Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 167 cm |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Trained at the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in Bombay under mentors including Balraj Sahni, A.K Hangal, and Shaukat Azmi | |
| Active in theatre, television, and film since 1978 | |
| Fluent in multiple languages including Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Malayalam, and Tamil | |
| Prefers writing in Hindi and is a published poet | |
| Eco-activist focused on natural farming and rural development near Bengaluru | |
| Innovated a non-electric, cost-efficient refrigerator using hollow bricks to help farmers preserve produce |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Family
| Siblings | Her sister Arundhati Nag is an Indian film and theatre actress. |
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Career
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| Notable Films |
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| Theatre Work | Extensive theatre career with prominent directors; solo performance in Kitchen Poems (inspired by Dhiruben Patel's work) received critical acclaim | ||||||||
| Translation Work | Translated five plays by Girish Karnad and Mahesh Dattani's '30 Days In September' into Hindi | ||||||||
| Other Work | Puppeteer, storyteller, assistant director, dubbing director, dialogue writer, school teacher, theatre facilitator, painter, and puppet maker |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Padmavati Rao is an accomplished Indian film actress in both Hindi and Kannada cinema. | |
| 2. She has a diverse range of talents, including acting, writing, theater, poetry, dance, and translation. | |
| 3. During the COVID-19 lockdown in India, she dedicated her efforts to promoting natural farming and arts & crafts in rural areas near Bengaluru. | |
| 4. Padmavati is actively addressing the issue of farmers’ suicide in India and innovated a non-electric refrigerator to help farmers preserve their produce efficiently. | |
| 5. Aside from her social initiatives, she finds joy in activities like stitching, upcycling, mending, and writing. | |
| 6. Throughout the lockdown, Padmavati worked on multiple creative projects simultaneously, including writing a book of poems and a play. | |
| 7. She showcased her talent with a solo performance inspired by Dhiruben Patel’s 'Kitchen Poems', receiving recognition for her compelling portrayal. | |
| 8. She debuted in the 1978 Kannada film Ondanondu Kaladalli directed by Girish Karnad. | |
| 9. She has translated five of Girish Karnad’s plays as well as Mahesh Dattani’s 30 Days In September into Hindi. | |
| 10. She played Amitabh Bachchan's wife in the film Te3n (2016). | |
| 11. She portrayed Kunwar Baisa in Padmaavat (2018) and Jijabai in Tanhaji (2020). | |
| 12. She has worked in Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Malayalam, and Tamil cinema. | |
| 13. She is known for portraying complicated and emotionally deep characters with subtle yet powerful expressions. |
