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Usha Naik

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Usha Naik
Naik in left
Born
OccupationActress
Years active1974–present
Notable workSamna (1974)

Usha Naik is an Indian actress who works in Marathi films. She started her career as a background dancer in films.[2][3]

Early life & career

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The movie Samna, directed by Jabbar Patel, marked Usha Naik's debut in the film. She started learning classical dance when she was young, which helped her become known as an actress who could do both serious and funny roles. She began with small parts in films like Jyotibacha Navas and Karava Tas Bharava, and later got a big role in Anant Mane's Pach Rangachi Pach Pakharan. After that, she acted in many Marathi films, playing various characters. She got praised for her roles in movies like Haldi Kunku and Devashappath Khare Sangen. She was even honored by the Maharashtra Government for her work in Kalavantin and won a Filmfare Award for her performance in Devashappath Khare Sangen.[4]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
1972 Pinjara Troupe dancer
1973 Anolkhi
1974 Samna Suhini Lead debut
1975 Karava Tas Bharava Gulab
1976 Farrari Soni
1977 Banya Bapu Kanta
1978 Kalavantin Kalavati Maharashtra State Film Award (Special Jury Award)
Sushila Shailaja Deshmukh
Bhairu Pehelwan Ki Jai Mauna
Irsha Nirmala
1979 Janki Uma
Duniya Kari Salaam Maina
Haldi Kunku Ratnawali
Baeelveda Ashok's wife
1980 Zidd Ratan
Sansar Leela Manohar (Bauli)
1981 Aai Chandan
Pori Jara Japun Gokula / Sugandha
Totaya Aamdaar Raina
Gondhalat Gondhal Lavani dancer Cameo appearance
Govinda Aala Re Aala Sundara
1982 Bhujang Sukhi
Don Bayka Fajeeti Aika Sundarabai
Galli Te Dilli Gulabbai
Navare Sagle Gadhav Madhu
Raakhandar Radha
Bhannat Bhanu
Diste Tas Naste Aarti / Champabai
1983 Paygoon Uma Patil
1984 Jagavegli Prem Kahani Priya / Rita
Kulswamini Ambabai Tamasha dancer Cameo appearance
1985 Devashappath Khare Sangen Mira Patil Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi
Gaon Tasa Changla Pan Veshila Tangla Ratna Patil
Dekha Pyar Tumhara Seema Kapoor Hindi film
Mulgi Zali Ho Malini Sasane (Malu)
1986 Maaficha Sakshidar Geeta
1988 De Dhadaka Be Dhadak Chameli / Sugandha
1990 Rickshawali Dancer Cameo appearance in the song "Cricketcha Khel Suru Zala"
1991 Vedh Ulka
Andhala Sakshidar Karuna
Kaal Ratri 12 Vajta Bijli
1992 Ek Hota Vidushak Dancer Cameo appearance
Amrutvel Vasudha
1996 Durga Aali Ghara Menka
Maya Mamta Rajakka
1998 Navsacha Por Devki
Satvapariksha Gajrabai
1999 Maherchi Pahuni Ranjana
Sawai Hawaldar Aarti Maushi
Bayko Aali Badloon Sushila
Ghe Bharari Doctor
Nirmala Macchindra Kamble Bheema
2000 Navra Majhya Muthit Ga Mad women
Barkha Satarkar Paro Akka
Sang Priye Tu Kunachi Lajwanti
Aai Shakti Deva Bhagwati's Vahini
2001 Akleche Kande Ganga
Ashi Gyaneshwari Laxmi Patil
2002 Owalini Jeeva's wife
2004 Hirva Kunku Akka
2005 He Apla Asach Chalaycha Hema Mohite
Aaiche Kalij Laxmi
2006 Natle Mi Tumchyasathi Hausa Haldipurkar
Maa Shakhambaricha Mahima Ushabai
2008 Mulgi Lagnachi Sulochana Dhodke
Bhavachi Laxmi Godakka
Bhagam Bhag Sheetal's aunt
2009 Halad Tuzi Kunku Maze Aai
Nasheebachi Aishi Taishi Rane Kaku
Aamdar Majhya Khishat Aaisaheb
Rasikachya Lagnat Rasika's mother-in-law
Gaon Ek Numbri Sundarabai Satarkar
2010 Khurchi Samrat Paro
Sasarcha Panga Sauticha Inga Kamlabai Deshmukh
2011 Durga Mhantyat Mala Aai
2012 Daiv Dete Janaki Deshmukh
2014 Ek Hazarachi Note Budhi Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Marathi[5]
2015 Carry On Maratha Martand's mother
Runh Aaji
2016 Aa Jao Please Kamini Bhopi Hindi film
Half Ticket Aaji
2017 Afternoon Clouds Kaki Short film
Lapachhapi Tulasabai
Daddy Arun's mother Hindi film
Zindagi Virat Akka
Idak: The Goat Aai
Ek Maratha Lakh Maratha Laxmi Shinde
2018 Mahasatta 2035 Aaji
Mauli Shantai
2022 Bhirkit Jabbar's wife
Three of Us Old woman Hindi film
Baalbhaarti Rahul's mother

