List of Marathi film actresses

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This is a list of Marathi cinema actresses. Marathi cinema refers to Indian films produced in Marathi, the language of the state of Maharashtra, India. [1] Based in old Mumbai, it is the oldest and one of the pioneer film industries of India. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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The following are some of the most popular Indian actresses of their decades:

1910s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1913 Durgabai Kamat Mohini Bhasmasur
Kamlabai Gokhale
1919Tara KoregaonkarKabir KamalKalidas (1922)

1920s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1920Kamala DeviSairandhri Savkari Pash (1925), Gajgouri (1926), Bhakta Pralhad (1926), Rani Saheba (1930)
1923Charu BaiGuru Dronacharya
1925Krishna ChauhanSimantak ManiSatyabhama (1925)
Yamuna GoleHidimb Bakasur WadhKichak Wadha (1926), Bhakta Pralhad (1926)
1927Gangubai MohiteRukamangada Mohini
Sushila Bai Netaji Palkar Muraliwala (1927)
1928AshrabaiParshuram
Lalita Pawar Raja Harishchandra Netaji Palkar (1939), Ram Shastri (1930)
1929Shakuntala TembeSant Mirabai
Sakribai Gopal Krishna

1930s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1930Nalini TarkhadVasantsena Amrit Manthan (1934), Chandrasena (1935)
1931Lilavati Pendharkar Chandrasena Agnikankan: Branded Oath (1932),
1932 Santa Apte Shyamsunder Amrit Manthan (1934), Kunku (1937), Gopal Krishna (1938)
Durga Khote Alakh Niranjan Ayodhyecha Raja (1932), Geeta (1940), Payachi Dasi (1941)
1933 Shakuntala Paranjpye Sairandhri Ram Shastri (1944)
1935Usha MantriUshaRatnavali (1945)
Ratnaprabha Dharmatma (1935), Dharmaveer (1937), Jwala (1938)
Shobhna Samarth Vilasi IshwarTaramati (1945)
Vasanti Dharmatma
TaraNaganand
1936Indira WadkarChhayaDevata (1939)
Leela Chitis Sant Tulsidas (1939)
Hansa Wadkar Vijaychi Lagne Sant Sakhu (1941), Lokshahir Ram Joshi (1947), Sangtye Aika (1959)
GauriSant Tukaram Sant Sakhu (1941)
Santa Mujumbar
1937Kusum Deshpande Gangavataran Payachi Dasi (1941)
1938 Meenakshi Shirodkar Brahmachari Lapandav (1940), Ram Shastri (1944)
Shanta HublikarMazha Mulga Manoos (1939), Pahila Palna (1942)

1940s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1940Shakuntala BhomeLagna Karave PahunSarkari Pahuna (1942)
1941Sumati GupteThoratanchi Kamla
Nalini Jaywant Nirdosh
1942 Lata Mangeshkar Pahili Mangalagaur
1943Nalini DherePaisa Bolto Aahe
1946 Sulochana Latkar SasurvasJivacha Sakha (1948), Vahinichya Bangdya (1953), Sukhache Sobti (1958), Meeth Bhakar (1959), Sangtye Aika (1959), Laxmi Ali Ghara (1965)
1947 Usha Kiran KuberKrantiveer Vasudev Balwant (1950), Jasas Tase (1951)

1950s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1950 Shashikala Patthe Bapurao
1951 Sandhya Shantaram Amar Bhoopali Pinjra (1972)
1955 Nanda Karnataki Kuldaivat Shevagyachya Shenga (1955), Devghar (1956), Zalegele Visrun Jaa (1957)
1959 Jayshree Gadkar Sangte Aika Sawal Maza Aika (1964)
Leela GandhiSaata Janmachi SobtiManaacha Mujra (1969), Sarvasakshi (1978), Manacha Kunku (1981).

