Padmini Kolhapure is a renowned actress, not only in Bollywood but also in the Marathi film industry. Padmini Kolhapure is considered to be one of the top Marathi actresses, especially in the 1980s.
Padmini Kolhapure is the second-youngest Indian actress to have won not one, but two Filmfare Awards, when she was only a teenager.
Apart from being a talented Indian actress, Padmini Kolhapure is also renowned for being a trained singer as well.
About Padmini Kolhapure
Bio | |
| Real Name | Padmini Kolhapure |
| Date of Birth | 1st November 1965 |
| Age (as of September 2018) | 52 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Kolhapur (Maharashtra) |
| Education | School dropout |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 4" (163 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 143 lbs (65 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Pandharinath Kolhapure (Professional classical musician) |
| Mother | Nirupama Kolhapure (ex-Air India employee) |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Pradeep Sharma (Film Producer) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress/Singer |
| Net Worth | INR 600,00,00,000 (USD 83 Million) |
| Famous for | Ishq Ishq Ishq (1975), Gehrayee, Insaaf Ka Taraazu (1980), Ahista Ahista (1981), Prem Rog (1982), Pyaar Jhukta Nahin, Mazdoor, Woh Saat Din (1983), Naya Kadam (1984), Pyari Behna, Aaj Ka Daur (1985), Anubhav, Muddat, Preeti, Suhaagan (1986), Puar Ke Kabil, Dadagiri, Sadak Chhap, Hawalaat (1987), Sagar Sangam (1988), Dataa (1989), Aag Ka Dariya (1990), Qurbani Rang Layegi (1991), Professor Ki Padosan (1993), Chimni Pakhar (2003), Manthan (2005), Bolo Raam (2009), Karmayogi (2012), Phata Poster Nikla Hero (2013), Karbonn (2015) |
| First Movie | Ishq Ishq Ishq (1975) |
| Favorite Food | Kanda Poha |
| Hobbies | Reading books and dancing |
Padmini Kolhapure is one of the most talented actresses in the Indian film industry today. Renowned to play romantic and drama roles with utmost ease, Padmini Kolhapure has been critically-acclaimed for her impressive acting skills.
Padmini Kolhapure’s age is around 52 years as Padmini Kolhapure was born on the 1st of November, 1965, in Kolhapur, a small town and district in west Maharashtra. Padmini Kolhapure’s height is around 5 ft 4 inches (163 cm) while Padmini Kolhapure’s weight is around 65 kg (143 lbs). In her spare time, Padmini Kolhapure loves to read books or dance, as part of her hobbies.
Padmini Kolhapure’s father was a renowned Indian classical musician, Pandharinath Kolhapure, while Padmini Kolhapure’s mother was Nirupama Kolhapure, an ex-ground staff employee in Air India. Although Padmini Kolhapure does not have any brothers, Padmini Kolhapure’s elder sister is former actress, Shivangi Kapoor, who is married to popular Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor. Padmini Kolhapure’s younger sister is popular Marathi actress Tejaswini Kolhapure. Padmini Kolhapure’s husband is film producer Pradeep Sharma whom she eloped and married in 1986. Padmini Kolhapure and Pradeep Sharma have a son, Priyank Sharma, from their marriage.
Owing to her immense success as an actress in Bollywood and Marathi film industry, as well as being a popular singer, Padmini Kolhapure’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 600 crores (USD 83 Million).
Padmini Kolhapure has been recognized as a talented actress, as she has won awards and also been nominated for acting awards several times.
Padmini Kolhapure won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for her impressive performance in ‘Insaaf Ka Taraazu’ (1981). Padmini Kolhapure later won the Filmfare Special Performance Award for her role in ‘Ahista Ahista’ (1982) and also won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in ‘Prem Rog’ (1983). Padmini Kolhapure also received the 2003 Kalakar Awards’ Achiever Award and the Screen Awards’ Best Actress (Marathi) award for her performance in ‘Chimnee Pakhre’ (2006).
Apart from having won these awards, Padmini Kolhapure has also had the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress award nomination for her role in ‘Souten’ (1984) and the Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination for her impressive performance in ‘Pyar Jhukta Nahin’ (1986).
Interesting Facts About Padmini Kolhapure
- It is not known whether Padmini Kolhapure smokes or if she drinks alcohol.
- Padmini Kolhapure became renowned as a talented actress, even in her teens.
- Padmini Kolhapure is infamous for breaking the security cordon around Prince Charles when he visited India, and stealing a kiss.
- Padmini Kolhapure decided to elope with producer Pradeep Sharma, as her parents were against the match, and married secretly in 1986.
- Padmini Kolhapure decided to take a break from acting once her son, Priyank Sharma was born, however, her comeback with the super hit Marathi movie ‘Chimnee Pakhre’ (2004), won her a Screen Award.
