Bhagyashree Patwardhan(I)
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Bhagyashree Patwardhan was born in a royal, though very conservative
Marathi-speaking, Patwardhan family on February 23, 1969. Her father is
the former Maharaja of Sangli, whose qualifications include MBA and
LLB. Since her childhood she was taught Sanskrit, as her dad recites
Slokas.
She was contemplating going overseas to pursue her studies in
Management, when Sheela, the former wife of actor/film-maker, Amol
Palekar, approached her to act in a television serial 'Kaachi Dhoop',
which she accepted. The TV serial proved to be very popular, and as a
result she also ended up appearing in 'Honi Anhonee', and 'Kisse Miya
Biwi Ke'.
The popularity of this charming, beautiful Piscean with an innocent
fresh face got her the lead in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Maine Pyar Kiya',
opposite Salman Khan, which went on to be a blockbuster. She also ended
up starring in a total of 6 movies: 2 from Bangladesh, 2 in Kannada,
and 2 in Telugu. The change in language did not prove to be a challenge
as languages in India are based in Sanskrit and this is where her
childhood education came to her aid.
'Maine Pyar Kiya' could have been an ideal step to popularity, but
shortly after its release, Bhagyashree decided to get married to her
boyfriend, Himalay Dassani.
She conditionally offered to act in movies provided a lead role was
provided to Himalay. She did star with him in three movies 'Qaid Main
Hai Bulbul', 'Tyaagi', and 'Paayal', but all three failed at the box
office.
She then turned her attention to her family, and soon became the mother
of two children. She gives priority to her family and will only work 15
days a month.
She did a come-back to the small screen with with a TV serial in which
she played the role of a mature politician. She also appeared in a TV
commercial for Parag Sarees.
She made a special appearance in 'Humko Deewana Kar Gaye', and
'Janani'.
This suave and gentle young woman is also involved in 'Kagaz Ki Kashti'
which is being produced by her husband for the small screen, and is to
be aired on Sahara One.
Marathi-speaking, Patwardhan family on February 23, 1969. Her father is
the former Maharaja of Sangli, whose qualifications include MBA and
LLB. Since her childhood she was taught Sanskrit, as her dad recites
Slokas.
She was contemplating going overseas to pursue her studies in
Management, when Sheela, the former wife of actor/film-maker, Amol
Palekar, approached her to act in a television serial 'Kaachi Dhoop',
which she accepted. The TV serial proved to be very popular, and as a
result she also ended up appearing in 'Honi Anhonee', and 'Kisse Miya
Biwi Ke'.
The popularity of this charming, beautiful Piscean with an innocent
fresh face got her the lead in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Maine Pyar Kiya',
opposite Salman Khan, which went on to be a blockbuster. She also ended
up starring in a total of 6 movies: 2 from Bangladesh, 2 in Kannada,
and 2 in Telugu. The change in language did not prove to be a challenge
as languages in India are based in Sanskrit and this is where her
childhood education came to her aid.
'Maine Pyar Kiya' could have been an ideal step to popularity, but
shortly after its release, Bhagyashree decided to get married to her
boyfriend, Himalay Dassani.
She conditionally offered to act in movies provided a lead role was
provided to Himalay. She did star with him in three movies 'Qaid Main
Hai Bulbul', 'Tyaagi', and 'Paayal', but all three failed at the box
office.
She then turned her attention to her family, and soon became the mother
of two children. She gives priority to her family and will only work 15
days a month.
She did a come-back to the small screen with with a TV serial in which
she played the role of a mature politician. She also appeared in a TV
commercial for Parag Sarees.
She made a special appearance in 'Humko Deewana Kar Gaye', and
'Janani'.
This suave and gentle young woman is also involved in 'Kagaz Ki Kashti'
which is being produced by her husband for the small screen, and is to
be aired on Sahara One.