Nilu Bhau Phule | |
|---|---|
 Phule in early films | |
| Born | Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule 4 April 1930 |
| Died | 13 July 2009 (aged 79) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Nilu bhau |
| Occupation(s) | Stage and film actor |
| Years active | 1968–2009 |
| Spouse |
Rajani Phule (m. 1975) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1991) |
Nilu Phule (Marathi pronunciation: [niɭuː pʰuleː]; 4 April 1930 – 13 July 2009) was an Indian actor known for his roles in Marathi movies and Marathi theatre. Nilu Phule acted in around 250 Marathi and Hindi movies during his film career.[2] He was most prominently seen playing the roles of notorious villains in the movies.
Phule was also a social worker, and was associated with Rashtra Seva Dal.[3]
- ^ "Gargi Phule Thatte fondly remembers Nilu Phule and Rajani Phule on their 43rd wedding anniversary". Times of India.
- ^ "Marathi actor Nilu Phule passes away". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 July 2009. Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. Retrieved 13 July 2009.
- ^ "Nilu Phule was a gardener before an actor". Rediff.com. 14 July 2009. Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009.