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{{short description|Indian actor (1930-2009)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nilu Bhau Phule
| image = NiluPhuleSquare300px.jpg
| imagesize = 67KB
| caption = Phule in early films
| birth_name = Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule
| birth_date = {{birth-date|16 May 1930}}
| birth_place = [[Pune]], India
| death_date = {{d-da|13 July 2009|16 May 1930}}
| death_place = Pune, India
| other_names = Nilu bhau
| occupation = Stage and film actor
| years_active = 1968–2009
| spouse = Rajani Phule (m. ?— 2009)
| children = 3
}}

'''Nilu Phule''' (16 May 1930 - 13 July 2009) was an Indian actor known for his roles in the [[Marathi language]] movies and Marathi theatre. Nilu Phule acted in around 250 Marathi and [[Hindi]] movies during his film career.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200907131031.htm |title=Marathi actor Nilu Phule passes away |date=13 July 2009 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India |access-date=13 July 2009 |archive-date=16 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716220054/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200907131031.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/14/nilu-phule-was-gardner-before-he-became-actor.htm |title=Nilu Phule was a gardener before an actor |date=14 July 2009 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=14 July 2009 |archive-date=17 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717170455/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/14/nilu-phule-was-gardner-before-he-became-actor.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Early life==
'''Nilu Phule''' was born in 1930 in Pune as '''Nilkanth Krushnaji Phule'''. He is considered one of the greatest actors of Marathi stage/films of all time.<ref name="toi_final_exit">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-14/mumbai/28197613_1_nilu-phule-saaransh-anupam-kher |title=Veteran actor Nilu Phule makes his final exit |last=Dubey |first=Bharati |author2=Pronoti Datta |date=14 July 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 July 2009 |archive-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024064542/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-14/mumbai/28197613_1_nilu-phule-saaransh-anupam-kher |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was involved in Freedom movement for India. According to his interview in a serial 'Vastraharan' on a Marathi Channel, he was a freedom fighter from Pune.

Phule's first job was that of a gardener at the [[Armed Forces Medical College, Pune]], aged 17. He used to get a salary of Rs. 80 per month, out of which, he used to donate Rs. 10 to the Rashtriya Seva Dal, a social organization he was involved with.<ref name="toi_final_exit"/> He wanted to pursue his gardening career forward, but due to lack of financial support, he could not start his own [[plant nursery]].<ref name=toi_int>{{cite news |title=The man behind the villain |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/the-man-behind-the-villain/articleshow/302761540.cms |work=The Times Of India |first1=Huned |last1=Contractor |access-date=2 July 2013 |archive-date=13 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113123411/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/The-man-behind-the-villain/articleshow/302761540.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> During this time, at the age of 20, Nilu was inspired by [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s writings and went on to write a drama, ''Udyan''. His composing for the drama ''Yedya Gabalache Kam Nahi'' during the 1957 Lok Sabha elections garnered him fame.<ref name="toi_int"/>

==Acting career==
Nilu Phule began his theatrical career with the Marathi folk performances (''loknatya'').<ref name="toi_final_exit"/> His first professional drama was ''Katha Akalecha Kandyachi'', which went on to have over 2000 shows. It was based on this success that he was offered his first movie ''Ek Gaav Baara Bhanagadi'', by [[Anant Mane]] in 1968.

Nilu often played villains; most notably his portrayal of [[Sakharam Binder]]. Some of his notable film roles include: Hindurao Dhonde Patil, a zamindar and a sugar tycoon in [[Samna (film)]], a power-drunk politician in [[Mahesh Bhatt]]'s ''[[Saaransh]] and a'' political journalist in [[Jabbar Patel]]'s ''Sinhasan.''<ref name="toi_final_exit"/>

He also played the role of 'Nathu Mama' in the 1983 hit Hindi movie [[Coolie (1983 Hindi film)|Coolie]] where he worked with [[Amitabh Bachchan]].

One of Phule's most notable theatrical performances include his role as the eponymous hero of [[Vijay Tendulkar]]'s ''[[Sakharam Binder]]'' (first staged in 1972). Kamlakar Sarang, who directed the first production of the play in 1972, was apprehensive of Phule's reticence. However, he was convinced that Phule would be fit for the role, when Vijay Tendulkar reminded him of Phule's aggressive performance as a minister in another play, ''Katha Aklechya Kandyachi''.
<ref name="toi_final_exit"/>

He was known for his legendary voice and dialogue delivery. His dialogues in his films remains one of the most popular dialogues across Marathi Film Industry. It is said that his acting in villainous roles in movies was so surreal that women in real life would despise him thinking that he was the same deviant person in real life too, and that was a great compliment to his works.

