Suchitra Bandekar
Actor · Born October 10, 1972 (54) · Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Suchitra Bandekar is a celebrated Indian actress and producer known for her extensive work across Marathi and Hindi cinema and television. Starting her career with a notable presence on the small screen, she gained early recognition for her roles in popular Hindi sitcoms and mystery series.In Marathi cinema, she is recognized for playing pivotal, often maternal or emotionally resonant, roles. A highlight of her career includes her performance in the national-award-winning Marathi film Mala Aai Vhhaychy! She is also well-known for her memorable character Sumitra Bhosale in the hit Marathi film Me Shivaji Raje Bhosale Boltoy.Bandekar has successfully transitioned to mainstream Hindi films, portraying impactful supporting characters in major action-dramas like Singham and Simmba. More recently, she has been celebrated for her work in ensemble-cast Marathi films that achieved significant critical and commercial success, such as Jhimma and its sequel, Jhimma 2, where she played the role of Vaishali Deshpande, as well as the successful film Baipan Bhaari Deva where she appeared as Pallavi.Beyond acting, she is also involved in production, contributing to several Marathi television serials under her banner. Her career demonstrates a versatile ability to balance diverse roles, cementing her status as a respected figure in the regional and national entertainment industries. She is married to popular television host and actor Aadesh Bandekar.
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Biography from IMDb.
- October 10, 1972 (54)
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Actor
- 2 on Motif · 11 credits in all
What are Suchitra Bandekar's films like?
Roles they play
- Shadowas Shyamrao Deshmukh in Ranangan (2018)
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Where can I watch Suchitra Bandekar's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 1 of their 2 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, on Prime Video (1).
Subscription and free streaming for Suchitra Bandekar's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
11 credits, 2 with a Motif page.
Manpasand Ki Shaadi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)
Jhimma 2 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)
Baipan Bhari Deva (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)
Tharala Tar Mag! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)
Jhimma (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)
Ranangan(2018)
Motif score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Amrutham Chandamama Lo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)
I Want To Be A Mother! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)
Motif score: 97th percentile of all films
Full 3 Dhamaal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)
Hum Paanch (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)