Ayodhyecha Raja (1932), the Marathi film, was made by Prabhat Films

Marathi cinema (मराठी चित्रपट) refers to films produced in the Marathi language in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the oldest and pioneer film industry in India. The first Marathi movie released in India was 'Shree Pundalik' by Dadasaheb Torne on 18 May 1912 at 'Coronation Cinematograph', Mumbai.^{[1] [2]}and a Marathi crew who were performing Marathi & Sanskrit Sangeet natikas (musicals) and plays in marathi at that period. The first Marathi talkie film, Ayodhyecha Raja^[3] (produced by Prabhat Films) was released in 1932, just one year after "Alam Ara" the first Hindi talkie film. Marathi cinema has grown in recent years. The industry is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

History[link]

Silent movies period[link]

Advertisement in the Times of India of 25 May 1912 announcing the screening of the first feature film of India, Pundalik, By Dadasaheb Torne

Raja Harishchandra

Marathi Cinema is the oldest form of Indian cinema.The first Marathi movie released in India was 'Shree Pundalik' by Dadasaheb Torne on 18 May 1912 at 'Coronation Cinematograph', Mumbai.^[1] still Dadasaheb Phalke is also known as the first pioneer and founder of cinema in Pre-Independence India. He brought the revolution of moving images to India with his first indigenously made film Raja Harishchandra in 1913, which is considered by IFFI & NIFD as part of Marathi cinema as it was made by a Marathi dialogues while shooting and fully marathi crew.^[4] Kolhapur in Western Maharashtra was another centre of active film production in the twenties. In 1919 Baburao Mistry - popularly known as Baburao Painter formed the Maharashtra Film Company with the blessings of the Maharaja of Kolhapur and released the first significant historical - Sairandhari (1920) with Balasheb Pawar, Kamala Devi and Zunzarrao Pawar in stellar roles. Because of his special interest in sets, costumes, design and painting, he chose episodes from Maratha history for interpreting in the new medium and specialised in the historical genre.^[5]. Baburao Painter made many silent movies till 1930 however after a few more silent films, the Maharashtra Film Company pulled down its shutters with the advent of sound. Baburao was not particularly keen on the talkies for he believed that they would destroy the visual culture so painfully evolved over the years.^[6]

After advent of Sound[link]

As cinema grew in Union of India, major production houses rose and one of them was again a company owned wholly by Maharashtrians, the Prabhat Film Company. Prabhat's Sant Tukaram was the first Indian film to win the Best Film Award at the Venice film festival in 1937.^[7] In 1954 at the very first edition of the National Awards, Shyamchi Aai another Marathi film, won the first President's Gold Medal for Cinema. The film was directed by Acharya P K Atre, and it was an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Sane Guruji.^[8]

The Golden era[link]

Marathi Cinema was in its full bloom by this time with the advent of greats like V. Shantaram, Master Vinayak, Bhalji Pendharkar, Acharya Atre, followed by Raja Paranjpe, Dinkar D Patil, G. D. Madgulkar, Sudhir Phadke. The 60s saw the emergence of directors like Anant Mane who made Marathi films based on the folk art form Tamasha. Then came directors like Datta Dharmadhikari and Raj Dutt who made traditional family dramas. The early 70s saw the advent of Dada Kondke who captured the audiences with his sense of humour. He later went on to create satirical, pun-ridden films often including social and political commentary, many of which became cult classics. By this time Marathi Cinema was caught in either the Tamasha genre or tragedies revolving around traditional family dramas on one side and the comedies of Dada Kondke.

80s[link]

The 80s saw two comedy heroes catapult to stardom, Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde. Around the mid 80s two young actors, donned the director's mantle: Mahesh Kothare and Sachin Pilgaonkar. Pilgaonkar directed Navri Mile Navryala and around the same time Mahesh Kothare directed Dhumdhadaka. Pilgaonkar's film was a box-office hit while Mahesh Kothare's film not only became a mega hit at the box-office but it also became a trend-setter and brought young audiences to Marathi Cinema. Mahesh Kothare then went on to make comedy films that became major hits. He made the first Marathi film shot on the anamorphic format (Cinemascope) - Dhadakebaaz. He brought a number of innovations in the technical quality of Marathi films and was also the first to bring Dolby Digital sound to Marathi Cinema with the film Chimni Pakhara. He made the first Marathi film with Digital Special Effects, Pachadlela in 2004.

