Bhagyashree is one of the most popular actresses, especially from the 1990s Bollywood Hindi movies.
Apart from having acted in several hit Hindi movies, Bhagyashree is also renowned for her role in other films, including those from the Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and Bhojpuri film industries.
Bhagyashree belongs to a royal family, who has ruled the region of Sangli district, in Maharashtra, for generations.
Before making her big-screen debut in 1989, Bhagyashree initially started her career with an acting role in a TV serial, in 1987, opposite popular veteran movie and TV actor, Amol Palekar.
Currently, Bhagyashree is renowned for her impressive performance in numerous TV shows, dating from the 2000s to as recently as 2015.
About Bhagyashree
Bio | |
| Real Name | Shrimant Rajkumari Bhagyashree Raj Patwardhan |
| Nickname | Bhagyashree |
| Date of Birth | 23rd February 1969 |
| Age (as of October 2018) | 49 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Sangli (Maharashtra) |
| Education | Graduate with Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) degree |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 4" (163 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 126 lbs (57 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Meherban Shrimant Rajasaheb Vijaysinghrao Madhavrao Patwardhan (King of Sangli) |
| Mother | Shrimant Akhand Saubhagyavati Rani Rajyalakshmi Patwardhan (Queen of Sangli) |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Himalaya Dassani (Businessman) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress/TV Artist |
| Famous for | Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Qaid Me Hai Bulbul, Tyagi, Paayal (1992), Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi (1993), Mappillai Manasu Poopola (1996), Ammavra Ganda, Sautan Ki Sautan, Omkaram (1997), Rana (1998), Shotru Dhongsho (2002), Maa Santoshi Maa (2003), Hawas (2005), Tharki Aurat (2006), Mumbai Aamchich (2007), Zhak Marli Bayko Keli (2009), Red Alert: The War Within (2010) |
| First Movie | Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) |
| Hobbies | Listening to music and traveling |
Bhagyashree is not only popular for her initial roles in the Hindi film industry but also for her earlier role in the Telugu, Kannada and Bhojpuri film industries as well.
Bhagyashree’s age is around 49 years as Bhagyashree was born on the 23rd of February, 1969, in Sangli, a town in west Maharashtra. Bhagyashree’s height is around 5 ft 4 inches (163 cm) while Bhagyashree’s weight is around 57 kg (126 lbs). In her spare time, Bhagyashree loves to listen to music and likes to travel too, as part of her hobbies.
Bhagyashree’s father is the ‘Raja’ of Sangli, Meherban Shrimant Rajasaheb Vijaysinghrao Madhavrao Patwardhan, while Bhagyashree’s mother is the ‘Queen’ of Sangli, Shrimant Akhand Saubhagyavati Rani Rajyalakshmi Patwardhan. Although Bhagyashree does not have any brothers, Bhagyashree’s younger sisters are Madhuvanti Patwardhan and Purnima Patwardhan. Bhagyashree’s husband is businessman, Himalaya Dassani, whom she married in 1990. Bhagyashree and her husband Himalaya Dassani have a daughter, Avantika Dassani, and a son, Abhimanyu Dassani, a young actor.
Talking about her success as a talented actress in the Indian film industry, Bhagyashree was the winner of the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her impressive first role in ‘Main Pyar Kiya’ (1990). Bhagyashree also had the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for her debut movie as well.
Later on, Bhagyashree had the Indian Television Academy Award for Gr8! Performer of the Year – Female award nomination too, for her impressive role in the hit TV serial, ‘Laut Aao Trisha’ (2014).
Interesting Facts About Bhagyashree
- It is not known if Bhagyashree smokes or if she drinks alcohol.
- Bhagyashree is also renowned for starring the popular documentary ‘Sunset Bollywood’ (2005).
- Apart from having worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bhojpuri cinema, Bhagyashree has also acted in several Bengali and Bangladeshi movies in her career too.
- Bhagyashree married her then long-time boyfriend and now husband, Himalaya Dassani, when she was only 19 years of age, despite her parents being against the marriage. However, things were reconciled between Bhagyashree and her parents when she gave birth to her son, Abhimanyu.
- Bhagyashree and her husband are the owners of the media house ‘Shrishti Entertainment’.
