Usha Naik


Usha Naik is an Indian actress who works in Marathi films. She started her career as a background dancer in films. She established herself as the leading lady of Marathi Cinema In the late 70s and 80s. She received numerous accolades including Filmfare [Award for Best Actress – Marathi] and prestigious Maharashtra State Film Awards.

Early life & career

The movie Samna, directed by Jabbar Patel, marked Usha Naik's debut in the film. She started learning classical dance when she was young, which helped her become known as an actress who could do both serious and funny roles. She began with small parts in films like Jyotibacha Navas and Karava Tas Bharava, and later got a big role in Anant Mane's Pach Rangachi Pach Pakharan. After that, she acted in many Marathi films, playing various characters. She got praised for her roles in movies like Haldi Kunku and Devashappath Khare Sangen. She was even honored by the Maharashtra Government for her work in Kalavantin and won a Filmfare Award for [Best Actress – Marathi|Filmfare Award] for her performance in Devashappath Khare Sangen.

Filmography

Films

Television

Accolades