Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away

Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who was being treated for a lung infection at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, passed away on Monday.

He was 64. His last rites will be performed in his native place in Ahmednagar district tomorrow, family sources said.

Amrapurkar had won two Filmfare awards. In 1984, he won the award for the best supporting actor for "Ardh Satya" and in 1991, the best villain trophy for his portrayal of a ruthless eunuch in "Sadak".

His other works include "Aankhen", "Ishq", "Coolie No. 1" and "Gupt: The Hidden Truth".

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He later shifted his focus on Marathi movies. Amrapurkar was last seen on the big screen in 2012 film 'Bombay Talkies'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his grief at his death saying, "We will remember Sadashiv Amrapurkar as a versatile actor, popular across generations."

We will remember Sadashiv Amrapurkar as a versatile actor, popular across generations. RIP. My deepest condolences to his family.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 3, 2014

He had become selective and was more into social work in last few years.