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Singh in the play Tughlaq. | |
| Born | 12 April 1938 |
|---|---|
| Died | 14 November 2002 (aged 64) |
| Years active | 1971–2002 |
| Awards | 1982 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
Manohar Singh (12th April 1938 – 14 November 2002) was a distinguished[1][2]Indian theatre actor-director and character actor in Hindi films. He is best known for his performances in films such as Party (1984) and Daddy (1989). Starting his acting career from theatre, he went on to become a theatre director and later the chief of National School of Drama Repertory Company, 1976 to 1988, before switching to cinema.[3] As a theatre actor his best known performances were in Tughlaq, directed by Ebrahim Alkazi; Himmat Mai and Begum Barve by Nissar and Amal Allana.[4]
He was awarded the 1982 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Acting (Hindi theatre) by Sangeet Natak Akademi. In 2003, a photo exhibition on his work in theatre was organized at the Art Heritage gallery, Delhi chronicling his journey in theatre starting from his first play The Caucasian Chalk Circle (1968), as a student at the National School of Drama, to plays such as Tughlaq, King Lear, Kaho Katha Khajuraho Ki, Himmat Mai (Mother Courage) and The Threepenny Opera.[5]
He provides the voice-over in the annual Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra production 'Ram'. The audience can hear the commentary in his voice, providing structure and continuity to the narrative.
Biography[edit]Born in 1938 in a very small village called Kwara near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, Manohar Singh got his first job in the state government-run Drama Division. He graduated from National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971, and soon after started directing plays with NSD Repertory Company, starting with Qatl Ki Hawas in 1971.[6] Later in 1976 he became the second chief of the NSD Repertory Company and remained so until 1988. He was awarded the 1982 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, dance and Drama.[7]
#darbarfestival Irshad Khan plays the surbahar (bass sitar), using its thick, deep-toned timbres to explore Raag Darbari, harking back to when musicians pl.
He is best known for his spectacular performance in the title role of Tughlaq, directed by his mentor Ebrahim Alkazi, the founder of NSD. After quitting NSD in the late 80s, he got active in the Delhi theatre scene, doing some memorable plays such as Pagla Raja (King Lear), Himmat Mai (Brecht's Mother Courage), Begum Barve and Nagamandalam (Girish Karnad), with well-known theatre personalities, Amal and Nissar Allana.[4]
He had a long film and television career that started with the controversial film based on an emergency, Kissa Kursi Ka, that also starred Shabana Azmi. He did Govind Nihalani's Party, Mrinal Sen's Ek Din Achanak, Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin, Rudaali, Daddy and went to play many powerful roles in over 27 films, including some mainstream films such as Chandni and Lamhe with Yash Chopra. His last film was Everybody Says I'm Fine! in 2001.
#darbarfestival Irshad Khan plays the surbahar (bass sitar), using its thick, deep-toned timbres to explore Raag Darbari, harking back to when musicians pl. Author and journalist Gillian Wright is an avid Awadh lover, having translated two classics of Hindi Literature – Shrilal Shukla’s Raag Darbari and Rahi Masoom Raza’s Aadha Gaon. Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj Raag - Darbari Kanada - Jai Shri Durge/Ajab teri Duniya. Darbari kanada, or simply Darbari, is a Hindustani raga in the Kanada family, which is thought to have originated in Carnatic music and brought into North Indian music by Miyan Tansen, the legendary 16th century composer in emperor Akbar’s court.
He appeared in many successful serials on television including Neena Gupta's Dard and Pal Chhin.
He died of lung cancer on 14 November 2002, in New Delhi.[8][9]
Filmography[edit] Darbari Kanada Raga Films[edit]
- Kissa Kursi Ka (1977)
- Party (1984)
- Damul (1985)
- Tamas (1986)
- New Delhi Times (1986)
- Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987)
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
- Daddy (1989)
- Ek Din Achanak (1989)
- Chandni (1989)
- Lekin... (1990)
- Patthar Ke Phool (1991)
- Kasba (1991)
- Diksha (1991)
- Lamhe (1991)
- Sadak (1991)
- Tirangaa (1992)
- Karm Yodha (1992)
- Rudaali (1993)
- Gunaah (1993)
- Divya Shakti (1993)
- Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
- 1942: A Love Story (1993)
- Tarpan (1994)
- Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
- Bhairavi (1996)
- Everybody Says I'm Fine! (2001)
- Mulla Nasiruddin (TV series) (1990)
- Dard (TV series) (1993)
- Gumraah (TV series) (1995)
- Khamosh (TV series) (1996)
- Mahayagya (1997)
- Tere Mere Sapne (1998)
- Pal Chhin (TV series) (1999)
- Caucasian Chalk Circle (1968)
- Antigone (1975)
- Tughlaq (1975)
- Look Back in Anger
- Danton's Death
- King Lear
- Three Penny Opera
- Nagamandal
- Kaho Katha Khajuraho Ki
- Himmat Mai
- Begum Barve
In 2003, NSD instituted an award in his memory, titled Manohar Singh Smriti Puruskar, to be awarded to a young graduate (up to the age of 50) of the school.[10][11]
See also[edit] References[edit]- ^Smt Swaraj condoles Manohar Singh's deathMinistry of Information & Broadcasting, 14 November 2002.
