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Varsha Usgaonkar

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Varsha Usgaonkar
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Varsha Usgaonkar is an Indian film and television actress known for her work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. She gained prominence in the 1990s as a leading actress in Marathi films, appearing in hits such as Sawat Majhi Ladki, Navari Mile Navryala, Lapandav, Dhumakul, and Aflatoon. In Hindi cinema, she played key roles in films including Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi, Pathreela Raasta, Tirangaa (1993), Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005), and Mr. Ya Miss (2005). She also appeared in Jigyaasa, portraying the mother of the lead character.

Her television career includes performances in popular Hindi and Marathi serials such as Chandrakanta, Tanhaa, Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta, Alvida Darling, Anhonee, and Aakash Zep. She is also remembered for her portrayal of Uttara in B.R. Chopra's epic series Mahabharat. A trained classical singer, Varsha began her performing arts career in Marathi theatre before transitioning to films and television.

She is the daughter of A.K.S. Usgaonkar, former Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, and classical singer Manikabai Usgaonkar.
BornFebruary 28, 1968
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    Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, and Toby Stephens in Mangal Pandey (2005)
    Mangal Pandey
    6.5
    • Rani Laxmibai(as Rani Lakshmibai)
    • 2005
    Nitish Bharadwaj in Mahabharat (1988)
    Mahabharat
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Uttara
    Mareparyant Phaashi
    • Jailor's wife
    • 2009
    Bhagyashree Patwardhan, Varsha Usgaonkar, and Avinash Wadhawan in Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi (1993)
    Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi
    4.8
    • Radha
    • 1993

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    • Dharam
      • Post-production
    • Shukla ji Street
      • Completed



    • Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta (2020)
      Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta
      3.2
      TV Series
      • Nandini Yashwantrao Shirke Patil (Aai)
      • 2022–2024
    • Hawahawai (2022)
      Hawahawai
      6.3
      • 2022
    • Sher Shivraj (2022)
      Sher Shivraj
      8.2
      • Badi Begum Sahiba
      • 2022
    • Punha Ekada Garud Bharari Gheu (2020)
      Punha Ekada Garud Bharari Gheu
      Video
      • 2020
    • Benddkar (2019)
      Benddkar
      • Jessy
      • 2019
    • Valan (2018)
      Valan
      • 2018
    • Zanvoy No1 (2018)
      Zanvoy No1
      • 2018
    • Madhav - Every Child Needs A Mentor (2018)
      Madhav - Every Child Needs A Mentor
      • Sharda Mehta
      • 2018
    • Surendra Verma, Manasi Naik, Sundeep Kochar, Harshali Zine, Chandra Talware, and Ramesh Talware in Bhavishyachi Aishi Taishi: The Prediction (2017)
      Bhavishyachi Aishi Taishi: The Prediction
      • 2017
    • Oli Ki Suki (2017)
      Oli Ki Suki
      8.6
      • Advocate
      • 2017
    • Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya (2016)
      Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya
      • 2016
    • Lord of Shingnapur (2016)
      Lord of Shingnapur
      • 2016
    • Marg Maza Aekala
      • 2015
    • Rekha and Sharman Joshi in Super Nani (2014)
      Super Nani
      4.8
      • Chandani
      • 2014
    • Jitendra Joshi, Neha Pendse, Manasi Naik, and Hemant Dhome in Hututu (2014)
      Hututu
      4.4
      • Madhu
      • 2014

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    • Alternative names
      • Rani Lakshmibai
    • Born
      • February 28, 1968
      • Goa, India
    • Spouse
      • Ajay ShankarMarch 2000 - present (2 children)

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      Daughter-in-law of Ravi.

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