Suchitra Bandekar is an Indian actress and TV producer who mostly works in the Hindi and Marathi film and television industries. In 2024, she played the role of Farida in the Hindi-language action thriller series Indian Police Force which aired on Amazon Prime Video.
Wiki/Biography
Suchitra Bandekar was born as ‘Suchitra Gudekar’ on Tuesday, 10 October 1972 (age 51 years; in 2023) in Nashik, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Libra. Suchitra completed her schooling at Balmohan Vidyamandir in Mumbai. He completed his studies at Doongasree Gangji Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Mumbai.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Light Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about Suchitra Bandekar’s parents and siblings.
Suchitra Bandekar with her father
Suchitra Bandekar with her mother (right)
Husband & Son
In 1990, Suchitra Bandekar married Marathi actor, TV host, and Shiv Sena secretary and leader Aadesh Chandrakant Bandekar after dating him for several years.
Suchitra Bandekar and Aadesh Chandrakant during their wedding ceremony in 1990
The couple was later blessed with a son named Soham Bandekar who is also an actor.
Suchitra Bandekar with her son Soham Bandekar
religion
Suchitra Bandekar follows Hinduism.
Suchitra Bandekar’s Instagram post is dedicated to Lord Ganesha
Career
Marathi movies
In 2009, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in a Marathi film titled ‘Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’ where she played the role of Sumitra Bhosale.
Suchitra Bandekar (top right) on the poster of the Marathi film ‘Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’ (2009)
In 2011, she was cast in a Marathi film titled ‘Mala Aai Vhhaychy!’ where she played the role of Deshpande Madam.
Suchitra Bandekar in a still from the Marathi film titled ‘Mala Aai Vhhaychy!’ (2011)
In 2014, Suchitra was cast in a Marathi historical drama film titled ‘Rama Madhav’ where she played the role of Ramachi Aai.’
Suchitra Bandekar (right) during the shooting of the Marathi film titled ‘Rama Madhav’ (2014)
In 2021, she was cast in a film titled ‘Jhimma’ where she played the role of Vaishali Deshpande. In 2023, the second part of the film was released where he was cast for the same role again.
Suchitra Bandekar on the poster of the Marathi film titled ‘Jhimma 2’ (2023)
In 2023, Suchitra Bandekar starred in a Marathi drama film titled ‘Baipan Bhaari Deva’ where she played the role of Pallavi.
Suchitra Bandekar on the poster of Marathi movie titled ‘Baipan Bhaari Deva’ (2023)
Marathi Television
In 2002, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in a Marathi television series titled ‘Avantika’ where she played the role of Urmila Pradhan. The series aired on Alpha TV Marathi which is now known as Zee Marathi.
Suchitra Bandekar in a still from the Marathi TV serial titled ‘Avantika’ (2002)
In 2007, he was cast in a TV serial titled ‘Vahinisaheb’ which aired on Zee Marathi channel. Suchitra plays Yamini Bhaiyyasaheb Kirloskar (Akka) in the serial.
Suchitra Bandekar in a still from the Marathi TV serial titled ‘Vahinisaheb’ (2007)
He also appeared in a Marathi serial titled ‘Aabhas Ha’ (2011) and a Marathi television film titled ‘Don Kinare Doghi Aapan’ (2011).
Movie
In 1994, Suchitra Bandekar made her Bollywood debut with a Hindi romantic film titled ‘Jazbaat’ in which she played the role of an employee Jagdish.
Hindi movie poster titled ‘Jazbaat’ (1994)
In 2011, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in the Hindi action film ‘Singham’ where she played the role of Savita Bhosle, Kavya’s mother. The film is the first part of Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe series.
Suchitra Bandekar (far right) in a still from the Hindi film ‘Singham’ (2011)
In 2014, Suchitra was cast in a Telugu science fiction comedy film titled ‘Amrutham Chandamamalo’ where she played the role of Santha.
Telugu movie poster titled ‘Amrutham Chandamamalo’ (2014)
In 2018, he was cast in a Hindi action film titled ‘Simmba’ which is the third part of Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe series. Suchitra Bandekar plays Mrs. Mohile, Nityanand’s wife, and Nandini’s mother in the film.
Suchitra Bandekar (far right) in a still from the Hindi film ‘Simmba’ (2018)
Hindi Television
In 1994, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in a Hindi TV series titled ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ based on the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi where she played Deepa in an episode named ‘Sahi ka Kanta’ (credited as Suchitra Gudekar). The series aired on DD National.
Suchitra Bandekar (right) in a still from the Hindi TV series ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ (1994)
In 1995, she was cast in the first season of a Hindi sitcom titled ‘Hum Paanch’ where she played the role of ‘Babli.’ Suchitra was retained for the second season for the same character. The series airs on Zee TV.
Suchitra Bandekar (right) in a still from the Hindi TV series ‘Hum Paanch’ (1995)
In 1991, Suchitra was cast in a Hindi comedy series titled ‘Jangan Risau Ho Jayega’ where she played the role of ‘Manju.’ The series aired on Sahara TV. In 2012, she was cast in a Hindi romantic drama TV series titled ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’ where she played the role of Manorama Deewan.
Hindi TV series poster titled ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’ (2012)
In 2014, Suchitra Bandekar was cast in a Hindi TV serial titled ‘Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali’ aired on Life OK. She plays the role of Ishaani Chaturvedi.
Suchitra Bandekar is a still from the Hindi TV series titled ‘Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali’ (2014)
Publisher
In 2011, Suchitra Bandekar produced a Marathi crime fiction thriller television series titled ‘Lakshya’ which aired on Star Pravah.
Poster of Marathi TV series titled ‘Lakshya’ (2011)
In 2019, he produced a Marathi TV series titled ‘Almost Sufal Sampurna’ which aired on Zee Yuva, now known as Zee Marathi.
Poster of Marathi TV series titled ‘Almost Sufal Sampurna’ (2019) produced by Suchitra Bandekar
In 2022, Suchitra produced a Marathi drama TV series titled ‘Tharala Tar Mag!’ which aired on Star Pravah. The series is a remake of the Tamil TV series ‘Roja.’
Poster of Marathi TV series titled ‘Tharala Tar Mag!’ (2022)
In the same year, Suchitra Bandekar produced a Marathi TV serial titled ‘Shabbas Sunbai’ which aired on Sun Marathi channel.
Poster of Marathi TV series titled ‘Shabbas Sunbai’ (2022)
Facts/Trivia
- In 2007, Suchitra Bandekar and her husband Aadesh Chandrakant Bandekar launched their own production company, ‘Soham Productions,’ named after their son.
- In 2023, Suchitra Bandekar announced that a Marathi film titled ‘Jhimma 2’ would be her last film. He was quoted as saying in an interview that
I have done only 8 films in my career of 20-22 years. Two of them were released this year. Now, Jhimma 2 will be my last film. I can’t talk about the next movie because I don’t know when it will happen. ”
- Suchitra loves animals and often shares pictures and videos of cats and dogs on social media.
Suchitra Bandekar with her pet cat
Categories: Biography
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