Varsha Usgaonkar
Varsha Usgaonkar | |
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Born | Usgao, Goa, India | 28 February 1968
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Years active | 1987–present |
Spouse |
Ajay Shankar Sharma
(m. 2000) |
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Varsha Usgaonkar (born 28 February 1968[1]) is an Indian actress, model and singer. She has worked in various Marathi as well as Hindi movies as a leading actress. During the 1990s, she was the most popular actress in Marathi cinema.[2]
Early life
Usgaonkar was born in Usgao, Goa, India, on 28 February 1968, to A. K. S. Usgaonkar and Manikabai Usgaonkar.[3] Konkani is her native language. Her father served as a Cabinet Minister in Goa, while her mother was a classical singer. Under the tutelage of Pandit Sudhakar Karandikar, she honed her skills in classical music. She pursued her B.Com degree in Goa and actively engaged in theatrical productions during her academic years.[4]
Career
Usgaonkar first shot to fame in 1984 as the lead heroine in the super-hit
In the
One of her most prominent performances was on the TV serial Jhansi Ki Rani in the 1990s on
Personal life
Usgaonkar is a Konkani speaker born and raised in Goa.[9][10] She is the daughter of Goa's former deputy speaker, A. K. S. Usgaonkar. She has two sisters, Tosha Kurade and Manisha Tarcar.[11]
Usgaonkar was dating
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Language |
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1986 | Tuzya Wachun Karamena | Dolly | Marathi |
1987 | Gammat Jammat | Kalpana Korde | |
Kathyal Sasu Nathal Soon | Maya Jagde | ||
1988 | Majjach Majja | Kamini Pratap Singh | |
Reshimgathi | Shimpli | ||
1989 | Saglikade Bombabomb | Rajni Bala | |
Hamaal De Dhamaal | Nandini Patwardhan | ||
Atmavishwas | Nisha | ||
Bhutacha Bhau | Anjali | ||
Pasant Aahe Mulgi | Madhumati Dhurandhar | ||
Navra Baiko | Varsha | ||
1990 | Doodh Ka Karz | Kajri Lohar | Hindi |
Shejari Shejari | Preeti | Marathi | |
Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich | Nandini Deshpande | ||
Changu Mangu | Herself | ||
Ghanchakkar | |||
Patli Re Patli | Nanda | ||
Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Me Tila | Sujata | ||
Baap Re Baap | Naina | ||
Dokyala Taap Nahin | Vandana | ||
1991 | Shikari: The Hunter |
Chanchal | Hindi Russian |
Saathi | Nisha | Hindi | |
Hafta Bandh | Maria | ||
Aflatoon | Bitti | Marathi | |
Mumbai Te Mauritius | Aarti/Bharti | ||
Yeda Ki Khula | Aarti Divekar | ||
Jeeva Sakha | Paru | ||
1992 | Sone Ki Zanjeer | Sonali | Hindi |
Honeymoon | Asha S. Verma | ||
Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare | Shabnam | ||
Ghar Jamai | Mona | ||
Maal Masala | Varsha Deshmukh | Marathi | |
Shubh Mangal Savdhan | Jaya | ||
Sone Ki Lanka | Roma | Hindi | |
1993 | Savat Mazi Ladki | Dr. Beena Karnik | Marathi |
Ek Hota Vidushak | Menaka | ||
Tirangaa | Shanti | Hindi | |
Parwane | Suzie | ||
Insaniyat Ke Devta | Husna Bano | ||
Lapandav | Rasika Samarth | Marathi | |
Aikava Te Navalach | Dr. Vandana | ||
Paisa Paisa Paisa | Tanuja (Tannu) Kelkar | ||
Hasti | Anita | Hindi | |
Pardesi | Shanker's love interest | ||
Khal-Naaikaa | Varsha Sharma | ||
Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi | Radha | ||
1994 | Pathreela Raasta | Mona | |
Beta Ho To Aisa | Mini | ||
Yadnya | Nisha | Marathi | |
1995 | Painjan | Jaswanti | |
Jamla Ho Jamla | Radha | ||
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | Dancer | Hindi | |
Aboli | Mona | Marathi | |
Zakhmi Kunku | Inspector Rajlaxmi | ||
1996 | Shohrat | Nikhil's wife | Hindi |
Muqadama |
Seema | ||
1997 | Ghar Jamai | Miss Chamcham | |
1998 | Haste Hasate | Varsha | |
Paij Lagnachi | Pooja | Marathi | |
Bayko Chukli Standvar | Hausa/Sribaby | ||
1999 | Rang Premacha | Champa | |
Navra Mumbaicha | Gauri | ||
Dhangad Dhinga | Madhura Mone | ||
