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	'''Om Shivpuri''' (14 July 1938 – 15 October 1990) was an Indian theatre actor-director and [[character actor]] in [[Hindi]] films.		'''Om Shivpuri''' (14 July 1938 – 15 October 1990) was an Indian theatre actor-director and [[character actor]] in [[Hindi]] films.

	A [National School of Drama], New Delhi alumnus, Om Shivpuri became the first chief of the [[National School of Drama]] Repertory Company (1964) and one of its actors~~; he~~ later founded an important theatre group of its era, in New Delhi: Dishantar.		A [[National School of Drama]], New Delhi alumnus, Shivpuri became the first chief of the National School of Drama Repertory Company (1964) and one of its actors. He later founded an important theatre group of its era in New Delhi, Dishantar.

	==Early life==		==Early life==

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{{Infobox person
| name = Om Shivpuri
| image = Om_Shivpuri.jpg
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| birth_date = 14 July 1938
| birth_place = [[Patiala]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]
|death_date = 15 October 1990<br>(aged 52)
| death_place = [[Mumbai|Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| othername =
| yearsactive = 1964–1990
| spouse = [[Sudha Shivpuri]]
| children = [[Ritu Shivpuri]], Vineet Shivpuri
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'''Om Shivpuri''' (14 July 1938 – 15 October 1990) was an Indian theatre actor-director and [[character actor]] in [[Hindi]] films.

A [National School of Drama], New Delhi alumnus, Om Shivpuri became the first chief of the [[National School of Drama]] Repertory Company (1964) and one of its actors; he later founded an important theatre group of its era, in New Delhi: Dishantar.

==Early life==
Born in [[Patiala]], Om Shivpuri started his career by working at [[Jalandhar]] Radio Station, where [[Sudha Shivpuri]] (who later became his wife) was working at the time.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071014205337/http://rajasthan-tour-package.net/Rajasthan-Cultural-Heritage.htm Rajasthan Cultural Heritage].</ref>

Later, they joined [[National School of Drama]], [[New Delhi]] and were trained under theatre doyen [[Ebrahim Alkazi]]. After graduating in 1963, they joined the newly formed, NSD Repertory Company as actors. Om Shivpuri was also the first chief of the NSD Repertory Company and remained so till 1976, when [[Manohar Singh]] followed him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nsd.gov.in/repertory.htm |title=NSD Repertory |access-date=29 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071020052100/http://www.nsd.gov.in/repertory.htm |archive-date=20 October 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Meanwhile, Om Shivpuri and Sudha Shivpuri got married in 1968 and started their own theatre group, Dishantar, which went on to become one of Delhi pioneering important theatre groups of its era<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/features/hindi_theatre.asp |title=Hindi Theatre |access-date=29 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090301232723/http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/features/hindi_theatre.asp |archive-date=1 March 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and produced many plays with him as a director, the most important being ''Aadhe Adhure'', a classic Hindi play written by [[Mohan Rakesh]]; ''Khamosh! Adalat Jari Hai'', Hindi version of [[Vijay Tendulkar]]'s Marathi play ''[[Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe]]'' (''Silence! The Court is in Session''), with his wife [[Sudha Shivpuri]] in the lead role; and their most famous production, [[Girish Karnad]]’s historical play ''Tughlaq'', which was performed at ridges of Talkatora Gardens, New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.4to40.com/art/index.asp?id=54&category= |title=Modern Indian Theatre |access-date=29 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011071304/http://4to40.com/art/index.asp?id=54&category= |archive-date=11 October 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Films==
Om Shivpuri started his film career in 1971 with [[Mani Kaul]]’s ''[[Ashadh Ka Ek Din (1971 film)|Ashadh Ka Ek Din]]'', soon followed by [[Gulzar (lyricist)|Gulzar]]’s ''[[Koshish]]'' in 1972.

He shifted to Bombay in 1974. In a career spanning about two decades, he acted in over 175 [[Hindi]] films playing roles as varied as villains to supporting cast.

==Personal life==

His wife [[Sudha Shivpuri]] was also a noted TV actor and most known for her role as Baa in the TV serial ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''.