- ^Shanta Kumar Condoles the death of Manohar Singh PIB, Ministry of Rural Development, 15 November 2002.
- ^Previous Chiefs of Repertory CompanyArchived 7 December 2010 at the Wayback MachineNational School of Drama website.
- ^ ab'Stage artiste with a perfect entry who made a premature exit'. The Tribune. 11 May 2003.
- ^'Manohar Lives On'. The Indian Express. 30 March 2003.
- ^'Alumni List For The Year 1971'. National School of Drama Official website. Archived from the original on 7 December 2010. Retrieved 11 June 2010.
- ^Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar (Akademi Awards): Theatre Acting: HindiArchived 17 February 2012 at the Wayback MachineSangeet Natak Akademi website.
- ^Manohar Singh, one of Indian TV's original patriarchs
- ^Manohar Singh passes away
- ^NSD Annual Report 2006-06Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Capital Fest, Manipuri Taste
He appeared in many successful serials on television including Neena Gupta's Dard and Pal Chhin.
He died of lung cancer on 14 November 2002, in New Delhi.[8][9]
Filmography[edit] Darbari Kanada Raga Films[edit]- Kissa Kursi Ka (1977)
- Party (1984)
- Damul (1985)
- Tamas (1986)
- New Delhi Times (1986)
- Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987)
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
- Daddy (1989)
- Ek Din Achanak (1989)
- Chandni (1989)
- Lekin... (1990)
- Patthar Ke Phool (1991)
- Kasba (1991)
- Diksha (1991)
- Lamhe (1991)
- Sadak (1991)
- Tirangaa (1992)
- Karm Yodha (1992)
- Rudaali (1993)
- Gunaah (1993)
- Divya Shakti (1993)
- Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
- 1942: A Love Story (1993)
- Tarpan (1994)
- Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
- Bhairavi (1996)
- Everybody Says I'm Fine! (2001)
- Mulla Nasiruddin (TV series) (1990)
- Dard (TV series) (1993)
- Gumraah (TV series) (1995)
- Khamosh (TV series) (1996)
- Mahayagya (1997)
- Tere Mere Sapne (1998)
- Pal Chhin (TV series) (1999)
- Caucasian Chalk Circle (1968)
- Antigone (1975)
- Tughlaq (1975)
- Look Back in Anger
- Danton's Death
- King Lear
- Three Penny Opera
- Nagamandal
- Kaho Katha Khajuraho Ki
- Himmat Mai
- Begum Barve
In 2003, NSD instituted an award in his memory, titled Manohar Singh Smriti Puruskar, to be awarded to a young graduate (up to the age of 50) of the school.[10][11]
See also[edit] References[edit]- ^Smt Swaraj condoles Manohar Singh's deathMinistry of Information & Broadcasting, 14 November 2002.
- ^Shanta Kumar Condoles the death of Manohar Singh PIB, Ministry of Rural Development, 15 November 2002.
- ^Previous Chiefs of Repertory CompanyArchived 7 December 2010 at the Wayback MachineNational School of Drama website.
- ^ ab'Stage artiste with a perfect entry who made a premature exit'. The Tribune. 11 May 2003.
- ^'Manohar Lives On'. The Indian Express. 30 March 2003.
- ^'Alumni List For The Year 1971'. National School of Drama Official website. Archived from the original on 7 December 2010. Retrieved 11 June 2010.
- ^Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar (Akademi Awards): Theatre Acting: HindiArchived 17 February 2012 at the Wayback MachineSangeet Natak Akademi website.
- ^Manohar Singh, one of Indian TV's original patriarchs
- ^Manohar Singh passes away
- ^NSD Annual Report 2006-06Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Capital Fest, Manipuri Taste
- Manohar Singh (Monograph on his life), Jaidev Taneja, NSD PUBLICATIONS, 2002.
- Manohar Singh on IMDb
