Ashwini Kalsekar

Ashwini Kalsekar is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the Marathi and Hindi television and film industry.

Ashwini Kalsekar
Born
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
EducationBachelor of Arts
OccupationActress
Years active1991–present
Known forHer role Jigyasa Walia in Kasamh Se
Notable workPam Khanna in Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar
Saudamini in Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1998; div. 2002)​

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(m. 2009)​
ParentAnil Kalsekar (father)

She is known mostly for her collaboration with Hindi movies directors Sriram Raghavan, Rohit Shetty, and Ram Gopal Varma. She played a cop in the popular TV show CID. Her first lead role on television came in 1999 when she starred in Zee TV's popular science fiction comedy serial Mr. Gayab. Her villainous outing as Shalaka Catwoman in the children's superhero serial Shaktimaan made her popular as the first Indian Catwoman. She also played popular negative roles as Jigyasa Walia in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Kasamh Se,[1] Sikka Thakuriaan in Afsar Bitiya, Maham Anga in Jodha Akbar and Saudamini, an evil witch, in Kavach. She also featured as a judge in the Marathi reality show "Fu bai fu" in 2011.

She debuted in Tollywood like her husband Murali Sharma with Badrinath. Since 2019, she focused on OTT with Zee5's series "Chargesheet: The Shuttlecock Murder", in the MX Player web series "Cheesecake" as Chaaru, an animal communicator, which premiered in December 2019, in 36 Farmhouse on Zee5 and in the Hotstar Specials show Rudra: The Edge of Darkness.

Early life

Ashwini Kalsekar was born into a Marathi family in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her father Anil Kalsekar was a bank employee. Ashwini completed her B.A. from Mumbai and graduated in 1991. She pursued theatre from 1991 to 1994 after her studies. From 1992 to 1993, she was studying under actress Neena Gupta to pursue her dream to become an actress. She also trained under Muzammeel Vakil, a theatre acting coach, from 1992 to 1995. Ashwini is also a trained Kathak dancer.[2]

Personal life

Ashwini married Nitesh Pandey in 1998. They were divorced due to undisclosed reasons in 2002.[3] In 2009, she married film and television actor Murali Sharma.[4]

Career

In an interview to The Indian Express, she said that Shanti was her first acting project.[5] She then worked in successful television serials such as CID, Anjaane, Siddhant and K. Street Pali Hill.[6]

In 1996, Ashwini performed in the Marathi film Tula Jhapar La. This was followed by a number of films in Marathi where she appeared in supporting roles.

Ashwini Kalsekar with husband Murali Sharma at the sudio release of Kalsekar's 2012 film Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal

Her biggest break came when she was approached by Ekta Kapoor to play the antagonist in her soap opera Kasamh Se, where she played the role of Jigyasa Walia. The role fetched her the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role,[7] the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role,[8] and other major awards.

In 2012, Ashwini was again approached by Ekta Kapoor to play the role of Maham Anga,[9] a foster mother of Emperor Akbar in her historical drama series Jodha Akbar. The role fetched her critical acclaim[10][11] and major awards. She went on to win the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role,[12] the Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role, and other major awards.

In 2012, she was a part of a Marathi comedy reality show, Fu Bai Fu. She was the judge of the show, along with Swapnil Joshi and Sanjay Jadhav, for 2 seasons.

In 2014, Ashwini performed the role of Pam Khanna[13] in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar.[14]

Filmography
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films
Year Film Role Notes
1996 Tula Jhapar La Marathi film
2003 The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Intelligence officer under Major Arun Khanna
2004 Khakee Kamlesh's wife
Musafir Angela
2005 Kisna Rita
Aashiq Banaya Aapne Police Officer
Apaharan Anwar's wife
2006 Ankahee Mrs. Shilpa Mehta
2007 Speed Pam
Johnny Gaddaar Varsha
2008 Golmaal Returns Munni
Phoonk Madhu
2009 Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye Mrs. Kapoor
All the Best: Fun Begins Mary
Ek Tho Chance
Sumbaran Marathi film
2010 Phoonk 2 Madhu
Rakta Charitra Inspector Ashwini
Golmaal 3 Chintu
2011 Badrinath Sarkar's wife Tollywood debut
2012 Nippu Raja Goud's wife Telugu film
2014 Singham Returns TV journalist Meera Shori
Poshter Boyz Head of Health Department Marathi film
2015 Rahasya Remi Fernandes She is Ayesha's real mother
Badlapur Detective Joshi
2016 Dongri Ka Raja Raja's mother
2017 Golmaal Again Damini
Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar Marathi film
2018 Mehbooba Muntaz Telugu film
Andhadhun Rasika Jawanda
Simmba Judge Mrs. Smita Parulkar
2019 Wedding Cha Shinema Dr. Anagha Pradhan Marathi film
2020 Laxmii Ashwini
2021 Koi Jaane Na Police Officer
2022 36 Farmhouse Benny
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Bade Pandit's Wife
Cirkus Shakuntala Devi
2023 Daak † TBA Marathi film

