This is a list of Marathi cinema actresses. Marathi cinema refers to Indian films produced in Marathi, the language of the state of Maharashtra, India. Based in old Mumbai, it is the oldest and one of the pioneer film industries of India.
The following are some of the most popular Indian actresses of their decades:
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1910s
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Durgabai Kamat | Mohini Bhasmasur | |
| Kamlabai Gokhale | |||
| 1919 | Tara Koregaonkar | Kabir Kamal | Kalidas (1922) |
1920s
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Kamala Devi | Sairandhri | Savkari Pash (1925), Gajgouri (1926), Bhakta Pralhad (1926), Rani Saheba (1930) |
| 1923 | Charu Bai | Guru Dronacharya | |
| 1925 | Krishna Chauhan | Simantak Mani | Satyabhama (1925) |
| Yamuna Gole | Hidimb Bakasur Wadh | Kichak Wadha (1926), Bhakta Pralhad (1926) | |
| 1927 | Gangubai Mohite | Rukamangada Mohini | |
| Sushila Bai | Netaji Palkar | Muraliwala (1927) | |
| 1928 | Ashrabai | Parshuram | |
| Lalita Pawar | Raja Harishchandra | Netaji Palkar (1939), Ram Shastri (1930) | |
| 1929 | Shakuntala Tembe | Sant Mirabai | |
| Sakribai | Gopal Krishna |
1930s
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| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Nalini Tarkhad | Vasantsena | Amrit Manthan (1934), Chandrasena (1935) |
| 1931 | Lilavati Pendharkar | Chandrasena | Agnikankan: Branded Oath (1932), |
| 1932 | Santa Apte | Shyamsunder | Amrit Manthan (1934), Kunku (1937), Gopal Krishna (1938) |
| Durga Khote | Alakh Niranjan | Ayodhyecha Raja (1932), Geeta (1940), Payachi Dasi (1941) | |
| 1933 | Shakuntala Paranjpye | Sairandhri | Ram Shastri (1944) |
| 1935 | Usha Mantri | Usha | Ratnavali (1945) |
| Ratnaprabha | Dharmatma (1935), Dharmaveer (1937), Jwala (1938) | ||
| Shobhna Samarth | Vilasi Ishwar | Taramati (1945) | |
| Vasanti | Dharmatma | ||
| Tara | Naganand | ||
| 1936 | Indira Wadkar | Chhaya | Devata (1939) |
| Leela Chitis | Sant Tulsidas (1939) | ||
| Hansa Wadkar | Vijaychi Lagne | Sant Sakhu (1941), Lokshahir Ram Joshi (1947), Sangtye Aika (1959) | |
| Gauri | Sant Tukaram | Sant Sakhu (1941) | |
| Santa Mujumbar | |||
| 1937 | Kusum Deshpande | Gangavataran | Payachi Dasi (1941) |
| 1938 | Meenakshi Shirodkar | Brahmachari | Lapandav (1940), Ram Shastri (1944) |
| Shanta Hublikar | Mazha Mulga | Manoos (1939), Pahila Palna (1942) |
1940s
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| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
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| 1940 | Shakuntala Bhome | Lagna Karave Pahun | Sarkari Pahuna (1942) |
| 1941 | Sumati Gupte | Thoratanchi Kamla | |
| Nalini Jaywant | Nirdosh | ||
| 1942 | Lata Mangeshkar | Pahili Mangalagaur | |
| 1943 | Nalini Dhere | Paisa Bolto Aahe | |
| 1946 | Sulochana Latkar | Sasurvas | Jivacha Sakha (1948), Vahinichya Bangdya (1953), Sukhache Sobti (1958), Meeth Bhakar (1959), Sangtye Aika (1959), Laxmi Ali Ghara (1965) |
| 1947 | Usha Kiran | Kuber | Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant (1950), Jasas Tase (1951) |
1950s
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Shashikala | Patthe Bapurao | |
| 1951 | Sandhya Shantaram | Amar Bhoopali | Pinjra (1972) |