Reasons for the decline of Marathi cinema[link]

While the theatre of Maharashtra earned recognition at the national level, the cinema failed to make a mark. A major reason was the proximity to the production centre of Hindi cinema (Bollywood), which encroached on the identity of Marathi cinema. Other reasons include the shortage of cinema halls for distribution due to poor marketing, lack of money magnets, a vibrant theatre scene and the emergence of private television. It also lacked the powerful lobby at the national level unlike Bengali and South Indian cinema because state congress (ruling party over 40 Years) encouraged Hindi Cinema for profit mainly ; the regional film industrial advantage being soaked up by Bollywood.^[8]

Revival of Marathi Cinema (Marathi New Wave)[link]

In past few years, the Marathi cinema industry has produced many films that are not only critically acclaimed but commercially successful as well. It has brought fresh ideas, untouched subjects and deeper human sensitivity on the celluloid.

Acclaimed director Dr Jabbar Patel explains the reasons behind the change, "The kind of Marathi cinema that is being made today is very fresh and different. This is thanks to directors and writers getting exposed to world cinema via television, film festivals etc. They are coming up with new storylines and innovative concepts."

Actor Mrunal Kulkarni remarks, "There is a lot of content and variety in Marathi films. A lot of bold subjects have been handled well by them. They carry a lot of substance." But, she adds, "We need to start watching a lot more Marathi films. Until we see the films ourselves, we will never be able to appreciate them when they are sent to the Oscars."

With outstanding contribution and efforts from different producers and directors of Mumbai Film Industry, Marathi cinema relatively outshined other Indian Film Industries such as Bollywood in the first quarter of 2010 in terms of box office collections and critical appreciation.^[9]

Contemporary[link]

Marathi Cinema received critical acclaim in the year 2004 with the film Shwaas bagging the Golden Lotus National Award^[10]. It was also India's official entry to the 77th Academy Awards and it also won the President's medal for best film, beating Bollywood's prolific output with quality.^[11] Shwaas, after Shyamchi Aai (1950) is only Marathi film to win the President's Medal.

The Maharashtra state government has begun to issue grants to Marathi film (between 1.5 and 3.0 million rupees). After the success of "Shwaas", Indian media players like Shringar Films and Zee Telefilms are exhibiting a re-emerging interest in Marathi cinema. The growing popularity of Marathi television (notably Zee Marathi and ETV Marathi) has also helped to popularize older Marathi cinema and promote the genre. Zee Talkies, a 24 hour channel dedicated to Marathi movies has been introduced.

In 2009, Marathi film Harishchandrachi Factory (With budget Rs. 6 Crore), depicting the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra in 1913, India's first feature film, directed by theatre-veteran Paresh Mokashi was selected as India's official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film Category, making it the second Marathi film, after Shwaas, to receive this honour ^[12][13][14].

In the year 2009 released the blockbuster musical movie Natarang, which got both commercial and critical applause and has served as a path-breaking movie for Marathi cinema in many ways.

In the year 2010 released Vihir (Umesh Kulkarni), Zenda (Avdhoot Gupte), Jhing Chik Jhing (Nitin Nandan), Pratisaad - The Response (Yogesh Dattatraya Gosavi), Mumbai - Pune - Mumbai (Satish Rajwade), Paaradh (Gajendra Ahire) had given different direction to marathi films.

Awards[link]

Filmfare Awards[link]

Maharashtra State Awards[link]

National Film Awards[link]

Further reading[link]

Maharashtra portal

• Marathi Cinema: in retrospect, by Sanjit Narwekar, Raghuvir Kul, D. B. Samant. Corporation. Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corp., 1995.
• All about Marathi Cinema, by Dana Rasmussen. 6 Degrees Books, 2010. ISBN 1-171-06824-7.