Television
Year Show Role Notes
1995–1997 Shanti Shasha
1997 Farz
1997 Ek Aur Mahabharat Draupadi[15]
1997 Ghar Jamai Rohini Amma Guest
1997 Aahat Police Inspector Smita Episode 86,87 Asli Yaa Naqli
1998–2004 CID Inspector Asha Supporting role
1998 Ji Sahab Doctor Special appearance
1999 Naya Zamana Kiran Indrayani
1999 Mr. Gaayab Nisha Lead role
2001 Shaktimaan Shalaka Black Cat
2001–2002 Anjaane
2002–2003 Achanak 37 Saal Baad Malini
2002-2004 Kittie Party Natassha
2004 Siddhant ACP Nethra Menon
2006–2007;2008–2009 Kasamh Se Jigyaasa Bali / Walia
2007 Jeete Hai Jiske Liye Adira Dhanrajgir
2007–2008 Virrudh Devyani
2007-2008 Parrivaar Manorma Supporting role
2010 Jhansi Ki Rani Heera Bai
2010 Ganga Kii Dheej Maha Mai
2011 Hitler Didi Rani Bhatija Guest
2012 Afsar Bitiya Sikka Thakurayin
2013 Fu Bai Fu Judge Marathi comedy show
2013–2014 Jodha Akbar Maham Anga
2014–2015 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar Poonam Khanna
2016 Adaalat (season 2)
2016 Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se Saudaamini (pisachini)
2017 Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double Neena Nadkarni Supporting role

Web series
Year Title Role Platform Notes
2019 Booo Sabki Phategi Amma ALTBalaji Digital debut
Hutatma ZEE5 [16]
2020 The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? Abha Abhyankar [17]
2022 Rudra: The Edge of Darkness Commissioner Deepali Handa Disney+ Hotstar
2023 Pop Kaun? Satwant Kaur

Awards
Year Award Category For Result Ref(s)
2006 6th Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in Negative Role Kasamh Se Won [8]
2007 7th Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress in Negative Role Won [18]
2014 13th Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in Negative Role Jodha Akbar Won [12]
7th Boroplus Gold Awards Best Actress in Negative Role (Critics) Won

References
  1. "Jaya is a pal: Ashwini Kalsekar". The Times of India. 29 June 2007. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  2. "Ashwini Kalsekar:An Actress & a Trained Kathak Dancer". 9 October 2007. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012.
  3. "Did You Know Nitesh Pandey Was Earlier Married To THIS Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Actress?". Filmibeat. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  4. "Murali Sharma And Ashwini Kalsekar's Love Story Started On Sets Of Apaharan". News18. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. Shekhar, Mimansa (6 May 2020). "First of Many: Ashwini Kalsekar revisits Shanti". The Indian Express.
  6. "Ashwini Kalsekar: No one remembers that I have also played positive characters". The Times of India. 28 March 2015. Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  7. "STAR Plus wins Best Channel at Telly Awards". radiosargam.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2006.
  8. Wanvari, Anil. "Indiantelevision.com > News Headlines > Winners at The Indian Telly Awards 2006". indiantelevision.org.in. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  9. "Ekta Kapoor's Jodha Akbar starring Ashwini Kalsekar to go on air in May?". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  10. "Ashwini Kalsekar Bids a Tearful Goodbye to Jodha Akbar". The Times of India ►. 4 December 2014. Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  11. "It isn't easy to let go: Ashwini Kalsekar". 24 September 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  12. Winners List:Indian Telly Awards, 2014 Archived 14 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  13. "Ashwini Kalsekar is the biggest prankster on the sets of Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar". The Times of India. 10 February 2015. Archived from the original on 8 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  14. "Ashwini Kalsekar to play Ronit Roy's sister". The Times of India ►. 4 December 2014. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  15. Of Grit and Determination
  16. "Hutatma, a web series on the creation of Maharashtra". India Today. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  17. Bamzai, Kaveree (25 December 2019). "Politics, sports, royalty, sex: 'Chargesheet' will be brutal reminder of Syed Modi murder". Theprint.in. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  18. Winners List:Indian Television Academy Awards, 2007 Archived 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine
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