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Nandita Patkar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth16 March 1982

Age41 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplacePune, Maharashtra

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilySister - Shalaka Patkar (educator)

Nandita Patkar Biography

Nandita Dhuri Patkar is a Marathi actress from Pune known for character and supporting roles in film, television and short films. A former radio jockey and

Early life and background

Nandita Dhuri Patkar was born on 16 March 1982 in Pune, Maharashtra. She grew up in Pune and completed her schooling at Adarsh High School in Mumbai before graduating from D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce. During her school years she was a cadet in the National Cadet Corps and was selected to participate in the Republic Day Parade in Delhi.

Before entering acting professionally, Patkar served in the Indian Air Force and worked at a call centre early in her career. She also worked with All India Radio as a radio jockey hosting Marathi programmes and did voice-over work for computer-based educational projects. Theatre experience followed, with performances in plays such as Wada, Aidan, Var Khali Don Paye and Jungle Mein Mangal, which helped shape her acting skills.

Career

Nandita Patkar made her screen debut in the Marathi feature film Elizabeth Ekadashi (2014), playing the role of Dnyanesh's mother. That film later won the National award for Best Children’s Film in 2015. After her debut she appeared in a range of Marathi films including Daaravatha (2015), Lalbaugchi Rani (2016), Khari Biscuit (2019), Baba (2019) and Balbharti (2022).

Her performance in Baba earned her recognition at the MaTa Sanman awards, where she received the Best Supporting Actress honour. She also won the Zee Gaurav Awards 2020 Best Supporting Actor Award for Khari Biscuit.

On television, Patkar has acted in Marathi serials and made her TV debut as Laxmi in Maze Pati Saubhagyavati (2015). In 2020 she joined the cast of the Marathi family drama Sahkutumb Sahparivar in the role of Sarita. Her portrayal on the show was acknowledged with the Star Prawah Puruskar 2021 Sarvotkrsht Vahini award. Sahkutumb Sahparivar reached the milestone of 1,000 episodes on 25 July 2023.

In the short-film space, Patkar played the lead role of Suman in Butter Chicken (2022). The short film received festival selection notices and won an Outstanding Achievement award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2021.

Public profile

Patkar is active primarily in the Marathi entertainment industry and is known for supporting and character roles across stage, screen and television. She enjoys creative pursuits such as mandala art, which she uses to manage stress and maintain focus. Travel and reading are among her interests; she has expressed a fondness for Himachal Pradesh as a travel destination and lists books such as Eat, Pray, Love among her favourites.

Personal life

Nandita Patkar is unmarried. She practices Hinduism and belongs to the Savji Kshatriya community. She is a non-vegetarian and keeps a pet dog named Sky. Her sister, Shalaka Patkar, works in education as the head of a department.

Awards and recognition

Patkar's body of work has been recognized with several awards and festival honors. Highlights include Best Supporting Actress at the MaTa Sanman for Baba, a Zee Gaurav Award for Khari Biscuit, the Star Prawah Puruskar recognition for her television work, and an Outstanding Achievement award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival for Butter Chicken.

Latest updates

Recent entries in Patkar’s filmography include the short film Butter Chicken (2022) and the feature Balbharti (2022). On television, she continued to be associated with Sahkutumb Sahparivar as it crossed the 1,000-episode mark in mid-2023.
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Recent Work

Butter Chicken

Short film in which she played the lead role of Suman; film won an Outstanding Achievement award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival and played at multiple festivals.

2021/2022
Balbharti

Marathi feature film featuring Nandita Patkar.

2022
Sahkutumb Sahparivar

Marathi television serial in which she played Sarita; the show reached 1,000 episodes in July 2023.

20202023
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Elizabeth Ekadashi (2014)
  2. MaTa Samman Best Supporting Actress for Baba
  3. Zee Gaurav Awards 2020 Best Supporting Actor for Khari Biscuit
  4. Star Prawah Puruskar 2021 Sarvotkrsht Vahini for Sahkutumb Sahparivar
  5. Outstanding Achievement award at Calcutta International Cult Film Festival for Butter Chicken
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nandita Patkar born?

16 March 1982

What is Nandita Patkar known for?

Actress

What is Nandita Patkar’s marital status?

Unmarried