Overview
Usha Nadkarni (née Kalbag; born 27 May 1946) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi and Marathi cinema and television. She is widely recognised for her portrayal of Savita Deshmukh in the long-running Hindi television serial Pavitra Rishta.
Key facts
| Full name | Usha Nadkarni |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Usha Kalbag |
| Born | 27 May 1946 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Industries | Hindi, Marathi |
| Notable role | Savita Deshmukh in Pavitra Rishta |
Background
Born Usha Kalbag, Nadkarni has built a career across Hindi and Marathi productions, working in films, television and theatre. Her acting work spans several decades, with prominence achieved through Marathi-language productions and Hindi television.
Career
Television
Nadkarni is best known for her role as Savita Deshmukh in Pavitra Rishta, a Hindi television serial in which her performance brought her wider national recognition.
Theatre
In 2015, she appeared in the stage production Londoncharya Aajibai, written by Rajiv Joshi, playing the community leader Aajibai Banarase.
Reality television
In 2018, Nadkarni participated as a contestant on the Marathi version of Bigg Boss, and was noted as being among the oldest contestants to take part in the show.
Significance
With work spanning Hindi and Marathi screen productions as well as the stage, Nadkarni is regarded as a familiar character actress in Indian popular entertainment, particularly in Marathi cultural circles, and her television role in Pavitra Rishta made her a recognisable face to a pan-Indian Hindi-speaking audience.
Related topics
References
- Usha Nadkarni, English Wikipedia.
- Wikidata item: Q7901885.