Savita Prabhune is an Indian show opera actress best known for her role of ''Aai'' in

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Kkusum ''Kkusum'' is an Indian television series produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms which aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 14 May 2001 to 30 November 2005. and directed by Jasbir Bhati. The show follows the journey of a young, hardwo ...

'' and as ''Sulochana Karanjkar'' in

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''. She had also played the main role in ''

Jawai Vikat Ghene Aahe ''Jawai Vikat Ghene Aahe'' () is an Indian Marathi language television series which aired on Zee Marathi. The series premiered from 3 March 2014 by replacing '' Radha Hi Bawari''. Cast * Tanvi Palav as Pranjal * Niranjan Kulkarni as Raya * Sa ...

'' and '' Khulta Kali Khulena''. She has also replaced

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as Gayatri in the

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TV Serial '' Mala Sasu Havi''. Recently she replaced actress Madhavi Gogate in

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TV Serial ''

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'' as Kanta Joshi, Anupamaa's mother and actress Surekha Kudachi in

TV Serial ''

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'' as Suparna Purushottam Suryavanshi.

Career

Her father was a doctor at Wai, their native place in the district, Satara. Savita started her career by portraying small roles in

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and

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industry in the early 1990s. She is an alumnus of

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passing out in 1983. She started her television career in the mid-1990s. Her biggest break came when she was approached by

to play the supporting actor in her

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'', where she played the role of ''Aai'' (Kusum's Mother). The role fetched her critical acclaim for her portrayal. In 2009, Savita was again approached by

to play the role of ''Sulochana Karanjkar'', the mother of protagonist ''Archana'' in her

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'' on

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. The role fetched her critical acclaim and major awards. She went on to win the

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, '' Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in Supporting Role (Critics)'' (Twice) and other major awards.

Television

Filmography

* 1984 - ''

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'' * 1985 - ''

Lek Chalali Sasarla ''Lek Chalali Sasarla'' () is a 1984 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by N. S. Vaidya in his directorial debut. The film is produced by Annasaheb Deulgaonkar, who co-wrote screenplay and dialogues with N. G. Karmarkar. The film sta ...

'' * 1986 - '' Dhakti Sun'' * 1987 - '' Khara kadhi bolu naye'' * 1987 - '' Chhakke Panje'' as Usha * 1989 - ''

Kalat Nakalat ''Kalat Nakalat'' is a Marathi movie released on 11 December 1989. Produced by Smita Talwalkar and directed by Kanchan Nayak. Cast *Vikram Gokhale as Manohar Desai *Savita Prabhune as Uma Desai * Ashok Saraf as Chotu *Ashwini Bhave as Manish ...

'' *1989 - Fekafeki * 1992 - ''

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'' as Radha a neighbour * 1993 - '' Lapandav (1993 Film)'' as Ulka A. Mahasabdey * 1998 - ''Do Numbri'' as Urmila Devi * 2000 - ''

Fiza ''Fiza'', also known as ''Fiza: In Search Of Her Brother'', is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film written and directed by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor as the eponymous lead, along with Hrithik Roshan as her terrorist ...

'' as policewoman * 2002 - '' Fihaal'' * 2003 - ''

Tere Naam ''Tere Naam'' () is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language romantic tragedy film directed by Satish Kaushik. Written by Bala and Jainendra Jain, the film stars Salman Khan and Bhumika Chawla in her Hindi film debut. It is a remake of Bala's own ...

'' as Radhe's sister-in-law * 2004 - ''

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'' (Tamil / Telugu film) as Anita's mother * 2014 - '' Killa'' as Mrs. Nivte * 2015 - ''

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'' * 2015 - ''

Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2 ''Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2'' (also known as Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai – 2 Lagnala Yaychach) is a 2015 Indian Marathi language romantic drama film produced by Yashlita Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and distributed by Mirah Entertainment, Everest Entertainment ...

'' as Sunanda Deshpande * 2017 - '' Tujha Tu Majha Mi'' * 2018 - '' Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 3'' as Sunanda Deshpande * 2019 - '' Bandishala''

Awards

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Prabhune, Savita Living people Indian film actresses Actresses in Hindi cinema Indian soap opera actresses Actresses from Mumbai Actresses in Hindi television Indian television actresses 21st-century Indian actresses 20th-century Indian actresses Actors from Mumbai 1964 births