Priya Bapat
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Priya Bapat is an India
n Maharashtrian
actress, well known for her role in the popular Marathi film Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
as Shashikala Bhosale. She is originally from Maharashtra
, India
and has also played roles in regional Marathi
TV soaps and other Bollywood
movies.
family, most of the characters she has played so far have been girl next door roles. With roles in Bandini, Damini, De Dhamaal, Abhal Maya and Shubham Karoti, she became a regular on the television screen.She Played the second lead in Adhuri Ek Kahani. She plays the lead character of Kimaya in the popular Marathi
serial 'Shubham Karoti', which is a story of the ‘Mahajan
’ family. A simple, contented joint family which consists of three generations, an interesting blend of characters right from an old grandfather who is 75 years old and up to his grandson who is 10 years old. The story’s focus is on the bonding and togetherness amongst these family members. Like every other normal family, the members of Mahajan family too have their own likes, dislikes, happy moments, sad moments, positive and negative traits. All in all, nobody amongst is perfect but they still live together in harmony under one roof. Kimaya is a loving, caring, positive and enthusiastic girl. Everybody loves her for her qualities. She’s helpful and wants the family to be together at any cost.
She has also worked in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
, a popular Hindi sitcom which was aired on Star One
channel.
which was one of the Blockbusters of all time in the Marathi film
history. She played the role of the daughter of the main protagonist, Dinkar Bhosale, played by veteran Marathi actor, Sachin Khedekar
. Shashikala is an aspiring actor but is turned away at film auditions and she believes that the only reason is her Maharashtrian surname 'Bhosale' which is very 'downmarket' in the film industry. However after a major turn of events and Shivaji Maharaj's teachings, Dinkar persuades Shashikala and instills in her the much needed Maharashtrian pride and she believes in the ideology ultimately. Her dance in the movie titled, Masolevani Tuzi is popular amongst the younger generation.
Priya also played the lead role of Anandi in the Marathi flm 'Anandi Anand'. She is a college drop out; who prefers to live with her Grandparents in a picturesque village in Konkan
, rather than migrating to U.S. with her parents. She hates the modern city lifestyle. Instead, she prefers the traditional, learning music and spending most of her time with nature. She gets married to a NRI
, a son of a music company owner at the request of her grand parents. The boy, highly impressed by her voice, is keen on using the same for his next assignment. After marriage, Anandi moves to Mumbai. Not happy with the city environment, she goes into depression and is advised to return back to her village, on the advice of the doctor. With few moments of ups and downs, she finally sings for her husband's own music album. With a happy ending, Anandi and Anand reunite.
she is marathi play for nava gadi nava rajya.
, where she played the younger Sonali Kulkarni
.
Priya has played a few cameo roles in Bollywood
movies, such as the Munnabhai series. In the first part of the series, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., she played the role of a first year medical student
is a classmate of Sanjay Dutt
, the main protagonist. In the next part of the series, Lage Raho Munnabhai, she plays the role of a young girl who has gone on a date with a boy, advised by her parents, but is not sure how to decide whether the boy could be a genuine life partner. Then she calls up Munnabhai, who helps her solve her dilemma in his own unique way.
| 2011
| Navaa Gadi Navaa Raajya
| Stage performance
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n Maharashtrian
Maharashtrian
Maharashtrian may refer to:*Maharashtrians or Marathi people*Relating to Maharashtra, India*A speaker of the Marathi language...
actress, well known for her role in the popular Marathi film Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
- External links :* * * *...
as Shashikala Bhosale. She is originally from Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and has also played roles in regional Marathi
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
TV soaps and other Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
movies.
Television
Priya has been a part of many televisions soap in the earlier part of her career. A simple girl from a middle-class MaharashtrianMaharashtrian
Maharashtrian may refer to:*Maharashtrians or Marathi people*Relating to Maharashtra, India*A speaker of the Marathi language...
family, most of the characters she has played so far have been girl next door roles. With roles in Bandini, Damini, De Dhamaal, Abhal Maya and Shubham Karoti, she became a regular on the television screen.She Played the second lead in Adhuri Ek Kahani. She plays the lead character of Kimaya in the popular Marathi
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
serial 'Shubham Karoti', which is a story of the ‘Mahajan
Mahajan
Mahajan is an Indian surname or title, found among several castes and communities.The word "Mahajan" is an amalgam of two Sanskrit words: Maha meaning great, and Jan meaning people or individuals...
’ family. A simple, contented joint family which consists of three generations, an interesting blend of characters right from an old grandfather who is 75 years old and up to his grandson who is 10 years old. The story’s focus is on the bonding and togetherness amongst these family members. Like every other normal family, the members of Mahajan family too have their own likes, dislikes, happy moments, sad moments, positive and negative traits. All in all, nobody amongst is perfect but they still live together in harmony under one roof. Kimaya is a loving, caring, positive and enthusiastic girl. Everybody loves her for her qualities. She’s helpful and wants the family to be together at any cost.
