Sarita Joshi | |
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| Born | Sarita Bhosle |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1950–present |
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Sarita Joshi (néeBhosle) is an Indian actress. Cited amongst the finest and most significant actors ofGujarati andMarathi theatre, Joshi is known for her Gujarati plays done with her husbandPravin Joshi in the 1970s. She garnered widespread recognition for her role as the matriarch Godavari Thakkar in theStar Plus hitdramedyBaa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005-2010). In 1988, she was awarded theSangeet Natak Akademi Award for Acting in Gujarati by theSangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama.[1] In 2020, she has been awarded withPadma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award for her contribution in Art.[2] She was recently seen in (2019) Zee TV'sHamari Bahu Silk as a hard-working business woman who hates films especially 'A' grade films. Sarita Joshi is currently seen onAnupama: Namaste America a prequel web series toStar Plus showAnupamaa.[citation needed]
She is currently playing the character of Radha Limaye aka Radha Tai/Kaku inSony Sab'sPushpa Impossible.
Sarita was born in a middle class Marathi family in Pune, though she grew up inVadodara.[3] Her father, Bhimrao Bhosle, was a barrister and mother, Kamlabai Rane, was from Goa. She began acting on stage at the age of nine along with her sisterPadmarani, due to financial problems that her family found itself in. Though she started with traditional theatre, she soon started working with noted artists likeShanta Apte.[3] She is often confused with her sister,Padmarani, who is also an actress.
After working as child actor for six years, Joshi got her first lead role at age 16. She went to act with Indian National Theatre Gujarati, and it was here that she met her future husband Pravin Joshi.[3]
She made television debut in the 1980s, with the TV series,Titliyan (Butterflies), directed byNadira Babbar, followed by numerous series in the 90s, including, Zee TV'sZee TV's Hasratein.[3] She is best known for portraying Baa aka Godavari Labhshankar Thakkar a tough yet fair and loving matriarch in the household hit serialBaa Bahoo Aur Baby in which she was cast opposite a renowned theatre, film and television actor Arvind Vaidya with whom she also did the play named Masala Mami, which stopped on 28 March 2009 for a temporary seasonal break, but was renewed on popular demand. It is a popular show among masses and is still loved by the audience and are waiting for its next season. It ran for five years on television owing to its cast, storyline and performances. In 2009, Joshi played in the serialKuchh Kook Hota Hai as Rani on9X. Joshi playedAsha Parekh's friend in the movieKanyadaan in 1968 and also appeared in the song "Mil Gaye Milgaye Aaj Mere Sanam" from the same film. Joshi playedVijayanthimala's friend in the moviePyar Hi Pyar in 1969. She also portrayedAbhishek Bachchan's mother inGuru, directed by filmmakerMani Ratnam. She also played a central character in the 2008 movieDasvidaniya. Joshi then travelled to the United States that year to be part of the crossover film,Bollywood Beats, starring alongsideLilette Dubey andPooja Kumar, in a film directed byMehul Shah. Out of all the mediums, she holds a special corner for theatre and stage performances. She claims that the joy of performing on stage is any time better than anything else and that theatre will always be her first love.[citation needed]
She stars in Star Plus'Chand Chupa Badal Mein, which is produced by Rajan Shahi as the caring, confident grandmother of female lead Nivedita, played by Neha Sargam. Her filmGangoobai has been released in theatres in January 2013 in which she plays the protagonist. She appeared inMeri Aashiqui Tumse Hi in 2015 as female lead (Radhika Madan's) grandmother aka Hansa Govardhan Parekh. She was also seen playing the character of Lalita Swamy "Amma" and as "daadi maa" in the episodic story 9 saal ki dadi maa in Sab TV's serialKhidki. She played the character ofBakula - the lead role in the &TV serialBakula Bua Ka Bhoot in 2017.She also played cameo as ChampaKaki in (2005-2006) Star Plus'sKhichdi Returns.
She played the character of Subhadra in the Colors TV showSilsila Badalte Rishton Ka (2018). She was seen in Zee TV'sHamari Bahu Silk (2019) in pivotal role as Aruna Parekh aka Baa— a wealthy and hardworking business woman who hates films especially 'A' grade films, she was also reunited with her onscreen son (Subodh) played byRajesh Kumar inBaa Bahoo Aur Baby after 9 years on television.
Joshi was first married to Rajkumar Khatau. Later, she married theatre director and playwrightPravin Joshi.[4] She is the mother of actressesKetki Dave, who played the role of Daksha inKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and ofPurbi Joshi, who appears onComedy Circus as a host.Aruna Irani is her sister's niece from husband side.[citation needed] Her niece isManasi Joshi Roy (wife of Rohit Roy) and nephew is actorSharman Joshi (son in law ofPrem Chopra), son of theatre veteran Arvind Joshi.[3][5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Titliyan | ||
| 1993 | Junoon | Ranibai | Episodes 1-3 |
| Hasratein | Shanta Ben | ||
| 1999–2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka. | Sumitra | |
| 2000 | CID | Suhasini Khandra | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Khichdi | Champa Kaki | Guest appearance |
| 2005–2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Godavari Labhshankar Thakkar | |
| 2009 | Kuch Kook Hota Hai | Rani | |
| 2010–2011 | Chand Chupa Badal Mein | Naintara Sharma | |
| 2012 | Savdhaan India | Season 1; Episode 209 | |
| Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka | Tuljabai Dolkar | ||
| 2013 | Adaalat | Kavita | |
| Bh Se Bhade | Kalyani Joshi | ||
| 2014–2016 | Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi | Hansa Govardhandas Parekh | |
| 2016 | Khidki | Lalita Swami / Gomati | |
| 2017 | Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot | Bakula | |
| Ayushman Bhava | Payal | Herself | |
| 2018 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Subhadra | Cameo |
| Khichdi | Champa Kaki | Guest | |
| 2019 | Hamari Bahu Silk | Aruna Parekh | |
| 2022–present | Pushpa Impossible | Radha Limaye |
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Parivar | Amba | Hindi |
| 1968 | Kanyadaan | Hindi | |
| 1972 | Janam Tip | Gujarati | |
| 1974 | Trimurti | Hindi | |
| 1983 | Khamma Mara Lal | Gujarati | |
| 1988 | Main Zinda Hoon | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Karm Yodha | Mrs. Dasgupta | Hindi |
| 2005 | Nazar | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Satish's Mother | Hindi |
| 2007 | Guru | Mrs. Desai | Hindi |
| 2008 | Dasvidaniya | Maa | Hindi |
| 2009 | Bollywood Beats | Vina | English |
| 2010 | 10ml LOVE | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Gangoobai | Gangoobai | Hindi |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | Mrs. Jadhav | Hindi |
| 2016 | Samuel Street | Sarita Joshi | English |
| 2018 | Simmba | Bharti Ranade | Hindi |
| 2021 | Roohi | Budhiya | Hindi |
| 2023 | 12th Fail | Dadi | Hindi |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Metro Park 2 | Mummy | ||
| 2022 | Anupama: Namaste America | Moti Baa | [6] |
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