Usha Nadkarni | |
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Born | Usha Kalbag 13 September 1946 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1979–present |
Spouse | Anand Nadkarni (m. 1972,separated) |
Children | 1 |
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. [1]
Usha Nadkarni was born on 13 September 1946 [2] 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]
She married with Anand Nadkarni in early 70s. After few years of marriage, they both get separated. The couple had one son. [4]
Year | Film | Character | Language |
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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 Sasu | ||
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 Women | |
1999 | Vaastav | Gayatri Devi | |
Nirmala Machindra Kamble | Yashwantrao's wife | Marathi | |
2001 | Gang | Gangu's mother | Hindi |
Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar | Saraswati's Mother | ||
2002 | Hathyar | Gayatri Devi | |
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 Mom | |
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 |
Year | Show | Character | Channel | Language | Ref. |
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1999–2000 | Rishtey | Episodic role | Zee TV | Hindi | |
2006–2007 | Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan | Girija | Star Plus | ||
2007–2008 | Virrudh | Nani | Sony TV | ||
Kuchh Is Tara | Shanta Tai | ||||
2009–2014 | Pavitra Rishta | Savita Damodar Deshmukh | Zee TV | ||
2012 | Kairee | Narrator | Colors TV | [5] | |
Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Mrs. Dixit (Mukund's mother) | [6] | |||
2013 | Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | Kamini Faujdar Dadi | [7] | ||
Bh Se Bhade | Inspector Usha Shinde | Zee TV | [8] | ||
2015 | Rishton Ka Mela | Mela (Fare)'s owner | |||
2016-2017 | Khulta Kali Khulena | Parvati Dalvi (Aajji) | Zee Marathi | Marathi | |
2018 | Bigg Boss Marathi 1 | Contestant (Evicted on day 77) | Colors Marathi | [9] | |
2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Herself (Guest) | Colors TV | Hindi | [10] |
2019 | Ghadge & Suun | Aau Ghadge | Colors Marathi | Marathi | [11] |
2019-2020 | Molkarin Bai – Mothi Tichi Savali | Durga | Star Pravah | [12] | |
2022 | Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special | Guest | Zee Marathi | ||
2022-2023 | Ase He Sundar Amche Ghar | Narayani Rajpatil | Sony Marathi | ||
2023-2024 | Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye | Dnyaneshwari Chitnis | Zee TV | Hindi | [13] |
Year | Award | Category | Character | Show |
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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 |
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