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Varsha Usgaonkar to Jyoti Chandekar: Veteran Marathi film actresses who continue to shine in pivotal roles in TV shows

ETimes.in | Last updated on - May 8, 2023, 16:37 IST
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​Varsha Usgaonkar to Jyoti Chandekar: Veteran Marathi film actresses who continue to shine in pivotal roles in TV shows​

The Marathi entertainment industry owes much of its success to the talented women who have contributed to family-oriented cinema over the years. These actresses have showcased their skills in a variety of projects, helping to establish the industry as a major player in the world of entertainment. Even today, some of the golden era actresses continue to work and captivate audiences with their beauty and charm. Archana Patkar, Pooja Pawar, Jyoti Chandekar, and others are still working and playing important roles in the TV shows. Take a look.

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Varsha Usgaonkar

Veteran actress Varsha Usgaonkar is playing the role of Mai in the show Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta. Varsha has been active in the industry since her childhood and was a part of many language cinema and TV shows in her career. Varsha's on-screen presence still wins her fan's hearts.



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​Usha Naik​

Marathi actress Usha Naik who was a renowned lead actress of the 70s and 80s era, is currently playing an important role in the show Jivachi Hotiya Kahili as Bhadrakka. She was earlier in the show Phulala Sugandha Maticha. Usha was a famous film actress who has done over 100 films opposite legendary actors like Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, and Mahesh Kothare.

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​Archana Patkar​

The 90s diva, Archana Patkar who rose to fame with the films like Atmavishwas and Sagale Sarkhech is playing the role of Kanchan Aaji in the show Aai Kuthe Kay Karte. She is playing the role of Arundhati's mother-in-law. Archana is one of the senior actresses who has been a part of superhit cinemas of 90s.

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​Pooja Pawar​

Actress Pooja Pawar, who worked with late actor Laxmikant Berde in the superhit film Zapatlela, will soon be seen in the show Kavyanjali. The show will launch soon and Pooja will meet the audience in the new role. Pooja was last seen in the show Karbhari Laybhari which went off-air in a short period.

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​​Jyoti Chandekar​

​Actress Jyoti Chandekar was active in the late 80s and 90s and became a popular face of Marathi cinema. Jyoti has done several movies with pivotal roles and more. She is currently playing the character of Aaji in the show Tharla Tar Mag.

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