Radha Bartake (born 1959) is an Indian actress,

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and beauty queen.

Early life

Radha was born in 1959 in Military Hospital, Panaji,

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, India in the year 1959.

Career and pageantry

Miss Goa 1973-1974

At the age of 14, she won Miss Goa in 1973–74.

Femina Miss India

After winning Miss Goa in the year 1973, she participated in Femina Miss India 1974 contest where she came second. She was crowned Femina Teen Princess India and was chosen to represent India at International Teen Princes contest held in

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International Teen Princess 1974

After being crowned Femina Teen Princess India 1974 she was sent to International Teen Princess. Where she took first place. She became first

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n to win International Teen Princess. The event was held in

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, Venezuela on 27 July 1974. Seventeen countries participated in the event.

Career as Film Actress

Later she turned as Indian film actress and made Bollywood debut in the film Sajan Bina Suhagan. She worked in many films. She worked in Marathi movies also. She became well known by the name 'Radha' or 'Kasturi'. Today her fascination for sea shells and pets has become her favourite occupation. Along with her husband she runs a workshop in her home creating beautiful objects, souvenirs, and murals from sea-shells and terracotta. Into interior designing her creations can be viewed at the Taj chain of hotels, Goa handicrafts, Radisson, etc.

Personal life

In 1986, Bartake married Captain R. K. Malik. She has two sons Sankalp Malik and Jaisinh Malik.

Filmography

After completing her reign as International Teen Princess she returned to

and worked in several films and TV ads. * ''

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'' (1977) Konkani Film * '' Saajan Bina Suhagan'' (1978) as Basanti Chopra * ''

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'' * 'Daasi'' (1981 film) * '' Preet Tujhi Mhaji'' * '' Pukar'' (1983) as Anjali

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bartake, Radha 1959 births Actresses from Goa Indian beauty pageant winners Living people Femina Miss India winners People from Margao Actors from South Goa district Female models from Goa