Usha Naik is an Indian actress who works in

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films. She started her career as a background dancer in films. She established herself as the leading lady of

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In the late 70s and 80s. She received numerous accolades including Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi and prestigious

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Early life & career

The movie ''

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'', directed by

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, marked Usha Naik's debut in the film. She started learning classical dance when she was young, which helped her become known as an actress who could do both serious and funny roles. She began with small parts in films like '' Jyotibacha Navas'' and ''Karava Tas Bharava'', and later got a big role in Anant Mane's ''Pach Rangachi Pach Pakharan''. After that, she acted in many Marathi films, playing various characters. She got praised for her roles in movies like ''Haldi Kunku'' and ''Devashappath Khare Sangen''. She was even honored by the Maharashtra Government for her work in ''

Kalavantin ''Kalavantin'' is a Marathi film released on 28 October 1978. Produced by Chelaram Bhatia along with Lalchand Bhatia and directed by Anant Mane. Cast The cast includes Avinash Masurekar, Usha Naik, Ganpat Patil, Kuldeep Pawar and Ranjana (s ...

'' and won a

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for her performance in ''Devashappath Khare Sangen''.

Filmography

Films

Television

Accolades

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Naik, Usha Actresses from Mumbai Indian film actresses Actresses in Marathi cinema 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Living people Year of birth missing (living people)