for which he won the award for best supporting actor.

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Soon, Sadashiv was seen in numerous films playing different roles. His most-remembered role came in Sadak where he played a ruthless eunuch. The actor won the best villain trophy for the film that year.

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