Manohar Singh

Actor and Director

Indian Kwara, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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ProfessionActor and Director
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKwara, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Date of Death14/11/2002

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameManohar Singh
Famous For"Tughlaq" the Despotic king in the theatre play "Tughlaq" (1975)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
College/UniversityNational School of Drama, (1968-1971) Panjab University, Chandigarh (Journalism, 1975)
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Place of DeathApollo Hospital, New Delhi
Death CauseLung Cancer
HometownDelhi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

WifeNirmal
Children
SonName Not Known
DaughterMeena, Rachna

Career

Debut
FilmKissa Kursi Ka (1977)
TVRaag Durbari (TV series)
TheatreCaucasian Chalk Circle (1968)
Theatre (Producer)Qatl Ki Hawas (1971)
ReligionHinduism

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Manohar Singh graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971 and began directing plays there.
2. He served as the second chief of the NSD Repertory Company from 1976 to 1988.
3. His debut movie "Kissa Kursi Ka" addressed controversial themes from the emergency period in Indian history.
4. Manohar Singh acted in popular Bollywood films like "New Delhi Times," "Daddy," and "1942: A Love Story."
5. In 1982, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
6. He lent his voice to the annual production "Ram" by Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra.
7. The National School of Drama established the "Manohar Singh Smriti Puruskar" award in his honor.
8. A photo exhibition showcasing his theatrical work was held in 2003 at the Art Heritage gallery.
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