Usha Nadkarni
Usha Nadkarni is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi films and television who 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 contestant 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][2]
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| Born | Usha Kalbag |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Notable work | Pavitra Rishta Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Bigg Boss Marathi 1 |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Character | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sinhasan | Shanta | Marathi |
| 1987 | Pratighaat | Laxmi's Mother-in-law | Hindi |
| Sadak Chhap | Mai, Blind women | ||
| 1990 | Dhumakul | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Maherchi Saadi | Laxmi's Sasu | |
| 1992 | Nishpaap | ||
| 1993 | Shatranj | Mrs. Verma | Hindi |
| 1995 | Gundaraj | Parvati Chauhan | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Slum Dweller Women | |
| 1999 | Vaastav | Dedh Footiya's Mother | |
| 2001 | Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar | Saraswati's Mother | |
| 2002 | Hathyar | Dedh Footiya's Mother | |
| 2004 | Krishna Cottage | Disha's Mom | |
| 2005 | Pak Pak Pakaak | Gaurakka | Marathi |
| 2006 | Aai Mala Maaf Kar | Sasu | |
| 2008 | One Two Three | Laxmi Narayan's Mom | Hindi |
| Sakhi (film) | Kundatai | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Agadbam | Raiba's Mom | |
| 2011 | Deool | Sarpanch's Mother-In-Law | |
| 2012 | Matter (2012 film) | Sulbhatai | |
| 2014 | Yellow | ||
| 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 | Hindi | |
| Kadke Kamal Ke | |||
| 2022 | Adrushya | Old Lady | Marathi |
Television
| 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 | ||
| Virrudh | Nani | Sony TV | |||
| 2007–2008 | Kuchh Is Tara | Shanta Tai | |||
| 2009–2014 | Pavitra Rishta | Savita Damodar Deshmukh | Zee TV | ||
| 2012 | Kairee | Narrator | Colors TV | [3] | |
| Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Mrs. Dixit (Mukund's mother) | [4] | |||
| 2013 | Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | Kamini Faujdar Dadi | [5] | ||
| Bh Se Bhade | Inspector Usha Shinde | Zee TV | [6] | ||
| 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 | [7] | |
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Herself (Guest) | Colors TV | Hindi | [8] |
| 2019 | Ghadge & Suun | Aau | Colors Marathi | Marathi | [9] |
| 2019-2020 | Molkarin Bai - Mothi Tichi Savali | Durga | Star Pravah | [10] | |
| 2022-present | Ase He Sundar Amche Ghar | Narayani Rajpatil | Sony Marathi | ||
| 2022 | Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special | Guest | Zee 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
- "Popular actress Usha Nadkarni in and as 'London Chya Aajibai'". Marathi Movie World (MMW). 28 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- Vinjamuri, Ragasudha (29 September 2015). "The Rich Marathi Legacy in the UK..." Asian Voice. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- "Usha Nadkarni to play 'sutradhar'". Zee News. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "Usha Nadkarni in Madhubala? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "Pavitra Rishta's Usha Nadkarni to play a retired jailer in Mrs Pammi Pyarelal". The Indian Express. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "Usha Nadkarni as inspector Usha in Bh Se Bhade - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "Exclusive: Pavitra Rishta fame Usha Nadkarni confirms participation in Bigg Boss Marathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "JioCinema - Watch Movies, TV Shows & Music Videos Online". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- 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) - "A new show 'Molkarin Bai' to start soon - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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