Nilu Phule (Marathi pronunciation: [niɭuː pʰuleː]; 4 April 1930 - 13 July 2009) was an Indian actor known for his roles in Marathi movies and Marathi theatre. Nilu Phule acted in around 250 Marathi and Hindi movies during his film career.[2] He was most prominently seen playing the roles of notorious villains in the movies.
Phule was born in 1930 in Pune as Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule in a Mali caste. He was involved in the independence movement. 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.[4] He wanted to pursue his gardening career forward, but due to lack of financial support, he could not start his own plant nursery.[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).[4] 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.
Nilu often played villains; most notably his portrayal of Sakharam Binder. Some of his notable film roles include: Hindurao Dhonde Patil, a zamindar and a sugar tycoon in Samna, a power-drunk politician in Mahesh Bhatt's Saaransh and a political journalist in Jabbar Patel's Sinhasan.[4]
He also played the role of 'Nathu Mama' in the 1983 hit Hindi movie Coolie where he worked with Amitabh Bachchan.
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. [4]
He was known for his legendary voice and dialogue delivery. His dialogues in his films remains one of the most popular dialogues across Marathi Film Industry. It is said that his acting in villainous roles in movies was so surreal that women in real life would despise him thinking that he was the same deviant person in real life too, and that was a great compliment to his works.
In May 2013, when Forbes India, the Indian edition of American Business Magazine Forbes, declared 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema, the list included Phule's performance as Hindurao Dhonde Patil in the film Samna.[6]
Death
Nilu Phule died on 13 July 2009, aged 79, from esophageal cancer. His wife Rajani Phule died in 2011. They are survived by their daughter Gargi Phule Thatte.[2]
Maharashtra State Award for Haat lavin tithe sone (1973)
Maharashtra State Award for Saamna (1974)
Maharashtra State Award for Choricha Mamla (1975) [5]
Jayantrao Tilak Memorial Life Time Achievement Award' given by Kesari Maratha Trust, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth and Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Pune chapter.[7]
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Nilu Phule Marathi pronunciation niɭuː pʰuleː 4 April 1930 13 July 2009 was an Indian actor known for his roles in Marathi movies and Marathi theatre Nilu Phule acted in around 250 Marathi and Hindi movies during his film career 2 He was most prominently seen playing the roles of notorious villains in the movies Nilu Bhau PhulePhule in early filmsBornNilkanth Krushnaji Phule4 April 1930 2023 04 04UTC19 30 Poona Bombay Presidency British IndiaDied13 July 2009 2009 07 14 aged 79 Pune Maharashtra IndiaOther namesNilu bhauOccupation s Stage and film actorYears active1968 2009Spouse s Rajani Phule m 1975 1 Children3Phule was also a social worker and was associated with Rashtra Seva Dal 3 Contents 1 Early life 2 Acting career 3 Death 4 Awards 5 Plays Acted 6 Filmography 7 References 8 External linksEarly life EditPhule was born in 1930 in Pune as Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule in a Mali caste He was involved in the independence movement 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 4 He wanted to pursue his gardening career forward but due to lack of financial support he could not start his own plant nursery 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 EditNilu Phule began his theatrical career with the Marathi folk performances Loknatya 4 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 Nilu often played villains most notably his portrayal of Sakharam Binder Some of his notable film roles include Hindurao Dhonde