Shafi Ali Inamdar | |
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Born |
Pangari, Dapoli Taluka , Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India |
23 October 1945
Died | 13 March 1996 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
(aged 50)
Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Occupation | Actor, Producer, Director |
Years active | 1960–1995 |
Spouse(s) | Bhakti Barve |
Shafi Inamdar (Marathi: शफी इनामदार; 23 October 1945 – 13 March 1996) was an Indian actor. He started his film career with the film Vijeta and continued it in Ardh Satya. He acted in a number of television serials including Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi. Shafi married actress Bhakti Barve. He died on 13 March 1996. His wife died in a road accident on 12 February 2001. Shafi's most notable film roles include the inspector in Aaj Ki Awaz, the villain in Awam (film) and the friend of the hero in films like Nazrana, Anokha Rishta and Amrit. Some of his other films are Kudrat Ka Kanoon, Jurm, Sadaa Suhagan and Love 86, all successful films.
Shafi Inamdar received his early education at Pangari and at St. Joseph's High School in Umerkhadi (Dongri) in Mumbai, India, where he passed his S.S.C exam in 1958. He did his B.Sc from K.C College in 1963. He is particularly known for playing the common man's role. He has acted in numerous television shows. One of his performances on television was in Teri bhi chup Meri bhi chup. He also played the role of an advocate in the Hindi film Yeshwant, which was released after his death. He appeared in Ramesh Sippy's film Saagar. He also directed a film titled Hum Dono, starring Nana Patekar, Rishi Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt. The film was a hit and he was considered a good director.