| 1955 | Nanda Karnataki | Kuldaivat | Shevagyachya Shenga (1955), Devghar (1956), Zalegele Visrun Jaa (1957) |
| 1959 | Jayshree Gadkar | Sangte Aika | Sawal Maza Aika (1964) |
| Leela Gandhi | Saata Janmachi Sobti | Manaacha Mujra (1969), Sarvasakshi (1978), Manacha Kunku (1981). |
1960s
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Padma Chavan | Avaghachi Sansar | Jyotibacha Navas (1975) |
| Uma Bhende | Aakashganga | Madhuchandra (1967), Aamhi Jato Amchya Gava (1968), Angai (1968), Bhalu (1980) | |
| Seema Deo | Jagachya Pathivar | ||
| 1961 | Asha Patil | Antaricha Diwa | Sadhi Mansa (1965), Samna (1974), Ram Ram Gangaram (1977) |
| 1962 | Santa Tambe | Vithu Mazha Lekurwala | |
| Asha Kale | Baikocha Bhau | Ha Khel Savlyancha (1976), Bala Gau Kashi Angai (1977), Sasurvashin (1978), Thorli Jaau (1983), Kulswamini Ambabai (1984) | |
| 1964 | Reema Lagoo | Masterji | Sinhasan (1979), Resham Gaath (2002), Janma (2011), Anumati (2013) |
| Maya Jadhav | Sawaal Majha Aika | ||
| 1965 | Mandakani Bhadbhade | Sudharlelya Baika | Zunj (1975) |
| 1967 | Shobha Khote | Chimukala Pahuna | |
| Sushama Shiromanee | Kaka Mala Vachwa | Mosambi Narangi (1981), Gulchadi (1984) | |
| 1968 | Jayshree T. | Dharma Kanya | Chatak Chandni (1982) |
| 1969 | Sarala Yeolekar | Saticha Vaan |
1970s
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| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Usha Chavan | Songadya | Ekta Jeev Sadashiv (1972), Pandu Hawaldar (1975), Nav Motha Lakshan Khota (1977), Ranpakhre (1980) |
| 1971 | Sulabha Deshpande | Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe | Jait Re Jait (1977), Chaukat Raja (1991) |
| 1972 | Usha Naik | Pinjara | Karava Tasa Bharava (1975), Kalavantin (1978), Haldikunku (1979), Ek Hazarachi Note (2014) |
| 1973 | Aruna Irani | Andhala Marto Dola | Bhingri (1977), Ek Gadi Baki Anadi (1988), Changu Mangu (1990) |
| Roohi Berde | Jawai Vikat Ghene Haye | ||
| 1974 | Smita Patil | Raja Shiv Chhatrapati | Samna (1975), Jait Re Jait (1977), Umbartha (1982) |
| Lata Arun | Yashoda | Zunj (1975), Pandu Hawaldar (1975), Dhamaal Jodi (1995) | |
| 1975 | Lalan Sarang | Samna | Ha Khel Savlyancha (1976) |
| Ranjana Deshmukh | Chandanachi Choli Ang Aang Jali | Are Sansar Sansar (1980), Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982), Gondhalat Gondhal (1982), Gup Chup Gup Chup (1983), Bin Kamacha Navra (1984) | |
| Kamini Bhatia | Zunj | Choricha Mamla (1976), Deed Shahane (1979), Mardani (1983) | |
| 1976 | Pallavi Joshi | Badla | Rita (2009), Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta (2013) |
| 1977 | Shama Deshpande | Asla Navra Nakoga Bai | Madhuchandrachi Raatra (1989) |
| Nutan | Paradh | ||
| 1978 | Anjali Paigankar | Sarvasakshi | |
| 1979 | Usha Nadkarni | Sinhasan | Maherchi Saadi (1991), Pak Pak Pakaak (2005) Agadbam (2010), Ventilator (2016) |
| Nayana Apte | Janki | ||
| Vandana Pandit | Ashta Vinayak |
1980s
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Tanuja | Zaakol | Pitruroon (2013) |
| Urmila Matondkar | Ajoba (2014) | ||
| 1981 | Priya Tendulkar | Gondhalat Gondhal | Mumbaicha Faujdaar (1984) |
| Suhasini Deshpande | Manacha Kunku | Laxmichi Paule (1982) | |
| Alka Kubal | Sobati | Lek Chalali Sasarla (1984), Madhu Chandrachi Ratra (1989), Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Devki (2001) | |
