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Om Shivpuri

February 06, 2023

Om Shivpuri (14 July 1938 – 15 October 1990) was an Indian theatre actor-director and character actor in Hindi films.

Om Shivpuri
Born14 July 1938
Patiala, Punjab, British India
Died15 October 1990
(aged 52)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Years active1964–1990
SpouseSudha Shivpuri
ChildrenRitu Shivpuri, Vineet Shivpuri

A National School of Drama, New Delhi alumnus, Shivpuri became the first chief of the National School of Drama Repertory Company (1964) and one of its actors. He later founded an important theatre group of its era in New Delhi, Dishantar.

Early life

Born in Patiala, Om Shivpuri started his career by working at Jalandhar Radio Station, where Sudha Shivpuri (who later became his wife) was working at the time.[1]

Later, they joined National School of Drama, New Delhi and were trained under theatre doyen Ebrahim Alkazi. After graduating in 1963, they joined the newly formed, NSD Repertory Company as actors. Om Shivpuri was also the first chief of the NSD Repertory Company and remained so till 1976, when Manohar Singh followed him.[2]

Meanwhile, Om Shivpuri and Sudha Shivpuri got married in 1968 and started their own theatre group, Dishantar, which went on to become one of Delhi pioneering important theatre groups of its era[3] and produced many plays with him as a director, the most important being Aadhe Adhure, a classic Hindi play written by Mohan Rakesh; Khamosh! Adalat Jari Hai, Hindi version of Vijay Tendulkar's Marathi play Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe (Silence! The Court is in Session), with his wife Sudha Shivpuri in the lead role; and their most famous production, Girish Karnad’s historical play Tughlaq, which was performed at ridges of Talkatora Gardens, New Delhi.[4]

Films

Om Shivpuri started his film career in 1971 with Mani Kaul’s Ashadh Ka Ek Din, soon followed by Gulzar’s Koshish in 1972.

He shifted to Bombay in 1974. In a career spanning about two decades, he acted in over 175 Hindi films playing roles as varied as villains to supporting cast.

Personal life

His wife Sudha Shivpuri was also a noted TV actor and most known for her role as Baa in the TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The couple has a daughter, Ritu Shivpuri, who is a Hindi film actress and had a son, Vineet.

Death

Om Shivpuri died in 1990 of a heart attack. Several of his films were released after his death.[5]

Selected filmography

Legacy

Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi organises a drama festival every year, in the memory of Om Shivpuri. The Om Shivpuri Memorial Drama Festival is a five-day festival that opens on 16 October (Om Shivpuri's death anniversary).[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ .
  2. ^ . Archived from the original on 20 October 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  3. ^ . Archived from the original on 1 March 2009. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  4. ^ . Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  5. ^ "Interview Sudha Shivpuri". from the original on 29 December 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  6. ^ "Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi". from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2007.

