Bharati Achrekar
- Acting
- October 15, 1957 · Pune, Maharashtra, India
Biography
Bharati Achrekar, born on 15 October 1957, is a renowned Indian actress and singer known for her versatility in Hindi and Marathi films, television, and theatre. Her journey began with professional stage debut at the age of 17, where she portrayed Tansen's daughter. Her several landmark performances in Marathi showcased her range from comedic timing to profound emotional portrayals. Building on the foundation of her theatre experience, she transitioned into feature films with Apne Paraye in 1980. Achrekar has also made significant contributions to Marathi cinema through memorable supporting roles that often explored rural and urban family dynamics. Achrekar reprised her iconic role as Radhika Wagle in the rebooted sitcom Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey, airing on Sony SAB f. Recent appearances include her role as Sarla in the 2024 feature *Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai* and in the 2025 reboot of *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi*. Her oeuvre exemplifies a dynamic range, seamlessly transitioning between comedic, dramatic, and maternal roles across diverse media platforms.
Known for
Filmography
- Tighee · Hemalata Ranade
- Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai · Sarla
- Panchak
- Tarla · Jaishree Aunty
- De Dhakka 2
- Wagle Ki Duniya · Radhika Wagle
- Coolie No. 1 · Dadi
- Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story
- The Kapil Sharma Show · Self
- Sumit Sambhal Lega · Dolly Walia
- The Lunchbox · Mrs. Khrishnan
- Chashme Baddoor · Mrs. Ranjan
- Pune 52 · Rekha
- Chintoo · Joshi Kaku
- Fatso! · Sudeep's Mother
- Desi Boyz · Jerry's Mother
- Rascals · Rosy Gonsalves
- Sanai Choughade
- Haal-e-Dil · Mrs. Ghosh
- Valu · Sarapanch's Wife
- The Killer · Nikhil's Mother
- Family: Ties of Blood · Vimla Bhatia
- Days And Days
- Aga Bai Arechya · Tarot Reader
- Saatchya Aat Gharat
- Flavors · Mrs. Gopalakrishna
- Shaka Laka Boom Boom · School Principal
- Little John · Nirmala Vishwanath (English/Hindi)
- Kaun Banega Crorepati · Self
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi · Malti Parmeshwar Gokhale
- Bhrashtachar
- Ghost's Brother · Savitri
- Eeshwar · Ramesh's Wife & Lalita's Sister-In-Law
- Wagle Ki Duniya · Radhika Wagle
- Sadak Chhap · Kamla
- Chameli Ki Shaadi · Champa, Chameli's Mother
- Yeh Nazdeekiyan · Neelu (Rajesh's wife)
- Apne Paraye · Naintara