In May 2013, when [[Forbes India]], the Indian edition of American Business Magazine [[Forbes]], declared 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema, the list was completed with this legend's name for his performance as Hindurao Dhonde Patil in the film [[Samna (film)]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/100-years-of-indian-cinema/25-greatest-acting-performances-of-indian-cinema/35125/1 |title=25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema {{!}} Forbes India |website=Forbes India |language=en-US |access-date=9 September 2017 |archive-date=9 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909142922/http://www.forbesindia.com/article/100-years-of-indian-cinema/25-greatest-acting-performances-of-indian-cinema/35125/1 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Death==
Nilu Phule died on 13 July 2009, aged 78, from [[esophageal cancer]]. His wife Rajani Phule died in 2011. They are survived by their daughter Gargi Phule Thatte.

==Awards==
* [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] (1991), by the [[President of India]]
* Maharashtra State Award for ''Haat lavin tithe sone'' (1973)
* Maharashtra State Award for ''Saamna'' (1974)
* Maharashtra State Award for ''Choricha Mamla'' (1975) <ref name="toi_int"/>
* Jayantrao Tilak Memorial Life Time Achievement Award' given by Kesari Maratha Trust, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth and Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Pune chapter.<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/award-for-nilu-phule/377851/ Award for Nilu Phule]</ref>

==Plays Acted==
# Katha Akalecha Kandyachi
# [[Sakharam Binder]]

