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".

Usha Nadkarni
Born
Usha Kalbag

(1946-09-13) 13 September 1946 (age 78)
OccupationActress
Years active1979–present
Spouse
Anand Nadkarni
(m. 1972, separated)
Children1

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]

Early life

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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]

Personal life

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

Filmography

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Films

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Year Film Character 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 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

Television

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Year Show Character Channel Language Ref.
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]

Awards

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Vinjamuri, Ragasudha (29 September 2015). "The Rich Marathi Legacy in the UK..." Asian Voice. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Usha Nadkarni Birthday: Interesting facts about the veteran actress". cnbctv18.com. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Usha Nadkarni Birthday : अन् तिसऱ्या दिवशी चेक घरी आला...! उषा नाडकर्णींनी असे वसूल केले होते कामाचे पैसे". Lokmat (in Marathi). 13 September 2022.
  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. 15 June 2012. 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. 22 November 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: Pavitra Rishta fame Usha Nadkarni confirms participation in Bigg Boss Marathi - Times of India". The Times of India. April 2018. 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. 28 February 2019. 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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