Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni has successfully dabbled with both Marathi and Hindi cinema for more than three decades. She is easily one of the most delightful actresses we have in the industry.
She happens to be honest and genuine, and it reflects in her performances as well. She was recently seen in the television show Celebrity Masterchef and then in an interview with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa on their podcast, the actress made some shocking revelations about her journey in the industry and how her parents reacted when she said she wanted to be in movies.
Usha Nadkarni is known for films like Vaastav and Rustom and television shows like Pavitra Rishta. Here’s what the veteran actress had to say
Usha Nadkarni’s shocking claims
The actress said, 'My father didn't have much of a problem, but my mother didn”t like it. She was a teacher. According to her, it wasn't appropriate-there was no timing in drama.'
She added, 'One day, my mother took all my clothes, threw them outside, and told me, 'If you want to do drama, then leave our house.' I was angry too.'
How Usha Nadkarni left her home
Nadkarni further said, 'I packed all my clothes, went to Grant Road East, bought a bag, filled it with my clothes, and went to the house of a friend who worked with me. My father came searching for me at the office. I was 18 or 19.'
When the actress was dragged home from Ganpati celebrations
Usha said, 'Papa Ghar le aate the (laughs). Bahut pitayi ki hai papa ne.'