Patil a zamindar and a sugar tycoon in Samna a power drunk politician in Mahesh Bhatt s Saaransh and a political journalist in Jabbar Patel s Sinhasan 4 He also played the role of Nathu Mama in the 1983 hit Hindi movie Coolie where he worked with Amitabh Bachchan 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 4 He was known for his legendary voice and dialogue delivery His dialogues in his films remains one of the most popular dialogues across Marathi Film Industry It is said that his acting in villainous roles in movies was so surreal that women in real life would despise him thinking that he was the same deviant person in real life too and that was a great compliment to his works In May 2013 when Forbes India the Indian edition of American Business Magazine Forbes declared 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema the list included Phule s performance as Hindurao Dhonde Patil in the film Samna 6 Death EditNilu Phule died on 13 July 2009 aged 79 from esophageal cancer His wife Rajani Phule died in 2011 They are survived by their daughter Gargi Phule Thatte 2 Awards EditSangeet Natak Akademi Award 1991 by the President of India Maharashtra State Award for Haat lavin tithe sone 1973 Maharashtra State Award for Saamna 1974 Maharashtra State Award for Choricha Mamla 1975 5 Jayantrao Tilak Memorial Life Time Achievement Award given by Kesari Maratha Trust Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth and Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad Pune chapter 7 Plays Acted EditKatha Akalecha Kandyachi Sakharam BinderFilmography EditYear Title Role Film Language Notes1968 Ek Gaon Bara Bhangadi Jhele Anna Marathi1969 Mukkam Post Dhebewadi1969 Gan Gaulan1970 Dhartichi Lekaren1970 Ganane Ghungroo Haravale Marathi1971 Asheech Ek Ratra Nagya1972 Pinjra Leader of dance troupe Marathi1972 Harya Narya Zindabad Narya Marathi1973 Thapadya Marathi1975 Samna Hindurao Dhonde Patil Marathi1975 Varaat Marathi1975 Karava Tasa Bharava Babu Marathi1975 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty Hindi1976 Farrari1976 Choricha Mamla Chanderrao1977 Soyrik Raut Marathi1977 Banya Bapu Kaka1977 Naav Motha Lakshan Khota Marathi1977 Jait Re Jait Marathi1977 Bhingri Daulatrao Patil1977 Mansa Paris Mendhra Bari Marathi1978 Sarvasakshi Balasaheb Marathi1978 Padrachya Savlit Marathi1978 Sasurvasheen Marathi1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke Champa s husband Hindi1979 Bhayanak Thakur Sahab Hindi1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke Champa s husband Hindi1979 Sunbai Oti Bharun Ja1979 Sobati Lambatya Laxman Marathi1979 Simhasan Digu Tipnis Marathhi1979 Paijjecha Vida Sakya1979 Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi Fernandes Hindi1979 Haldikunku1979 Deed Shahane Babnya1979 Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba Bhujangrao Marathi1980 Fataakadi Damu Saavkaar Marathi1980 Sarvasakshi1980 Bhalu Marathi1980 Sau Din Saas Ke Khubchand Lalla Ji Hindi1980 Kadaklakshmi Vaman Marathi1980 Satichi Punyaai Marathi1980 Sinhasan Digu Tipnis Marathi1980 Savat Bandu Master Marathi1981 Kasam Bhawani Ki Maniram Lala1981 Naram Garam Guruji Hindi Special appearance 1981 Shama Barrister Hindi1981 Satichi Punyayee Kishenseth Thorat1981 Patalin Amrut Sheth Marathi1981 Nagin1981 Mosambi Narangi Mumbaji alias Suryajirao Marathi1981 Aai Guruji1982 Laxmichi Paule Sudama Pawar1982 Chatak Chandni1982 Ramnagari Marathi1982 Raakhandar Rajabahu1982 Galli Te Dilli Saheb Marathi1982 Don Baika Phajeeti Aika Aburao1982 Diste Tasa Naste Sarjerao Patil Anna 1982 Bhujang Marathi1982 Bhannat Bhanu Kakasaheb1982 Aplech Daat Aplech Oth Nana1982 Bhamta Marathi1983 Gumnaam Hai Koi1983 Zara Si Zindagi Jaggu Kusum s father Hindi1983 Woh Saat Din Maya s maternal grandfather Hindi1983 Coolie Nathu Mama Hindi1983 Sasu Varchad Javai Jyotish Gangaram Teli Golaram Teli1983 Raghumaina1983 Mardani Prataprao Ramdokhey