Nandita Patkar Wiki, Age, Husband, Family, Biography, & More

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Nandita Patkar is an Indian actress. She primarily works in the Marathi entertainment industry. She has played numerous memorable roles and went on to win many awards for her performances.

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Wiki/Biography

Nandita Patkar was born in March 1982 in Pune, Maharashtra (age 41 years; as of 2023).

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Weight (approx.): 50 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

There is not much information about Nandita’s parents. She has a sister named Shalaka.

Nandita (extreme left) with her mother and sister

Husband

Nandita Patkar is not married yet.

Religion

Nandita follows Hinduism.

Caste

Nandita Patkar belongs to the Savji Kshatriya community.

Career

RJ and Voice-Over Artist

Nandita started her career as Radio Jockey with All India Radio for their Marathi programmes. She also worked as a voice-over artist for many computer-based educational projects.

Nandita while recording her voice

Theatre

Nandita joined Theatre accidentally. In an interview, she spoke about it and said,

I call myself an accidental actor because I had no plans to make my career in the entertainment industry. I was working in the corporate sector and to satisfy my creativity, I used to do the early morning shows at All India Radio. Later on, I joined a theatre group and realized that this is the correct time to explore my passion.” ^[1]The Times of India

She is known for her roles in plays like ‘Wada,’ ‘Iraq,’ ‘Var Khali Don Paye,’ and ‘Jungle Mein Mangal.’

Poster of the play Var Khali Don Paye, starring Nandita (front)

Film

Nandita’s debut film was ‘Elizabeth Ekadashi’ (2014) where she played the role of Dnyanesh’s mother. Later, she worked in many Marathi films such as ‘Daaravatha’ (2015), ‘Lalbaugchi Rani’ (2016), ‘Khari Biscuit’ (2019), ‘Baba’ (2019), and ‘Balbharti’ (2022). Her role in ‘Baba’ was critically acclaimed and nominated for the Film Fare Award Marathi 2020. ^[2]The Times of India She also worked in a short film, ‘Butter Chicken’ (2022). This film won Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2021 – Outstanding Achievement Award and got officially selected for Indian Panorama International Film Festival 2021, 11th Pune Short Film Festival 2021, and Sessions By Lift-Off Global Network 2021.

Nandita Patkar on screening of the film Baba

Nadita Patkar in the poster of the film Balbharti

Nandita Patkar on the poster of the film Balbharti

Television

She made her television debut with the Marathi show ‘Maze Pati Saubhagyavati’ (2015) in which she played the role of Laxmi. She then worked in ‘Tu Maza Sangati.’ In 2020, she appeared in the Marathi serial ‘Sahkutumb Sahparivar.’ Her role as ‘Sarita’ got her ‘Sarvotkrsht Vahini Award’ at Star Prawah Puruskar.