Bharti Achrekar
Born (1957-10-15) 15 October 1957 (age 66)
NationalityIndian
Alma materRamnarain Ruia College
OccupationActress
Years active1980–present
Parent(s)Amar Varma (father)
Manik Varma (mother)
RelativesVandana Gupte (sister)
Rani Varma (sister)

Bharati Achrekar (15 October 1957) is an Indian Marathi and Hindi theatre, film and television actress.[1] She has been a part of several films in Indian cinema and was celebrated as Mrs Wagle from the doordarshan show, Wagle ki Duniya.[2] She is currently starring as Radhika Wagle in Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey.[3][4]

Career

Bharati made her acting debut with a Hindi drama Apne Paraye, directed by Basu Chatterjee. The series is based on the 1917 Bengali novel, Nishkriti written by Sarat Chandra.[5]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Notes
1980 Apne Paraye Naintara
1982 Brij Bhoomi Braj Bhasha language film
1985 Sanjog Lalita
1985 Ardhangi Marathi film
1985 Sur Sangam
1986 Chameli Ki Shaadi Champa
1989 Eeshwar
1992 Beta
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Ria's mother
2000 Friendship Hindi version
2001 Haal E Dil
2001 Little John Hindi / English (bilingual film)
2002 Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
2003 Flavors English / Hindi (bilingual film)
2004 Aga Bai Arrecha! Dr. Suhaas Phadke Marathi film
2004 Saatchya Aat Gharat
2006 Divasen Divas
2008 Sanai Choughade Marathi film
2008 Ugly Aur Pagli
2008 Valu Marathi film
2009 Aage Se Right
2011 Desi Boyz Jerry's mother
2011 Rascals
2012 Fatso!
2013 Chashme Baddoor
2013 The Lunchbox Only Voice
2017 FU: Friendship Unlimited Marathi film
2017 Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi Amma
2017 Poster Boys
2020 Coolie No. 1
2022 De Dhakka 2 Queen Elizabeth (Fake) Marathi film
2024 Panchak Uttara khot Marathi film

Television

Year Show Role Notes
1987–1988 Aa Bel Mujhe Maar Hindi
1987 Kachchi Dhoop
1988 Wagle Ki Duniya Radhika Wagle
Shrimati Sharma Na Kehti Thi Mrs Sharma[6] Hindi
1995–1996 Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup Hindi
2000–2004 Son Pari School Principal
2006 Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa Kanta Maasi
2008–2009 Main Kab Saas Banoongi Saraswati
2009–2014 Lapataganj Saas of Mukundi lal
2011–2017 Pudhcha Paaul Kusum, Special Appearance Marathi Serial (Only few episodes)
2011–2017 Chidiya Ghar Billo Bua
2015–2016 Sumit Sambhal Lega Dolly Walia (Sumit's mother)
2015–2016 Siya Ke Ram
2021–present Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey Radhika Wagle

References

  1. ^ "बासु चटर्जी को याद करते हुए भारती आचरेकर ने कहा- 'फिल्ममेकिंग में था थिएटर का स्टाइल'". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Bharti Achrekar makes a comeback - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Everything about Wagle ki Duniya ― Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey". The Indian Express.
  4. ^ "Actress Bharati Achrekar feels family support is essential in the pandemic". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  5. ^ "'Mard hoti toh collector hoti' — Basu Chatterjee's Apne Paraye is a study in family dynamics". ThePrint. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Rewatch Marathon! 13 Classic Hindi Comedy Shows From The '90s That Are Way Better Than FRIENDS". IndiaTimes. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2023.

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