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Supriya Pathak Kapur
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Pathak in 2015
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| Born | 7 January 1961 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Alma mater | University of Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Pankaj Kapur
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| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | Kapoor-Pathak family |
Supriya Pathak Kapur (born 7 January 1961) is a famous Indian actress. She acts in both Gujarati and Hindi movies and television shows. She is best known for playing the funny character Hansa Parekh in the popular TV series Khichdi.
For her acting, she has won many awards, including three Filmfare Awards. In the 1980s, she also starred in a popular TV show called Idhar Udhar.
Supriya comes from a family of actors. Her mother was the actress Dina Pathak. Her sister, Ratna Pathak Shah, is also a well-known actress. Supriya is married to actor Pankaj Kapur, and actor Shahid Kapoor is her step-son.
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Early Life and Family
Supriya Pathak was born on January 7, 1961. Her mother, Dina Pathak, was a famous actress in Gujarati theater. Her father, Baldev Pathak, was a dressmaker for famous actors like Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar.
She grew up in Mumbai and has an older sister, Ratna Pathak, who is also an actress. Supriya studied at the University of Mumbai and earned a degree in Fine art. She specialized in Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form.
Acting Career
Film Debut and Early Success
Supriya started her acting journey in a play directed by her mother. Soon after, she was noticed by Jennifer Kendal, the wife of actor Shashi Kapoor. Jennifer recommended her for the 1981 film Kalyug. Her performance in this movie was so good that she won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
After her first film, she acted in many other movies in the 1980s. These included Bazaar (1982), Masoom (1983), and the biopic Gandhi (1982), where she had a small role.
Famous Television Roles
Besides movies, Supriya Pathak became very popular on television. Her most famous role is Hansa Parekh in the comedy series Khichdi. The show was so successful that it led to a movie and more seasons, making it a well-known franchise.
She also starred in other TV shows like Idhar Udhar, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, and Baa Bahoo Aur Baby. In 1994, she and her husband, Pankaj Kapur, started their own TV production company called Grass Company.
Return to Film and Recent Work
After taking a break from acting for 11 years, Supriya returned to movies in 2005 with the film Sarkar. She also appeared in its sequel, Sarkar Raj, in 2008. In the 2009 movie Wake Up Sid, she played a mother trying to understand her son.
One of her most powerful roles was as Dhankor Baa in the 2013 film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Her performance as the tough and scary leader was highly praised by critics and won her another Filmfare Award. In 2016, she starred in her first Gujarati film, Carry On Kesar.
Personal Life
In 1986, Supriya met actor Pankaj Kapur while they were working on a film together. They got married in 1988. The couple has two children: a daughter named Sanah and a son named Ruhaan.
Her step-son is the famous Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is Pankaj Kapur's son from his first marriage. The family is very close and is often seen together at events.
Notable Works
Supriya Pathak has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of her most well-known works.
Key Films
- Kalyug (1981)
- Bazaar (1982)
- Masoom (1983)
- Sarkar (2005)
- Wake Up Sid (2009)
- Khichdi: The Movie (2010)
- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
- Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2019)
- Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023)
- Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan (2023)
Popular Television Shows
- Idhar Udhar (1985)
- Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1999)
- Khichdi (2002–2004)
- Instant Khichdi (2005)
- Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2006)
- Khichdi Returns (2018)
- Tabbar (2021) - Web series
- Home Shanti (2022) - Web series
