Neelam Shirke is an actress of

Marathi language Marathi (; , 𑘦𑘨𑘰𑘙𑘲, , ) is a Classical languages of India, classical Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by Marathi people in the Indian state of Maharashtra and is also spoken in Goa, and parts of Guj ...

television and

Marathi cinema Marathi cinema is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi language, which is widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. It is based out of Mumbai. It is the oldest film ind ...

, known for her work in serials on

Zee Marathi Zee Marathi is an Indian Marathi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on 15 August 1999 and was known as Alpha TV Marathi until 28 March 2005, when it was r ...

like ''Vadalvat'', ''

Asambhav ''Asambhav'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rajiv Rai and produced by Gulshan Rai under the Trimurti Films banner. It was released on 23 July 2004, starring Arjun Rampal, Naseeruddin Shah and Priyanka Ch ...

'' and ''Saheb, Bibi aani Mi''. She also works in Marathi theatre.

Career

She started her career with Marathi one-act plays since her college days, then turning to commercial plays and then gradually to television serials, weekly and daily soaps and then also worked in Marathi cinema. She earned popularity with the successful movie '' Pachadlela''. She is particularly well known for her double character as the scheming vamp ''Sulekha'' who is the reincarnation of a prostitute ''Indumati'' in the Marathi serial ''Asambhav''. She is also known for her role of ''Vishakha'' in Marathi serial ''Vadalwaat'' (2003–2007) and that of ''Bhakti'' in the Marathi Comedy serial ''Saheb Bibi aani Me'' (2004–2006) where she played role of Bharat Jadhav's wife. She also portrayed an important role of Shivaji's queen ''Soirabai'' in ''Raja Shivachatrapati'' and a positive lead role in ''Charchaughi'' serial on

Star Pravah Star Pravah is an Indian Marathi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. It primarily telecasts family dramas, comedies, reality shows and films. History ...

. She also appeared in the films ''Zhak Marli Baiko Keli'' and ''Chingi'', which earned her critical acclaim.

Filmography

*''Gadbad Gondhal'' (2018) *''Tendulkar Out'' (2013) *''Dhating Dhingana'' (2013) *''Pratisaad - The Response'' (2010) *''Zhak Marli Bayko Keli'' (2009) *''Chingi'' (2009) *''Ekda Kay Zale Bayko Udali Bhurr'' (2008) *''Kshan'' (2006) *'' Pachadlela'' (2004)

Television

*''Saheb Bibi aani Mi'' *''

Vadalvaat ''Vadalvaat'' () is an Indian Marathi language television series which aired on Zee Marathi. It is produced by Shashank Solankiand directed by Mandar Devsthali under the banner of Seventh Sense Media. It starred Aditi Sarangdhar and Lokesh Gu ...

'' *''

Raja Shivchatrapati ''Raja Shivchhatrapati'' is an Indian Marathi language historical drama television series based on Shivaji, Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Kingdom which aired on Star Pravah. The serial was re-telecast in April 2020 during the COVID-19 ...

'' *''Chaar Choughi'' *''Koparkhali'' *''Hasa Chakat Fu'' *''Namaskar Mandali'' *''Advocate Shalini'' *''Swamini''

Awards

Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards

*2004: Best Vamp, Role: Vishakha (''Vadalvaat'') *2005: Best Supporting Actress, Role: Vishakha (''Vadalvaat'') *2007: Best Vamp, Role: Sulekha (''

'') *2008: Best Vamp, Role: Sulekha (''

'') *2009: Best Vamp, Role: Sulekha (''

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shirke, Neelam Actresses in Marathi cinema Marathi people Living people 21st-century Indian actresses Year of birth missing (living people)