Usha Nadkarni

Usha Nadkarni is an Indian film, television and theatre actress. She predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi industry.

Usha Nadkarni
Born
Usha Kalbag

(1946-09-13) 13 September 1946[1]
Bombay, British India
OccupationActress
Years active1979–present

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.[2]

Filmography
YearFilmCharacterLanguage
1979SinhasanShantaMarathi
1987PratighaatLaxmi's Mother-in-lawHindi
Sadak ChhapMai, Blind women
1990DhumakulMarathi
1991Maherchi SaadiLaxmi's Sasu
1992Nishpaap
1993ShatranjMrs. VermaHindi
1995GundarajParvati Chauhan
1997YeshwantSlum Dweller Women
1999VaastavDedh Footiya's Mother
2001Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera GharSaraswati's Mother
2002HathyarDedh Footiya's Mother
2004Krishna CottageDisha's Mom
2005Pak Pak PakaakGaurakkaMarathi
2006Aai Mala Maaf KarSasu
2008One Two ThreeLaxmi Narayan's MomHindi
SakhiKundataiMarathi
2010AgadbamRaiba's Mom
2011DeoolSarpanch's Mother-In-Law
2012MatterSulbhatai
2014Yellow
Bhoothnath ReturnsLolita Singh Hindi
2015JanivaMrs D'SouzaMarathi
Vakratunda MahakaayaPapad Seller
SlambookSumi Ajji
2016RustomRustom's MaidHindi
Great Grand MastiAmar's Mother-in-law
VentilatorAkkaMarathi
2018Jaane Kyun De YaaronHindi
Kadke Kamal Ke
2022AdrushyaOld LadyMarathi

Television
YearShowCharacterChannelLanguage Ref.
1999–2000RishteyEpisodic roleZee TVHindi
2006–2007Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa AasmaanGirijaStar Plus
VirrudhNaniSony TV
2007–2008Kuchh Is TaraShanta Tai
2009–2014Pavitra RishtaSavita Damodar DeshmukhZee TV
2012KaireeNarratorColors TV [3]
Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek JunoonMrs. Dixit (Mukund's mother) [4]
2013Mrs. Pammi PyarelalKamini Faujdar Dadi [5]
Bh Se BhadeInspector Usha ShindeZee TV [6]
2015Rishton Ka MelaMela (Fare)'s owner
2016-2017Khulta Kali KhulenaParvati Dalvi (Aajji)Zee MarathiMarathi
2018Bigg Boss Marathi 1Contestant

(Evicted on day 77)

 Colors Marathi [7]
2019Khatra Khatra KhatraHerself (Guest)Colors TVHindi [8]
2019 Ghadge & Suun Aau Colors Marathi Marathi [9]
2019-2020Molkarin Bai - Mothi Tichi SavaliDurgaStar Pravah [10]
2022 Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special Guest Zee Marathi
2022–presentAse He Sundar Amche GharNarayani RajpatilSony Marathi

Awards
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

References
  1. "Usha Nadkarni Birthday: Interesting facts about the veteran actress". cnbctv18.com. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. Vinjamuri, Ragasudha (29 September 2015). "The Rich Marathi Legacy in the UK..." Asian Voice. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  3. "Usha Nadkarni to play 'sutradhar'". Zee News. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  4. "Usha Nadkarni in Madhubala? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  5. "Pavitra Rishta's Usha Nadkarni to play a retired jailer in Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal". The Indian Express. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  6. "Usha Nadkarni as inspector Usha in Bh Se Bhade - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  7. "Exclusive: Pavitra Rishta fame Usha Nadkarni confirms participation in Bigg Boss Marathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  8. "JioCinema - Watch Movies, TV Shows & Music Videos Online". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  9. 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)
  10. "A new show 'Molkarin Bai' to start soon - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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