Usha Nadkarni

Indian actress

Usha Nadkarni

Born|

Usha Kalbag

(1946-09-13) 13 September 1946 (age 78)

Bombay, British India

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]

## 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

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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

### Television

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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]

## Awards

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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

## See also

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* Bollywood portal

* List of Indian film actresses

## 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.

## External links

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* Usha Nadkarni at IMDb

*[m.]: married