Ladhaai | Sunita Nadkarni | ||
Chehraa | Uncredited | Hindi | |
Sei To Abar Kache Ele | Ishita | Bengali | |
2001 | Dhyaas Parva | Shakuntala Paranjpye | Marathi |
Style | Police Inspector | Hindi | |
2003 | Baap Ka Baap | Uma Dixit | |
2004 | Hatya: The Murder | Kavita Jaiswal | |
Sakshatkaar | Saudamini | Marathi | |
2005 | Sawal Majha Premacha | Jayshree Karadkar | |
The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey |
Rani Laxmibai
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Hindi | |
Mr Ya Miss | Devi Parvati | ||
2006 | Jigyaasa | Teacher Malini Mathur | |
2009 | Mare Paryant Phashi | Jailor's wife | Marathi |
2010 | Bayko Zali Gayab | Hausa | |
Ladigodi | Rekha | ||
2011 | Arjun | Maya Thackeray | |
2013 | Thoda Tuza Thoda Maza | Malti | |
Duniyadari | Rani Maa | ||
Naam | Unreleased | Unreleased | |
2014 | Super Nani | Chandani | Hindi |
Hututu | Madhu | Marathi | |
Capuccino | Sunanda | ||
2016 | Kangana |
Kangana | Rajasthani |
Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya | Noor's wife | Hindi | |
2017 | Bhavishyachi Aishi Taishi | Megha's mother | Marathi |
Oli Ki Suki | Advocate | ||
2018 | Zanvoy No.1 | Diana's mother-in-law | Konkani |
Madhav - Every Child Needs Mentor | Sharda Mehta | Marathi | |
2019 | Benddkar[14] | Jessy | Konkani |
2022 | Hawahawai | Varsha | Marathi |
Sher Shivraj | Badi Begum |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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1988 | Mahabharat | Uttara | Hindi | [15] |
1994 | Rani Lakshmi Bai
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Rani Laxmi Bai | Lead role | |
Chandrakanta | Roopmati Nagrani | |||
1995 | Aahat 1 | Varsha | Episodic role | |
1998 | Ghar Jamai | Ms. Chamcham | ||
2001 | Vishnu Puran | Mohini | ||
2005 | Tuzyavina | Sai Deshmukh | Marathi | Parallel lead |
2009-2011 | Man Udhan Varyache | Anuradha Mohite | Parallel lead | |
2014 | Jamai Raja | Kritika Khurana | Hindi | [16] |
2020-2023 | Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta
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Nandini Shirke-Patil (Maisaheb) | Marathi |
Accolades
- 1987 – Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Gammat Jammat.[4]
- 1989 – Nominated, Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Hamaal De Dhamaal.[4]
- 1992 – Nominated, Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Ek Hota Vidushak.[4]
- 1993 – Nominated, Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Savat Mazi Ladki.[4]
- 1998 – Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Paij Lagnachi.[4]
- 1998 – Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Paij Lagnachi.[4]
See also
References
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- ^ "'Marathi cinema helped me identify myself' – Varsha Usgaonkar". The Navhind Times. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "वर्षा उसगावकर यांचे वडिल अन् गोव्याचे माजी मंत्री अच्युत उसगावकर यांचे निधन". Lokmat (in Marathi). 16 June 2020.
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- ^ "Gammat Jammat". The Times of India. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ Jain, Arushi (21 May 2020). "Mahabharat actor Varsha Usgaonkar revisits the epic show". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "I feel sad and deprived, I do miss Chamatkar". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Rock and Raaga". rockandraaga.in. 2010. Archived from the original on 22 October 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Konkani Parishad's silver jubilee session in February - The Hindu". The Hindu. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ISBN 9781233060511. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
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- ^ "Konkani movie 'Benddkar' sees good opening". Deccan Herald. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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