Varsha Usgaonkar Height, Age, Husband, Boyfriend, Family, Biography
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Husband: Ajay Shankar Sharma
Age: 56 Years
Hometown: Usgao, Goa
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Profession(s) | • Actor • Model • Singer |
Famous Role | 'Rani Laxmi Bai' in the television series 'Jhansi Ki Rani' (1995) |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
Eye Colour | Moss Green |
Hair Colour | Black with Light Golden Brown Highlights |
Career | |
Debut | Stage Play • Marathi: Brahmachari (1982) Film • Marathi: Gammat Jammat (1987) as 'Kalpana Korde' • Hindi: Doodh Ka Karz (1990) as 'Kajri Lohar' • Konkani: Zanvoy No.1 (2018) as a mother-in-law TV • Hindi: Jhansi Ki Rani (1995) as 'Rani Laxmi Bai' (Doordarshan) |
Awards | 1987: Best Actress award for the Marathi film 'Gammat Jammat' at the Maharashtra State Film Awards 1997: Best Actress award for the Marathi film 'Paij Lagnachi' at the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2024: An award at the Sakal Premier Awards 2024: An award at the Filmfare Awards Marathi |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 28 February 1968 (Wednesday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 56 Years |
Birthplace | Usgao, Goa, India |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Usgao |
School | Dempo Higher Secondary School, Panaji, Goa |
College/University | • Goa University • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
Educational Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Commerce from Goa University • A course in Science Theatre from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University |
Religion | Hinduism |
Ethnicity | Konkani |
Caste | Saraswat Brahmin |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Hobbies | Reading, Singing |
Controversies | Dispute with Sisters-in-law: In 2019, Varsha was involved in a legal dispute with her sisters-in-law, Chhaya Ojha and Veena Upadhyaya, over her late father's bungalow in Santacruz, Mumbai. The issue started after their father's death in March 2018, which led to police complaints and a court case. The court later ordered both parties to share the house and install CCTV cameras. The conflict worsened with claims of harassment and physical fights. [1]Mumbai Mirror A Bold Photoshoot: During the days when Marathi actresses would only dress up in sarees and salwar kameez, Varsha Usgaonkar had become a part of huge controversy when she had done a topless photo-shoot for a magazine. |
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Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Nitish Bharadwaj (actor, director) (1980s - 1991) |
Marriage Date | March 2000 |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | Ajay Shankar Sharma |
Parents | Father- A. K. S. Usgaonkar (politician) (deceased) Mother- Manikabai |
Siblings | Brother- None Sister(s)- 2 • Tosha Kurade • Manisha Tarcar |
Grandparents | Maternal Grandfather- Raghuvir Khandeparkar |
Other Relatives | Father-in-law- Ravi Shankar Sharma (music director) (deceased) |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Varsha Usgaonkar
- Varsha Usgaonkar grew up in Goa.
- Varsha wanted to join the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune after 10th grade. However, admissions were closed then, and her father advised her to complete her graduation before pursuing a career in acting.
- Varsha was introduced to theatre by one of her father’s friends, who was a renowned theatre director. She went on to perform in many Marathi theatrical productions like ‘Mahapur,’ ‘Ek Hoti Waghin,’ ‘Andhra Majha Sobti,’ and ‘Baaki Itihaas.’
- She has appeared in many Marathi films like ‘Hamaal De Dhamaal’ (1989), ‘Kuthe Kuthe Shodhu Mi Tila’ (1990), ‘Jeeva Sakha’ (1991), ‘Dhyaas Parva’ (2001), ‘Arjun’ (2011), ‘Bhavishyachi Aishi Taishi’ (2017), and ‘Sher Shivraj’ (2022).
- She has appeared in some Hindi films like ‘Saathi’ (1991), ‘Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare’ (1992), ‘Beta Ho To Aisa’ (1994), ‘Style’ (2001), ‘Mr Ya Miss’ (2005), ‘Super Nani’ (2014), and ‘Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya’ (2016).
- Varsha has also worked in some television series including DD National’s ‘Chandrakanta’ (1994) (Hindi), Zee TV’s ‘Vishnu Puran’ (2001), and Star Pravah’s ‘Man Udhan Varyache’ (2009-2011) (Marathi).
- Varsha has worked in some Bengali, Rajasthani, and Konkani films like ‘Sei To Abar Kache Ele’ (1999), ‘Kangana’ (2016), and ‘Benddkar’ (2019) respectively.
- In 2024, she appeared as a contestant in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss Marathi 5,’ which aired on Colors Marathi and streamed on JioCinema.
- Varsha has also sung some Konkani songs in collaboration with the singer Ulhas Buyao for the album ‘Roop Tujem Laita Pixem’ (2019).
- She has a passion for dancing and once took lessons in Kathak.
- Varsha is often referred to as the “Sridevi” of Marathi cinema.
- Varsha is an avid animal lover and has a few pet cats named Narmada and Yamuna.
- She loves travelling and often shares her travelling experiences on social media.
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