1960s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1960 Padma Chavan Avaghachi Sansar Jyotibacha Navas (1975)
Uma Bhende AakashgangaMadhuchandra (1967), Aamhi Jato Amchya Gava (1968), Angai (1968), Bhalu (1980)
Seema Deo Jagachya Pathivar
1961 Asha Patil Antaricha DiwaSadhi Mansa (1965), Samna (1974), Ram Ram Gangaram (1977)
1962Santa TambeVithu Mazha Lekurwala
Asha Kale Baikocha BhauHa Khel Savlyancha (1976), Bala Gau Kashi Angai (1977), Sasurvashin (1978), Thorli Jaau (1983), Kulswamini Ambabai (1984)
1964 Reema Lagoo Masterji Sinhasan (1979), Resham Gaath (2002), Janma (2011), Anumati (2013)
Maya Jadhav Sawaal Majha Aika
1965Mandakani BhadbhadeSudharlelya BaikaZunj (1975)
1967 Shobha Khote Chimukala Pahuna
Sushama Shiromanee Kaka Mala VachwaMosambi Narangi (1981), Gulchadi (1984)
1968 Jayshree T. Dharma Kanya Chatak Chandni (1982)
1969 Sarala Yeolekar Saticha Vaan

1970s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1970 Usha Chavan Songadya Ekta Jeev Sadashiv (1972), Pandu Hawaldar (1975), Nav Motha Lakshan Khota (1977), Ranpakhre (1980)
1971 Sulabha Deshpande Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe Jait Re Jait (1977), Chaukat Raja (1991)
1972 Usha Naik Pinjara Karava Tasa Bharava (1975), Kalavantin (1978), Haldikunku (1979), Ek Hazarachi Note (2014)
1973 Aruna Irani Andhala Marto DolaBhingri (1977), Ek Gadi Baki Anadi (1988), Changu Mangu (1990)
Roohi BerdeJawai Vikat Ghene Haye
1974 Smita Patil Raja Shiv Chhatrapati Samna (1975), Jait Re Jait (1977), Umbartha (1982)
Lata ArunYashodaZunj (1975), Pandu Hawaldar (1975), Dhamaal Jodi (1995)
1975 Lalan Sarang Samna Ha Khel Savlyancha (1976)
Ranjana Deshmukh Chandanachi Choli Ang Aang JaliAre Sansar Sansar (1980), Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982), Gondhalat Gondhal (1982), Gup Chup Gup Chup (1983), Bin Kamacha Navra (1984)
Kamini BhatiaZunjChoricha Mamla (1976), Deed Shahane (1979), Mardani (1983)
1976 Pallavi Joshi Badla Rita (2009), Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta (2013)
1977Shama DeshpandeAsla Navra Nakoga BaiMadhuchandrachi Raatra (1989)
Nutan Paradh
1978 Anjali Paigankar Sarvasakshi
1979 Usha Nadkarni Sinhasan Maherchi Saadi (1991), Pak Pak Pakaak (2005) Agadbam (2010), Ventilator (2016)
Nayana Apte Janki
Vandana PanditAshta Vinayak

