Aishwarya Narkar
Aishwarya Narkar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pallavi Athale[1] 8 December 1970 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse |
Avinash Narkar (m. 1995) |
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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Aali Laxmi Ghara | Laxmi | |
| 1999 | Ghe Bharari | Mukta Deshmukh | |
| 2000 | Tuch Majhi Bhagya Lakshmi | Swati | |
| Sattadhish | Vijaya Raje | ||
| Aai Shakti Devta | Bhagwati | ||
| 2001 | Lakshmi | Lakshmi | |
| Saubhagya Kankshini | Shakuntala | ||
| 2002 | Aadhar | Janaki | [11] |
| 2003 | Mala Jagaychay | Anita | |
| 2004 | Ghar Grihasti | Janaki Deshmukh | |
| Sakshatkar | Sarita Pradhan | ||
| Ranragini | Ashwini Birajdar | ||
| Bhiti Ek Satya | Pallavi | ||
| Raja Pandharicha | Dnyaneshwar's mother | ||
| Akalpit | Latika | ||
| Salam The Salute | Chintoo's mother | ||
| Bhiu Nakos Mi Tujhya Pathishi Ahe | Bai | ||
| 2005 | Olakh | Aishwarya | |
| 2005 | Sun Ladaki Sasarchi | Maya | |
| 2005 | Zhuluk | Aru | |
| 2005 | Me Tulas Tujhya Angani | Shanta | |
| 2005 | Kalam 302 | Aishwarya | |
| 2005 | Tighi | Pallu | |
| 2006 | Jai Jai Gagangiri Maharaj | Alka | |
| 2006 | Kadhi Achanak | Kavita Doiphode | |
| 2007 | Ek Kalokhi Raatra | Mandakini | |
| 2008 | Mural Khandobarayachi | Murali | |
| Apradh | Priya | ||
| 2010 | Anka Ganit Anandache | Anand's mother | |
| 2011 | Tambavyacha Vishnubala | Vishnubala's wife | |
| 2011 | Aanandache Dohi | Anandi | |
| 2012 | Champions | Teacher | |
| 2012 | Hou De Zara Ushir | Rukmini Pawar | |
| 2014 | Yellow | Gauri's teacher | |
| 2016 | Babanchi Shala | Jailer's wife | |
| 2018 | Dhadak | Gayatri Bhagla | Hindi 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
- 2000:Appeared in Fair & Lovelycream along with Trisha[12]
Awards
- Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress For Film Olakh
- Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress For Film Ghe Bharari
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi Nominated For Film Ghe Bharari
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "मराठमोळी अभिनेत्री ऐश्वर्या नारकर – Marathisrushti Articles". www.marathisrushti.com. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Lek Majhi Ladki hits double century". The Times of India. 19 December 2016.
- ↑ "Shrimanta Gharchi Suun to go off-air soon". The Times of India. 23 June 2021.
- ↑ "Aishwarya Narkar: 'Saat Tareekh' chronicles the wrongs in society". mid-day.com. 2 July 2021.
- ↑ "'श्रीमंताघरची सून' मालिकेत ऐश्वर्या-अविनाश यांची जोडी". loksatta.com. 13 October 2020.
- ↑ "चाळीतल्या सर्वसामान्य कुटुंबात गेलं बालपण; ऐश्वर्या नारकर यांचं लग्नाआधीचं नाव ठाऊक आहे का?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi).
- ↑ "रिझर्व्ह बँकेत कामाला होते ऐश्वर्या नारकर यांचे वडील, चाळीत राहायची अभिनेत्री, म्हणाल्या- "चाळीत राहिल्यामुळे..."". Lokmat (in Marathi). 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Raksha Bandhan Special: Marathi Movies On Brother-Sister Bonding You Should Not Miss". The Times of India. 26 August 2018.
- ↑ 2000's Fair and lovely ad commercial (Video timeframe 8:30 ), retrieved 10 April 2023