Om Shivpuri has a daughter, [[Ritu Shivpuri]], who is a [[Hindi]] film actress and had a son, Vineet. Om Shivpuri died in 1990 of a heart attack. Several of his films were released after his death.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k3/actor/sudhashivpuri.htm |title=Interview Sudha Shivpuri |access-date=29 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071229220404/http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k3/actor/sudhashivpuri.htm |archive-date=29 December 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Selected filmography==
{{Div col}}
* ''[[Ashadh Ka Ek Din (1971 film)|Ashadh Ka Ek Din]]'' (1971)
* ''[[Koshish]]'' (1972)
* ''[[Namak Haraam]]'' (1973)
* ''[[Achanak (1973 film)|Achanak]]'' (1973)
* ''[[Aandhi]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Khushboo (1975 film)|Khushboo]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Sholay (1975 film)|Sholay]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Jeevan Jyoti (1976 film)|Jeevan Jyoti]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Udhar Ka Sindur]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Mausam (1976 film)|Mausam]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Balika Badhu (1976 film)|Balika Badhu]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Sankoch (1976 film)|Sankoch]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Kitaab]]'' (1977)
* ''[[Farishta Ya Qatil]]'' (1977)
* ''[[Hum Kisise Kum Naheen]]'' (1977)
* ''[[Immaan Dharam]]'' (1977)
* ''[[Don (1978 film)|Don]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Naukri]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Pati Patni Aur Woh]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Swarg Narak|Swarag Narak]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Tumhare Liye]]'' (1978)
* ''[[The Great Gambler]]'' (1979)
* ''[[Meera]]'' (1979)
* ''[[Hum Tere Aashiq Hain]]'' (1979)
* ''[[Sargam (1979 film)|Sargam]]'' (1979)
* ''[[Insaf Ka Tarazu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Khubsoorat]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Phir Wahi Raat]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Bandish (1980 film)|Bandish]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Red Rose(1980 film)|Red Rose]]'' (1980)
* ''[[The Burning Train]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Naseeb (1981 film)|Naseeb]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Kudrat]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Khoon Ki Takkar]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Meri Aawaz Suno]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Fiffty Fiffty]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai|Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Teesri Aankh (1982 film)|Teesri Ankh]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Samraat (film)|Samraat]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Bemisal]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Arth (film)|Arth]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Disco Dancer]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Painter Babu]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Prem Tapasya]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Andha Kanoon|Andhaa Kaanoon]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Coolie (1983 Hindi film)|Coolie]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Maqsad]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Naya Kadam]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Asha Jyoti]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Hum Dono (1985 film)|Hum Dono]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Masterji]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Insaaf Main Karoonga]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Aandhi-Toofan]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Adventures of Tarzan]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Ghulami]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Geraftaar]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Alag Alag]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Dekha Pyar Tumhara]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Saveray Wali Gaadi|Saveraywali Gaadi]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Aakhree Raasta]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Madadgaar]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Dance Dance (1987 film)|Dance Dance]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sitapur Ki Geeta]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Main Aur Tum]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Hamara Khandaan]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Zakhmi Aurat]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Hatya]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Namumkin]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988 film)|Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Kanwarlal]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Biwi Ho To Aisi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Sachai Ki Taqat]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Mitti Aur Sona]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Galiyon Ka Badshah]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Daata]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Gola Barood]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Aag Ka Gola]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Jurrat (film)|Jurrat]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Apna Desh Paraye Log]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Kasam Suhaag Ki]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Gentleman (1989 film)|Gentleman]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Kahan Hai Kanoon]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Ghar Ka Chiraag]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Amiri Garibi]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Swarg]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Sailaab (1990 film)|Sailaab]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Jurm (1990 film)|Jurm]]'' (1990)
*''[[Veeru Dada]]'' (1990), Only Photograph in Photoframe (Cameo Role)
* ''[[Narsimha (1991 film)|Narsimha]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Khooni Raat]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Nattukku Oru Nallavan|Shanti Kranti]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Humlaa]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Zulm Ki Hukumat]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Kis Mein Kitna Hai Dum]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Yugandhar (1993 film)|Yugandhar]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Police Wala|Policewala]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Aakhri Sanghursh]]'' (1997)
{{div col end}}

==Legacy==
Rajasthan [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] organises a drama festival every year, in the memory of Om Shivpuri. The Om Shivpuri Memorial Drama Festival is a five-day festival that opens on 16 October (Om Shivpuri's death anniversary).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sangeetnatakakademi.org/schemeseng.html |title=Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi |access-date=29 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210031948/http://sangeetnatakakademi.org/schemeseng.html |archive-date=10 December 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Theatre in India]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0794511}}

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[[Category:National School of Drama alumni]]
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