Usha Chavan (born 17 October 1955)[1] is an Indian actress working mainly in Marathi movies. She has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi in the category of Best Actress for her roles in the films Nav Motha Lakshan Khota (1977) and Ranpakhre (1980). She also won one Maharashtra State Film Award in the category of Best Actress for her role in the film Bot Lavin Titha Gudgulya (1978).
Usha Chavan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Usha Chavan 17 October 1955 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Usha Chavan KaduDeshmukh |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Dattatray KaduDeshmukh |
| Children | 1 |
In 1971 Usha Chavan made her debut with the film Songadya. She has also acted in Telugu film such as Durdabitta, and in the Hindi film Shirdi Ke Sai Baba.[2] She has made several appearances with Dada Kondke in Marathi comedy films.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Sawaal Majha Aika! | Unnamed | Marathi | |
| 1965 | Kela Ishaara Jaata Jaata | Shevanti | Marathi | |
| 1968 | Khandobachi Aan | Bakula Batisgaokarin | Marathi | |
| 1970 | Mukkam Post Dhebewadi | Marathi | ||
| Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulya | Maina | Marathi | ||
| Ashi Rangli Raat | Marathi | |||
| 1971 | Songadya | Kalavati | Marathi | [4] |
| 1972 | Ekta Jeev Sadashiv | Marathi | ||
| 1973 | Sonarane Tochale Kaan | Bakula | Marathi | |
| 1975 | Pandu Hawaldar | Paro Kelewali | Marathi | |
| Varat | Ratna | Marathi | ||
| Karava Tasa Bharava | Manjula/ Khilabai | Marathi | ||
| 1976 | Pudhari | Radha | Marathi | |
| 1977 | Ram Ram Gangaram | Gangi | Marathi | [5] |
| Shirdi Ke Sai Baba | Laxmi | Hindi | ||
| Dagaa | Anjana | Marathi | ||
| Naav Motha Lakshan Khota | Marathi | |||
| Navra Maza Brahmachari | Aanje | Marathi | ||
| 1978 | Bhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai | Shyama | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Sunbai Oti Bharun Ja | Marathi | ||
| 1979 | Ashta Vinayak | Marathi | ||
| 1980 | Ranpakhre | Marathi | ||
| 1980 | Paij | Marathi | ||
| 1980 | Mantrayachi Sun | Marathi | ||
| 1981 | Soon Mazi Laxmi | Marathi | ||
| 1981 | Ganimi Kawa | Marathi | ||
| 1981 | Tere Mere Beech Mein | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Dalimbi | Marathi | ||
| 1982 | Aali Aangavar | Marathi | ||
| 1983 | Thingi | Marathi | ||
| 1984 | Jugalbandi | Marathi | ||
| 1984 | Dhagala Lagli Kal | Marathi | ||
| 1986 | Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Muka Ghya Muka | Marathi | ||
| 1988 | Gauracha Navra | Gaura Deshmukh | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Vajau Ka | Marathi | ||
| 1992 | Dhar Pakad | Marathi | ||
| 1990 | Palva Palvi | Hausa | Marathi | [6] |
References
edit- ^ "उषा चव्हाण यांच्याशी करायचे होते दादा कोंडकेंना लग्न; नकार न पचल्याने घेतला असा सूड". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi).
- ^ "Usha Chavan bio". marathi.tv. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^ "Usha Chavan". Divya Marathi. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "Songadya (1971)". Pune International Film Festival. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "Ram Ram Gangaram". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "दादा कोंडके यांचे 'हे' चित्रपट पाहून खळखळून हसाल". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 1 July 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
External links
edit- Usha Chavan at IMDb
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