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| Born | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
Usha Jadhav is an Indian actress who has worked in feature films, short films, television and theater. She is best known for her role in the 2012 Marathi film Dhag for which she is announced the winner of Best Actress Award at the 60th National Film Awards. She has also played various small roles in Bollywood films and commercial advertisements.
Career
Born and brought up in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Jadhav moved to Pune for her job. She started her career in theater at Pune, while still continuing in her job. Following her passion for the art, she moved to Mumbai in search of various roles.
Jadhav got various opportunities in commercial advertisements like that for Tata DoCoMo, Fevicol, Head & Shoulders, ICICI Bank and more. Her first break in films came with the 2007 Hindi film Traffic Signal, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, where she was cast in a small role of a girl selling goods at the traffic signal. She also played another small role in the 2009 film Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish, which was the directorial debut of film actress Deepti Naval starring Manisha Koirala and Rajit Kapur in lead roles.
In 2012, Jadhav was seen alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the advertisements of the 6th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. She also played the lead role in one episode of the television show Lakhon Mein Ek that aired on Star Plus. The show narrated inspirational fictional stories of common people who brought change in the society. Guest-directed by Anant Mahadevan, the episode featured Jadhav as a young bride who is discriminated for her dark complexion by her in-laws.
— Jadhav speaking about her role in Dhag."I have just tried to be natural in my own way and would love to play such characters. I am just passionate about acting in films."
Later same year, her film Dhag was released, where Jadhav played the lead role of Yashoda. Mother of a teenager, Yashoda wishes that her son should get good education and not fall in the traditional job of her family, of running the local crematorium. This role of a poor mother fighting the social norms laid on them for their lower caste status, got Jadhav various appreciations. The film featured in many film festivals and she was compared with the actress Smita Patil for her acting. Jadhav said that she admired Patil, but refused to admit that she had emulated her. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for this role.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Striker | Rajni | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes | Machchiwali | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Gaali | Hindi | Short film | |
| 2012 | The Mumbai Trilogy | Hindi | Short film | |
| 2012 | Gubbare | Hindi | Short film | |
| 2012 | Lakhon Mein Ek | Hindi | TV serial aired on Star Plus One episode | |
| 2012 | Dhag | Yashoda | Marathi | National Award for Best Actress |
| Cinema Ki Aankh | Hindi | Short film
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| My Naughty Wife | Hindi | short film | ||
| 2014 | Bhoothnath Returns | Hindi |
Awards
- 2012 — National Film Award (60th National Film Awards) as "Best Actress" for Dhag
- Official citation: "As a rustic housewife in an unlikely setting of a cremation ground, the actor is excellent in doing full justice to her character."
- 2012 — Maharashtra Times Sanmaan Award as "Best Actress (film)" for Dhag
- 2014 - The Loreal Paris femina Women Award for films
References
- "माझ्या स्वप्नांना मर्यादा नाहीत..." (in Marathi). Sakal. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Shirke, Ulhas. "Usha Jadhav invites all the attention at SKD Film Fest". Marathi Movie World. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "सुपरस्टारसोबतचा सुपर दिवस". Maharashtra Times. October 10, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "Anant Mahadevan to direct an episodic of Lakhon Mein Ek". Telly Chakkar. August 20, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "'Paan Singh Tomar' Wins Best Feature Honor at India's National Film Awards". Mumbai: The Hollywood Reporter. March 18, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - AS, Sashidhar (March 18, 2013). "60th National Awards winners list". Times of India. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- "कोहिनूर म.टा. सन्मान २०१३चे विजेते" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. March 17, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "नांदतेय आनंदी शांतताः उषा जाधव" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. March 18, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
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External links
- Usha Jadhav at IMDb