References[link]

See also[link]

• List of Marathi films

External links[link]

• Largest information repository on Marathi Film Industry
• All about new marathi movies
• Marathi Film and Movies
• Watch Marathi Movies Online
• Marathi Chitrapat
• A portal of Marathi Cinema
• Marathi Movies
• Stills From Marathi Movies
• Reviews and storyline of marathi movies
• a complete portal of marathi glamour industry
• Latest Marathi Movie Stills

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(Marathi:भरत जाधव) (English:Bharat Jadhav) is a popular Marathi theatre and film actor. He is known as a comedian, particularly when working in commercial Marathi cinema and drama. His play Sahi re Sahi is one of the most successful Marathi plays ever^{[citation needed]}. He has also starred in Shrimant Damodarpant, All the Best,^{[disambiguation needed ]} and Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich.

He began his acting career in 1985, when he joined Maharashtrachi Lokdhara dance troupe, under the guidance of Sahir Sable.^[1]

Bharat Jadhav's official website(www.bharatjadhav.com) was released on 11 April 2010, which was designed and developed by his close friend Vikas Kore Director - BizCAT Entertainment Australia in Sydney,Australia, which was launched in the presence on respected Raj Thackeray, in Kohinoor Hall, Dadar.

BizCAT Entertainment Australia will be taking all the steps to make Bharat Jadhav as a Global Icon of the Marathi Film Industry, and name him as a 'Maharashtra Cha Sahi Nayak'.

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Bharat Jadhav Official website
• Bharat Jadhav Association with BizCAT Entertainment Australia
• IMDB page
• Review of Jatra (2006)
• Movie stills from Jatra
• Bharat Jadhav in Marathi Video
• Bharat Jadhav in Drama at early stages
• Stills of Bharat Jadhav From Marathi Movies

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Varsha Usgaonkar is an Indian film actress from Goa, who has worked in various Bollywood and Marathi movies as the leading lady. During the 1990s, she was the most popular actress in Marathi cinema.

Career[link]

Usgaonkar has to her credit many Marathi hits such as Sawat Majhi Ladki, Dhumakul, Lapandaav, Aflatoon, Gadbal Gotala and others. She has also starred as the lead actress in the Bollywood films Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi and Pathreela Raasta. In 2005 she appeared in the Bollywood films Mangal Pandey: The Rising and Mr Ya Miss as a supporting actress. In the Faisal Saif-directed controversial Hindi feature film, Jigyaasa, she played mother to Hrishitaa Bhatt. The role of Uttara, wife of Abhimanyu and mother of Parikshit, (the future of the Bharat Dynasty in Mahabharata) created a turning point in her career. Usgaonkar started her television career in the late 1990s, after taking a hiatus from movies. She has appeared in the Marathi shows Aakash Zep and Eka Mekansathi, and she has also acted in the Hindi television serials Alvida Darling,^[1] Tanha and Anhonee. Usgaonkar has also sung in a Konkani music album Roop Tujem Laita Pixem with Ulhas Buyao.^[2]

Personal life[link]

Usgaonkar is married to Ajay Sharma, son of Indian film music director Ravishankar Sharma or Ravi.^[3] She has two sisters Tosha and Manisha. She is the daughter of Goa's former Speaker.

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Varsha Usgaonkar at IMDB
• Varsha Usgaonkar at Moviefone. AOL.
• Varsha Usgaonkar in Marathi Stage Drama

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Ashok Saraf
Ashok Saraf
Born	(1947-06-04) June 4, 1947 (age 65) India
Years active	1968−Present
Spouse	Nivedita Joshi

Ashok Saraf (born 4 June 1947) is an Indian actor and comedian. He has appeared in many Hindi and Marathi movies for since the late 1960s.

Ashok Saraf is known mainly for comedy movies, many of which he appeared in with Laxmikant Berde. Apart from films, Ashok Saraf has also starred in television serials like Yeh Choti Badi Baatein and Hum Paanch (as Anand Mathur).

