Bharati Achrekar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 15, 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- 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
Movie · as Hemalata Ranade
Panchak
Movie
Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai
Movie · as Sarla
Tarla
Movie · as Jaishree Aunty
De Dhakka 2
Movie
Wagle Ki Duniya
TV · as Radhika Wagle · 1362 eps
Coolie No. 1
Movie · as Dadi
Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story
TV · 15 eps
The Kapil Sharma Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Sumit Sambhal Lega
TV · as Dolly Walia · 109 eps
The Lunchbox
Movie · as Mrs. Khrishnan
Chashme Baddoor
Movie · as Mrs. Ranjan
Pune 52
Movie · as Rekha
Fatso!
Movie · as Sudeep's Mother
Chintoo
Movie · as Joshi Kaku
Desi Boyz
Movie · as Jerry's Mother
Rascals
Movie · as Rosy Gonsalves
Valu
Movie · as Sarapanch's Wife
Sanai Choughade
Movie
Haal-e-Dil
Movie · as Mrs. Ghosh
Family: Ties of Blood
Movie · as Vimla Bhatia
Days And Days
Movie
The Killer
Movie · as Nikhil's Mother
Saatchya Aat Gharat
Movie
Aga Bai Arechya
Movie · as Tarot Reader
Flavors
Movie · as Mrs. Gopalakrishna
Shaka Laka Boom Boom
TV · as School Principal · 491 eps
Little John
Movie · as Nirmala Vishwanath (English/Hindi)
Kaun Banega Crorepati
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
TV · as Malti Parmeshwar Gokhale · 454 eps
Bhrashtachar
Movie
Ghost's Brother
Movie · as Savitri
Eeshwar
Movie · as Ramesh's Wife & Lalita's Sister-In-Law
Wagle Ki Duniya
TV · as Radhika Wagle · 13 eps
Sadak Chhap
Movie · as Kamla
Chameli Ki Shaadi
Movie · as Champa, Chameli's Mother
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Movie · as Neelu (Rajesh's wife)
Apne Paraye
Movie · as Naintara