Padmini Kolhapure Biography, religion, Husband, Affairs, boyfriend marriage, Sister, Family, Age, husband name

Padmini Kolhapure is a well-known Indian film actress as well as a singer, mainly known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films.

Padmini Kolhapuri started her acting career at a very young age. He sang the chorus along with his sister Shivangi for singles for films like Kitab, Yaadon Ki Baaraat and Dushman Dost.

He also made a music album named 'Music Lovers' with famous singer Bappi Lahiri.

In the year 2021, she also appeared in The Kapil Sharma Show opposite actress Poonam Dhillon. In today's blog we will know about his life.

Padmini Kolhapure Biography
  • Name -Padmini Kolhapuri
  • Nick Name - Pandi
  • Born - 1 November 1965
  • Age - 55 Years (Year 2021 )
  • Birth Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Nationality - Indian
  • Hometown - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Religion - Hindu
  • Caste - Konkani Brahmins
  • Zodiac sign - Scorpio
  • Height - 5 feet 4 inches
  • Weight - 60 kg
  • Eye Color - Dark Brown
  • Hair Color - Black
  • Hobbies - Watching Movies, Cooking
  • Profession - actress and singer
  • Debut/TV (Debut) Vocal - Saat Saheliyan (Producer) (1982)
  • Film (as a child artist) - Ek Khiladi Bawan Patte (1972)
  • Film (as Lead Actress) - Ahista Ahista (1981)
  • Album - Love Dance Love (1985) (with Bappi Lahiri)
  • TV - A New Identity (2013)
  • Marital Status - Married
  • Marriage Date - 15 August 1986
Birth & Early Life
Padmini Kolhapuri was born on 1 November 1965 in Mumbai city of Maharashtra to father Pandharinath Kolhapuri and mother Nirupama Kolhapuri. Padmini Kolhapure belongs to a Marathi family. She was the second child of her parents among three daughters.

She belonged to a musician family. His father was a trained classical singer and veena player. He started learning music at an early age.

His family's surname "Kolhapuri" refers to the location "Kolhapur" in Maharashtra; Where the family belongs. Padmini's mother, Nirupama Kolhapuri, was born in a Konkani Brahmin, Marathi family. His mother previously worked with Air India as a ground staff

Padmini's father's mother was the half-sister of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar. Thus Padmini is the niece of legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Padmini Kolhapure Family
  • Father's name - Pandharinath Kolhapuri (A classical singer)
  • Mother's name - Nirupama Kolhapuri
  • Sister's name - Shivangi Kapoor (Elder, Actress), Tejaswini Kolhapuri (Younger, Actress)
  • Husband's name - Pradeep Sharma
  • Son's name - Priyank Pradeep Sharma (Actor)
Padmini Kolhapure marriage and husband

Padmini Kolhapuri, who has worked in films since childhood, fell in love with filmmaker Pradeep Sharma. At that time Padmini was just 21 years old. The family members were not ready for this marriage.

In such a situation, Padmini had to run away from home and get married on 15 August 1986. Padmini met Pradeep Sharma on the sets of the film Aisa Pyaar Kaun. His co-star in this film was Mithun Chakraborty.

The director of this film, Vijay Sadana, was produced by Pradeep Sharma. Padmini's family did not like her relationship with Pradeep as both belonged to different societies.

When Padmini's attempts to convince the fanatical Maharashtrian family did not succeed, the two decided to run away from home and live with each other.
They both had a son Priyank, who started his married life on 4 February. Shakti Kapoor looks like Padmini's brother-in-law.

Career of Padmini Kolhapuri - Career in films as a child artist

Padmini Kolhapuri started her film career at a very young age. In 1972, his first film as a child artist was 'Ek Khiladi Bawan Patte'. She always wanted to be a singer. In 1973, she made her singing debut as a child for the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat. He sang in the chorus to sing along with his sister Shivangi.

According to a report, it was Asha Bhosle who suggested the name of Padmini Kolhapuri to Dev Anand, who then cast her as a child artist in Ishq Ishq Ishq (1975).

In 1977, he played as a child artist in the film 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram', which became his most famous child role.
Career in films as a lead actress

In 1980, Padmini played a leading role in the film Insaaf Ka Tarazoo alongside Raj Babbar and Deepak Parashar, where her performance was appreciated by cinema critics and audiences.

Her first film as a lead actress was "Ahista Ahista" which was released in the year 1981. He was accompanied by big actors like Shammi Kapoor, Nanda, Kunal Kapoor in this film.

In 1982, she appeared in the film 'Prem Rog' opposite Rishi Kapoor and won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress at the age of 17.
In 1985, she acted as an actress in a film 'Do Dil Ki Dastaan'.
During the year 1985, when actor Anil Kapoor came to Bollywood films, he did his first Woh Saat Din with actress Padmini, who had become a big actress by that time. The film proved to be a hit at the box office and helped Anil Kapoor gain a foothold in Bollywood as he worked with Padmini in his first film.
In the year 1993, he did his last film 'Professor Ki Padosan' and took a long break from the film industry.

In 1999, he returned to Bollywood as a film producer and made the film Rockford. In 2003, he returned to acting after almost 10 years with his elder son in a Marathi film, 'Chimani Pakhar'. The film proved to be a huge hit. She received the Screen Award in the Best Marathi Actress category. In 2013, she played the role of Shahid Kapoor's mother in the comedy film Phata Poster Nikla Hero.
Some of the best movies of Padmini Kolhapure Famous Movies
  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1977)
  • A Little Infidelity (1980)
  • The Scale of Justice (1980)
  • Jaane Ko Dehna Hai (1981)
  • Prem Rog (1982)
  • Vidhata (1982)
  • Woh 7 Din (1983)
  • Sautan (1983)
  • Love Doesn't Bending (1985)
  • Experience (1986)
Padmini Kolhapuri controversy

When Charles came to India, he was welcomed by Padmini and put a garland around his neck and kissed him on his cheek. If reports are to be believed, Prince Charles was also surprised by the gesture of the actress. It became the subject of much discussion at the time and Kiss is still considered one of the most controversial figures in the history of cinema.

Likes and Dislikes of Padmini Kolhapuri
  • Favorite Actor - Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor
  • Favorite Actress - Sridevi, Deepika Padukone
  • Favorite Food - Rajma Chawal
  • Favorite Singer - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
Interesting Facts about Padmini Kolhapuri
  • After Smriti Irani left the show she was selected for the TV serial 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' to play the role of Tulsi Virani. For some reason this role went to Gautami Kapoor.
  • He was offered to work in films like Ek Duje Ke Ke Liye, Silsila and Ram Teri Ganga Maili. But due to her busy schedule, she could not be a part of these hit films.
  • She has opened acting schools in Hyderabad and Delhi and a grooming and modeling academy in Mumbai.
  • She also owns a boutique named “Padmasita”.
  • She is the sister-in-law of Shakti Kapoor and aunt of Siddhant Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor.
Padmini Kolhapure Awards and Awards
  • 1981: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Insaaf Ka Taraju
  • 1982: Filmfare Special Performance Award for Ahista Ahista
  • 1983: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Prem Rog
  • Padmini Kolhapure with her Filmfare Award
  • 2006: Best Screen Actress Award for Chimani Pakhare
FAQ
How does Padmini Kolhapuri look like Shakti Kapoor?
Padmini Kolhapuri seems to be Shakti Kapoor's sister-in-law.

What is Padmini Kolhapuri's father's name?
Padmini Kolhapuri's father's name is Pandharinath Kolhapuri.

How many children does Padmini Kolhapuri have?
Padmini is a boy from Kolhapuri named Priyank Pradeep Sharma.