Suchitra Bandekar Wiki, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Suchitra Bandekar is an Indian actress and TV producer who predominantly works in the Hindi and Marathi film and television industries. In 2024, she played the role of Farida in the Hindi-language action thriller series Indian Police Force which streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

Wiki/Biography

Suchitra Bandekar was born as ‘Suchitra Gudekar’ on Tuesday, 10 October 1972 (age 51 years; as of 2023) in Nashik, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Libra. Suchitra completed her schooling at the Balmohan Vidyamandir in Mumbai. She completed her graduation at the Doongasree Gangji Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Mumbai. ^[1]Suchitra Bandekar – Facebook

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Light Brown

Family

Parents & Siblings

There is not much information about Suchitra Bandekar’s parents and siblings.

Husband & Children

In 1990, Suchitra Bandekar got married to the Marathi actor, TV host, and Shiv Sena secretary and leader Aadesh Chandrakant Bandekar after dating him for a few years.

The couple later got blessed with a son named Soham Bandekar who is also an actor.

Religion

Suchitra Bandekar follows Hinduism.

Career

Marathi Films

In 2009, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in the Marathi film titled ‘Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’ in which she played the character of Sumitra Bhosale.

In 2011, she was cast in the Marathi film titled ‘Mala Aai Vhhaychy!’ in which she played the character of Deshpande Madam.

In 2014, Suchitra was cast in the Marathi historical drama film titled ‘Rama Madhav’ in which she played the character of Ramachi Aai.’

In 2021, she was cast in the film titled ‘Jhimma’ in which she played the character of Vaishali Deshpande. In 2023, the second part of the film was released in which she was cast for the same role again.

In 2023, Suchitra Bandekar starred in the Marathi drama film titled ‘Baipan Bhaari Deva’ in which she played the character of Pallavi.

Marathi Television

In 2002, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in the Marathi television series titled ‘Avantika’ in which she played the character of Urmila Pradhan. The series was premiered on Alpha TV Marathi which is now known as Zee Marathi.

In 2007, she was cast in the TV serial titled ‘Vahinisaheb’ which was aired on the Zee Marathi channel. Suchitra played the character of Yamini Bhaiyyasaheb Kirloskar (Akka) in the serial.

She also appeared in the Marathi serial titled ‘Aabhas Ha’ (2011) and a Marathi television film titled ‘Don Kinare Doghi Aapan’ (2011).

Films 

In 1994, Suchitra Bandekar made her Bollywood debut with the Hindi romantic film titled ‘Jazbaat’ in which she played the character of Jagdish’s employee.

In 2011, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in the Hindi action film titled ‘Singham’ in which she played the character of Savita Bhosle, Kavya’s mother. The film was the first part of Rohit Shetty‘s Cop Universe series.

In 2014, Suchitra was cast in a Telugu science fiction comedy film titled ‘Amrutham Chandamamalo’ in which she played the role of Santha.

In 2018, she was cast in the Hindi action film titled ‘Simmba’ which is the third part of Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe series. Suchitra Bandekar played the character of Mrs. Mohile, Nityanand’s wife, and Nandini’s mother in the film.

Hindi Television

In 1994, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in the Hindi TV series titled ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ based on the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi in which she played the character of Deepa in the episode named ‘Sahi ka Kanta’ (credited as Suchitra Gudekar). The series was aired on DD National.

In 1995, she was cast in season one of the Hindi sitcom titled ‘Hum Paanch’ in which she played the character of ‘Babli.’ Suchitra was retained for the second season for the role of the same character. The series was aired on Zee TV.

In 2000, Suchitra was cast in the Hindi comedy series titled ‘Don’t Worry Ho Jayega’ in which she played the character of ‘Manju.’ The series was aired on Sahara TV. In 2012, she was cast in the Hindi romantic drama TV series titled ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’ in which she played the character of Manorama Deewan.

In 2014, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in the Hindi TV serial titled ‘Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali’ which was aired on Life OK. She played the character of Ishaani Chaturvedi.

Producer

In 2011, Suchitra Bandekar produced the Marathi crime fiction suspense thriller television series titled ‘Lakshya’ which was aired on Star Pravah.

In 2019, she produced the Marathi TV series titled ‘Almost Sufal Sampurna’ which was aired on Zee Yuva, now known as Zee Marathi.

In 2022, Suchitra produced the Marathi drama TV series titled ‘Tharala Tar Mag!’ which was aired on Star Pravah. The series was a remake of the Tamil TV series ‘Roja.’

In the same year, Suchitra Bandekar produced the Marathi TV serial titled ‘Shabbas Sunbai’ which was aired on Sun Marathi channel.

Facts/Trivia

• In 2007, Suchitra Bandekar and her husband Aadesh Chandrakant Bandekar launched their own production company, ‘Soham Productions,’ which is named after their son.

• In 2023, Suchitra Bandekar announced that the Marathi film titled ‘Jhimma 2’ would be her last film. She was quoted saying in an interview that
  

  I have done only 8 films in my career of 20-22 years. Two of them were released this year. Now, Jhimma 2 will be my last film. I can’t talk about the next movie as I don’t even know when will it happen. ” ^[2]News18

• Suchitra loves animals and often shares photos and videos of cats and dogs on social media.
  

  Suchitra Bandekar with her pet cat