She has also worked in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
Sarabhai vs sarabhai
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is a 2005 sitcom set in a quintessential upper class family in Mumbai aired on channel STAR One in India. The show had one of the best TRPs for an Indian comedy show....
, a popular Hindi sitcom which was aired on Star One
STAR One
STAR One is an Indian television channel that primarily broadcasts Hindi entertainment based in Mumbai. Launched on 1 November 2004 with its show, Remix, the channel gained in popularity with television shows such as Remix, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Nach Baliye, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,...
channel.
Regional Films
Priya Bapat gained stardom due to her role as Shashikala Bhosale in Me Shivajiraje Bhosale BoltoyMe Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
- External links :* * * *...
which was one of the Blockbusters of all time in the Marathi film
Marathi cinema
Marathi cinema refers to films produced in the Marathi language in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the oldest and pioneer film industry in India...
history. She played the role of the daughter of the main protagonist, Dinkar Bhosale, played by veteran Marathi actor, Sachin Khedekar
Sachin Khedekar
Sachin Khedekar is an Indian actor and director, best known for his roles in Astitva, Imtihaan, and as Netaji in Shyam Benegal's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero...
. Shashikala is an aspiring actor but is turned away at film auditions and she believes that the only reason is her Maharashtrian surname 'Bhosale' which is very 'downmarket' in the film industry. However after a major turn of events and Shivaji Maharaj's teachings, Dinkar persuades Shashikala and instills in her the much needed Maharashtrian pride and she believes in the ideology ultimately. Her dance in the movie titled, Masolevani Tuzi is popular amongst the younger generation.
Priya also played the lead role of Anandi in the Marathi flm 'Anandi Anand'. She is a college drop out; who prefers to live with her Grandparents in a picturesque village in Konkan
Konkan
The Konkan also called the Konkan Coast or Karavali is a rugged section of the western coastline of India from Raigad to Mangalore...
, rather than migrating to U.S. with her parents. She hates the modern city lifestyle. Instead, she prefers the traditional, learning music and spending most of her time with nature. She gets married to a NRI
Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin
A Non-Resident Indian is an Indian citizen who has migrated to another country, a person of Indian origin who is born outside India, or a person of Indian origin who resides permanently outside India. Other terms with the same meaning are overseas Indian and expatriate Indian...
, a son of a music company owner at the request of her grand parents. The boy, highly impressed by her voice, is keen on using the same for his next assignment. After marriage, Anandi moves to Mumbai. Not happy with the city environment, she goes into depression and is advised to return back to her village, on the advice of the doctor. With few moments of ups and downs, she finally sings for her husband's own music album. With a happy ending, Anandi and Anand reunite.
she is marathi play for nava gadi nava rajya.
Bollywood
For someone who started acting from a very young age, Priya Bapat has indeed come a long way. The journey thus far has been a memorable one for her. Her drama teacher, Vidya Patwardhan, gave her contacts out in the industry and got Priya her first role as a child actor in Dr Jabbar Patel's national award winning movie Dr Baba Saheb AmbedkarDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is a 2000 Indian feature film in English language, directed by Jabbar Patel. The film tells the story of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly...
, where she played the younger Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actress. She was born in Pune. She has majorly worked in Marathi and Hindi films. She is famous for her role in Dil Chahta Hai.-Career:...
.
Priya has played a few cameo roles in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
movies, such as the Munnabhai series. In the first part of the series, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., she played the role of a first year medical student
Medical Student
Medical Student may refer to:*Someone studying at medical school*Medical Student Newspaper, a UK publication...
is a classmate of Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
, the main protagonist. In the next part of the series, Lage Raho Munnabhai, she plays the role of a young girl who has gone on a date with a boy, advised by her parents, but is not sure how to decide whether the boy could be a genuine life partner. Then she calls up Munnabhai, who helps her solve her dilemma in his own unique way.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is a 2000 Indian feature film in English language, directed by Jabbar Patel. The film tells the story of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly... |
Ramabai | Played the young Sonali Kulkarni Sonali Kulkarni Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actress. She was born in Pune. She has majorly worked in Marathi and Hindi films. She is famous for her role in Dil Chahta Hai.-Career:... |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S | First Year Medical Student | |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munnabhai | Plays a role of a young girl who is confused to decide about her soulmate | |
| 2009 | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy - External links :* * * *... |
Shashikala Bhosale | Plays the daughter of the main protagonist, Dinkar Bhosale (Sachin Khedekar Sachin Khedekar Sachin Khedekar is an Indian actor and director, best known for his roles in Astitva, Imtihaan, and as Netaji in Shyam Benegal's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero... ) |
| 2010 | Shubham Karoti | Kimaya | |
| 2010 | Anandi Anand | Anandi | |
| 2011 | Idea SRGMP Marathi herself |
| 2011
| Navaa Gadi Navaa Raajya
| Stage performance