Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/10/1941 |
| Age | 85 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sarita Bhosle |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| Years Active | 1950–present |
| Known For | Gujarati and Marathi theatre, Baa in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm (5’ 3”) |
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| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Did not attend college |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Husband/Spouse | Pravin Joshi (Theatre director, m. 1958; died 1979) |
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| Previous Spouse | Rajkumar Khatau (m. 1957; div. 1958) |
Family
| Father | Bhimrao Bhosle (Barrister) |
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| Mother | Kamlabai Rane |
| Siblings | Padmarani (Actress) |
| Relatives | Roy–Joshi–Irani–Desai family |
Career
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Awards & Honours
| Padma Shri | Civilian honour from the Government of India |
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| Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | Acting in Gujarati (1988) |
| Lifetime Achievement Award for Gujarati Theatre | Transmedia (2007) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sarita Joshi began acting in Gujarati theatre at 9 years old. | |
| 2. In the film ‘Kanyadan’ (1968), she portrayed Asha Parekh's friend, and in ‘Pyar Hi Pyar’ (1969), she played Vijayanthimala’s friend. | |
| 3. She is most known for her role as Baa in the Star Plus series ‘Baa Bahu Aur Baby’ from 2005. | |
| 4. Sarita Joshi was part of the crossover film ‘Bollywood Beats’ (2009) in the United States. | |
| 5. One of her notable works is the one-woman play ‘Sakhubai’, performed in various cities for 11 years. | |
| 6. She received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award for Gujarati Theatre’ from Transmedia in 2007 and the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Acting in Gujarati’ in 1988. | |
| 7. She has always been active in Gujarati, Marathi, and Hindi theatre. | |
| 8. Her daughter Purbi Joshi is also an actress and television presenter, and her daughter Ketki Dave has worked with her on the daily soap Pushpa Impossible. |
