Ashwini Kalsekar
Ashwini Kalsekar is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the Marathi and Hindi television and film industry.
Ashwini Kalsekar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 January 1970 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Her role Jigyasa Walia in Kasamh Se |
| Notable work | Pam Khanna in Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar Saudamini in Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Parent | Anil Kalsekar (father) |
She is known mostly for her collaboration with Hindi movies directors Sriram Raghavan, Rohit Shetty, and Ram Gopal Varma. She played a cop in the popular TV show CID. Her first lead role on television came in 1999 when she starred in Zee TV's popular science fiction comedy serial Mr. Gayab. Her villainous outing as Shalaka Catwoman in the children's superhero serial Shaktimaan made her popular as the first Indian Catwoman. She also played popular negative roles as Jigyasa Walia in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Kasamh Se,[1] Sikka Thakuriaan in Afsar Bitiya, Maham Anga in Jodha Akbar and Saudamini, an evil witch, in Kavach. She also featured as a judge in the Marathi reality show "Fu bai fu" in 2011.
She debuted in Tollywood like her husband Murali Sharma with Badrinath. Since 2019, she focused on OTT with Zee5's series "Chargesheet: The Shuttlecock Murder", in the MX Player web series "Cheesecake" as Chaaru, an animal communicator, which premiered in December 2019, in 36 Farmhouse on Zee5 and in the Hotstar Specials show Rudra: The Edge of Darkness.
Early life
Ashwini Kalsekar was born into a Marathi family on 22 January 1970 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her father Anil Kalsekar was a bank employee. Ashwini completed her B.A. from Mumbai and graduated in 1991. She pursued theatre from 1991 to 1994 after her studies. From 1992 to 1993, she was studying under actress Neena Gupta to pursue her dream to become an actress. She also trained under Muzammeel Vakil, a theatre acting coach, from 1992 to 1995. Ashwini is also a trained Kathak dancer.[2]
Personal life
Ashwini married Nitesh Pandey in 1998. They were divorced due to undisclosed reasons in 2002. She then married film and television actor Murali Sharma in 2009.[3]
Career
In an interview to The Indian Express, she said that Shanti was her first acting project.[4] She then worked in successful television serials such as CID, Anjaane, Siddhant and K. Street Pali Hill.[5]
In 1996, Ashwini performed in the Marathi film Tula Jhapar La. This was followed by a number of films in Marathi where she appeared in supporting roles.
Her biggest break came when she was approached by Ekta Kapoor to play the antagonist in her soap opera Kasamh Se, where she played the role of Jigyasa Walia. The role fetched her the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role,[6] the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role,[7] and other major awards.
In 2012, Ashwini was again approached by Ekta Kapoor to play the role of Maham Anga,[8] a foster mother of Emperor Akbar in her historical drama series Jodha Akbar. The role fetched her critical acclaim[9][10] and major awards. She went on to win the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role,[11] the Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role,[12] and other major awards.
In 2012, she was a part of a Marathi comedy reality show, Fu Bai Fu. She was the judge of the show, along with Swapnil Joshi and Sanjay Jadhav, for 2 seasons.
In 2014, Ashwini performed the role of Pam Khanna[13] in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar.[14]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tula Jhapar La | Marathi film | |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Intelligence officer under Major Arun Khanna | |
| 2004 | Khakee | Kamlesh's wife | |
| Musafir | Angela | ||
| 2005 | Kisna | Rita | |
| Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Police Officer | ||
| Apaharan | Anwar's wife | ||
| 2006 | Ankahee | Mrs. Shilpa Mehta | |
| 2007 | Speed | Pam | |
| Johnny Gaddaar | Varsha | ||
| 2008 | Golmaal Returns | Munni | |
| Phoonk | Madhu | ||
| 2009 | Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye | Mrs. Kapoor | |
| All the Best: Fun Begins | Mary | ||
| Ek Tho Chance | |||
| Sumbaran | Marathi film | ||
| 2010 | Phoonk 2 | Madhu | |
| Rakta Charitra | Inspector Ashwini | ||
| Golmaal 3 | Chintu | ||
| 2011 | Badrinath | Sarkar's wife | Tollywood debut |
| 2012 | Nippu | Raja Goud's wife | Telugu film |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | TV journalist Meera Shori | |
| Poshter Boyz | Head of Health Department | Marathi film | |
| 2015 | Rahasya | Remi Fernandes | She is Ayesha's real mother |
| Badlapur | Detective Joshi | ||