Personal life[link]

Saraf is married to actress Nivedita Joshi-Saraf. They have one son.

Filmography[link]

1. Singham (Hindi) (2011) .... Head Constable Savalkar
2. Dhoom 2 Dhamaal (2011)... Eknathrao Patil (Shiva)
3. Kunasathi Kunitari (2011)
4. Pakda Pakdi (2011)
5. Familywala (Hindi) (2010) (Stuck/On Hold)
6. Sarkhe Chhatit Dukthtaye (New Marathi Play) (2010)
7. Ideachi Kalpana (2010)
8. Most Wanted (2010)
9. Tata Birla Ani Laila (2010)... Birla
10. Aika Dajiba (2010)
11. Master Eke Master (2009)
12. Nishani Daava Angatha(2009)
13. Hastil Tyache Daat Distil (2009)
14. Balirajache Rajya Yeu De (2009)
15. Gosht Lagnanantarchi (2009)
16. Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2008)
17. Adala Badali (2008) .... Chandu
18. Aaba Zindabad (2008)
19. Baba Lagin (2008)
20. Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze (2008) .... Mr.Deshmukh
21. Aamhi Satpute (2008) .... Mamanji
22. Saade Maade Teen (2008) .... Ratan
23. Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi (2008)
24. Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko (2008)
25. Ek Unad Divas (2007)
26. Sakhi (2007)
27. Mi Nahi Ho Tyatla (2007)
28. Karaayla Gelo Ek (2007)
29. Lapun Chapun (2007)
30. Pahili Sher Dusri Savvasher Navara Pavsher (2006)
31. Devaa Shapath Khota Saangen Khara Saangnaar Naahi (2006)
32. Shubhmangal Savadhan (2006)
33. Kalubaichya Navane Changbhal (2006)
34. Akhand Saubhagywati (2006)
35. Soon Laadki Saasarachi (2005)
36. Saval Majhya Premacha (2005)
37. Aai No. 1 (2005)
38. Qatal E Aam (2005)
39. Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum (2004)
40. Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004)
41. Sanshay Kallol (2004)
42. Fukat Chambu Baburao (2004)
43. Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) .... Mr. Patel
44. Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) .... Govind
45. Ittefaq (2001) .... Shambhu Shikari
46. Inteqam (2001) .... Mulri (Watchman)
47. Jodi No.1 (2001) .... Ashok Rai
48. Aashiq (2001) .... Constable
49. Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) .... Pyarebhai
50. Bhajiwali Sakhu Havaldar Bhiku(2000)
51. Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... P.K. Girpade
52. Beti No. 1 (2000) .... Ram Bhatnagar
53. Bhakti Heech Khari Shakti (2000)
54. Saubhagyadan (2000)
55. Khoobsurat (1999) .... Mahesh Chaudhary (Gambler)
56. Bhasma (1999) .... Masanjogi
57. Bandhan (1998) .... Chillu
58. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Tadkomal
59. Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)
60. Yes Boss (1997) .... Johnny
61. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) .... Havaldar Pandu
62. Judge Mujrim (1997) .... PA Natwar
63. Koyla (1997) .... Vedji
64. Kunku (1997)
65. Bal Bramhachari (1996) .... Pyare Mohan
66. Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996) .... Dr. Avinash
67. Army (1996) .... Pascal
68. Gehra Raaz (1996)
69. Maaya Mamata (1996)
70. Guddu (1995) .... Baliya
71. Aazmayish (1995) .... Roshanlal
72. Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
73. Karan Arjun (1995) .... Munshiji aka Karan and Arjun (International: English title)
74. Topi Var Topi (1995)
75. Dhamal Jodi (1995)
76. Painjan (1995)
77. Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre (1995)
78. Nazar Ke Samne (1994) .... Mamu
79. Sangdil Sanam (1994) .... Bhalchander aka Sangdil Sanam: The Heartless Lover (USA: DVD box title)
80. Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) .... Dhaniram
81. Karan (1994)
82. Vazir (1994)
83. Sasar Maaher (1994)
84. Dil Hai Betaab (1993) .... Vikram's employee
85. Aaplee Maanse (1993)
86. Jaagruti (1993) .... Sevalal
87. Lapandav (1993).....Abheejit Samarth
88. Wajva Re Wajva (1993)....uttam Tople
89. Tu Sukhakarta (1993)
90. Premankur (1993)
91. Wat Pahate Punvechi (1993)
92. Wajava Re Wajava (1993)
93. Sarphira (1992)
94. Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
95. I Love You (1992)
96. Naseebwaala (1992) .... Gangaram Lalwani
97. Prem Deewane (1992) .... Shomu
98. Shubh Mangal Savdhan (1992)
99. Aikaav Te Nawalach (1992)
100. Than Than Gopala (1992)
101. Dhar Pakad (1992)
102. Zhunj Tujhi Majhi (1992)
103. Benaam Badsha (1991) .... Vinay Chandra Rathod aka VCR
104. Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991) ....(fake)Kedar Kirthikar aka Gopukaka
105. Aflatoon (1991) .... Bajarang Rav
106. Chaukat Raja (1991) Gana
107. Godi Gulabi (1991)
108. Jasa Baap Tashi Poore (1991) .... Raja
109. Mumbai Te Mauritius (1991) .... Prem Ladku aka Bombay to Mauritius (International: English title)
110. Yaara Dildara (1991)
111. Anapekshit (1991)
112. Balidaan (1991)
113. Thamb Thamb Jau Nako Lamb(1990)
114. Ina Mina Dika (1990) .... Mina
115. Shejari Shejari (1990) .... Keshav Kulkarni
116. Chor Pe Mor (1990)
117. Amchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990)Abhay/kailas
118. Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi (1990)
119. Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990) aka We Are Life Partners
120. Eka Peksha Ek (1990)
121. Ghanchakkar (1990)
122. Ejaa Beeja Teeja (1990)
123. FekaFeki (1990)
124. Baapre Baap (1990)
125. Tiyya (1990)
126. Dharla Tar Chavatay (1989)
127. Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) .... Kasturi
128. Atmavishwas (1989) .... Vijay Jhende
129. Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989) .... Vilas T V Wale
130. Bhutacha Bhau (1989)
131. Maalmasala (1989)
132. Ek Gadi Baki Anadi (1989)
133. Kalat Nakalat (1989)
134. Nawara Bayako (1989)
135. Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
136. Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989)
137. Aaghat (1989)
138. Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) .... Lallu Ram
139. Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) .... Dhananjay Mane
140. Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1988) .... Bhagwan Singh
141. Changu Mangu (1988) .... Changu/Ayappa
142. Maza Pati Karodpati (1988) .... Dinkar Luktuke aka My Husband Is a Millionaire (International: English title)
143. Saglikade Bombabomb (1988)
144. Disata Tas Nasata (1988)
145. Mamla Poricha(1988)
146. Pandharichi Vari (1988)
147. Shiv Shakti (1988)
148. Pratighaat (1987) .... Crooked Lawyer aka The Revenge
149. Anandi Anand (1987)
150. Chhakke Panje (1987) .... Ashok
151. Gammat Jammat (1987) .... Phalgun
152. Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla (1987) .... Bajarang
153. Premasathi Vattel Te (1987)
154. Muddat (1986) .... Narayan aka Ages
155. Gadbad Ghotala (1986) .... Hemant 'Hemu' Dhole aka Everything in Chaos
156. Maa Beti (1986)
157. Tuzya Vachun Karmena (1986)
158. Khara Warasdar (1986)
159. DhumDhadaka (1985) .... Ashok Gupchup
160. Ghar Dwaar (1985) .... Bahadur
161. Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla(1985)
162. Khichadi (1985)
163. Sagge Soyare (1985)
164. Phulwari (1984) .... Rickshaw driver
165. Abodh (1984) .... Hanuman (Shankar's friend)
166. Ek Daav Bhutacha (1984) .... Mavala Bhut khandoji farjand
167. Sasu varchadh Jawai (1984)
168. BinKamacha Navara (1984)..... Tukaram/Tukya
169. Gosht Dhamal Namyachi (1984)....namdev/namya
170. Hech Mazha Maher (1984)..... Kammana
171. Navari Mile Navryala (1984) .... Baalasaheb inamdar aka The Boy Gets a Bride (International: English title)
172. Bahuroopi(1984)....Bahurupi
173. Chawhata (1984)
174. Kulswamini Ambabai (1984)
175. Zakhmi Waghin (1984)
176. Gulchaadi (1984)
177. Jugalbandi (1984)
178. Savvasher (1984)
179. Thakas Mahathak (1984)
180. Baiko Asavi Ashi (1983)
181. Gupchup Gupchup (1983)....prof dhond
182. Raghu Maina (1983)
183. Kashala Udyachi Baat (1983)
184. Galli Te Dilli(1982)
185. Don Baika Fajiti Aika (1982)
186. Maibaap (1982)
187. Savitrichi Sun (1982)
188. Ek Dav Bhatacha (1982)
189. Aapalech Daat Aapalech Oth (1982)
190. Bhannat Bhanu (1982)
191. Daivat (1982)
192. Gondhalat Gondhal (1981) .... Madan
193. Sundara Satarkar (1981)
194. Are Sansar Sansar (1981)
195. Govinda Aala Re Aala (1981)
196. Nagin (1981)
197. Mosmabi Narangi (1981)
198. Choravar Mor (1980)
199. Phatakadi (1980)
200. Sulavarchi Poli (1980)
201. Hich Khari Daulat (1980)
202. Sawaj (1980)
203. Saubhagwan (1980)
204. Sharan Tula Bhagwanta (1980)
205. Duniya Kari Salam (1979) .... Shivanand
206. Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979) .... Advocate Venkat Vyas
207. Paijecha Vida (1979)
208. Chimanrao Gundyabhau (1979)
209. Haldikunku (1979)
210. Bailaveda (1979)
211. Deed Shahane (1979)
212. Sasurvashin (1978)
213. Damaad (1978)
214. Gyanabachi Mekh (1979)
215. Sushila (1978)
216. Ram Ram Gangaram(1977).....Mhamdu Khatik
217. Nawara Maja Bramhmachari (1977)
218. Jawal Ye Laju Nako (1976)
219. Tumacha Amacha Jamala (1976)
220. Pandu Hawaldar (1975)
221. Varat (1975)
222. Pandoba Poragi Phasali (1975)
223. Aalay Tufan Darayala (1973)
224. Donhi Gharcha Pahuna (1971)
225. Janaki (1969)
226. Pratidaav (????)
227. Shradha (????)
228. Navra Majhya Muthit Ga (????)
229. Hasva Fasavi (????)
230. Chalana Gade (????)
231. Hasat Khelat (????)
232. Patlin (????)
233. Devghar (????)
234. Sawai Hawaldar (????)
235. Savitri (????)
236. Aai Tujha Ashirwaad (????)
237. Daga (????)

Marathi Natak (Drama)[link]

1. Bandu Aani Batate Pohe - Hasavnyasaathi Janama Apula
2. Sarkh chatit dukhtay

Television Series[link]

1. Nana O Nana (2011)
2. Zopi Gelela Jaga Zala (1986)
3. Don't Worry Ho Jayega as Sanjay Bhandari
4. Yeh Choti Badi Baatein
5. Hum Paanch (1995) & (2005) as Anand Mathur
6. Chutki Bajaake
7. Raju Raja Rajasaab

References[link]

• Ashok Saraf at the Internet Movie Database
• Ashok Saraf's photo gallery
• Ashok Saraf's Marathi movie videos
• Ashok Saraf's Stills from Marathi Movies

Vandana Gupte is an eminent Marathi stage actress who has also performed memorable television and film roles.^[1][2]

Her most well-known TV role was as the domineering Nilambari Pandey in Zee TV's comedy serial Kareena Kareena.

Personal life[link]

Vandana is the daughter of noted classical singer Manik Varma and Shri Amar Verma, and sister of Bharati Achrekar and Rani Verma. ^[3]

Filmography[link]

Films[link]

This section requires expansion.