Usha Nadkarni (née Kalbag; born 27 May 1946) is an Indian actress. She predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi industry. She is best known for her role of Savita Deshmukh in the show Pavitra Rishta.
She participated as a contestant on the Marathi version of Bigg Boss in 2018, becoming one of the oldest contestants to participate in the show. In 2015, she starred in a stage show, Londoncharya Aajibai by Rajiv Joshi, playing the community leader Aajibai Banarase.
Early life Usha Nadkarni was born on 27 May 1946 as Usha Kalbag. She loved acting since childhood and often took part in cultural events during public Ganesh festivals. However, her mother opposed her pursuit of a career in acting. She started her career in BMC for 9 years and then as a banker in Dena Bank for 25 years.
Personal life She married Ravindra Nadkarni in the early 70's. After a few years of marriage, they separated. They have a son together.
Filmography
Films Year Film Role Language 1979 Sinhasan Shanta Marathi 1984Hech Mazha MaherGanga Maushi1986MusafirParvati PillaiHindi1987Pratighaat Laxmi's mother-in-law Sadak Chhap Mai, Blind women Purna SatyaDr. AshmitaMarathi1988NashibwanBairubai 1990 Dhumakul Maushi Ghanchakkar1991NarsimhaMrs. RastogiHindi LoveGuest at Prithvi's showHafta BandhPoor WomanLakshmanrekhaMadhav's wifeJasa Baap Tashi PoreKalavati SavkarMarathi DhadakmaarUshaBandalbaazKaikayi Devi Maherchi Saadi Laxmi's mother-in-law 1992 NishpaapKusum Gaikwad 1993 Shatranj Mrs. Verma Hindi1994PurushAmbika's mother1995Jamla Ho JamlaLeela Aatya Marathi Gundaraj Parvati Chauhan Hindi1996Tu Chor Main SipahiDaadi 1997 Yeshwant Slum dweller woman 1999 Vaastav: The Reality Dedh Footiya's motherNirmala Machindra KambleYashwantrao's wifeMarathi2001GangGangu's motherHindi Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar Saraswati's mother 2002 Hathyar Dedh Footiya's mother 2003Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na JayeSuvarnaPatthAvinash's mother 2004 Krishna Cottage Disha's Mom 2005 Pak Pak Pakaak Gaurakka Marathi 2006 Aai Mala Maaf Kar Usha's mother 2007Soon Majhi BhagyachiSasu 2008 One Two Three Kanta HindiUrusMother Sakhi Kundatai Marathi 2010 Agadbam Raiba's mother Kalshetkar Aahet Ka?Kaminibai Sangle Huppa HuiyyaRenuka AajiBhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai HoBhairu's mother 2011 Deool Sarpanch's mother-in-law2012 Matter Sulbhatai 2013R... RajkumarOld LadyHindi2014 YellowGauri's classmate's motherMarathiBhoothnath ReturnsLolita Singh Hindi2015 Janiva Mrs D'Souza Marathi Vakratunda Mahakaaya Papad sellerSlambook Sumi Ajji2016 Rustom Rustom's maid HindiGreat Grand Masti Amar's mother-in-law Ventilator Akka Marathi 2018 Jaane Kyun De Yaaron AajiHindiYeh Kaisa TigdamBarrod's mother Kadke Kamal Ke Usha TaiMaza AgadbamRaiba's mother MarathiLove TrainingAai2022 Adrushya Old Lady Love Jaisa PyaarRajan's grandmother Hindi2023Global AadgaonMankajiMarathi2025Fussclass DabhadeShanta AkkaMukkam Post Devach GharSarpanch Aaji 2026 Gandhi Talks Mahadev's mother SoundLadki BahinShital Tai ShindeMarathiTumbadchi ManjulaAaji The Maharashtra FilesJanabai Rathod
Television Year Show Character Channel LanguageRef. 1994-1998 Anhonee - Zee Horror Show Episodic Role Zee TV Hindi 1999-2001 Rishtey Episodic role 2003 Vadalvaat Zee Marathi Marathi 2004 Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Viju Star Plus Hindi 2006–2007 Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan Girija Star Plus 2007–2008 Virrudh Nani Sony TV Kuchh Is Tara Shanta Tai 2009–2014 Pavitra Rishta Savita Damodar Deshmukh Zee TV 2012 Kairee Narrator Colors TV Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Mrs. Dixit (Mukund's mother) 2013 Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal Kamini Faujdar Dadi Bh Se Bhade Inspector Usha Shinde Zee TV2015 Rishton Ka Mela Mela (Fare)'s owner 2016-2017 Khulta Kali Khulena Parvati Dalvi (Aajji) Zee Marathi Marathi 2016 Nakushi Tarihi Havihavishi Star Pravah 2018 Bigg Boss Marathi 1 Contestant Colors Marathi2019 Khatra Khatra Khatra Herself (Guest) Colors TV Hindi2019Ghadge & SuunAau Ghadge Colors Marathi Marathi2019-2020 Molkarin Bai – Mothi Tichi Savali Durga Star Pravah 2022Bus Bai Bas Guest Zee Marathi2022-2023 Ase He Sundar Amche Ghar Narayani Rajpatil Sony Marathi2023 Premas Rang Yave Aau Sun Marathi 2023-2024Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil GayeDnyaneshwari Chitnis Zee TV Hindi2025Celebrity Masterchef India Contestant (7th place) Sony TV
Awards YearAwardCategoryCharacterShow2011Zee Gold AwardsBest Actor In A Negative Role(Female)Savita DeshmukhPavitra RishtaBIG Television AwardsFavorite Teekha CharacterSavita Deshmukh2012Zee Gold AwardsBest Actress In A Negative Role (Critics)Savita Deshmukh2016Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2016Best Character FemaleParvati AajiKhulta Kali Khulena
See also
List of Indian film actresses
References
External links