Varsha Usgaonkar was born on Wednesday, 28 February 1968 (age 55 years; as in 2023) in Usgoa, Goa, India. His zodiac sign is Pisces. His mother tongue is Konkani. He did his formal education from Dempo Higher Secondary in Panaji, Goa. Furthermore, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Goa University, Panaji.
Varsha Usgaonkar in her youth
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Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 5″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye color: Hazel gray
Picture Measurements (Approx): Bust: 34 Inch, Waist: 25 Inch, Hip: 36 Inch
Family
parents and siblings
Varsha Usgaonkar’s father’s name is Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar, who was an Indian politician. His father died on 16 June 2020 due to prolonged illness. Varsha’s mother’s name is Manikabai. He has two sisters named Manisha Usgaonkar and Tosha Usgaonkar.
Varsha with her father
Husband
In March 2000, Varsha Usgaonkar married Ajay Shankar Sharma, son of the famous Indian film music director Ravi Shankar Sharma.
Varsha Usgaonkar with Ajay Shankar Sharma
Religion
She follows Hindu religion.
Varsha Usgaonkar worshiping in the temple
livelihood
film
Marathi language
In 1987, she started her acting career with her first film ‘Gammat Jammat’, in which she played the role of ‘Kalpana Korde’.
Poster of the film ‘Gammat Jammat’ (1987) starring Varsha Usgaonkar
She appeared as ‘Rajni Bala’ in the film ‘Sagalikade Bombabomb’ (1988). After this, he was seen in films like ‘Atma Vishwas’ (1989), ‘Shejari Shejari’ (1990), ‘Sawat Maji Ladki’ (1993), ‘Insaniyat Ke Devta’ (1993), ‘Ladai’ (1999), ‘Duniyadari’. Came. ‘ (2013), ‘Sher Shivraj’ (2022), and more.
HIndi language
Varsha started her career with her first film ‘Doodh Ka Karz’ (1990), in which she played the role of ‘Kajri’.
Poster of the film ‘Doodh Ka Karz’ (1990) starring Varsha Usgaonkar
In 1991, she played the role of ‘Chanchal’ in the film ‘Shikari: The Hunter’, which was also released in Russian language. Later she appeared in ‘Honeymoon’ (1992), ‘Parvaane’ (1993), ‘Pathrila Raasta’ (1994), ‘Chehra’ (1999), ‘Mr Ya Miss’ (2005), ‘Super Nani’ (2014), and And a lot more.
Television
She made her television debut with the series ‘Mahabharata’ (1988), in which she played the role of ‘Uttara’. Varsha gained popularity with the role of ‘Rani Laxmibai’ in the television show ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ (1990) telecast on Doordarshan. He played episodic roles in series like ‘Aahat Season 1’ (1995) and ‘Ghar Jamai’ (1997). In 2003, she appeared in a Marathi television show, ‘Tuzyavina’, in which she played a supporting role.
She played the character of ‘Mohini’ in the serial ‘Vishnu Purana’ (2001) and ‘Kritika Khurana’ in the serial ‘Jamai Raja’ (2017). In 2020, she played the role of ‘Nandini Yashwant Shirke-Patil’ in the Marathi series ‘Sukh Mhanje Nakki Ke Asta’.
stage play
In 1984, Varsha Usgaonkar played the lead role in the super-hit Marathi stageplay, ‘Brahmachari’, which gained her immense love and popularity from the audience.
Poster of Marathi stageplay ‘Brahmachari’ (1984)
controversies
Varsha Usgaonkar accused by her sister-in-law
Varsha Usgaonkar has been accused by her sister-in-law of harassing her late father and living illegally. Ravi Shankar’s property in Santa Cruz (West), Mumbai.
Varsha Usgaonkar posed topless
In 1998, Varsha Usgaonkar came into controversy when her topless photoshoot for a magazine went viral. When Marathi actresses used to wear only sarees and salwar kameez, Varsha challenged the Indian tradition with her topless photoshoot.
Facts/General Knowledge
Categories: Biography
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