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Supriya Pathak is a prominent Indian actress.

Supriya Pathak in 2015
Supriya Pathak in 2015

She performs in various media formats. These include Gujarati and Hindi films. She also works in television and web series. Her work is recognized for its depth and variety. Many viewers know her through the Khichdi franchise. In that series, she played the character Hansa Parekh. Her skill has earned her significant industry honors. She has won three Filmfare Awards. She also received a Filmfare OTT Award.

Pathak's professional foundation is rooted in formal artistic training. She earned a bachelor's degree in Fine Art. She specialized in Bharatanatyam at the Nalanda Dance Research Centre. This is a classical Indian dance form. This training occurred through the University of Mumbai. Her early career began on the theater stage. Her first acting role was in the play Maina Gurjari. This production was directed by her mother, Dina Pathak. She also performed in Biwiyon Ka Madersa. This play was staged at the Prithvi Theatre.

Her transition to cinema involved several key connections. While at the theater, Jennifer Kendall spotted her. Kendall was the wife of Shashi Kapoor. She recommended Pathak to director Shyam Benegal. This led to her role in the 1981 film Kalyug. This film was an adaptation of the epic Mahabharata. Pathak played the character Subhadra in this production. This specific role won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Supriya Pathak in 2015
Supriya Pathak in 2015

Throughout the 1980s, Pathak built a steady filmography. She appeared in the film Vijeta in 1982. That same year, she was in Bazaar. She also acted in Masoom in 1983. In 1985, she appeared in Mirch Masala. She also took the title role in the Malayalam film Akalathe Ambili. Her film credits even include a minor role in the biopic Gandhi. In 1988, she starred in the French film The Bengali Night. She also appeared in the 1989 film Raakh.

Pathak has also made significant impacts on television. She appeared in the popular 1980s serial Idhar Udhar. Other television credits include Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka and Baa Bahoo Aur Baby. In 1994, she expanded her professional reach. She and her husband, Pankaj Kapur, launched Grass Company. This is their own television production house. They produced and acted in the serial Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.

Shahid, Supriya Pathak & Pankaj Kapur attend screening of 'Teri Meri Kahaani' 03
Shahid, Supriya Pathak & Pankaj Kapur attend screening of 'Teri Meri Kahaani' 03

After an 11-year hiatus, Pathak returned to the screen. She starred in the 2005 film Sarkar. She also appeared in its sequel, Sarkar Raj, in 2008. In 2009, she acted in Wake Up Sid. In that film, she played a mother bridging a generation gap. Her role as Dhankor Baa in the 2013 film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela was vital. Filmfare magazine called this performance the "watershed of her career." This means it was a major turning point. In 2016, she made her Gujarati film debut with Carry On Kesar.

Pathak comes from a family deeply involved in the arts. Her mother, Dina Pathak, was a veteran actor. Her father, Baldev Pathak, was a dressmaker for famous stars. He worked for Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar. Her sister, Ratna Pathak Shah, is also a theater and film actor. Ratna is married to actor Naseeruddin Shah. Supriya married Pankaj Kapur in 1988. They have two children, Sanah and Ruhaan.

Shahid, Supriya Pathak & Pankaj Kapur attend screening of 'Teri Meri Kahaani' 03
Shahid, Supriya Pathak & Pankaj Kapur attend screening of 'Teri Meri Kahaani' 03
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