Usha Naik
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Usha Naik | |
|---|---|
,_in_Panaji,_Goa_on_November_29,_2014.jpg) Naik in left | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Notable work | Samna (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
[edit]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
[edit]Films
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Pawar, Yogesh (30 March 2014). "I love working with young directors: Usha Naik". DNA India. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ PTI (29 November 2014). "Article on Ek Hajarachi Note". Business Standard. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "I am young at heart and want to stay so: Usha Naik". Hindustan Times. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "नाईक, उषा". महाराष्ट्र नायक. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ Verongos, Helen T. (22 September 2016). "Review: '1000 Rupee Note,' a Poor Widow's Blessing and Curse". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
- ^ "Veteran actress Usha Naik to feature in Phulala Sugandha Maticha soon". The Times of India. 1 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ Nima Denzongpa | Usha Naik Exclusive Interview | नीमा डेन्जोंगपा
- ^ "Veteran actress Usha Naik to join the cast of Jivachi Hotiya Kahili". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "Usha Naik enters in Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe". LOKMAT (in Marathi). 18 June 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "उषा नाईकांनी सांगितलं पुरस्कारांचं राजकारण, म्हणाल्या, "दादा कोंडके व उषा चव्हाण यांच्यात…"". Loksatta (in Marathi). 10 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ MMW, Team (8 April 2015). "Nominations of Marathi films declared for 52nd State Awards".
- ^ "Marathi Filmfare Awards: Nominations". The Times of India. 13 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "Pune International Film Festival". www.piffindia.com.
- ^ "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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