Nandita Patkar is an Indian actress. She primarily works in the marathi entertainment industry. In a short span of time, she played memorable roles and went on to win many awards for her performances.
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 name Shalaka.
Nandita (extreme left) with her mother and sister
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.”
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). Later, she worked in other 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. 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
Nandita Patkar in the poster of the film Balbharti
Television
She has worked in many Marathi TV serials. She debuted in Marathi TV serials with ‘Maze Pati Saubhagyavati’ (2015). She played the lead role of ‘Laxmi’ in this. Then she worked in ‘Tu Maza Sangati.’ At present, she is working in ‘Sahkutumb Sahparivar.’ Her role as ‘Sarita’ got her ‘Sarvotkrsht Vahini Award’ at Star Prawah Puruskar.
Nandita (in the middle of the first row) with the crew of Sahkutumb Sahparivar
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Zee Gaurav Awards 2020 – Best Supporting Actor Award for ‘Khari Biscuit.’
Nandita Patkar with the Best Supporting Actor award
- Star Prawah Puruskar – Sarvotkrsht Vahini : Sarita for ‘Sahkutumb Sahparivar.’
- Calcutta International Cult Film Festival Award 2021 – Outstanding Achievement for ‘Butter Chicken.’
Car Collection
She owns a Hyundai i20 car; she bought it in Mar 2023.
Nandita Patkar with her newly bought car
Favourites
- Food: Cake, Ice Cream, Gulab Jamun
Facts/Trivia
- Nandita loves pet animals and has a dog named Sky.
Nandita Patkar with her dog, Sky
- She loves to travel and read books in her free time.
- She is also a big foodie.