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Bharati Achrekar

Bharati Achrekar

Some Lesser Known Facts About Bharati Achrekar 

  • Bharati Achrekar is an Indian theatre, film, and television actress.
  • She started her career as a theatre artist at the age of 17. She has performed with many renowned Indian theatre artists in various Marathi theatre plays. Bharati Achrekar in a theatre play

    Bharati Achrekar in a theatre play

  • She has appeared in many Hindi TV serials like ‘Aa Bail Muje Maar’ (1987), ‘Kachchi Dhoop’ (1987), ‘Wagle ki Duniya’ (1988), ‘Sumit Sambhal Lega’ (2015), and ‘Wagle Ki Duniya– Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey’ (2021). Bharati Achrekar in 'Sumit Sambhal Lega' (2015)

    Bharati Achrekar in ‘Sumit Sambhal Lega’ (2015)

  • Bharati has acted in various Hindi films including ‘Apne Paraye’ (1980), ‘Sanjog’ (1985), ‘Chameli Ki Shaadi’ (1986), ‘Eshwar’ (1989), and ‘Coolie No. 1’ (2020). Bharati Achrekar in 'Chameli ki Shaadi' (1986)

    Bharati Achrekar in ‘Chameli ki Shaadi’ (1986)

  • In 2013, she lent her voice for the Hindi film ‘The Lunchbox’ (2013) as Mrs. Deshpande (Ila’s neighbour).

  • She has also acted in the English films ‘Little John’ (2001) and ‘Flavors’ (2003).
  • Some of her Marathi films are ‘Divasen Divas’ (2006), ‘Saatchya Aat Gharat’ (2004), ‘Valu’ (2008), and ‘FU: Friendship Unlimited’ (2017). Bharati Achrekar in Vaalu

    Bharati Achrekar in Vaalu

  • During an interview, while talking about her career as a TV producer, she said,

I was the first person in 1972 to join TV as a producer. I did several cultural shows and every time some artiste passed away I would be called to put together an obituary celebrating the life and time of that artiste. It was a very exciting time but at the end of it was a Government job and there were many limitations. I had once again started to get acting offers and I decided to quit the job.  “

  • In her leisure time, she loves cooking, travelling, and watching TV serials.
  • She is a trained singer and has performed in the musical theatre play ‘Gaa Re Maa.’ Bharati Achrekar in a musical event

    Bharati Achrekar in a musical event

  • In an interview, she talked about the biggest strength in her life, she said,

My parents were my major driving force for the freedom they gave us. They allowed us to bloom. My mother though was the wind beneath my wings. My biggest regret and hers as well, was the fact that I didn’t become a singer. I was a natural singer and my mother was very keen that I follow her footsteps. In fact the last thing she said to me when she died was that she deeply regretted the fact that I didn’t take to singing.”

  • She has featured in many TV commercials including Okra Parachute Cooking Oil, Monaco, Nirma washing powder, and Reliance life insurance policy.

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Abbie Anker

Update: 2024-05-18