Usha Nadkarni
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13 September 1946
Usha Nadkarni | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Nadkarni in 2021 | |
| Born | Usha Kalbag 13 September 1946 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse |
Ravindra Nadkarni
(m. 1972, separated) |
| Children | 1 |
Usha Nadkarni (née Kalbag; born 13 September 1946) is an Indian actress. She predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi industry. She is best known for her role of Savita Deshmukh in the show Pavitra Rishta.[1]
She participated as a contestant on the Marathi version of Bigg Boss in 2018, becoming one of the oldest contestants to participate in the show.[2] In 2015, she starred in a stage show, Londoncharya Aajibai by Rajiv Joshi, playing the community leader Aajibai Banarase.[3]
Usha Nadkarni was born on 13 September 1946[4] 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 in BMC for 9 years and then as a banker in Dena Bank[5] for 25 years.[6]
Personal life
She married Ravindra Nadkarni in the early 70's. After a few years of marriage, they separated. They have a son together.[7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sinhasan | Shanta | Marathi |
| 1984 | Hech Mazha Maher | Ganga Maushi | |
| 1986 | Musafir | Parvati Pillai | Hindi |
| 1987 | Pratighaat | Laxmi's mother-in-law | |
| Sadak Chhap | Mai, Blind women | ||
| Purna Satya | Dr. Ashmita | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Nashibwan | Bairubai | |
| 1990 | Dhumakul | Maushi | |
| 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 Saadi | Laxmi's mother-in-law | ||
| 1992 | Nishpaap | Kusum Gaikwad | |
| 1993 | Shatranj | Mrs. Verma | Hindi |
| 1994 | Purush | Ambika's mother | |
| 1995 | Jamla Ho Jamla | Leela Aatya | Marathi |
| Gundaraj | Parvati Chauhan | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Daadi | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Slum dweller woman | |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | Dedh Footiya's mother | |
| Nirmala Machindra Kamble | Yashwantrao's wife | Marathi | |
| 2001 | Gang | Gangu's mother | Hindi |
| Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar | Saraswati's mother | ||
| 2002 | Hathyar | Dedh Footiya's mother | |
| 2003 | Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Suvarna | |
| Patth | Avinash's mother | ||
| 2004 | Krishna Cottage | Disha's Mom | |
| 2005 | Pak Pak Pakaak | Gaurakka | Marathi |
| 2006 | Aai Mala Maaf Kar | Usha's mother | |
| 2007 | Soon Majhi Bhagyachi | Sasu | |
| 2008 | One Two Three | Kanta | Hindi |
| Urus | Mother | ||
| Sakhi | Kundatai | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Agadbam | Raiba's mother | |
| Kalshetkar Aahet Ka? | Kaminibai Sangle | ||
| Huppa Huiyya | Renuka Aaji | ||
| Bhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai Ho | Bhairu's mother | ||
| 2011 | Deool | Sarpanch's mother-in-law | |
| 2012 | Matter | Sulbhatai | |
| 2013 | R... Rajkumar | Old Lady | Hindi |
| 2014 | Yellow | Gauri's classmate's mother | Marathi |
| Bhoothnath Returns | Lolita Singh | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Janiva | Mrs D'Souza | Marathi |
| Vakratunda Mahakaaya | Papad seller | ||
| Slambook | Sumi Ajji | ||
| 2016 | Rustom | Rustom's maid | Hindi |
| Great Grand Masti | Amar's mother-in-law | ||
| Ventilator | Akka | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Aaji | Hindi |
| Yeh Kaisa Tigdam | Barrod's mother | ||
| Kadke Kamal Ke | Usha Tai | ||
| Maza Agadbam | Raiba's mother | Marathi | |
| Love Training | Aai | ||
| 2022 | Adrushya | Old Lady | |
| Love Jaisa Pyaar | Rajan's grandmother | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Global Aadgaon | Mankaji | Marathi |
| 2025 | Fussclass Dabhade | Shanta Akka | |
| Mukkam Post Devach Ghar | Sarpanch Aaji | ||
| 2026 | Gandhi Talks | Sound | |
| The Maharashtra Files | Marathi | ||
| Tumbadchi Manjula |
Television
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 |
