13 Facts About Nilu Phule

Nilu Phule 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.

Nilu Phule was most prominently seen playing the roles of notorious villains in the movies.

Nilu Phule was born in 1930 in Pune as Nilkanth Krushnaji Nilu Phule in a Hindu family.

Nilu Phule is great grand son of Indian social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

Nilu Phule wanted to pursue his gardening career forward, but due to lack of financial support, he could not start his own plant nursery.

Nilu Phule's composing for the drama Yedya Gabalache Kam Nahi during the 1957 Lok Sabha elections garnered him fame.

Nilu Phule began his theatrical career with the Marathi folk performances.

Nilu Phule often played villains; most notably his portrayal of Sakharam Binder.

Nilu Phule played the role of 'Nathu Mama' in the 1983 hit Hindi movie Coolie where he worked with Amitabh Bachchan.

However, he was convinced that Nilu Phule would be fit for the role, when Vijay Tendulkar reminded him of Nilu Phule's aggressive performance as a minister in another play, Katha Aklechya Kandyachi.

Nilu Phule was known for his legendary voice and dialogue delivery.

Nilu Phule died on 13 July 2009, aged 79, from esophageal cancer.