Bharati Achrekar

Acting

Bharati Achrekar

Born 1957-10-15 · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Bharati Achrekar, born on 15 October 1957, is a renowned Indian actress and singer known for her versatility in Hindi and Marathi films, television, and theatre. Her journey began with professional stage debut at the age of 17, where she portrayed Tansen's daughter. Her several landmark performances in Marathi showcased her range from comedic timing to profound emotional portrayals. Building on the foundation of her theatre experience, she transitioned into feature films with Apne Paraye in 1980. Achrekar has also made significant contributions to Marathi cinema through memorable supporting roles that often explored rural and urban family dynamics. Achrekar reprised her iconic role as Radhika Wagle in the rebooted sitcom Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey, airing on Sony SAB f. Recent appearances include her role as Sarla in the 2024 feature *Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai* and in the 2025 reboot of *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi*. Her oeuvre exemplifies a dynamic range, seamlessly transitioning between comedic, dramatic, and maternal roles across diverse media platforms.

Acting credits

Chashme Baddoor poster
4.7

Seema rejects six marriage proposals set by her father and leaves for Goa. After Jai and Omi fail to impress her, they come up with a cruel plan when they realise that their friend Sid is dating her.

Chashme Baddoor

2013

Tighee poster
NR

Two estranged sisters are brought together when their mother falls ill. As they reunite under one roof after years apart, old memories help them understand each other again, until a secret their mother has kept for decades is revealed.

Tighee

2026

The Lunchbox poster
7.4

A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system (Mumbai's Dabbawallahs) connects a young housewife to a stranger in the dusk of his life. They build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality.

The Lunchbox

2013

Desi Boyz poster
6.3

When two cash-strapped UK-based Indians become male escorts amid an economic downturn, money flows right in but everything else in their lives starts falling apart.

Desi Boyz

2011

Little John poster
5.8

When a visiting researcher tries desperately to escape, after mistakenly captured by police for an alleged theft in a temple, bizarre things start happening.

Little John

2001

Family: Ties of Blood poster
6.0

The story is on the concept of karma and bad deeds. It follows Viren Sahai (Amitabh Bachchan), underworld don who rules over India. His son Abhir (Sushant Singh) is spoilt and believes he can do anything due to his father's power. When Viren's enemy Khan (Kader Khan) attacks Abhir, Viren demands revenge.

Family: Ties of Blood

2006

Pune 52 poster
6.0

Amar works as a private detective and tries to make his overbearing wife happy. He becomes involved in a police investigation and has an affair with his client's paramour.

Pune 52

2013

Haal-e-Dil poster
5.7

While traveling by train Shekhar attempts to woo Sanjana Sharma, but finds out she had given her heart to a former boyfriend, Rohit, who is no more. Both share some misadventures en-route to Simla, and upon arrival Shekhar openly declares his love for her knowing fully that this decision will bring nothing but heartbreak for him.

Haal-e-Dil

2008

The Killer poster
3.2

A cold-blooded contract killer hires the services of a cab driver for a full night. He forces the driver to go around Dubai as he keeps finishing off witnesses scheduled to testify against a gangster.

The Killer

2006

Chameli Ki Shaadi poster
6.8

Charandas, a young man in a village has no aim in life except to be a pehelwaan (wrestler). He takes an oath that he will not court or marry a girl until he hits the age of forty. But things changes when Charandas meets Chameli and falls in love with her. A hilarious take on the caste system of India, as both of them come from different castes and try hard to marry each other.

Chameli Ki Shaadi

1986

Coolie No. 1 poster
5.2

Insulted by Rosario, a rich businessman, Jai Kishen a Matchmaker teaches him a lesson by getting his daughter married to Raju, a Coolie, who poses to be a millionaire. They sense something fishy and Raju's deceptions are discovered. In an attempt to cover it up, he cooks up a story of having a filthy rich twin. One lie leads to another and things start to go awry culminating in a comedy of errors.

Coolie No. 1

2020

Sanai Choughade poster
6.0

Sanai Choughade is a Marathi movie released in 2008. Produced by Deepti Shreyad Talpade & directed by Rajeev Patil. It is a family entertainer full of twists & turns which forces everyone to inspect the conventional arranged marriage system

Sanai Choughade

2008

Chintoo poster
NR

Chintoo, a sweet and naughty boy lives in an upper middle class, lively neighborhood with his parents. This eight-year-old is extremely popular in his group. Pappu is his best friend and Mini, Raju, Baglya, Neha and the toddler Sonu all together are the unbeatable 'Wanarwede Warriors'

Chintoo

2012

Bhrashtachar poster
3.4

Journalist Bhavani intends to expose and bring to justice a corrupt politician who pretends to be a social worker. However, she soon finds herself trapped in a web of conspiracies.

Bhrashtachar

1989

Fatso! poster
5.3

Killed too soon due to a clerical error in heaven, a man is sent back to earth with a new lease on life, this time in the body of his portly friend.

Fatso!

2012

Rascals poster
3.7

Two rival con-men attempt to outdo each other to woo a wealthy woman.

Rascals

2011

Apne Paraye poster
8.0

Film about the trials facing a family whose patriarch has squandered money into a series of unwise ventures.

Apne Paraye

1980

Aga Bai Arechya poster
8.0

Shriranga Deshmukh is frustrated with all the women in his life. However, when he gets back from his native place, he realises he has supernatural powers allowing him to listen to any woman's thought. Inspired by "What Women Want".

Aga Bai Arechya

2004

Tarla poster
6.9

Follows the journey of India's iconic home chef, Tarla Dalal. It captures the integral role she played in empowering women and helping them realise their dreams through food.

Tarla

2023

Eeshwar poster
7.0

Ishwar is a simple-minded and honest young man, devout and religious, he cares for everybody. He meets with a young widow with a son and marries her. This story is about him and his trials and triumphs.

Eeshwar

1989

Valu poster
7.6

In the village of Kusavde, a wild bull named Valu is worshipped but has become uncontrollable. Forest officer Swanand Gaddamwar arrives to catch the bull, triggering chaos, comedy, and politics, as villagers' emotions, beliefs, and rivalries surface in this satirical drama.

Valu

2008

Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai poster
6.5

Mitesh Meghani a family man, attempts to buy back their love through a scheme of conning an old man and getting him to transfer his property in his name.

Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai

2024

Saatchya Aat Gharat poster
9.0

A group of young boys and girls grapple with moral issues in a changing world.

Saatchya Aat Gharat

2004

No artwork available
9.0

Born on the street, without any knowledge of his parents, Shankar (Jackie Shroff) lives his life as an urchin, on petty thievery and con games. He is o known to the police because of his petty crimes. Rich and beautiful Natasha (Richa Sharma), niece of a well-known Member of Parliament, Dharamdas (Amrish Puri)falls for him, but Shankar heart is with another (Padmini Kolhapure). Shankar comes to know that his father is alive, he soon meets up with him, and with the help of Natasha, comes across a closely guarded conspiracy involving people he has known for a long time.

Sadak Chhap

1987