MUMBAI: Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who was being treated for a lung infection Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Kokilaben (KDAH) here, died Monday morning.
He was hospitalized two weeks ago for pulmonary infection and remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
In his long career, has won two Filmfare Awards - in 1984, won the award for best actor for "Ardh Satya" and in 1991, the best villain trophy for his portrayal of a ruthless eunuch "Sadak".
The actor is also known for her performance in "Aankhen", "Ishq", "pawn No 1" and "Gupt: The Hidden Truth," among others.
Born and raised in a family Maharashtrain Brahmin, Sadashiv Amrapurkar Tatya is affectionately called by his family and close friends. He always leaned social and worked for the betterment of the less fortunate in a very young age. Sadashiv Amrapurkar is married to his high school sweetheart, Sunanda Karmarkar. Whether in school or college, Sadashiv was always interested in acting.
Veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar has marked a niche not only in entertainment but also in society as a responsible citizen. The actor will be remembered for his energetic role in the film Sadak. The actor is known for playing roles in Bollywood villianious and is also valued for its cameos and comedic roles.