Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Manohar Singh |
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Famous For | "Tughlaq" the Despotic king in the theatre play "Tughlaq" (1975) |
Physical Stats & More
Eye Color | Black |
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Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Not Known |
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College/University | National School of Drama, (1968-1971) Panjab University, Chandigarh (Journalism, 1975) |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
Date of Death | 14/11/2002 |
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Place of Death | Apollo Hospital, New Delhi |
Death Cause | Lung Cancer |
Hometown | Delhi |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Family
Wife | Nirmal | ||||
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Children |
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Career
Debut |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Manohar Singh graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971 and began directing plays there. | |
He served as the second chief of the NSD Repertory Company from 1976 to 1988. | |
His debut movie "Kissa Kursi Ka" addressed controversial themes from the emergency period in Indian history. | |
Manohar Singh acted in popular Bollywood films like "New Delhi Times," "Daddy," and "1942: A Love Story." | |
In 1982, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award from the Sangeet Natak Akademi. | |
He lent his voice to the annual production "Ram" by Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. | |
The National School of Drama established the "Manohar Singh Smriti Puruskar" award in his honor. | |
A photo exhibition showcasing his theatrical work was held in 2003 at the Art Heritage gallery. |