Hindi1983 Kashyala Udyachi Baat Nilkanth Sagle1983 Baiko Asavi Ashi Balu Balaram Mohite Marathi1984 Aao Jao Ghar Tumhara1984 Mashaal Vithal Rao Hindi1984 Saaransh Gajanan Chitre Hindi1984 Shraddha1984 Zakhmi Sher Lala Anandi s father Hindi1984 Thakas Mahathak Sarpanch Nanasaheb Uchle1984 Shradha Inamdar1984 Bin Kamacha Navra Sahebrao1984 Bahuroopi Dadasaheb Bhole1985 Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla Hindurao Marathi1985 Haqeeqat Rickshaw driver Hindi1985 Rao Saheb Hindi1985 Dhagala Lagli Kala Marathi1986 Kaanch Ki Deewar Lakhsmi Singh Hindi1986 Maa Beti Raghunandan Hindi1986 Rao Saheb1986 Pudhcha Paool Babasaheb1986 Insaaf Ki Awaaz Balwant Azaad Hindi1986 Gadbad Ghotala Khalave1986 Bijli Niluba Sonar Marathi1986 Mi Chairman Boltoy Marathi1987 Hirasat Dhirubhai Hindi1987 Sutradhar Bhaurao Marathi1987 Sarja Rustam Marathi1987 Purnasatya Patang Rao1987 Porichi Dhamaal Baapachi Kamaal Digamber Avdhoot1987 Mohre Social Worker Hindi1987 Kalatay Pan Valat Nahi Raosaheb Deshmukh1987 Jaago Hua Savera Hindi1987 Bhatak Bhavani Landge Saheb Marathi1988 Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani Thakur Hindi1988 Maza Pati Karodpati Laxmikant Kuber Marathi1988 Tamacha Jwala Pratap Singh Hindi1988 Kabzaa Mandar Bhagawat Hindi1988 Bandivan Mee Hya Sansari1988 Sarvashreshta Bhau1988 Saglikade Bombabomb Appasaheb Dharadhar Marathi1988 Mamla Porincha Nilu Bhau1988 Majjach Majja Kaka Saheb Marathi1989 Prem Pratigyaa Mohan Dadhu Rao Hindi1989 Oonch Neech Beech Sadhu Hindi1989 Hamaal De Dhamaal Nilkanth Phule1989 Ek Ratra Manterleli Ramsharan Marathi1989 Auntyne Wajavli Ghanti Dhanajirao Marathi1989 Maalmasala Hindi1990 Ghanchakkar Nagraj Baba1990 Kalat Nakalat1990 Kuldeepak Bahu Kasbe1990 Patli Re Patli Mamasaheb1990 Disha Dashrath Dadji Mandre Hindi1990 Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi Narsinghrao1991 Suryodaya1991 Halad Rusli Kunku Hasla Dadasaheb1991 Pratikaar Dadasaheb Appaji Hindi1992 Shubhamangal Savadhan1992 Zunz Tujhi Majhi Bapujirao Nagoji Nagvekar Marathi1992 Than Than Gopal Gopal Rao1992 Maalmasala Manmohan1992 Ek Hota Vidushak Nana Marathi1992 Dharpakad Dadasaheb Dharpakad Marathi1995 Painjan Jairambapu Shingarwadikar1995 Limited Manuski Jyotshi Archarya Marathi1996 Pratidaav Marathi1996 Durga Aali Ghara Dadasaheb Deshmukh1996 Ashi Asavi Sasu Mama1996 Paij Lagnachi Aabasaheb1998 Ghar Bazar Kishan Murari Hindi2001 Zanzaavat Marathi2004 Prem Sakshi2004 Pandhar2004 Saatchya Aat Gharat Marathi2005 Chalta Hai Yaar Malhar Rao Patil Hindi2007 Kadachit Marathi2008 Gaav Tasa Chaangla Marathi2009 Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi Marathi Guest Appearance his last film before he died2010 Ladi Godi Rajesh s Dead Grandfather final film role References Edit Gargi Phule Thatte fondly remembers Nilu Phule and Rajani Phule on their 43rd wedding anniversary Times of India a b Marathi actor Nilu Phule passes away The Hindu Chennai India 13 July 2009 Archived from the original on 16 July 2009 Retrieved 13 July 2009 Nilu Phule was a gardener before an actor Rediff com 14 July 2009 Archived from the original on 17 July 2009 Retrieved 14 July 2009 a b c d Dubey Bharati Pronoti Datta 14 July 2009 Veteran actor Nilu Phule makes his final exit The Times of India Archived from the original on 24 October 2012 Retrieved 14 July 2009 a b c Contractor Huned The man behind the villain The Times Of India Archived from the original on 13 November 2012 Retrieved 2 July 2013 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema Forbes India Forbes India Archived from the original on 9 September 2017 Retrieved 9 September 2017 Award for Nilu Phule Indian Express archive indianexpress com Retrieved 8 March 2022 External links EditNilu Phule at IMDb Phule s interview with DD Sahyadri Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nilu Phule amp oldid 1130495322, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
