Ratna Pathak
| Ratna Pathak Shah | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Ratna Pathak 18 March 1957 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse(s) | Naseeruddin Shah (1982–present) |
| Children |
Imaad Shah Vivaan Shah |
| Parent(s) |
Baldev Pathak Dina Pathak |
| Relatives |
Supriya Pathak (Sister) Zameerud-din Shah (Brother-in-law) Pankaj Kapoor (Brother-in-law) Heeba Shah (Step-Daughter) Shahid Kapoor (Step-Nephew) |
Ratna Pathak Shah is an Indian actress best known for her portrayal of Maya Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, as a major supporting mother in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and also in Golmaal 3.[1]
Early life
Ratna Pathak Shah was born in 18 March 1957 in Mumbai, India to Bollywood actress, Dina Pathak. She is the elder sister of actress Supriya Pathak.[2]
Pathak is an alumna of the J.B.Vachha High School, Dadar Mumbai and National School of Drama, Delhi.[3]
Career
As well as appearing in many successful films, including Mirch Masala, Ratna Pathak appeared as the wife in The Perfect Murder.[4]
She also acted in the hit comedy sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, for which she received the ITA Award for Best Actress - Comedy in 2005. She has been acting in a number of high quality comedy serials on the Indian television.
In July 2008 she appeared in the successful film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na as the mother of the protagonist. Naseeruddin Shah played her husband, as a deceased character who talks to her from a portrait. She has also acted in several Russian plays, as well as co-founding and being an active member of "Motley Theatre Group". She appeared in the successful film Golmaal 3 opposite Mithun Chakraborty. She was a part of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Selecting Committee for 2012 Awards.
Personal life
Ratna Pathak is married to Naseeruddin Shah. They have two sons Imaad Shah and Vivaan Shah. Naseeruddin Shah has a daughter, Heeba Shah, from his first marriage.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mandi | Malti | Hindi |
| 1983 | Heat and Dust | Ritu | English |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala | Factory Worker | Hindi |
| 1988 | The Perfect Murder | Pratima Ghote | English |
| 1995 | Mr. Ahmed | Amma | English |
| 2002 | Encounter: The Killing | Mrs. Sudhakar Rao | Hindi |
| 2005 | Paheli | Female Puppet (voice) | Hindi |
| 2006 | Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota | Tara | Hindi |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Savitri Rathore | Hindi |
| 2009 | Aladin | Marjina | Hindi |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Geeta | Hindi |
| 2011 | The Coffin Maker | Isabella | English |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Mrs. Kapoor | Hindi |
| 2014 | Khoobsurat | Queen Nirmala Devi Rathore | Hindi |
| 2016 | Kapoor & Sons | Sunita Kapoor | Hindi |
| 2016 | Nil Battey Sannata | Dr. Deewan | Hindi |
Television
| Year (s) | Show | Character | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Idhar Udhar | Sunita | DD National | |
| 1995 | Filmi Chakkar | Rukmani | Zee TV | |
| 1993-1997 | Tara | Kanchan | Zee TV | |
| 1997 | Movers & Shakers | Herself | Sony TV | Guest appearance |
| 1997-1998 | Idhar Udhar (season 2) | Sunita | Sony TV | |
| 1999 | Gubbare | Ms. Gupta | Zee TV | Episode 6: Jhooth |
| 2005-2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Maya Sarabhai | STAR One | |
| 2012 | The Late Night Show Jitna Rangeen Utna Sangeen | Herself | Colors TV | Guest appearance |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Film/Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Award for Best Actress - Comedy | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Comic Role | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2006 | Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Award for Best Actress - Comedy | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Nominated |
| 2009 | Screen Awards | Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Nominated |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Nominated |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards | Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award | Golmaal 3 | Nominated |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress | Golmaal 3 | Nominated |
| 2011 | Zee Cine Awards | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Golmaal 3 | Nominated[5] |
| 2011 | Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards | Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Golmaal 3 | Nominated |
| 2011 | 12th IIFA Awards | IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress | Golmaal 3 | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Apps - Access My Library - Gale". Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: A tribute to Dina Pathak as she turns 80". Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ Dhingra, Deepali (19 July 2012). "Ratna Pathak goes behind the camera". Mid Day. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ↑ "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - 7days -". Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "‘Dabangg’ bags maximum nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2011". Zee News. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
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