Neena Kulkarni (''neena'' Joshi) is an Indian actress. She began her acting career in the 1970s on the Marathi professional stage and Hindi experimental stage, along with fashion shows and modelling simultaneously. She met Pt Satyadev Dubey, her first guru, and went on to be a part of several Hindi productions under his direction. Mohan Rakesh's ''Adhe Adhure'', Shankar Shesh's ''Mayavi Sarovar'' and Willie Russell's ''Educating Rita'' are a few of her prominent plays. Dr. Vijaya Mehta chose her to play Shabbo in Anil Barve's ''Hamidabai Chi Kothi'' in 1978, and thus began her long journey with Bai into the remarkable world of Marathi theatre with ''Mahasagar'' and ''Savitri''. She continues to assist Bai in her workshops. ''Mahasagar'', ''Akasmat'', ''Dhyani Mani'', ''Vatvat Savitri'', ''Dehabhaan'', ''Prem Patra'' and ''Chaapa Kaata'' are some more of her successful award-winning (Natya Darpan, State Awards, Natya Parishad recognition) Marathi plays. She directed the play ''Mahasagar'' in 2011, ''Educating Rita'', ''Mahatma Versus Gandhi'' and ''Wedding Album'' - English plays. Her prominent feature films are ''

Savat Mazi Ladki ''Savat Mazi Ladki'' (transl. My Dear Co-Wife) is a 1993 Indian Marathi-language comedy-drama film directed and produced by Smita Talwalkar. The film stars Mohan Joshi, Neena Kulkarni, Varsha Usgaonkar, Prashant Damle, and Ramesh Bhatkar in ...

'' (state award best actress) ''Aai'', ''

Uttarayan The term Uttarāyaṇa (commonly Uttarayan) is derived from two different Sanskrit words – "uttara" (North) and "ayana" (movement) – thus indicating a semantic of the northward movement of the Sun on the celestial sphere. This movement begin ...

'', '' Shevri'' (for which she won the

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and PIFF award as producer) '' Sari Var Sari'' (State award best supporting) and ''Bioscope: Dil-E-Naadan'' (Filmfare Best Supporting Actress). ''

Badal ''Badal'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Raj Kanwar. The film stars Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji in lead roles with Amrish Puri. The movie is inspired by ''The Devil's Own'' (1997), starring Harrison Ford and ...

'', '' Nayak'', ''

Paheli ''Paheli'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language fantasy film. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi movie ''Duvidha'' by Mani Kaul based on the short story written by Vijayadan Detha in Rajasthani. It was also reported to have been partially inspired ...

'', ''

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'', ''

Hungama Hungama may refer to: * ''Hungama'' (1971 film), a Bollywood comedy film * ''Hungama'' (2003 film), a Bollywood comedy * ''Hungama'' (2005 film), a Telugu comedy film * Hungama TV, an Indian children's television channel * Hungama Digital Media ...

'', '' Rann'', ''

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language satirical film released by Dreamz Unlimited (now Red Chillies Entertainment). The producers derived the title from lines of the song "Mera Joota Hai Japani" from '' Shree 420'' ...

'', ''

Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai ''Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai'' () is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra under the banner Yash Raj Films. The film starred Uday Chopra, Tulip Joshi (in her debut), ...

'', ''

Hasee Toh Phasee ''Hasee Toh Phasee'' (If she smiles, she is trapped) is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Vinil Mathew and produced by Karan Johar and Anurag Kashyap. The film features Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra in ...

'' and '' Ghayal: Once Again'' are some of the other Hindi films she has acted in. She is a column writer for '' Loksatta'', called Antarang. She wrote for 3 years, and has been published as a book by the same name. Her prominent advertising commercials include Cadbury, Surf Excel, Parachute, Paytm, Mother Dairy and Maggie Masala. Her latest television show '' Yeh Hai Mohabattein'' recently completed 6 years of telecast. International projects : ''

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel ''The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' is a 2011 British comedy-drama film directed by John Madden. The screenplay, written by Ol Parker, is based on the 2004 novel ''These Foolish Things'' by novelist Deborah Moggach, and features an ensemble c ...

'', ''Rani'' (an 8 part series in the French language telecast on channel France Deux) '' Noces'', a French Film shot in Luxembourg and premiered in Paris in Feb 2017. Her latest foray into digital content through a web series '' Breathe'' and short films ''Cuddly'' and ''Maa'' has won her much appreciation. Her latest release is the Short film ''

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''. Neena's latest films in the Marathi language are '' Mogara Phulala'' directed by Shravani Deodhar, ''

Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande ''Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande'' is an Indian Marathi language drama film written and directed by Gajendra Ahire and produced by Smita Vinay Ganu under the banner of Smita Film Production. The film is co produced by Ajit Madhavrao Potdar and S ...

