Usha Nadkarni biography
Usha Nadkarni is an Indian actress, born on 27 May 1946 in Mumbai.
Usha Nadkarni's screen career began in 1979 with Sinhasan, playing Shanta.
Usha Nadkarni has appeared in 66 films and 22 television or streaming titles across Marathi cinema and Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Tumbadchi Manjula (2026), The Maharashtra Files (2026), Ladki Bahin (2026).
- Born
- 27 May 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Work
- Film actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Marathi cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1979 to present
Usha Nadkarni filmography
66 films and 22 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tumbadchi Manjula | Aaji | Marathi | |
| 2026 | The Maharashtra Files | Janabai Rathod | Marathi | |
| 2026 | Ladki Bahin | Shital Tai Shinde | Marathi | |
| 2026 | Gandhi Talks | Mahadev's mother | Sound | |
| 2025 | Mukkam Post Devach Ghar | Sarpanch Aaji | Marathi | |
| 2025 | Fussclass Dabhade | Shanta Akka | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Global Aadgaon | Mankaji | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Love Jaisa Pyaar | Rajan's grandmother | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Adrushya | Old Lady | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Yeh Kaisa Tigdam | Barrod's mother | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Maza Agadbam | Raiba's mother | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Love Training | Aai | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Kadke Kamal Ke | Usha Tai | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Aaji | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Rustom | Rustom's maid | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Ventilator | Akka | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Great Grand Masti | Amar's mother-in-law | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Vakratunda Mahakaaya | Papad seller | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Slambook | Sumi Ajji | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Janiva | Mrs D'Souza | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Yellow | Gauri's classmate's mother | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Bhoothnath Returns | Lolita Singh | Hindi | |
| 2013 | R... Rajkumar | Old Lady | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Matter | Sulbhatai | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Deool | Sarpanch's mother-in-law | Marathi |
Show all 66 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Agadbam | Raiba's mother | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Kalshetkar Aahet Ka? | Kaminibai Sangle | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Huppa Huiyya | Renuka Aaji | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Bhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai Ho | Bhairu's mother | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Sakhi | Kundatai | Marathi | |
| 2008 | Urus | Mother | Hindi | |
| 2008 | One Two Three | Kanta | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Soon Majhi Bhagyachi | Sasu | Marathi | |
| 2006 | Aai Mala Maaf Kar | Usha's mother | Marathi | |
| 2005 | Pak Pak Pakaak | Gaurakka | Marathi | |
| 2004 | Krishna Cottage | Disha's Mom | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Suvarna | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Patth | Avinash's mother | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Hathyar | Dedh Footiya's mother | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar | Saraswati's mother | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Gang | Gangu's mother | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Nirmala Machindra Kamble | Yashwantrao's wife | Marathi | |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | Dedh Footiya's mother | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Slum dweller woman | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Daadi | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Jamla Ho Jamla | Leela Aatya | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Gundaraj | Parvati Chauhan | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Purush | Ambika's mother | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Shatranj | Mrs. Verma | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Nishpaap | Kusum Gaikwad | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Narsimha | Mrs. Rastogi | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Maherchi Saadi | Laxmi's mother-in-law | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Lakshmanrekha | Madhav's wife | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Jasa Baap Tashi Pore | Kalavati Savkar | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Hafta Bandh | Poor Woman | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Dhadakmaar | Usha | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Bandalbaaz | Kaikayi Devi | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Ghanchakkar | Maushi | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Dhumakul | Maushi | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Nashibwan | Bairubai | Marathi | |
| 1987 | Sadak Chhap | Mai, Blind women | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Purna Satya | Dr. Ashmita | Marathi | |
| 1987 | Pratighaat | Laxmi's mother-in-law | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Musafir | Parvati Pillai | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Hech Mazha Maher | Ganga Maushi | Marathi | |
| 1979 | Sinhasan | Shanta | Marathi |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Celebrity Masterchef India | Contestant (7th place) | Sony TV | |
| 2023 | Premas Rang Yave | Aau | Sun Marathi | |
| 2023 | Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye | Dnyaneshwari Chitnis | Zee TV | |
| 2022 | Ase He Sundar Amche Ghar | Narayani Rajpatil | Sony Marathi | |
| 2019 | Molkarin Bai , Mothi Tichi Savali | Durga | Star Pravah | |
| 2019 | Ghadge & Suun | Aau Ghadge | Colors Marathi | |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss Marathi 1 | Contestant (Evicted on Day 77) | Colors Marathi | |
| 2016 | Nakushi Tarihi Havihavishi | Star Pravah | ||
| 2016 | Khulta Kali Khulena | Parvati Dalvi (Aajji) | Zee Marathi | |
| 2015 | Rishton Ka Mela | Mela (Fare)'s owner | Zee TV | |
| 2013 | Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | Kamini Faujdar Dadi | Colors TV | |
| 2013 | Bh Se Bhade | Inspector Usha Shinde | Zee TV | |
| 2012 | Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Mrs. Dixit (Mukund's mother) | Colors TV | |
| 2012 | Kairee | Narrator | Colors TV | |
| 2009 | Pavitra Rishta | Savita Damodar Deshmukh | Zee TV | |
| 2007 | Virrudh | Nani | Sony TV | |
| 2007 | Kuchh Is Tara | Shanta Tai | Sony TV | |
| 2006 | Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan | Girija | Star Plus | |
| 2004 | Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Viju | Star Plus | |
| 2003 | Vadalvaat | Zee Marathi | ||
| 1999 | Rishtey | Episodic role | Zee TV | |
| 1994 | Anhonee - Zee Horror Show | Episodic Role | Zee TV |