| 2016 | Dongri Ka Raja | Raja's mother | |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Damini | |
| Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar | Marathi film | ||
| 2018 | Mehbooba | Telugu film | |
| Andhadhun | Rasika Jawanda | ||
| Simmba | Judge Mrs. Smita Parulkar | ||
| 2019 | Wedding Cha Shinema | Dr. Anagha Pradhan | Marathi film |
| 2020 | Laxmii | Ashwini | |
| 2021 | Koi Jaane Na | Police Officer | |
| 2022 | 36 Farmhouse | Benny | |
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Bade Pandit's Wife | ||
| Cirkus |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997 | Shanti | Shasha | |
| 1997 | Farz | ||
| 1997 | Ek Aur Mahabharat | Draupadi[15] | |
| 1997 | Ghar Jamai | Rohini Amma | Guest |
| 1997 | Aahat | Police Inspector Smita | Episode 86,87 Asli Yaa Naqli |
| 1998–2004 | CID | Inspector Asha | Supporting role |
| 1998 | Ji Sahab | Doctor | Special appearance |
| 1999 | Naya Zamana | Kiran Indrayani | |
| 1999 | Mr. Gaayab | Nisha | Lead role |
| 2001 | Shaktimaan | Shalaka Black Cat | |
| 2001–2002 | Anjaane | ||
| 2002–2003 | Achanak 37 Saal Baad | Malini | |
| 2002-2004 | Kittie Party | Natassha | |
| 2004 | Siddhant | ACP Nethra Menon | |
| 2006–2007;2008–2009 | Kasamh Se | Jigyaasa Bali / Walia | |
| 2007 | Jeete Hai Jiske Liye | Adira Dhanrajgir | |
| 2007–2008 | Virrudh | Devyani | |
| 2007-2008 | Parrivaar | Manorma | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Heera Bai | |
| 2010 | Ganga Kii Dheej | Maha Mai | |
| 2011 | Hitler Didi | Rani Bhatija | Guest |
| 2012 | Afsar Bitiya | Sikka Thakurayin | |
| 2013 | Fu Bai Fu | Judge | Marathi comedy show |
| 2013–2014 | Jodha Akbar | Maham Anga | |
| 2014–2015 | Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar | Poonam Khanna | |
| 2016 | Adaalat (season 2) | ||
| 2016 | Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se | Saudaamini (pisachini) | |
| 2017 | Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double | Neena Nadkarni | Supporting role |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Booo Sabki Phategi | Amma | ALTBalaji | Digital debut |
| Hutatma | ZEE5 | [16] | ||
| 2020 | The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? | Abha Abhyankar | ZEE5 | [17] |
| 2022 | Rudra: The Edge of Darkness | Commissioner Deepali Handa | Disney+ Hotstar |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role | Kasamh Se | Won[7] |
| 2007 | 7th Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role | Won[18] | |
| 2014 | 13th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role | Jodha Akbar | Won[11] |
| 7th Boroplus Gold Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role (Critics) | Won[12] |
References
- ^ "Jaya is a pal: Ashwini Kalsekar". The Times of India. from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ . 9 October 2007. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012.
- ^ ""I would love to work with Aamir Khan" : Ashwini Kalsekar". 9 July 2012. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012.
- ^ Shekhar, Mimansa (6 May 2020). "First of Many: Ashwini Kalsekar revisits Shanti". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Ashwini Kalsekar: No one remembers that I have also played positive characters". The Times of India. from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ . radiosargam.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2006.
- ^ a b Wanvari, Anil. . indiantelevision.org.in. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor's Jodha Akbar starring Ashwini Kalsekar to go on air in May?". from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Ashwini Kalsekar Bids a Tearful Goodbye to Jodha Akbar". The Times of India ►. from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "It isn't easy to let go: Ashwini Kalsekar". 24 September 2014. from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ a b Winners List:Indian Telly Awards, 2014 14 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b . 20 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Ashwini Kalsekar is the biggest prankster on the sets of Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar". The Times of India. from the original on 8 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Ashwini Kalsekar to play Ronit Roy's sister". The Times of India ►. from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Of Grit and Determination
- ^ "Hutatma, a web series on the creation of Maharashtra". India Today. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Bamzai, Kaveree (25 December 2019). "Politics, sports, royalty, sex: 'Chargesheet' will be brutal reminder of Syed Modi murder". Theprint.in. from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ Winners List:Indian Television Academy Awards, 2007 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine