Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Model, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Usgao, Goa, India |
Latest News about Varsha Usgaonkar
05/03/2026
Varsha Usgaonkar was reported to be among the victims of an alleged Rs 47 lakh investment fraud linked to builder-producer Avinash Jadhav. Mumbai Police registered a case after claims that several actresses, including Usgaonkar, were cheated through the scheme and later threatened.
28/02/2025
Varsha Usgaonkar received the Goa State Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, also referred to as the Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar. The honor recognized her long contribution to cinema and came after decades of work in Marathi, Hindi, and Konkani entertainment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Varsha Usgaonkar |
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| Famous Role | Rani Lakshmi Bai in the Television serial Jhansi Ki Rani (1990) |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Konkani |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Won State Award for Best Acting; 1987: Best Actress award for the Marathi film 'Gammat Jammat' at the Maharashtra State Film Awards; 1997: Best Actress award for the Marathi film 'Paij Lagnachi' at the Maharashtra State Film Awards; 2024: An award at the Sakal Premier Awards; 2024: An award at the Filmfare Awards Marathi; 2025: Goa State Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Dempo Higher Secondary, Panaji, Goa |
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| College/University | Goa University, Panaji |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Singing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 2000 |
Family
| Husband | Ajay Shankar Sharma | ||||
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| Children | Two | ||||
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| Siblings | Dr. Mrs. Tosha Kurade and Mrs. Manisha Tarcar |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Works | Aflatoon, Tirangaa, Pathreela Raasta, Shikari: The Hunter, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Shejari Shejari, Sawat Majhi Ladki, Ek Hota Vidushak, Lapandav, Ghar Jamai, Style, Arjun, Super Nani, Oli Ki Suki, Zanvoy No.1 (Konkani) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/varshausgaonker/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/varsha.usgaonker/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Varsha Usgaonkar does not smoke. | |
| 2. Varsha Usgaonkar is related to the late music director Ravi Shankar Sharma. | |
| 3. In the 1990s, Varsha Usgaonkar was a prominent actress in Marathi cinema. | |
| 4. Varsha has appeared in Bollywood movies like Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi and Pathreela Raasta. | |
| 5. She collaborated with Ulhas Buyao on the Konkani album 'Tujem Laita Pixem'. | |
| 6. Varsha considers herself fortunate to have acted in the Konkani film Zanvoy No 1. | |
| 7. Zanvoy No. 1 is Varsha Usgaonkar's first Konkani movie. | |
| 8. She took a break from film acting and began her career in television in the 1990s. | |
| 9. She appeared with Amrish Puri in the 1991 film Shikari: The Hunter. | |
| 10. Varsha Usgaonkar grew up in Goa. | |
| 11. Varsha wanted to join the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune after 10th grade. However, admissions were closed then, and her father advised her to complete her graduation before pursuing a career in acting. | |
| 12. Varsha was introduced to theatre by one of her father’s friends, who was a renowned theatre director. She went on to perform in many Marathi theatrical productions like ‘Mahapur,’ ‘Ek Hoti Waghin,’ ‘Andhra Majha Sobti,’ and ‘Baaki Itihaas.’ |