==Filmography==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year || Title || Role || Film Language || Notes
|-
|1968
|''Ek Gaon Bara Bhangadi''
|Jhele Anna
|Marathi
|
|-
|1969
|''Mukkam Post Dhebewadi''
|
|
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|-
|1969
|''Gan Gaulan''
|
|
|
|-
|1970
|''Dhartichi Lekaren''
|
|
|
|-
|1970
|''Ganane Ghungroo Haravale''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1971
|''Asheech Ek Ratra''
|Nagya
|
|
|-
|1972
|''[[Pinjra (film)|Pinjra]]''
|Leader of dance troupe
|Marathi
|
|-
|1972
|''Harya Narya Zindabad''
|Narya
|Marathi
|
|-
|1973
|''Thapadya''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1975
|''[[Samna (film)|Samna]]''
|Hindurao Dhonde Patil
|Marathi
|
|-
|1975
|''Varaat''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1975
|''Karava Tasa Bharava''
|Babu
|Marathi
|
|-
|1975
|''[[Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty]]''
|
|Hindi
|
|-
|1976
|''Farrari''
|
|
|
|-
|1976
|''Choricha Mamla''
|Chanderrao
|
|
|-
|1977
|''Soyrik''
|Raut
|Marathi
|
|-
|1977
|''Banya Bapu''
|Kaka
|
|
|-
|1977
|''Naav Motha Lakshan Khota''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1977
|''[[Jait Re Jait]]''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1977
|''Bhingri''
|Daulatrao Patil
|
|
|-
|1977
|''Mansa Paris Mendhra Bari''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1978
|''[[Sarvasakshi]]''
|Balasaheb
|Marathi
|
|-
|1978
|''Padrachya Savlit''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1978
|''Sasurvasheen''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1979
|''Do Ladke Dono Kadke''
|Champa's husband
|Hindi
|
|-
|1979
|''Bhayanak''
|Thakur Sahab
|Hindi
|
|-
|1979
|''[[Do Ladke Dono Kadke]]''
|Champa's husband
|Hindi
|
|-
|1979
|''Sunbai Oti Bharun Ja''
|
|
|
|-
|1979
|''Sobati''
|Lambatya (Laxman)
|Marathi
|
|-
|1979
|''[[Simhasan]]''
|Digu Tipnis
|Marathhi
|
|-
|1979
|''Paijjecha Vida''
|Sakya
|
|
|-
|1979
|''[[Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi]]''
|Fernandes
|Hindi
|
|-
|1979
|''Haldikunku''
|
|
|
|-
|1979
|''Deed Shahane''
|Babnya
|
|
|-
|1979
|''Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba''
|Bhujangrao
|Marathi
|
|-
|1980
|''Fataakadi''
|Damu Saavkaar
|Marathi
|
|-
|1980
|''Sarvasakshi''
|
|
|
|-
|1980
|''Bhalu''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1980
|''[[Sau Din Saas Ke]]''
|Khubchand (Lalla Ji)
|Hindi
|
|-
|1980
|''Kadaklakshmi''
|Vaman
|Marathi
|
|-
|1980
|''Satichi Punyaai''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1980
|''[[Sinhasan]]''
|Digu Tipnis
|Marathi
|
|-
|1980
|''Savat''
|Bandu Master
|Marathi
|
|-
|1981
|''Kasam Bhawani Ki''
|Maniram Lala
|
|
|-
|1981
|''[[Naram Garam]]''
|Guruji
|Hindi
|(Special appearance)
|-
|1981
|''Shama''
|Barrister
|Hindi
|
|-
|1981
|''Satichi Punyayee''
|Kishenseth Thorat
|
|
|-
|1981
|''Patalin''
|Amrut Sheth
|Marathi
|
|-
|1981
|''Nagin''
|
|
|
|-
|1981
|''Mosambi Narangi''
|Mumbaji alias Suryajirao
|Marathi
|
|-
|1981
|''Aai''
|Guruji
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Laxmichi Paule''
|Sudama Pawar
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Chatak Chandni''
|
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Ramnagari''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1982
|''Raakhandar''
|Rajabahu
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Galli Te Dilli''
|Saheb
|Marathi
|
|-
|1982
|''Don Baika Phajeeti Aika''
|Aburao
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Diste Tasa Naste''
|Sarjerao Patil (Anna)
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Bhujang''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1982
|''Bhannat Bhanu''
|Kakasaheb
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Aplech Daat Aplech Oth''
|Nana
|
|
|-
|1982
|''Bhamta''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1983
|''Gumnaam Hai Koi''
|
|
|
|-
|1983
|''[[Zara Si Zindagi]]''
|Jaggu (Kusum's father)
|Hindi
|
|-
|1983
|''[[Woh Saat Din]]''
|Maya's maternal grandfather
|Hindi
|
|-
|1983
|''[[Coolie (1983 Hindi film)|Coolie]]''
|Nathu Mama
|Hindi
|
|-
|1983
|''Sasu Varchad Javai''
|Jyotish (Gangaram Teli) Golaram Teli
|
|
|-
|1983
|''Raghumaina''
|
|
|
|-
|1983
|''Mardani''
|Prataprao Ramdokhey
|Hindi
|
|-
|1983
|''Kashyala Udyachi Baat''
|Nilkanth Sagle
|
|
|-
|1983
|''Baiko Asavi Ashi''
|Balu (Balaram Mohite)
|Marathi
|
|-
|1984
|''Aao Jao Ghar Tumhara''
|
|
|
|-
|1984
|''[[Mashaal]]''
|Vithal Rao
|Hindi
|
|-
|1984
|''[[Saaransh]]''
|Gajanan Chitre
|Hindi
|
|-
|1984
|''Shraddha''
|
|
|
|-
|1984
|''[[Zakhmi Sher]]''
