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Bharati Achrekar (15 October 1957) is an Indian Marathi and Hindi theatre, film and television actress.[1] She has been a part of several films in Indian cinema and was celebrated as Mrs Wagle from the doordarshan show, Wagle ki Duniya.[2] She is currently starring as Radhika Wagle in Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey.[3][4] Her son Siddharth Achrekar played lead guitar for the Indian rock-band Colourblind, with Ram Sampath.

Bharti Achrekar
Born (1957-10-15) 15 October 1957 (age 66)
NationalityIndian
Alma materRamnarain Ruia College
OccupationActress
Years active1980–present
Parent(s)Amar Varma (father)
Manik Varma (mother)
RelativesVandana Gupte (sister)
Rani Varma (sister)

Career

Bharati made her acting debut with a Hindi drama Apne Paraye, directed by Basu Chatterjee. The series is based on the 1917 Bengali novel, Nishkriti written by Sarat Chandra.[5]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1980Apne ParayeNaintara
1982Brij BhoomiBraj Bhasha language film
1985SanjogLalita
1985ArdhangiMarathi film
1985Sur Sangam
1986Chameli Ki ShaadiChampa
1989Eeshwar
1992BetaAnupamkher’s wife
2000Phir Bhi Dil Hai HindustaniRia’s mother
2000FriendshipHindi version
2001Haal E Dil
2001Little JohnHindi / English (bilingual film)
2002Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
2003FlavorsEnglish / Hindi (bilingual film)
2004Aga Bai Arrecha!Dr. Suhaas PhadkeMarathi film
2004Saatchya Aat Gharat
2006Divasen Divas
2008Sanai ChoughadeMarathi film
2008Ugly Aur Pagli
2008ValuMarathi film
2009Aage Se Right
2011Desi BoyzJerry’s mother
2011Rascals
2012Fatso!
2013Chashme Baddoor
2013The LunchboxOnly Voice
2017FU: Friendship UnlimitedMarathi film
2017Patel Ki Punjabi ShaadiAmma
2017Poster Boys
2020Coolie No. 1
2022De Dhakka 2Queen Elizabeth (Fake)Marathi film
2024PanchakUttara khotMarathi film

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
1987–1988Aa Bel Mujhe MaarHindi
1987Kachchi Dhoop
1988Wagle Ki DuniyaRadhika Wagle
Shrimati Sharma Na Kehti ThiMrs Sharma[6]Hindi
1995–1996Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi ChupHindi
2000–2004Son PariSchool Principal
2006Kyaa Hoga Nimmo KaaKanta Maasi
2008–2009Main Kab Saas BanoongiSaraswati
2009–2014LapataganjSaas of Mukundi lal
2011–2017Pudhcha PaaulKusum, Special AppearanceMarathi Serial (Only few episodes)
2011–2017Chidiya GharBillo Bua
2015–2016Sumit Sambhal LegaDolly Walia (Sumit’s mother)
2015–2016Siya Ke Ram
2021–presentWagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye KisseyRadhika Wagle

References

  1. ^ “बासु चटर्जी को याद करते हुए भारती आचरेकर ने कहा- ‘फिल्ममेकिंग में था थिएटर का स्टाइल'”. Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  2. ^ “Bharti Achrekar makes a comeback – Times of India”. The Times of India. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  3. ^ “Everything about Wagle ki Duniya ― Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey”. The Indian Express.
  4. ^ “Actress Bharati Achrekar feels family support is essential in the pandemic”. Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  5. ^ “‘Mard hoti toh collector hoti’ — Basu Chatterjee’s Apne Paraye is a study in family dynamics”. ThePrint. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. ^ “Rewatch Marathon! 13 Classic Hindi Comedy Shows From The ’90s That Are Way Better Than FRIENDS”. IndiaTimes. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2023.