1980s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
1980 Tanuja Zaakol Pitruroon (2013)
Urmila Matondkar Ajoba (2014)
1981 Priya Tendulkar Gondhalat GondhalMumbaicha Faujdaar (1984)
Suhasini DeshpandeManacha KunkuLaxmichi Paule (1982)
Alka Kubal SobatiLek Chalali Sasarla (1984), Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989), Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Devki (2001)
Chitra PalekarAkriet
1982 Ashalata Wabgaonkar Umbartha Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Pudhcha Paool (1986)
1984 Savita Prabhune Lek Chalali Sasarla Gadbad Ghotala (1986), Khara Varasdar (1986), Mamla Porincha (1988), Kalat Nakalat (1989), Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990)
Nivedita Joshi Navri Mile Navryala Dhoom Dhadaka (1985), De Danadan (1987), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Thartharat (1989), Majha Chakula (1994)
Supriya Pilgaonkar Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Maza Pati Karodpati (1988), Navra Maza Navsacha (2004), Amhi Satpute (2008)
Varsha Usgaonkar Bramhachari Gammat Jammat (1987), Saglikade Bombabomb (1988), Hamal De Dhamal (1989), Ek Hota Vidushak (1992), Savat Mazi Ladki (1993), Lapandav (1993)
1985 Bharati Achrekar Ardhangi
Archana Joglekar Khichdi Nivdung (1989), Eka Peksha Ek (1990)
Prema Kiran Dhoom Dhadaka Gadbad Ghotala (1986), Khatyal Sasu Nataal Navra (1987)
1986 Ashwini Bhave Shabbas Sunbai Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Kalat Nakalat (1989), Dhadakebaaz (1990), Dhyanimani (2017)
Smita Talwalkar Dhakti Sun Chaukat Raja (1991), Ram Rahim (1993)
Archana PatkarPudhcha Paool
Asawari Joshi Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar Ek Ratra Manterleli (1989), Godi Gulabi (1991)
1987 Sukanya Kulkarni Premasathi Vattel Te Varsa Laxmicha (1994), Putravati (1996) Sarkarnama (1998), Saade Maade Teen (2007)
Kishori Shahane Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Mohatyachi Renuka (2006)
1988 Priya Berde Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi Thartharat (1989), Yeda Ki Khula (1991)
1989 Vandana Gupte Pasant Aahe Mulgi Lapandav (1993), Pachhadlela (2004), Matichya Chuli (2006), Family Katta (2016), Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023)

1990s

YearNameDebut filmsOther notable films
1990 Nishigandha Wad Shejari Shejari Eka Peksha Ek (1990), Bandhan (1991), Vaat Pahate Punvechi (1992)
1991 Prateeksha Lonkar Ek Full Chaar HalfJamla Ho Jamla (1995), Bhet (2002), Aevdhe Se Aabhaal (2007)
Nirmiti Sawant Chaukat Raja Khabardaar (2005), Sasu Numbari Jawai Dus Numbari (2008), Kumari Gangubai Non Matric (2013), Jhimma (2021)
1992 Suhas Joshi Nishpaap Tu Tithe Mee (1998), Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004), Jhimma (2021), Ekda Kaay Zala (2022)
Neena Kulkarni Hach Sunbaicha Bhau Savat Mazi Ladki (1993), Aai (1995), Uttarayan (2005), Shevri (2006), Bioscope (2015), Photo Prem (2021)
Renuka Shahane Aboli (1995)
Kishori AmbiyeKhulyancha Bazaar Zapatlela (1993)
Resham Tipnis Jiwalagaa Aapan Yana Pahilat Ka (1992), Satvapariksha (1998)
1993 Kavita Lad Ghayaal Tu Tithe Mee (1998), Doctor Rakhmabai (2016)
Chinmayi SumeetBharla Ha Malavat Raktan Muramba (2017), Faster Fene (2017)
1994 Sonali Kulkarni Mukta Doghi (1995), Gharabaher (2001), Devrai (2004), Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero (2014), Kachcha Limboo (2017), Pension (2021)
Mrinal Kulkarni Maza SaubhagyaLekroo (2000), Jodidar (2000), Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta (2013), Rama Madhav (2014), Pawankhind (2022)
Sulabha Arya A Rainy Day (2014), Ventilator (2016)
1995 Bhavana Balsavar Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre
Sulekha Talwalkar AaiSanshay Kallol (2013), Family Katta (2016)
Medha Manjrekar De Dhakka (2008), Kaksparsh (2012), Natsamrat (2016)
1997 Surekha Kudachi Saasuchi MaayaMee Tulas Tujhya Angani (2005), Bharat Aala Parat (2007), Foreign Chi Patlin (2008)
1998 Sharvani Pillai Tu Tithe Mee Jogwa (2009)
Smita Jaykar Satvapariksha Astitva (2001), Devki (2001)
1999 Deepa Parab Bindhaast Chakwa (2004), Mulga (2010), Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023)
Seema Biswas Dhyaas Parva (2001), Lalbaug Parel (2010)
Sharvari Jamenis
Shilpa NavalkarKairee Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023)
Leena Bhagwat
Aishwarya Narkar Ghe BarariMala Jagaychay (2003), Zuluk (2005), Mee Tulas Tujhya Angani (2005), Tighi (2005)

