Neelam Shirke is an actress of

Marathi language Marathi (; ''Marāṭhī'', ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by Marathi people in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the official language of Maharashtra, and additional official language in the state o ...

television and

Marathi cinema Marathi cinema is an Indian film industry of Marathi-language motion pictures. It is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Based in old Mumbai, it is the oldest film industry of Indian cinema. The first Marathi film to be released in India was ''Shre ...

, known for her work in serials on

Zee Marathi Zee Marathi is an Indian general entertainment channel which carries programming in Marathi. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on 15 August 1999 and was known as Alpha TV Marathi until 28 March 2005, then i ...

like ''Vadalvat'', ''

Asambhav ''Asambhav'' (translation: Impossible) is a 2004 Indian Hindi action thriller film directed by Rajiv Rai and produced by Gulshan Rai under Trimurti Films banner. It was released on 23 July 2004, starring Arjun Rampal, Naseeruddin Shah and Priy ...

'' and ''Saheb, Bibi aani Mi''. She also works in Marathi theatre. She is also known face on Marathi television channels like

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and

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Career

She started her career with Marathi one-act plays since her college days, then turning to commercial plays and then gradually to television serials, weekly and daily soaps and then also worked in Marathi cinema. She earned popularity with the successful movie ''

Pachadlela Pachadlela (English: The Possessed One) is a 2004 Marathi horror-comedy directed by Mahesh Kothare and stars Bharat Jadhav, Shreyas Talpade, Laxmikant Berde, Vandana Gupte, Dilip Prabhawalkar in lead role. Visual effects by Binoy Samuel. The ...

''. She is particularly well known for her double character as the scheming vamp ''Sulekha'' who is the reincarnation of a prostitute ''Indumati'' in the Marathi serial ''Asambhav''. She is also known for her role of ''Vishakha'' in Marathi serial ''Vadalwaat'' (2003–2007) and that of ''Bhakti'' in the Marathi Comedy serial ''Saheb Bibi aani Me'' (2004–2006) where she played role of Bharat Jadhav's wife. She also portrayed an important role of Shivaji's queen ''Soirabai'' in ''Raja Shivachatrapati'' and a positive lead role in ''Charchaughi'' serial on

. She also appeared in the films ''Zhak Marli Baiko Keli'' and ''Chingi'', which earned her critical acclaim.

Filmography

*''Gadbad Gondhal'' (2018) *''Tendulkar Out'' (2013) *''Dhating Dhingana'' (2013) *''Pratisaad - The Response'' (2010) *''Zhak Marli Bayko Keli'' (2009) *''Chingi'' (2009) *''Ekda Kay Zale Bayko Udali Bhurr'' (2008) *''Kshan'' (2006) *''

'' (2004)

Television

*''Saheb Bibi aani Mi'' *''

Vadalvaat ''Vadalvaat'' () is an Indian Marathi-language television series which aired on Zee Marathi. It starred Aditi Sarangdhar in lead role. Cast * Aditi Sarangdhar as Rama Chaudhari * Arun Nalawade as Shrikrishna Chaudhari (Aaba) * Meghana Vaidya a ...

'' *''

Raja Shivchatrapati ''Raja Shivchatrapati'' is a Marathi historical TV drama based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire. The serial was re-broadcast in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Summary Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born at ...

'' *''Chaar Choughi'' *''Koparkhali'' *''Hasa Chakat Fu'' *''Namaskar Mandali'' *''Advocate Shalini'' *''Swamini''

Awards

Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards

*2004: Best Vamp, Role: Vishakha (''Vadalvaat'') *2005: Best Supporting Actress, Role: Vishakha (''Vadalvaat'') *2007: Best Vamp, Role: Sulekha (''

'') *2008: Best Vamp, Role: Sulekha (''

'') *2009: Best Vamp, Role: Sulekha (''

'')

References

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