Padmini Kolhapure

Padmini Kolhapure: A Four-Decade Reign in Hindi and Marathi Cinema Padmini Kolhapure, born November 1, 1965, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, celebrated for her contributions to Hindi and Marathi films. Her career, spanning over four decades, showcases a remarkable journey from child artiste to leading lady. Kolhapure's acting debut at age seven paved the way for roles in films like Zindagi (1976) and Dream Girl (1977), but her breakthrough came with Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978). Her talent quickly garnered recognition. At 15, she won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980), followed by the Filmfare Best Actress Award at 17 for Prem Rog (1982), making her one of the youngest recipients of this prestigious honour. Further accolades included nominations for Souten (1983) and Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985). Kolhapure solidified her position as a leading lady with memorable performances in films such as Ahista Ahista, Vidhaata, Woh Saat Din, Do Dilon Ki Dastaan, Swarag Se Sunder, and Dadagiri. Her recent cinematic ventures include Phata Poster Nikla Hero (2013) and Panipat (2019). She has also enriched Marathi cinema with roles in films like Chimani Pakhar, Manthan: Ek Amrut Pyala, and Prawaas. With over 75 films to her credit and three Filmfare Awards, Kolhapure remains a respected and enduring presence in the Indian film industry.