Nandita Patkar (born 16 March 1982)[1] is an Indian actress, who appears in Marathi movies. She has appeared in Marathi films and TV serials. Her first film was Elizabeth Ekadashi released in 2014.[2]

Nandita Patkar
Born (1982-03-16) 16 March 1982 (age 42)
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present

Early life

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Nandita was born on 16 March 1982 in Pune, Maharashtra. She completed her bachelor's degree at D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce.

Career

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Nandita started her career as RJ in All India Radio for Marathi programmes. She also worked as voice artist in various educational projects. After that, she joined theatre.[3]

Nandita was made her first debut in the with film Elizabeth Ekadashi in 2014. She has made a significant mark in the Marathi film industry with roles in notable films like Khari Biscuit, Baba, Lalbaugchi Rani and Daaravtha.[4] Renowned for her lead role as Laxmi in Zee Marathi's Majhe Pati Saubhagyawati and her contribution to Colors Marathi's Tu Majha Saangaati. Alongside her film career, Nandita has also showcased her talent in theatre productions, including performances in Baya Daar Ughad, Aranya Kiran, Amchya Hi’ch Prakaran and Var Khali Don Paay.[5]

She is the Recipient of Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Supporting Actress for film Khari Biscuit.

She has appeared in the Marathi serial Sahkutumb Sahparivar on Star Pravah, where she played the character of Sarita.[6] Now, she appears in film Panchak as Kaveri.[7]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Elizabeth Ekadashi Dnyanesh's mother
2015 Pashbandh
Daaravtha Vatsala Borkar
Rangaa Patangaa Noor
2016 Lalbaugchi Rani Paaro
Kachru Mazha Bappa Khirani
2018 Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Dr. Irawati Ghanekar
2019 Baba Anandi
Khari Biscuit Mai
2022 Butter Chicken Suman
Baalbhaarti Sunita Desai [8]
2024 Panchak Kaveri [9]

Television

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Year Title Role Ref.
2015-2016 Majhe Pati Saubhagyawati Laxmi Malvankar [10]
2020-2023 Sahkutumb Sahparivar Sarita More [11]

References

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  1. ^ "Nandita celebrates the spindle's birthday". LOKMAT (in Marathi). 19 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Here's why Marathi cinema is doing better than Bollywood". Mid-day. 3 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Did you know Nandita Patkar was a radio jockey before she ventured into acting?". The Times of India. 9 March 2021. ISSN 0971-8257.
  4. ^ "Nandita is excited about her next outing Baba". The Times of India. 21 July 2019. ISSN 0971-8257.
  5. ^ "Amchya Hicha Prakaran's 150th show soon". The Times of India. 24 January 2019. ISSN 0971-8257.
  6. ^ "upcoming marathi serial Sahakutumba sahaparivar sunil barve nandita patker work in lead role , Entertainment Marathi News - Hindustan Times Marathi". 5 March 2021. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Madhuri Dixit produces her first Marathi film 'Panchak'". punemirror.com. 26 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde Praises Marathi Movie 'Baalbharti' - The Live Nagpur". 25 November 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  9. ^ Web, Statesman (2 January 2024). "Madhuri Dixit produces Marathi film 'Panchak', hits theaters Jan 5". The Statesman.
  10. ^ "Nandita Patkar and Vaibhav Mangle Majhe Pati Saubhagyawati". Loksatta (in Marathi). 26 September 2015.
  11. ^ "उत्तम केमिस्ट्री असली की ते सीन्स खूप खरे वाटतात: नंदिता पाटकर". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi).
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