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February 06, 2023
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Om Shivpuri 14 July 1938 15 October 1990 was an Indian theatre actor director and character actor in Hindi films Om ShivpuriBorn14 July 1938Patiala Punjab British IndiaDied15 October 1990 aged 52 Bombay Maharashtra IndiaYears active1964 1990SpouseSudha ShivpuriChildrenRitu Shivpuri Vineet ShivpuriA National School of Drama New Delhi alumnus Shivpuri became the first chief of the National School of Drama Repertory Company 1964 and one of its actors He later founded an important theatre group of its era in New Delhi Dishantar Contents 1 Early life 2 Films 3 Personal life 4 Death 5 Selected filmography 6 Legacy 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksEarly life EditBorn in Patiala Om Shivpuri started his career by working at Jalandhar Radio Station where Sudha Shivpuri who later became his wife was working at the time 1 Later they joined National School of Drama New Delhi and were trained under theatre doyen Ebrahim Alkazi After graduating in 1963 they joined the newly formed NSD Repertory Company as actors Om Shivpuri was also the first chief of the NSD Repertory Company and remained so till 1976 when Manohar Singh followed him 2 Meanwhile Om Shivpuri and Sudha Shivpuri got married in 1968 and started their own theatre group Dishantar which went on to become one of Delhi pioneering important theatre groups of its era 3 and produced many plays with him as a director the most important being Aadhe Adhure a classic Hindi play written by Mohan Rakesh Khamosh Adalat Jari Hai Hindi version of Vijay Tendulkar s Marathi play Shantata Court Chalu Aahe Silence The Court is in Session with his wife Sudha Shivpuri in the lead role and their most famous production Girish Karnad s historical play Tughlaq which was performed at ridges of Talkatora Gardens New Delhi 4 Films EditOm Shivpuri started his film career in 1971 with Mani Kaul s Ashadh Ka Ek Din soon followed by Gulzar s Koshish in 1972 He shifted to Bombay in 1974 In a career spanning about two decades he acted in over 175 Hindi films playing roles as varied as villains to supporting cast Personal life EditHis wife Sudha Shivpuri was also a noted TV actor and most known for her role as Baa in the TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi The couple has a daughter Ritu Shivpuri who is a Hindi film actress and had a son Vineet Death EditOm Shivpuri died in 1990 of a heart attack Several of his films were released after his death 5 Selected filmography EditAshadh Ka Ek Din 1971 Koshish 1972 Namak Haraam 1973 Achanak 1973 as Dr Chaudhary Aandhi 1975 Khushboo 1975 Sholay 1975 Jeevan Jyoti 1976 Udhar Ka Sindur 1976 Mausam 1975 Balika Badhu 1976 Sankoch 1976 Kitaab 1977 Farishta Ya Qatil 1977 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen 1977 Immaan Dharam 1977 Tumhare Liye 1978 Don 1978 Naukri 1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh 1978 Chakravyuha 1978 film Swarag Narak 1978 Sarkari Mehmaan 1979 The Great Gambler 1979 Meera 1979 Hum Tere Aashiq Hain 1979 Sargam 1979 Insaf Ka Tarazu 1980 Khubsoorat 1980 Phir Wahi Raat 1980 Bandish 1980 Red Rose 1980 The Burning Train 1980 Naseeb 1981 Kudrat 1981 Khoon Ki Takkar 1981 Meri Aawaz Suno 1981 Fiffty Fiffty 1981 Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai 1981 Teesri Ankh 1982 Samraat 1982 Bemisal 1982 Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya 1982 Arth 1982 Disco Dancer 1982 Painter Babu 1983 Prem Tapasya 1983 Andhaa Kaanoon 1983 Coolie 1983 Divorce 1984 Aaj Ka M L A Ram Avtar 1984 Maqsad 1984 Naya Kadam 1984 Asha Jyoti 1984 Hum Dono 1985 Masterji 1985 Insaaf Main Karoonga 1985 Aandhi Toofan 1985 Adventures of Tarzan 1985 Ghulami 1985 Geraftaar 1985 Alag Alag 1985 Dekha Pyar Tumhara 1985 Saveraywali Gaadi 1986 Aakhree Raasta 1986 Madadgaar 1987 Dance Dance 1987 Sitapur Ki Geeta 1987 Main Aur Tum 1987 Hamara Khandaan 1988 Zakhmi Aurat 1988 Hatya 1988 Namumkin 1988 Ek Naya Rishta 1988 as Shankar Dayal Tandon Khatron Ke Khiladi 1988 Kanwarlal 1988 Biwi Ho To Aisi 1988 Sachai Ki Taqat 1989 Mitti Aur Sona 1989 Galiyon Ka Badshah 1989 Daata 1989 Gola Barood 1989 Aag Ka Gola 1989 Jurrat 1989 Apna Desh Paraye Log 1989 Kasam Suhaag Ki 1989 Gentleman 1989 Kahan Hai Kanoon 1989 Ghar Ka Chiraag 1989 Naag Nagin 1990 Mr Rai Amiri Garibi 1990 Swarg 1990 Sailaab 1990 Jurm 1990 Veeru Dada 1990 Only Photograph in Photoframe Cameo Role Khooni Raat 1991 Narsimha 1991 Shanti Kranti 1991 Rupaye Dus Karod 1991 Humlaa 1992 Zulm Ki Hukumat 1992 Kis Mein Kitna Hai Dum 1992 Yugandhar 1993 Policewala 1993 Aakhri Sanghursh 1997 Legacy EditRajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi organises a drama festival every year in the memory of Om Shivpuri The Om Shivpuri Memorial Drama Festival is a five day festival that opens on 16 October Om Shivpuri s death anniversary 6 See also EditTheatre in IndiaReferences Edit Rajasthan Cultural Heritage NSD Repertory Archived from the original on 20 October 2007 Retrieved 29 October 2007 Hindi Theatre Archived from the original on 1 March 2009 Retrieved 29 October 2007 Modern Indian Theatre Archived from the original on 11 October 2007 Retrieved 29 October 2007 Interview Sudha Shivpuri Archived from the original on 29 December 2007 Retrieved 29 October 2007 Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Archived from the original on 10 December 2007 Retrieved 29 October 2007 External links EditOm Shivpuri at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Om Shivpuri amp oldid 1124697710, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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