| Chitra Palekar | Akriet | ||
| 1982 | Ashalata Wabgaonkar | Umbartha | Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Pudhcha Paool (1986) |
| 1984 | Savita Prabhune | Lek Chalali Sasarla | Gadbad Ghotala (1986), Khara Varasdar (1986), Mamla Porincha (1988), Kalat Nakalat (1989), Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi (1990) |
| Nivedita Joshi | Navri Mile Navryala | Dhoom Dhadaka (1985), De Danadan (1987), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Thartharat (1989), Majha Chakula (1994) | |
| Supriya Pilgaonkar | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Maza Pati Karodpati (1988), Navra Maza Navsacha (2004), Amhi Satpute (2008) | ||
| Varsha Usgaonkar | Bramhachari | Gammat Jammat (1987), Saglikade Bombabomb (1988), Hamal De Dhamal (1989), Ek Hota Vidushak (1992), Savat Mazi Ladki (1993), Lapandav (1993) | |
| 1985 | Bharati Achrekar | Ardhangi | |
| Archana Joglekar | Khichdi | Nivdung (1989), Eka Peksha Ek (1990) | |
| Prema Kiran | Dhoom Dhadaka | Gadbad Ghotala (1986), Khatyal Sasu Nataal Navra (1987) | |
| 1986 | Ashwini Bhave | Shabbas Sunbai | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Kalat Nakalat (1989), Dhadakebaaz (1990), Dhyanimani (2017) |
| Smita Talwalkar | Dhakti Sun | Chaukat Raja (1991), Ram Rahim (1993) | |
| Archana Patkar | Pudhcha Paool | ||
| Asawari Joshi | Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar | Ek Ratra Manterleli (1989), Godi Gulabi (1991) | |
| 1987 | Sukanya Kulkarni | Premasathi Vattel Te | Varsa Laxmicha (1994), Putravati (1996) Sarkarnama (1998), Saade Maade Teen (2007) |
| Kishori Shahane | Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Mohatyachi Renuka (2006) | |
| 1988 | Priya Berde | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Thartharat (1989), Yeda Ki Khula (1991) |
| 1989 | Vandana Gupte | Pasant Aahe Mulgi | Lapandav (1993), Pachhadlela (2004), Matichya Chuli (2006), Family Katta (2016), Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023) |
1990s
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| Year | Name | Debut films | Other notable films |
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| 1990 | Nishigandha Wad | Shejari Shejari | Eka Peksha Ek (1990), Bandhan (1991), Vaat Pahate Punvechi (1992) |
| 1991 | Prateeksha Lonkar | Ek Full Chaar Half | Jamla Ho Jamla (1995), Bhet (2002), Aevdhe Se Aabhaal (2007) |
| Nirmiti Sawant | Chaukat Raja | Khabardaar (2005), Sasu Numbari Jawai Dus Numbari (2008), Kumari Gangubai Non Matric (2013), Jhimma (2021) | |
| 1992 | Suhas Joshi | Nishpaap | Tu Tithe Mee (1998), Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004), Jhimma (2021), Ekda Kaay Zala (2022) |
| Neena Kulkarni | Hach Sunbaicha Bhau | Savat Mazi Ladki (1993), Aai (1995), Uttarayan (2005), Shevri (2006), Bioscope (2015), Photo Prem (2021) | |
| Renuka Shahane | Aboli (1995) | ||
| Kishori Ambiye | Khulyancha Bazaar | Zapatlela (1993) | |
| Resham Tipnis | Jiwalagaa | Aapan Yana Pahilat Ka (1992), Satvapariksha (1998) | |
| 1993 | Kavita Lad | Ghayaal | Tu Tithe Mee (1998), Doctor Rakhmabai (2016) |
| Chinmayi Sumeet | Bharla Ha Malavat Raktan | Muramba (2017), Faster Fene (2017) | |
| 1994 | Sonali Kulkarni | Mukta | Doghi (1995), Gharabaher (2001), Devrai (2004), Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero (2014), Kachcha Limboo (2017), Pension (2021) |