2000s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
2000 Padmini Kolhapure Chimani Pakhar Manthan: Ek Amrut Pyala (2005), Prawaas (2020)
Tabu Astitva
Kranti Redkar Soon Asavi Ashi Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad (2006), Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho (2010), Kiran Kulkarni vs Kiran Kulkarni (2016), Karaar (2017)
Madhurani Gokhale Prabhulkar Lekroo
Trupti Bhoir Bagh Haat Dakhvun Agadbam (2010)
Seema Shinde Kulswami Tulja Bhawani
2001 Shilpa Tulaskar Devki Dombivli Fast (2005), Anandache Zhaad (2006), Sugar Salt Ani Prem (2015)
2002 Jyoti Subhash Dahavi Fa Valu (2008)
Priya Bapat Bhet Kaksparsh (2013), Happy Journey (2014), Vazandar (2016), Aamhi Doghi (2018)
2003 Sonali Khare Resham Gaath Savarkhed Ek Gaon (2004), Checkmate (2008), 7, Roshan Villa (2016), MyLek (2024)
Pallavi Subhash Polisachi Bayko
Madhura Velankar Not Only Mrs. Raut Sarivar Sari (2005), Matichya Chuli (2006), Butterfly (2023)
Aditi Deshpande
Sonali Bendre Anahat
2004 Atisha Naik Wrong Mauritius Deool (2011)
Spruha Joshi May Baap A Paying Ghost (2015), Lost and Found (2016)
Megha Dhade SakshatkarBokad (2012)
Amruta Subhash Shwaas Gandha (2009), Astu – So Be It (2013), Killa (2014), Ti Ani Itar (2017)
Vibhavari Deshpande Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004), Harishchandrachi Factory (2009), Balgandharva (2011)
Mukta Barve Chakwa Jogwa (2009), Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai (2010), Double Seat (2015), Aamhi Doghi (2018), Smile Please (2019)
Rasika Joshi Aga Bai Arrecha!
Tejaswini Pandit Gaiir (2009), Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (2010), Ye Re Ye Re Paisa (2018)
Girija Oak ManiniChingi (2009), Huppa Huiyya (2010), Goshta Eka Paithanichi (2022)
Aditi Sarangdhar AkalpitDivasen Divas (2006), Uladhaal (2008), Mohar (2013)
Supriya Pathare He Aapla Asach Chalaycha Dili Supari Baikochi (2008)
2005 Shweta Shinde AabhasMohini (2008)
Kshitee Jog Saha September Jhimma (2021), Pawankhind (2022)
Harshada Khanvilkar Dombivli Fast
Tejaswini Lonari No ProblemMadhu Ithe Ani Chaughe Tithe (2008), Guldasta (2011), Chinu (2012)
Manasi Salvi Sarivar Sari Aai Shappath..! (2006)
Narayani Shastri Pak Pak Pakaak
Kishori Godbole Khabardar Full 3 Dhamaal (2008)
2006 Amruta Khanvilkar Golmaal Saade Maade Teen (2007), Zhakaas (2011), Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015), Chandramukhi (2022)
