Usha Nadkarni
Born
Usha Kalbag

(1946-09-13) 13 September 1946[1]
Bombay, British India
OccupationActress
Years active1979–present
Spouse
Anand Nadkarni
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(m. 1972, separated)​
Children1

Usha Nadkarni is an Indian film, television and theatre actress. She predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi industry. She is best known for her role of Savita Deshmukh in the popular show Pavitra Rishta, for which she was nominated in Zee Rishtey Awards as "Best Evil Mother-in-Law".

She participated as a contestant on the Marathi version of Bigg Boss in 2018 and became one of the oldest contestants to participate in Bigg Boss. She is best known for her evil roles in Marathi and Hindi films. In 2015, she starred in a stage show, Londoncharya Aajibai by Rajiv Joshi, playing the community leader Aajibai Banarase.[2]

Early life

Usha Nadkarni was born on 13 September 1946 as Usha Kalbag. She loved acting since childhood and often took part in cultural events during public Ganesh festivals. However, her mother opposed her pursuit of a career in acting. She started her career as a banker for fifteen years.[3]

Personal life

She married with Anand Nadkarni in early 70s. After few years of marriage, they both get separated. The couple had one son.[4]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmCharacterLanguage
1979SinhasanShantaMarathi
1984 Hech Mazha Maher Ganga Maushi
1986 Musafir Parvati Pillai Hindi
1987PratighaatLaxmi's Mother-in-law
Sadak ChhapMai, Blind women
Purna Satya Dr. Ashmita Marathi
1988 Nashibwan Bairubai
1990DhumakulMaushi
Ghanchakkar
1991 Narsimha Mrs. Rastogi Hindi
Love Guest at Prithvi's show
Hafta Bandh Poor Woman
Lakshmanrekha Madhav's wife
Jasa Baap Tashi Pore Kalavati Savkar Marathi
Dhadakmaar Usha
Bandalbaaz Kaikayi Devi
Maherchi SaadiLaxmi's Sasu
1992NishpaapKusum Gaikwad
1993ShatranjMrs. VermaHindi
1994 Purush Ambika's mother
1995 Jamla Ho Jamla Leela Aatya Marathi
GundarajParvati Chauhan Hindi
1996 Tu Chor Main Sipahi Daadi
1997YeshwantSlum Dweller Women
1999VaastavGayatri Devi
Nirmala Machindra Kamble Yashwantrao's wife Marathi
2001 Gang Gangu's mother Hindi
Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera GharSaraswati's Mother
2002HathyarGayatri Devi
2003 Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye Suvarna
Patth Avinash 's mother
2004Krishna CottageDisha's Mom
2005Pak Pak PakaakGaurakkaMarathi
2006Aai Mala Maaf KarUsha's mother
2007 Soon Majhi Bhagyachi Sasu
2008One Two ThreeKantaHindi
Urus Mother
SakhiKundataiMarathi
2010AgadbamRaiba's Mom
Kalshetkar Aahet Ka? Kaminibai Sangle
Huppa Huiyya Renuka Aaji
Bhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai Ho Bhairu's mother
2011DeoolSarpanch's Mother-In-Law
2012MatterSulbhatai
2013 R... Rajkumar Old Lady Hindi
2014YellowGauri's classmate's mother Marathi
Bhoothnath ReturnsLolita Singh Hindi
2015JanivaMrs D'SouzaMarathi
Vakratunda MahakaayaPapad Seller
SlambookSumi Ajji
2016RustomRustom's MaidHindi
Great Grand MastiAmar's Mother-in-law
VentilatorAkkaMarathi
2018Jaane Kyun De YaaronAajiHindi
Yeh Kaisa Tigdam Barrod's mother
Kadke Kamal KeUsha Tai
Maza Agadbam Raiba's mother Marathi
Love Training Aai
2022AdrushyaOld Lady
Love Jaisa Pyaar Rajan's grandmother Hindi
2023 Global Aadgaon Mankaji Marathi

Television

YearShowCharacterChannelLanguage Ref.
1999–2000RishteyEpisodic roleZee TVHindi
2006–2007Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa AasmaanGirijaStar Plus
VirrudhNaniSony TV
2007–2008Kuchh Is TaraShanta Tai
2009–2014Pavitra RishtaSavita Damodar DeshmukhZee TV
2012KaireeNarratorColors TV [5]
Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek JunoonMrs. Dixit (Mukund's mother) [6]
2013Mrs. Pammi PyarelalKamini Faujdar Dadi [7]
Bh Se BhadeInspector Usha ShindeZee TV [8]
2015Rishton Ka MelaMela (Fare)'s owner
2016-2017Khulta Kali KhulenaParvati Dalvi (Aajji)Zee MarathiMarathi
2018Bigg Boss Marathi 1Contestant
(Evicted on day 77)		 Colors Marathi [9]
2019Khatra Khatra KhatraHerself (Guest)Colors TVHindi [10]
2019 Ghadge & Suun Aau Ghadge Colors Marathi Marathi [11]
2019-2020Molkarin Bai – Mothi Tichi SavaliDurgaStar Pravah [12]
2022 Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special Guest Zee Marathi
2022-2023Ase He Sundar Amche GharNarayani RajpatilSony Marathi
2023-2024 Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye Dnyaneshwari Chitnis Zee TV Hindi [13]

Awards

Year Award Category Character Show
2011 Zee Gold Awards Best Actor In A Negative Role(Female) Savita Deshmukh Pavitra Rishta
BIG Television Awards Favorite Teekha Character Savita Deshmukh
2012 Zee Gold Awards Best Actress In A Negative Role (Critics) Savita Deshmukh
2016 Zee Marathi Ustav Natyancha Awards Best Character Female Parvati Aaji Khulta Kali Khulena

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Usha Nadkarni Birthday: Interesting facts about the veteran actress". cnbctv18.com. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. ↑ Vinjamuri, Ragasudha (29 September 2015). "The Rich Marathi Legacy in the UK..." Asian Voice. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Usha Nadkarni Birthday : अन् तिसऱ्या दिवशी चेक घरी आला...! उषा नाडकर्णींनी असे वसूल केले होते कामाचे पैसे". Lokmat (in Marathi).
  4. ↑ "Tejaswini Pandit to Mayuri Wagh: Marathi actresses who are happily single after separation". The Times of India. 18 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "Usha Nadkarni to play 'sutradhar'". Zee News. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  6. ↑ "Usha Nadkarni in Madhubala? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  7. ↑ "Pavitra Rishta's Usha Nadkarni to play a retired jailer in Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal". The Indian Express. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "Usha Nadkarni as inspector Usha in Bh Se Bhade - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  9. ↑ "Exclusive: Pavitra Rishta fame Usha Nadkarni confirms participation in Bigg Boss Marathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  10. ↑ "JioCinema - Watch Movies, TV Shows & Music Videos Online". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  11. ↑ author/online-lokmat (12 January 2019). "Exclusive: 'बिग बॉस'नंतर उषा नाडकर्णी पुन्हा दिसणार छोट्या पडद्यावर". Lokmat (in Marathi). Retrieved 2 February 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ "A new show 'Molkarin Bai' to start soon - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  13. ↑ "Usha Nadkarni: I feel that people should work efficiently on sets and shoot for limited hours". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
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