Varsha Usgaonkar was born on Wednesday, 28 February 1968 (age 55 years; as of 2023) in Usgoa, Goa, India. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. Her mother tongue is Konkani. She did her formal studies at Dempo Higher Secondary in Panaji, Goa. Further, she pursued her Bachelor’s degree at Goa University, Panaji.
Varsha Usgaonkar in her youth
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Hazel Grey
Figure Measurements (approx.): Bust: 34 inches, Waist: 25 inches, Hips: 36 inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
Varsha Usgaonkar’s father’s name is Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar, who was an Indian politician. Her father died on 16 June 2020 due to his long illness. Varsha’s mother’s name is Manikabai. She has two sisters named Manisha Usgaonkar and Tosha Usgaonkar.
Varsha with her father
Husband
In March 2000, Varsha Usgaonkar got married to Ajay Shankar Sharma, who is the son of renowned Indian film music director, Ravi Shankar Sharma.
Varsha with her husband, Ajay Shankar Sharma
Religion
She follows Hinduism.
Varsha offering prayers at the temple
Career
Film
Marathi Language
In 1987, she started her acting career with her debut film ‘Gammat Jammat,’ in which she played the role of ‘Kalpana Korde.’
Poster of the film ‘Gammat Jammat’ (1987) starring Varsha Usgaonkar
She appeared as ‘Rajani Bala’ in the film ‘Sagalikade Bombabomb’ (1988). Subsequently, she appeared in the films like ‘Atmavishwas’ (1989), ‘Shejari Shejari’ (1990), ‘Savat Mazi Ladki’ (1993), ‘Insaniyat Ke Devta’ (1993), ‘Ladhaai’ (1999), ‘Duniyadari’ (2013), ‘Sher Shivraj’ (2022), and many more.
Hindi Language
Varsha began her career with her debut film ‘Doodh Ka Karz’ (1990) in which she played the role of ‘Kajri.’
poster of the film ‘Doodh Ka Karz’ (1990) starring Varsha Usgaonkar
In 1991, she played the role of ‘Chanchal’ in the film ‘Shikari: The Hunter’ which was also released in the Russian language. Later, she appeared in films like ‘Honeymoon’ (1992), ‘Parwane’ (1993), ‘Paathreela Raasta’ (1994), ‘Chehraa’ (1999), ‘Mr Ya Miss’ (2005), ‘Super Nani’ (2014), and many more.
Television
She made her television debut with the series ‘Mahabharat’ (1988) in which she played the role of ‘Uttara.’ Varsha gained popularity for her role as ‘Rani Lakshmibai’ in the television show ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ (1990) telecasted on Doordarshan. She made an episodic appearance in series like ‘Ahat Season 1’ (1995) and ‘Ghar Jamai’ (1997). In 2003, she appeared in a Marathi television show, ‘Tuzyavina,’ in which she played a supporting role.
She played the role of ‘Mohini’ in the serial ‘Vishnu Puran’ (2001), and ‘Kritika Khurana’ in the serial ‘Jamai Raja’ (2017). In 2020, she played the role of ‘Nandini Yashwant Shirke-Patil’ in the Marathi series ‘Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta.’
Stage Play
In 1984, Varsha Usgaonkar played a leading role in the super-hit Marathi stageplay, ‘Brahmachari,’ by which she received immense love and popularity from the audience.
Poster of the Marathi Stageplay ‘Brahmachari’ (1984)
Controversies
Varsha Usgaonkar accused by her sister-in-law
Varsha Usgaonkar has been accused by her sister-in-law of harassing and unlawfully inhabiting her father, Late. Ravi Shankar’s property in Santacruz (W), Mumbai.
Varsha Usgaonkar posed topless
In 1998, Varsha Usgaonkar became a huge part of the controversy when her topless photoshoot for a magazine went viral. When Marathi actresses would only wear sarees and salwar kameez, Varsha defied Indian tradition with her topless photoshoot.