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] Her son Siddharth Achrekar played lead guitar for the Indian rock-band Colourblind, with Ram Sampath.
Bharti Achrekar | |
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| Born | 15 October 1957 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Ramnarain Ruia College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Parent(s) | Amar Varma (father) Manik Varma (mother) |
| Relatives | Vandana Gupte (sister) Rani Varma (sister) |
Career
editBharati 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
editFilms
edit| 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 | Anupamkher's wife | |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Ria's mother | |
| 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ "बासु चटर्जी को याद करते हुए भारती आचरेकर ने कहा- 'फिल्ममेकिंग में था थिएटर का स्टाइल'". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Bharti Achrekar makes a comeback - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- ^ "Everything about Wagle ki Duniya ― Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Actress Bharati Achrekar feels family support is essential in the pandemic". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ "'Mard hoti toh collector hoti' — Basu Chatterjee's Apne Paraye is a study in family dynamics". ThePrint. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ "Rewatch Marathon! 13 Classic Hindi Comedy Shows From The '90s That Are Way Better Than FRIENDS". IndiaTimes. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2023.