Usha Nadkarni (née Kalbag; born 13 September 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 13 September 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

YearFilmRoleLanguage
1979SinhasanShantaMarathi
1984Hech Mazha MaherGanga Maushi
1986MusafirParvati PillaiHindi
1987PratighaatLaxmi's mother-in-law
Sadak ChhapMai, Blind women
Purna SatyaDr. AshmitaMarathi
1988NashibwanBairubai
1990DhumakulMaushi
Ghanchakkar
1991NarsimhaMrs. RastogiHindi
LoveGuest at Prithvi's show
Hafta BandhPoor Woman
LakshmanrekhaMadhav's wife
Jasa Baap Tashi PoreKalavati SavkarMarathi
DhadakmaarUsha
BandalbaazKaikayi Devi
Maherchi SaadiLaxmi's mother-in-law
1992NishpaapKusum Gaikwad
1993ShatranjMrs. VermaHindi
1994PurushAmbika's mother
1995Jamla Ho JamlaLeela AatyaMarathi
GundarajParvati ChauhanHindi
1996Tu Chor Main SipahiDaadi
1997YeshwantSlum dweller woman
1999Vaastav: The RealityDedh Footiya's mother
Nirmala Machindra KambleYashwantrao's wifeMarathi
2001GangGangu's motherHindi
Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera GharSaraswati's mother
2002HathyarDedh Footiya's mother
2003Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na JayeSuvarna
PatthAvinash's mother
2004Krishna CottageDisha's Mom
2005Pak Pak PakaakGaurakkaMarathi
2006Aai Mala Maaf KarUsha's mother
2007Soon Majhi BhagyachiSasu
2008One Two ThreeKantaHindi
UrusMother
SakhiKundataiMarathi
2010AgadbamRaiba's mother
Kalshetkar Aahet Ka?Kaminibai Sangle
Huppa HuiyyaRenuka Aaji
Bhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai HoBhairu's mother
2011DeoolSarpanch's mother-in-law
2012MatterSulbhatai
2013R... RajkumarOld LadyHindi
2014YellowGauri's classmate's motherMarathi
Bhoothnath ReturnsLolita SinghHindi
2015JanivaMrs D'SouzaMarathi
Vakratunda MahakaayaPapad seller
SlambookSumi Ajji
2016RustomRustom's maidHindi
Great Grand MastiAmar's mother-in-law
VentilatorAkkaMarathi
2018Jaane Kyun De YaaronAajiHindi
Yeh Kaisa TigdamBarrod's mother
Kadke Kamal KeUsha Tai
Maza AgadbamRaiba's motherMarathi
Love TrainingAai
2022AdrushyaOld Lady
Love Jaisa PyaarRajan's grandmotherHindi
2023Global AadgaonMankajiMarathi
2025Fussclass DabhadeShanta Akka
Mukkam Post Devach GharSarpanch Aaji
2026Gandhi TalksSound

Television

YearShowCharacterChannelLanguageRef.
1994-1998Anhonee - Zee Horror ShowEpisodic RoleZee TVHindi
1999-2001RishteyEpisodic role
2003VadalvaatZee MarathiMarathi
2004Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa BandhanVijuStar PlusHindi
2006–2007Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa AasmaanGirijaStar Plus
2007–2008VirrudhNaniSony TV
Kuchh Is TaraShanta Tai
2009–2014Pavitra RishtaSavita Damodar DeshmukhZee TV
2012KaireeNarratorColors TV
Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek JunoonMrs. Dixit (Mukund's mother)
2013Mrs. Pammi PyarelalKamini Faujdar Dadi
Bh Se BhadeInspector Usha ShindeZee TV
2015Rishton Ka MelaMela (Fare)'s owner
2016-2017Khulta Kali KhulenaParvati Dalvi (Aajji)Zee MarathiMarathi
2016Nakushi Tarihi HavihavishiAauStar Pravah
2018Bigg Boss Marathi 1Contestant (Evicted on Day 77)Colors Marathi
2019Khatra Khatra KhatraHerself (Guest)Colors TVHindi
2019Ghadge & SuunAau GhadgeColors MarathiMarathi
2019-2020Molkarin Bai – Mothi Tichi SavaliDurgaStar Pravah
2022Bus Bai Bas Ladies SpecialGuestZee Marathi
2022-2023Ase He Sundar Amche GharNarayani RajpatilSony Marathi
2023Premas Rang YaveAauSun Marathi
2023-2024Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil GayeDnyaneshwari ChitnisZee TVHindi
2025Celebrity Masterchef IndiaContestant (7th place)Sony TV

Awards

YearAwardCategoryCharacterShow
2011Zee Gold AwardsBest Actor In A Negative Role(Female)Savita DeshmukhPavitra Rishta
BIG Television AwardsFavorite Teekha CharacterSavita Deshmukh
2012Zee Gold AwardsBest Actress In A Negative Role (Critics)Savita Deshmukh
2016Zee Marathi Ustav Natyancha AwardsBest Character FemaleParvati AajiKhulta Kali Khulena

See also

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