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2010-2012 Swapnanchya Palikadle Anuradha Patkar
2017-2018 Jaago Mohan Pyare Leelavati
2021 Phulala Sugandha Maticha Kakisaheb [6]
2021-2022 Nima Denzongpa Sunita Mane [7]
2023 Jivachi Hotiya Kahili Bhadrakka [8]
Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe Manjula's mother [9]
2023-present Rani Me Honar Aaji [10]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
1979 Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Actress Kalavantin Nominated [11]
Special Jury Award Won
1980 Maharashtra State Film Awards Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress Haldi Kunku Won
1985 Filmfare Awards Marathi Best Actress Devashappath Khare Sangen Won
Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Actress Nominated
2014 Ek Hazarachi Note Nominated [12]
Special Jury Award Won
2015 1st Filmfare Awards Marathi Best Actress Nominated [13]
Best Critic's Actress Won
Pune International Film Festival Best Actress Won [14]
2024 Maharashtra State Film Awards V. Shantaram Award Honoured [15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Pawar, Yogesh (30 March 2014). "I love working with young directors: Usha Naik". DNA India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  2. ^ PTI (29 November 2014). "Article on Ek Hajarachi Note". Business Standard. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  3. ^ "I am young at heart and want to stay so: Usha Naik". Hindustan Times. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  4. ^ "नाईक, उषा". महाराष्ट्र नायक. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. ^ Verongos, Helen T. (22 September 2016). "Review: '1000 Rupee Note,' a Poor Widow's Blessing and Curse". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
  6. ^ "Veteran actress Usha Naik to feature in Phulala Sugandha Maticha soon". The Times of India. 1 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257.
  7. ^ Nima Denzongpa | Usha Naik Exclusive Interview | नीमा डेन्जोंगपा
  8. ^ "Veteran actress Usha Naik to join the cast of Jivachi Hotiya Kahili". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
  9. ^ "Usha Naik enters in Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe". LOKMAT (in Marathi). 18 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Sanchita Kulkarni and Siddharth Khirid set to feature in the upcoming show Rani Me Honaar". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  11. ^ "उषा नाईकांनी सांगितलं पुरस्कारांचं राजकारण, म्हणाल्या, "दादा कोंडके व उषा चव्हाण यांच्यात…"". Loksatta (in Marathi). 10 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  12. ^ MMW, Team (8 April 2015). "Nominations of Marathi films declared for 52nd State Awards".
  13. ^ "Marathi Filmfare Awards: Nominations". The Times of India. 13 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257.
  14. ^ "Pune International Film Festival". www.piffindia.com.
  15. ^ "Veteran actor Ashok Saraf presented Maharashtra Bhushan Award and V. Shantaram Award for lifetime contribution to Marathi cinema was given to veteran actress Usha Naik". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
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