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Bharati Achrekar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth15 October 1957

Age67 Years

BirthplaceMaharashtra

ProfessionActor and TV Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusWidowed

FamilyMother: Manik Varma; Father: Amar Varma; Children: 1 son; Siblings: Rani Varma, Aruna Jayprakash, Vandana Gupte

Bharati Achrekar Biography

Bharati Achrekar is an Indian theatre, film and television actor and former TV producer from Maharashtra. Known widely for her role as Mrs. Wagle in the 80

Early life and background

Bharati Achrekar was born on 15 October 1957 in Maharashtra. She grew up in a family with strong artistic roots: her mother was the late Manik Varma, a noted Indian classical singer, and her father was the late Amar Varma, a Hindi-Urdu writer and poet. Achrekar attended Hujurpaga School in Pune and went on to graduate from SNDT College in Mumbai with a specialization in Hindustani classical music.

Career

Achrekar began her performing career on stage at age 17, initially working in musical theatre. Her stage debut included a role in the musical play where she portrayed Tansen’s daughter. She has been active across Marathi theatre as well as in Hindi and English language projects.

On television, Achrekar became widely recognized for playing Mrs. Wagle in the 1988 Doordarshan series Wagle ki Duniya. Her TV work spans numerous serials from the late 1980s through the 2010s and beyond, including Aa Bail Muje Maar (1987), Kachchi Dhoop (1987), Sumit Sambhal Lega (2015), and Wagle Ki Duniya– Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey (2021).

Her film debut in Hindi came with Apne Paraye (1980) in which she played Naintara. She went on to appear in several Hindi films across the 1980s and later decades, including Sanjog (1985), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986), Eshwar (1989), and a role in Coolie No. 1 (2020). Achrekar has also performed in English-language features such as Little John (2001) and Flavors (2003).

In regional cinema she has appeared in Marathi films including Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004), Divasen Divas (2006), Valu (2008), and FU: Friendship Unlimited (2017). In 2013 she contributed vocal work to the Hindi film The Lunchbox, voicing the character Mrs. Deshpande.

Before focusing full-time on acting, Achrekar worked in television production. She has described joining TV as a producer in 1972, producing cultural programming and obituary features for prominent artistes. Although she found that work rewarding, she eventually left the government role when acting opportunities increased.

Public profile

Achrekar stands approximately 163 cm (5 feet 4 inches) tall and is described as having black hair and black eyes. Her professional credits span theatre, television and film, and she has been featured in television commercials for brands including Parachute cooking oil, Monaco, Nirma washing powder, and a Reliance life insurance product.

She is a trained singer and has performed in musical productions such as Gaa Re Maa. In interviews she has spoken about the influence of her parents on her life and career and has reflected on singing as an unfulfilled personal pursuit despite her musical training.

Personal life

Achrekar is a widow and has one son. Her husband passed away in 1984. She comes from a family with several siblings: sisters Rani Varma (a singer), Aruna Jayprakash, and Vandana Gupte (an actress). In her leisure time she enjoys cooking, travelling and watching television serials.

Latest updates

As of 2021 Achrekar continued to appear on television, including a role in Wagle Ki Duniya– Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey. Her career remains active across stage, screen and voice work.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Wagle Ki Duniya– Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey

Television series appearance

2021
Sumit Sambhal Lega

Television series appearance

2015
Coolie No. 1

Hindi film appearance

2020
The Lunchbox

Voice role as Mrs. Deshpande

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Known for the role of Mrs. Wagle in Wagle ki Duniya (1988)
  2. Longstanding career in Marathi theatre beginning at age 17
  3. Worked as a television producer in the early 1970s
  4. Appeared in Hindi, Marathi and English language films
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bharati Achrekar born?

15 October 1957

What is Bharati Achrekar known for?

Actor and TV Producer

What is Bharati Achrekar’s marital status?

Widowed