Aishwarya Narkar

Aishwarya Narkar
Born
Pallavi Athale[1]

(1970-12-08) 8 December 1970
OccupationActress
Years active1997–present
Spouse
Avinash Narkar
​
(m. 1995)​
[2]

Aishwarya Narkar (born 8 December 1970)[3] is an Indian actress who has appeared in Marathi films, serials and plays and has also appeared in numerous Hindi serials. She has also appeared in commercials. She is recipient of a National Film Award, three Maharashtra State Film Awards and also nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi.[4][5][6][7][8]

Early life

Aishwarya was born as Pallavi Athale on 8 December 1970 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[3] She was raised in a middle-class family and spent her early years living in a chawl, an experience she has credited with shaping her outlook on life and helping her remain grounded despite her later success in the entertainment industry.[9]

Her father was employed with the Reserve Bank of India, while her mother was a homemaker. Narkar excelled academically during her school years and was known to be a diligent student. Alongside her studies, she developed an interest in cultural activities and performing arts from a young age, which eventually led her towards a career in acting.[10]

Filmography

Television

Year Show Role Channel Ref.
1997-2000 Mahashweta Radha DD Sahyadri
1999 Tharar Episodic role Alpha TV Marathi
2000 Duheri Radhika
2001 Thorala Ho Rama DD Sahyadri
2002 Reshimgathi Aishwarya Alpha TV Marathi
2002 Sonpawale Episodic role DD Sahyadri
2005-2008 Ya Sukhanno Ya Sarita Adhikari Zee Marathi
2006-2009 Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann Savitri Garodia Zee TV
2008 Unit 9 Episodic role Zee Marathi
2009 Chitrakathi Ashwin's wife DD Sahyadri
2009-2010 Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam Sudha Bajpayee Colors TV
2011-2012 Ya Valnavar Rama ETV Marathi
2011 Maayke Se Bandhi Dor Kaveri StarPlus
2012 Chhal — Sheh Aur Maat Vasundhara Jaiswal ("Ija", or "Sarkar") Colors TV
Ruchira Guest appearance DD Sahyadri
2013-2015 Majhe Man Tujhe Zale Shubhra's mother ETV Marathi
2015 Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi Elaichi Trilokchand Pethawala Zee TV
2016-2018 Lek Majhi Ladki Prof. Iravati Subhedar Star Pravah
2019-2020 Swamini Gopikabai Colors Marathi
2021-2022 Kashibai Bajirao Ballal Radha Balaji Bhatt Zee TV
2020-2021 Shreemantagharchi Suun Aruna Sony Marathi
2022–2024 Satvya Mulichi Satavi Mulgi Rupali Mhatre / Maithili Sengupta Zee Marathi
2023 Taali Gauri's mother JioCinema
Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si Vani Malhotra Star Plus

Feature films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998 Aali Laxmi Ghara Laxmi
1999 Ghe Bharari Mukta Deshmukh
2000Tuch Majhi Bhagya LakshmiSwati
SattadhishVijaya Raje
Aai Shakti Devta Bhagwati
2001LakshmiLakshmi
Saubhagya Kankshini Shakuntala
2002AadharJanaki[11]
2003Mala JagaychayAnita
2004 Ghar Grihasti Janaki Deshmukh
Sakshatkar Sarita Pradhan
RanraginiAshwini Birajdar
Bhiti Ek SatyaPallavi
Raja PandharichaDnyaneshwar's mother
AkalpitLatika
Salam The SaluteChintoo's mother
Bhiu Nakos Mi Tujhya Pathishi AheBai
2005OlakhAishwarya
2005Sun Ladaki SasarchiMaya
2005ZhulukAru
2005Me Tulas Tujhya AnganiShanta
2005Kalam 302Aishwarya
2005TighiPallu
2006Jai Jai Gagangiri MaharajAlka
2006Kadhi AchanakKavita Doiphode
2007Ek Kalokhi RaatraMandakini
2008Mural KhandobarayachiMurali
ApradhPriya
2010Anka Ganit AnandacheAnand's mother
2011Tambavyacha VishnubalaVishnubala's wife
2011Aanandache DohiAnandi
2012ChampionsTeacher
2012Hou De Zara UshirRukmini Pawar
2014YellowGauri's teacher
2016Babanchi ShalaJailer's wife
2018DhadakGayatri BhaglaHindi film
2023 Shehzada Mrs. Upadhyay

Stage

Play Language Ref.
Gandh Nishigandhacha Marathi
Mi Majhya Mulancha Marathi
Satalota Marathi
Kabirache Kay Karayche Marathi
Lagnachi Bed Marathi
Hands Up Marathi
Pahat Wara Marathi
Sonpankhi Marathi
Sobat Sangat Marathi
Amhi Sau Kumud Prabhakar Apte Marathi
Soyre Sakal Marathi
Takshakyag Marathi

Television commercials

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "लग्नानंतर ऐश्वर्या नारकर यांनी बदललं नाव, त्यांचं खरं नाव माहितीये का? - Marathi News | aishwarya narkar real name actress change her name after married to avinash narkar | Latest Filmy News at Lokmat.com". LOKMAT (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "बायकोच्या मांडीवर डोकं ठेवत अविनाश नारकर यांनी शेअर केला फोटो, लग्नाच्या २७ वर्षानंतरही ऐश्वर्या यांना म्हणतात 'बब्बू' | aishwarya narkar birthday husband avinash narkar share post on instagram and romantic photo of celebrity couple see details | Loksatta". www.loksatta.com (in Marathi). 9 December 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  3. 1 2 "मराठमोळी अभिनेत्री ऐश्वर्या नारकर – Marathisrushti Articles". www.marathisrushti.com. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Actress Aishwarya Narkar urges fans to not compare her Gopikabai Peshwe's character with Aruna, says "We learn and grow with the characters"". The Times of India. 7 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Lek Majhi Ladki hits double century". The Times of India. 19 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Shrimanta Gharchi Suun to go off-air soon". The Times of India. 23 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "Aishwarya Narkar: 'Saat Tareekh' chronicles the wrongs in society". mid-day.com. 2 July 2021.
  8. ↑ "'श्रीमंताघरची सून' मालिकेत ऐश्वर्या-अविनाश यांची जोडी". loksatta.com. 13 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "चाळीतल्या सर्वसामान्य कुटुंबात गेलं बालपण; ऐश्वर्या नारकर यांचं लग्नाआधीचं नाव ठाऊक आहे का?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi).
  10. ↑ "रिझर्व्ह बँकेत कामाला होते ऐश्वर्या नारकर यांचे वडील, चाळीत राहायची अभिनेत्री, म्हणाल्या- "चाळीत राहिल्यामुळे..."". Lokmat (in Marathi). 28 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Raksha Bandhan Special: Marathi Movies On Brother-Sister Bonding You Should Not Miss". The Times of India. 26 August 2018.
  12. ↑ 2000's Fair and lovely ad commercial (Video timeframe 8:30 ), retrieved 10 April 2023