Smita ShewaleYanda Kartavya AaheLadi Godi (2010), Subhedar (2023)
Smita Tambe Naati Goti Tukaram (2012), 72 Miles - Ek Pravas (2013)
Kadambari Kadam Hi Porgi KunachiTula Shikvin Changlach Dhada (2007), Aaghaat (2010), Kshanbhar Vishranti (2010)
Sonalee Kulkarni Gauri Bakula Namdeo Ghotale (2007), Natarang (2010), Classmates (2015), Hirkani (2019)
Sarika NilatkarPehli Sher Doosari Savaasher Navara PaavsherEk Daav Sansaracha (2007)
Rohini Hattangadi Devashappath Khote Sangen Premachi Goshta (2013), Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023), Aata Vel Zaali (2024)
2007 Bhagyashree Patwardhan Mumbai AamchichZhak Marli Bayko Keli (2009)
Vishakha Subhedar Premat Sarech Kahi MaafMast Challay Amcha (2011), Yedyanchi Jatra (2012), Ye Re Ye Re Paisa (2018)
Rujuta DeshmukhTula Shikwin Changlach Dhada
Manasi Naik ZabardastCappuccino (2014), Murder Mestri (2015)
Nagma Thamb Lakshmi Thamb
Urmila Kothare Shubha Mangal Saavadhan Mala Aai Vhhaychy! (2011), Duniyadari (2013), Ekda Kaay Zala (2022)
Smita Gondkar Mumbaicha Dabewala Baloch (2023)
2008 Sai Tamhankar Sanai Choughade No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey (2012), Duniyadari (2013), Classmates (2015), Pondicherry (2022)
Shruti Marathe Dharmaveer (2022), Sarsenapati Hambirrao (2022)
Anita Date Kelkar A Paying Ghost (2015), Me Vasantrao (2022), Vaalvi (2023)
Aditi Bhagwat Chalu Navra Bholi Baiko Sumbaran (2009)
Prajakta Mali Taandala - Ek Mukhavta Pandu (2021), Luckdown Be Positive (2022), Y (2022)
Suchitra Bandekar Full 3 Dhamaal Me Shivaji Raje Bhosale Boltoy (2009), Jhimma (2021), Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023)
2009 Neha Joshi Zenda
Tejashri Pradhan Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero (2014), Ti Saddhya Kay Karte (2017)
Mrunmayee Deshpande Ek Cup Chya Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015), Natsamrat (2016), Dhyanimani (2017), 15 August (2019), Chandramukhi (2022)
Radhika Apte Samaantar Tukaram (2012), Lai Bhaari (2014)
Neha Pendse Agnidivya Balkadu (2015), Natsamrat (2016), June (2020)
Ashwini Kalsekar Sumbaran
Shweta MehendaleJavai Bapu Zindabad Sagla Karun Bhagle (2011)
Parna Pethe Vihir Rama Madhav (2014), Medium Spicy (2022)
Suzanne Bernert Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujra

