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]
The following are some of the most popular Indian actresses of their decades:
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Durgabai Kamat | Mohini Bhasmasur | |
| Kamlabai Gokhale | |||
| 1919 | Tara Koregaonkar | Kabir Kamal | Kalidas (1922) |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Kamala Devi | Sairandhri | Savkari Pash (1925), Gajgouri (1926), Bhakta Pralhad (1926), Rani Saheba (1930) |
| 1923 | Charu Bai | Guru Dronacharya | |
| 1925 | Krishna Chauhan | Simantak Mani | Satyabhama (1925) |
| Yamuna Gole | Hidimb Bakasur Wadh | Kichak Wadha (1926), Bhakta Pralhad (1926) | |
| 1927 | Gangubai Mohite | Rukamangada Mohini | |
| Sushila Bai | Netaji Palkar | Muraliwala (1927) | |
| 1928 | Ashrabai | Parshuram | |
| Lalita Pawar | Raja Harishchandra | Netaji Palkar (1939), Ram Shastri (1930) | |
| 1929 | Shakuntala Tembe | Sant Mirabai | |
| Sakribai | Gopal Krishna |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Nalini Tarkhad | Vasantsena | Amrit Manthan (1934), Chandrasena (1935) |
| 1931 | Lilavati 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) |
| 1935 | Usha Mantri | Usha | Ratnavali (1945) |
| Ratnaprabha | Dharmatma (1935), Dharmaveer (1937), Jwala (1938) | ||
| Shobhna Samarth | Vilasi Ishwar | Taramati (1945) | |
| Vasanti | Dharmatma | ||
| Tara | Naganand | ||
| 1936 | Indira Wadkar | Chhaya | Devata (1939) |
| Leela Chitis | Sant Tulsidas (1939) | ||
| Hansa Wadkar | Vijaychi Lagne | Sant Sakhu (1941), Lokshahir Ram Joshi (1947), Sangtye Aika (1959) | |
| Gauri | Sant Tukaram | Sant Sakhu (1941) | |
| Santa Mujumbar | |||
| 1937 | Kusum Deshpande | Gangavataran | Payachi Dasi (1941) |
| 1938 | Meenakshi Shirodkar | Brahmachari | Lapandav (1940), Ram Shastri (1944) |
| Shanta Hublikar | Mazha Mulga | Manoos (1939), Pahila Palna (1942) |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Shakuntala Bhome | Lagna Karave Pahun | Sarkari Pahuna (1942) |
| 1941 | Sumati Gupte | Thoratanchi Kamla | |
| Nalini Jaywant | Nirdosh | ||
| 1942 | Lata Mangeshkar | Pahili Mangalagaur | |
| 1943 | Nalini Dhere | Paisa Bolto Aahe | |
| 1946 | Sulochana Latkar | Sasurvas | Jivacha Sakha (1948), Vahinichya Bangdya (1953), Sukhache Sobti (1958), Meeth Bhakar (1959), Sangtye Aika (1959), Laxmi Ali Ghara (1965) |
| 1947 | Usha Kiran | Kuber | Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant (1950), Jasas Tase (1951) |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other 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 Gandhi | Saata Janmachi Sobti | Manaacha Mujra (1969), Sarvasakshi (1978), Manacha Kunku (1981). |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Padma Chavan | Avaghachi Sansar | Jyotibacha Navas (1975) |
| Uma Bhende | Aakashganga | Madhuchandra (1967), Aamhi Jato Amchya Gava (1968), Angai (1968), Bhalu (1980) | |
| Seema Deo | Jagachya Pathivar | ||
| 1961 | Asha Patil | Antaricha Diwa | Sadhi Mansa (1965), Samna (1974), Ram Ram Gangaram (1977) |
| 1962 | Santa Tambe | Vithu Mazha Lekurwala | |
| Asha Kale | Baikocha Bhau | Ha 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 | ||
| 1965 | Mandakani Bhadbhade | Sudharlelya Baika | Zunj (1975) |
| 1967 | Shobha Khote | Chimukala Pahuna | |
| Sushma Shiromani | Kaka Mala Vachwa | Mosambi Narangi (1981), Gulchadi (1984) | |
| 1968 | Jayshree T. | Dharma Kanya | Chatak Chandni (1982) |