'', directed by

Gajendra Ahire Gajendra Vitthal Ahire is an Indian Marathi film maker and screenwriter. Till now, he has 57 movies on his name in all of which he has contributed as Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogues and Lyrics. He is noted for his work in Marathi cinem ...

and '' Photoprem' directed by Aditya Rathi and Gayatri Patil.( Indian Panorama entry in

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and Marathi Competition entry in PIFF).'' Her upcoming films include Sachin Kundalkar’s ''Pondicherry'' and Mohit Takalkar’s ''Medium Spicy''. Her latest outing on television is the bio series Swarajya Janani Jijamata wherein Neena Kulkarni had played the title role of this great lady and ruler.

Filmography

Theatre

* ''Dehbhaan'' * ''Hamidabai chi Kothi'' * ''Dhyani Manee'' * ''Naagmandal'' * ''Chhapa Kata'' as Uttara Bhagwat'' * ''Mahatama Vs Gandhi'' * ''Educating Rita'' * ''Mahasagar'' * ''Vat Vat Savitri'' * ''Aai ch Ghar Unhacha'' * ''Prem Patra'' * ''Doctor Tumhi Suddha''

Television

* ''

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai ''Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai'' was an Indian talk show hosted initially by Bollywood actor Farooq Shaikh and later by Bollywood actor Suresh Oberoi. It premiered on 22 March 2002, and due to the success of its first season, the show reappeared on Zee ...

'' * ''

Kammal ''Kammal'' is an Indian television soap opera which debut in 2002 on Zee TV. The story is based on the life of Kammal, a woman of substance. The series was produced under Balaji Telefilms. Plot The story portrays the life of a young girl, Kamma ...

'' as Rinni Sanyal/Raina Bose * ''

Kayamath ''Kayamath'' was a popular Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus. The show started airing on 19 February 2007 replacing '' Kahiin To Hoga'' and ended on 12 March 2009. The show emphasized on how relationships change over the course of time a ...

'' * '' Mathemagic'' co-host with Benjamin Gilani on Doordarshan * ''

Baa Bahoo Aur Baby ''Baa Bahoo Aur Baby'' (colloquially known as ''BBB'' or ''B3''; ) is an Indian television dramedy series that aired in prime time on Star Plus between 2005 and 2010 with a total of two seasons. The series was produced by Hats Off Productions an ...

'' as Asha * '' Meri Maa'' as Pratibha's mother-in-law * ''

Ek Packet Umeed Ek Packet Umeed is a weekly show that aired on NDTV Imagine. Plot The story focuses on Ambika Dharamraj and 15 other members who have all chosen to make a change. Despite having undergone so much misery they now live a happy life in a home the ...

''-present as Ambika aka Mai *''

Devyani Devayani ( sa, देवयानी, translit=Devayānī) is a character in Hindu literature. She is described to be the daughter of Shukra, the acharya (preceptor) of the asuras, and his wife Jayanti, the daughter of Indra. She marries K ...

'' as Manjula * ''

Yeh Hai Mohabbatein ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'' ( ''This is love'') was an Indian romantic drama TV series, which aired from 3 December 2013 to 18 December 2019 on Star Plus. Produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, it starred Divyanka Tripathi and Karan Pate ...

'' as Madhavi "Madhu" Iyer: Vishwa's wife; Vandita and Ishita's mother; Mihika's aunt (2013–2019) * ''Adhuri Ek Kahani'' * '' Ados Pados'' as Champakali * ''

Swarajya Janani Jijamata ''Swarajya Janani Jijamata'' is an Indian Marathi television biopic drama premiered on 19 August 2019 airing on Sony Marathi. Plot It is the story of Jijamata, mother of Maharashtra's idol Shivaji. It shows Jijamata's personal life since a ...

'' as Rajmata Jijabai * ''

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 ...

'' as Badi Begum * ''

Saarrthi ''Saarrthi'' is a Hindi television drama broadcast on Star Plus and produced by Neela Tele Films Private Limited. It aired from 8 November 2004 to 15 February 2008 and contained 708 episodes. The story is a reworking of the Hindu epic, the ''Mah ...

'' as Kumud Goenka/Baisa * ''Breathe'' as Juliet Mascarenhas * ''

The Kapil Sharma Show ''The Kapil Sharma Show'', also known as TKSS, is an Indian Hindi-language stand-up comedy and talk show broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television. Hosted by Kapil Sharma, the first season of the show had its premiere on 23 April 2016. The ...

'' to promote ''

'' *''

Swamini ''Swamini'' () is an Indian Marathi language historical TV series which aired on Colors Marathi. The show starred Aishwarya Narkar, Srushti Pagare, Revati Lele and Chinmay Patwardhan in lead roles. The series premiered from 9 September 2019 and e ...

'' as

Tarabai Tarabai Bhosale (Pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, ̪aːɾabaːi ''née'' Mohite) was the regent of the Maratha Empire of India from 1700 until 1708. She was the queen of Rajaram Chhatrapati, Rajaram Bhonsale, and daughter-in-law of the emp ...

* ''Unpaused: Naya Safar''

Production

Kulkarni has produced the following Marathi films * 2006 - '' Shevri''

References

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