Nivedita Joshi-Saraf (née Joshi; born 1965) is an Indian actress who works in Marathi and Hindi language films and television serials. She is married to actor Ashok Saraf. Joshi-Saraf has played Asawari in the Marathi-language serial Aggabai Sasubai on Zee Marathi from 2019 to 2021, a role she reprised in the spin-off Aggabai Sunbai.[2][3]
Nivedita Joshi-Saraf | |
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 Nivedita Joshi-Saraf in 2015 | |
| Born | Nivedita Joshi 1965 (age 56–57)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
Personal lifeEdit
Nivedita Joshi began her acting career at the age of 10 in the Marathi film industry.[1] She married to actor Ashok Saraf in 1990.[4][1] They have a son named Aniket Saraf who is a chef.[5]
FilmographyEdit
FilmsEdit
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Apnapan | Beggar | Hindi | Child Artist |
| 1978 | Jalan | |||
| 1980 | Parivartan | |||
| 1984 | Navri Mile Navryala | Kaladevi Inamdar | Marathi | First Lead Role |
| Gharcha Bhedi | Aarti Joshi | |||
| Ye Jo Hain Zindagi | Rekha | Hindi | ||
| 1985 | Dhum Dhadaka | Gauri Wakade | Marathi | |
| Paisa Yeh Paisa | Rekha | Hindi | ||
| Ardhangi | ||||
| Uske Baad | ||||
| 1986 | Naval Katha | Marathi | ||
| Tu Saubhagya | ||||
| 1987 | Naam O Nishan | Chutki Singh | Hindi | |
| Marte Dam Tak | Rajni Mathur | |||
| Kashasathi Premasathi | Tanuja Sardesai | Marathi | Noted for song "Bhannat Ranwara" | |
| Irasaal Karti | Chameli | |||
| De Danadan | Gauri Dhoipode | |||
| 1988 | Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Sushma | ||
| Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Kamla | Hindi | ||
| Kiss Bai Kiss | Archana | Marathi | ||
| Pyaar Mohabbat | Hindi | |||
| Mere Baad | ||||
| Sarvashrestha | Madhuri | |||
| Gholat Ghol | Kavita | Marathi | ||
| Mamla Porincha | Nanda | |||
| Afsar | Hindi | |||
| 1989 | Thartharat | Uma Desai | Marathi | |
| Balache Baap Brahmachari | Meenakshi Aasankar | |||
| Jaaydaad | Rajesh's sister | Hindi | ||
| Pheka Pheki | Rekha Phadke | Marathi | ||
| De Dhadak Be Dhadak | Mona | |||
| 1990 | Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi | Priya | ||
| Dhamal Bablya Ganpyachi | Manisha | |||
| Lapwa Chhapwi | Radha Krishna | |||
| Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich | Champa | |||
| Changu Mangu | Sheela | |||
| 1991 | Narsimha | Seema | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Naseebwaala | Sheela | ||
| 1993 | King Uncle | Sunita | ||
| Tu Sukhakarta | Varsha | Marathi | ||
| 1994 | Majha Chakula | Adinath Kothare's mother | ||
| 1995 | Dhamaal Jodi | Neha | ||
| 1996 | Balgobin Bhagat | |||
| 1999 | Sar Ankhon Par | Hindi | Starring Shah Rukh Khan | |
| 2008 | Mohini | Lavani Dancer | Marathi | Only for song "Aaicha Sangava Aala Re" |
| 2011 | Aata Ga Baya | Manee's stepmother | Negative role | |
| 2013 | We Are On! Houn Jau Dya | Age housing society member | ||
| 2015 | Deool Band | Raghav's mother |
TelevisionEdit
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi | Raja's wife | Hindi | Television debut |
| 1990 | Bhikaji Rao Karodpati | Bhikaji's wife | Marathi | |
| 2006-2007 | Bandhan | Lead role | ||
| 2010-2012 | Sapno Se Bhare Naina | Naina's mother | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil | Suman Purohit | ||
| 2016-2017 | Duheri | Dushyant's mother | Marathi | [6] |
| 2019 | Kesari Nandan | Bhakti Singh (Dadi Sa) | Hindi | |
| 2019-2021 | Aggabai Sasubai | Asavari Kulkarni | Marathi | Lead Role |
| 2021 | Aggabai Sunbai | Asavari Raje | Lead Role | |
| 2022-present | Bhagya Dile Tu Mala | Ratnamala Mohite | Supporting role[7] |
PlaysEdit
- Tilak–Agarkar
- Akhercha Sawall
- Premachya Gava Jave
- Shrimant
- Tuzya-Mazyat
- Cottage No.54
- Hasat Khelat
- Vahto Hi Durvanchi Judi
- Vegal Vhayachay Mala
- Sangeet Sanshay Kallol
- Wada Chirebandi
- Magna Talyakathi
- Mi, Swara Aani Te Dogha
AwardsEdit
| Year | Awards | Category | Film/Show | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | Best Mother | Aggabai Sasubai | Asawari Raje | [8] |
| Best Mother- in-law | |||||
| Best Daughter-in-law | |||||
| Best Jodi (as Abhijeet-Asawari) | |||||
| 2021 | Best Mother- in-law | [9] |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b c "From marrying an actor twice her age to playing a lead at 54: A look at 'Agga Bai Sasubai' fame Nivedita Ashok Saraf's life". The Times of India. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "तेजश्री प्रधान बनणार सासुच्या लग्नात करवली". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 4 July 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Aggabai Sunbai: Swamini fame Uma Hrishikesh to replace Tejashri Pradhan as Shubra". The Times of India. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ Atulkar, Preeti (19 July 2016). "Guess who is Nivedita Saraf's guru". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Aggabai Sasubai actor Nivedita Saraf wishes son Aniket on his birthday; writes a heartfelt note". The Times of India. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ Chaturvedi, Vinita (16 June 2018). "It's a myth that Marathi TV pays less money: Nivedita Joshi Saraf". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Nivedita Saraf to play a pivotal role in soon-to-be-launched 'Bhagya Dile Tu Mala'". The Times of India. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Award 2019 Full Winners List: Asawari, Summi, Mohan Win Big". ZEE5 News. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Zee Marathi Awards 2020-21 Winners List: From Shalva Kinjawadekar To Gautami Deshpande, Check Out Who Won What!". ZEE5 News. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
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