|Lala (Anandi's father)
|Hindi
|
|-
|1984
|''Thakas Mahathak''
|Sarpanch Nanasaheb Uchle
|
|
|-
|1984
|''Shradha''
|Inamdar
|
|
|-
|1984
|''Bin Kamacha Navra''
|Sahebrao
|
|
|-
|1984
|''Bahuroopi''
|Dadasaheb Bhole
|
|
|-
|1985
| ''[[Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla]]''
|Hindurao
|Marathi
|
|-
|1985
|''Haqeeqat''
|Rickshaw driver
|Hindi
|
|-
|1985
|''[[Rao Saheb (film)|Rao Saheb]]''
|
|Hindi
|
|-
|1985
|''Dhagala Lagli Kala''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1986
|''[[Kaanch Ki Deewar]]''
|Lakhsmi Singh
|Hindi
|
|-
|1986
|''[[Maa Beti]]''
|Raghunandan
|Hindi
|
|-
|1986
|''Rao Saheb''
|
|
|
|-
|1986
|''Pudhcha Paool''
|Babasaheb
|
|
|-
|1986
|''[[Insaaf Ki Awaaz]]''
|Balwant Azaad
|Hindi
|
|-
|1986
|''Gadbad Ghotala''
|Khalave
|
|
|-
|1986
|''Bijli''
|Niluba - Sonar
|Marathi
|
|-
|1986
|''Mi Chairman Boltoy''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1987
|''[[Hirasat (1978 film)|Hirasat]]''
|Dhirubhai
|Hindi
|
|-
|1987
|''[[Sutradhar (film)|Sutradhar]]''
|Bhaurao
|Marathi
|
|-
|1987
|''[[Sarja (film)|Sarja]]''
|Rustam
|Marathi
|
|-
|1987
|''Purnasatya''
|Patang Rao
|
|
|-
|1987
|''Porichi Dhamaal Baapachi Kamaal''
|Digamber Avdhoot
|
|
|-
|1987
|''[[Mohre]]''
|Social Worker
|Hindi
|
|-
|1987
|''Kalatay Pan Valat Nahi''
|Raosaheb Deshmukh
|
|
|-
|1987
|''Jaago Hua Savera''
|
|Hindi
|
|-
|1987
|''Bhatak Bhavani''
|Landge Saheb
|Marathi
|
|-
|1988
|''[[Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani]]''
|Thakur
|Hindi
|
|-
|1988
|''[[Maza Pati Karodpati]]''
|Laxmikant Kuber
|Marathi
|
|-
|1988
|''[[Tamacha]]''
|Jwala Pratap Singh
|Hindi
|
|-
|1988
|''[[Kabzaa]]''
|Mandar Bhagawat
|Hindi
|
|-
|1988
|''Bandivan Mee Hya Sansari''
|
|
|
|-
|1988
|''Sarvashreshta''
|Bhau
|
|
|-
|1988
|''Saglikade Bombabomb''
|Appasaheb Dharadhar
|Marathi
|
|-
|1988
|''Mamla Porincha''
|Nilu Bhau
|
|
|-
|1988
|''Majjach Majja''
|Kaka Saheb
|Marathi
|
|-
|1989
|''[[Prem Pratigyaa]]''
|Mohan 'Dadhu' Rao
|Hindi
|
|-
|1989
|''Oonch Neech Beech''
|Sadhu
|Hindi
|
|-
|1989
|''Hamaal De Dhamaal''
|Nilkanth Phule
|
|
|-
|1989
|''[[Ek Ratra Manterleli]]''
|Ramsharan
|Marathi
|
|-
|1989
|''Auntyne Wajavli Ghanti''
|Dhanajirao
|Marathi
|
|-
|1989
|''Maalmasala''
|
|Hindi
|
|-
|1990
|''Ghanchakkar''
|Nagraj Baba
|
|
|-
|1990
|''Kalat Nakalat''
|
|
|
|-
|1990
|''Kuldeepak''
|Bahu Kasbe
|
|
|-
|1990
|''Patli Re Patli''
|Mamasaheb
|
|
|-
|1990
|''[[Disha]]''
|Dashrath 'Dadji' Mandre
|Hindi
|
|-
|1990
|''Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi''
|Narsinghrao
|
|
|-
|1991
|''Suryodaya''
|
|
|
|-
|1991
|''Halad Rusli Kunku Hasla''
|Dadasaheb
|
|
|-
|1991
|''Pratikaar''
|Dadasaheb / Appaji
|Hindi
|
|-
|1992
|''Shubhamangal Savadhan''
|
|
|
|-
|1992
|''Zunz Tujhi Majhi''
|Bapujirao 'Nagoji' Nagvekar
|Marathi
|
|-
|1992
|''Than Than Gopal''
|Gopal Rao
|
|
|-
|1992
|''Maalmasala''
|Manmohan
|
|
|-
|1992
|''[[Ek Hota Vidushak]]''
|Nana
|Marathi
|
|-
|1992
|''Dharpakad''
|Dadasaheb Dharpakad
|Marathi
|
|-
|1995
|''Painjan''
|Jairambapu Shingarwadikar
|
|
|-
|1995
|''Limited Manuski''
|Jyotshi Archarya
|Marathi
|
|-
|1996
|''Pratidaav''<ref>https://www.onlinewatchmovies.co/marathi/pratidaav-1997-marathi-movie-watch-online.html</ref>
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|1996
|''Durga Aali Ghara''
|Dadasaheb Deshmukh
|
|
|-
|1996
|''Ashi Asavi Sasu''
|Mama
|
|
|-
|1996
|''Paij Lagnachi''
|Aabasaheb
|
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Ghar Bazar]]''
|Kishan Murari
|Hindi
|
|-
|2001
|''[[Zanzaavat]]''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|2004
|''Prem Sakshi''
|
|
|
|-
|2004
|''Pandhar''
|
|
|
|-
|2004
|''[[Saatchya Aat Gharat]]''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|2005
|''[[Chalta Hai Yaar]]''
|Malhar Rao Patil
|Hindi
|
|-
|2007
|''Kadachit''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|2008
|''[[Gaav Tasa Chaangla]]''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
|2009
|''[[Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi]]''
|
|Marathi
|Guest Appearance his last film before he died
|-
|2010
|''Ladi Godi''
|Rajesh's Dead Grandfather
|
|(final film role)
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=0681127|name=Nilu Phule}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090717101941/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/14/stories/2009071461161800.htm Veteran Marathi actor Nilu Phule passes away]

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[[Category:Male actors in Marathi theatre]]

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