| 1969 | Sarala Yeolekar | Saticha Vaan |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other 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 Dola | Bhingri (1977), Ek Gadi Baki Anadi (1988), Changu Mangu (1990) |
| Roohi Berde | Jawai Vikat Ghene Haye | ||
| 1974 | Smita Patil | Raja Shiv Chhatrapati | Samna (1975), Jait Re Jait (1977), Umbartha (1982) |
| Lata Arun | Yashoda | Zunj (1975), Pandu Hawaldar (1975), Dhamaal Jodi (1995) | |
| 1975 | Lalan Sarang | Samna | Ha Khel Savlyancha (1976) |
| Ranjana Deshmukh | Chandanachi Choli Ang Aang Jali | Are Sansar Sansar (1980), Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982), Gondhalat Gondhal (1982), Gup Chup Gup Chup (1983), Bin Kamacha Navra (1984) | |
| Kamini Bhatia | Zunj | Choricha Mamla (1976), Deed Shahane (1979), Mardani (1983) | |
| 1976 | Pallavi Joshi | Badla | Rita (2009), Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta (2013) |
| 1977 | Shama Deshpande | Asla Navra Nakoga Bai | Madhuchandrachi 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 Pandit | Ashta Vinayak |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Tanuja | Zaakol | Pitruroon (2013) |
| Urmila Matondkar | Ajoba (2014) | ||
| 1981 | Priya Tendulkar | Gondhalat Gondhal | Mumbaicha Faujdaar (1984) |
| Suhasini Deshpande | Manacha Kunku | Laxmichi Paule (1982) | |
| Alka Kubal | Sobati | Lek Chalali Sasarla (1984), Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989), Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Devki (2001) | |
| Chitra Palekar | Akriet | ||
| 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 Patkar | Pudhcha 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) |
| Year | Name | Debut films | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Nishigandha Wad | Shejari Shejari | Eka Peksha Ek (1990), Bandhan (1991), Vaat Pahate Punvechi (1992) |
| 1991 | Prateeksha Lonkar | Ek Full Chaar Half | Jamla Ho Jamla (1995), Bhet (2002), Aevdhe Se Aabhaal (2007) |
| Nirmiti Sawant | Chaukat Raja | Khabardaar (2005), Sasu Numbari Jawai Dus Numbari (2008), Gangubai Non-Matric The Movie (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 Ambiye | Khulyancha 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 Sumeet | Bharla 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 Saubhagya | Lekroo (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 | Aai | Sanshay Kallol (2013), Family Katta (2016), Dhurala (2020) | |
| Medha Manjrekar | De Dhakka (2008), Kaksparsh (2012), Natsamrat (2016) | ||
| 1997 | Surekha Kudachi | Saasuchi Maaya | Mee 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 Navalkar | Kairee | Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023) | |
| Leena Bhagwat | |||
| Aishwarya Narkar | Ghe Barari | Mala Jagaychay (2003), Zuluk (2005), Mee Tulas Tujhya Angani (2005), Tighi (2005) |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Rutuja Bagwe | Respect | |
| 2021 | Resham Shrivardhan | June | |
| 2022 | Shivali Parab | Chandramukhi | Prem Pratha Dhumshaan (2022) |
| Hruta Durgule | Ananya | Timepass 3 (2022) | |
| Tejasswi Prakash | Mann Kasturi Re | ||
| Gauri Ingwale | Panghrun | De Dhakka 2 (2022), Hi Anokhi Gaath (2024) | |
| Ashwini Kesar | Ek Hota Malin | ||
| Genelia D'Souza | Ved | ||
| Jiya Shankar | |||
| 2023 | Vaishnavi 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 Barde | Gaafil | ||
| Ankita Landepatil | Delivery Boy | ||
| Swanandi Berde | Man Yedyagat Zala | ||
| Niharica Raizada | Janma Runn | ||
| Sanayaah Anand | MyLek | ||
| Gargi Datar | Lek Asavi Tar Ashi |
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