2010s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
2010 Manava Naik Kshanbhar Vishranti No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey (2012)
Pooja Sawant Nilkanth Master (2015), Dagadi Chawl (2015), Lapachhapi (2017), Bali (2021)
Samidha Guru Kaydyaach BolaDhating Dhingana (2014), Kapus Kondyachi Gosht (2014)
Bhargavi Chirmule Ideachi Kalpana One Room Kitchen (2011), Sandook (2015)
Hrishitaa Bhatt Mani Mangalsutra Dhol Taashe (2015)
Vaidehi Parshurami Ved Lavi Jeeva Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018), Zombivali (2022), Jaggu Ani Juliet (2023)
Anusha Dandekar Lalbaug Parel Baap Manus (2023)
Kashmera Shah Nay Varanbhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha (2022)
2011 Mrinmayee Godbole Teecha Baap Tyacha Baap Chi Va Chi Sau Ka (2017), Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 (2019)
Ketaki Mategaonkar Shala Kaksparsh (2012), Timepass (2014)
Neha Shitole Deool
Tanvi Kishore Raada Rox
2012 Ritika Shrotri Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta Boyz (2017), Darling (2021)
Neha GadreMokala Shwaas
Reena Agarwal Ajintha 31 Divas (2018), Sur Lagu De (2024)
Saiee Manjrekar Kaksparsh
Usha Jadhav Dhag Firebrand (2018)
2013 Anuja Sathe Asa Mee Ashi Tee Ghantaa (2016)
Prarthana Behere Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda Mitwaa (2015), Coffee Ani Barach Kahi (2015), Mr. and Mrs. Sadachari (2016)
Sagarika Ghatge Premachi Goshta
Shriya Pilgaonkar Ekulti Ek
Bhagyashree Milind Balak Palak Anandi Gopal (2019)
Pritam Kagne Navra Maza Bhavra Halal (2015)
2014 Neha Mahajan Ajoba
Monalisa Bagal Sau Shashi Deodhar Ravrambha (2023)
Mayuri Deshmukh Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero 31 Divas (2018)
Aaditi Pohankar Lai Bhaari
Girija Joshi Govinda Priyatama (2014)
Tanvi Azmi Lai Bhaari
Apurva Nemlekar Bhakarkhadi 7 km Ravrambha (2023)
Rajeshwari Kharat Fandry
Sanskruti Balgude Makadacha LaginSarva Line Vyasta Aahet (2019)
Heena Panchal Manus Ek Mati
Disha PardeshiPrem Pahil Vahil
2015 Anjali Patil The Silence
Tisca Chopra Highway
Pallavi Patil Classmates
Surabhi Hande Aga Bai Arechyaa 2
Mitali Mayekar Urfi
Manasi Moghe Bugadi Maazi Sandli Ga Autograph – Ek Japun Thevavi Ashi Lovestory (2022)
Vaibhavi Shandilya Ekk Albela
Kashmira Kulkarni Carry On Maratha
2016 Rinku Rajguru Sairat Kaagar (2019)
Isha Keskar CRD Sarla Ek Koti (2023)
Priyanka Bose Half Ticket
Gauri NalawadeFriends Godavari (2021)
Shivani Surve Ghantaa Triple Seat (2019), Vaalvi (2023)
Anjana Sukhani Laal Ishq
2017 Aarya Ambekar Ti Saddhya Kay Karte
Rasika Sunil Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar
Neeta Shetty Fugay
Mithila Palkar Muramba
2018 Madhuri Dixit Bucket List
Trupti Toradmal Savita Damodar Paranjpe Shivrayancha Chhava (2024)
2019 Sayali Sanjeev Aatpadi Nights Basta (2021), Goshta Eka Paithanichi (2022)
Amrita Rao Thackeray

2020s

YearNameDebut filmOther notable films
2020 Rutuja Bagwe Respect
2021Resham Shrivardhankar June
2022Shivali Parab Chandramukhi Prem Pratha Dhumshaan (2022)
Hruta Durgule Ananya Timepass 3 (2022)
Tejasswi Prakash Mann Kasturi Re
Gauri Ingawale Panghrun De Dhakka 2 (2022), Hi Anokhi Gaath (2024)
Ashwini KesarEk Hota Malin
Genelia D'Souza Ved
Jiya Shankar
2023Vaishnavi Kalyankar Bamboo
Priyadarshini Indalkar Phulrani:Avismarniya Prem Kahani Navardev Bsc. Agri (2024)
Sana Shinde Maharashtra Shahir
Kalindi Nistane TDM
Shweta Gulati Aflatoon
2024 Rajshri Deshpande Satyashodhak
Pallavi Paranjape Sridevi Prasanna
Smrity Sinha Musafiraa
Vaishnavi BardeGaafil
Ankita Landepatil Delivery Boy
Swanandi BerdeMan Yedyagat Zala
Niharica Raizada Janma Runn
Sanayaah Anand MyLek
Gargi DatarLek Asavi Tar Ashi

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