| Mrinal Kulkarni | Maza Saubhagya | Lekroo (2000), Jodidar (2000), Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta (2013), Rama Madhav (2014), Pawankhind (2022) | |
| Sulabha Arya | A Rainy Day (2014), Ventilator (2016) | ||
| 1995 | Bhavana Balsavar | Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre | |
| Sulekha Talwalkar | Aai | Sanshay Kallol (2013), Family Katta (2016) | |
| Medha Manjrekar | De Dhakka (2008), Kaksparsh (2012), Natsamrat (2016) | ||
| 1997 | Surekha Kudachi | Saasuchi Maaya | Mee Tulas Tujhya Angani (2005), Bharat Aala Parat (2007), Foreign Chi Patlin (2008) |
| 1998 | Sharvani Pillai | Tu Tithe Mee | Jogwa (2009) |
| Smita Jaykar | Satvapariksha | Astitva (2001), Devki (2001) | |
| 1999 | Deepa Parab | Bindhaast | Chakwa (2004), Mulga (2010), Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023) |
| Seema Biswas | Dhyaas Parva (2001), Lalbaug Parel (2010) | ||
| Sharvari Jamenis | |||
| Shilpa Navalkar | Kairee | Baipan Bhaari Deva (2023) | |
| Leena Bhagwat | |||
| Aishwarya Narkar | Ghe Barari | Mala Jagaychay (2003), Zuluk (2005), Mee Tulas Tujhya Angani (2005), Tighi (2005) |
2000s
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2010s
2020s
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| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Rutuja Bagwe | Respect | |
| 2021 | Resham Shrivardhankar | June | |
| 2022 | Shivali Parab | Chandramukhi | Prem Pratha Dhumshaan (2022) |
| Hruta Durgule | Ananya | Timepass 3 (2022) | |
| Tejasswi Prakash | Mann Kasturi Re | ||
| Gauri Ingawale | Panghrun | De Dhakka 2 (2022), Hi Anokhi Gaath (2024) | |
| Ashwini Kesar | Ek Hota Malin | ||
| Genelia D'Souza | Ved | ||
| Jiya Shankar | |||
| 2023 | Vaishnavi Kalyankar | Bamboo | |
| Priyadarshini Indalkar | Phulrani: Avismarniya Prem Kahani | Navardev Bsc. Agri (2024) | |
| Sana Shinde | Maharashtra Shahir | ||
| Kalindi Nistane | TDM | ||
| Shweta Gulati | Aflatoon | ||
| Megha Shinde | Dhishkyaoon | Shri Ganesha (2024) | |
| 2024 | Rajshri Deshpande | Satyashodhak | |
| Pallavi Paranjape | Sridevi Prasanna | ||
| Smrity Sinha | Musafiraa | ||
| Vaishnavi Barde | Gaafil | ||
| Ankita Landepatil | Delivery Boy | ||
| Swanandi Berde | Man Yedyagat Zala | ||
| Niharica Raizada | Janma Runn | ||
| Sanayaah Anand | MyLek | ||
| Gargi Datar | Lek Asavi Tar Ashi | ||
| Jui Bhagwat | Like Aani Subscribe | ||
| Rajasi Bhave | |||
| Shanvi Srivastava | Raanti |
See also
References
- ^ "Usha Nadkarni turns 70 today". The Times of India. 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
- ^ "World beneath her feet". Deccan Chronicle. 2014-01-12. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
- ^ "Marathi filmmakers opt for telly stars". The Times of India. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
- ^ "Documenting the dying tradition of travelling cinema in India". The Economic Times. 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
- ^ "Sticking to her guns: Anjali Patil". The Hindu. 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
- ^ "Anuja Sathe uses own jewellery for reel wedding". The Indian Express. 2016-03-02. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
External links
- Media related to Actresses in Marathi cinema at Wikimedia Commons
