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Indian actress Born: November 1, 1965 (age 55 years), Mumbai, India Spouse: Pradeep Sharma (m. 1986) Children: Priyank Sharma TV shows: Ekk Nayi Pehchaan Nickname Pandi Profession(s) Actress & Singer Height (approx.) in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in feet inches- 5’ 4” Weight (approx.) in kilograms- 60 kg in pounds- 132 lbs Eye Colour Dark Brown Hair Colour Black Date of Birth 1 November 1965 Birthplace Mumbai, Maharashtra Zodiac sign Scorpio Nationality Indian Hometown Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Educational Qualification Not Known Religion Hinduism Caste Konkani Brahmin Food Habit Non-Vegetarian Hobbies Watching Movies, Cooking Marital Status Married Affairs/Boyfriends Not Known Marriage Date 15 August 1986 Husband/Spouse Pradeep Sharma (alias Tutu Sharma) (Film Producer) Children Son- Priyank Pradeep Sharma (actor) Parents Father- Pandharinath Kolhapure (a Classical Singer) Mother- Nirupama Kolhapure (formerly used to work as ground staff with Air India) Siblings Brother- None Sister(s) • Shivangi Kapoor (elder, actress) • Tejaswini Kolhapure (younger, actress) Brother-in-law- Shakti Kapoor (actor) Favourite Food Rajma Chawal Favourite Actor(s) Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor Favourite Actresses Sridevi, Deepika Padukone Favourite Singer(s) Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar Favourite Designer(s) Zuhair Murad, Manish Malhotra, Roberto Cavalli, and Payal Singhal
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She was the second child to her parents among three daughters. She belonged to a music-rich family. Her father was a trained Classical Singer and Veena player. She started learning music at an early age. The “Kolhapure” surname of her family connotes the place “Kolhapur” in Maharashtra; from where the family belongs. Her father’s mother was the half-sister of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar. In this way, Padmini is the niece of legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. She always wanted to be a singer. In 1973, she made her singing debut as a child for the film, ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat.’ She sang in the chorus for songs with her sister Shivangi. Reportedly, it was Asha Bhosle who suggested Padmini’s name to Dev Anand, who then cast her as a child artist in Ishq Ishq Ishq (1975). In 1977, she played as a child artist in the film, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram,’ which went on to become her most famous child role. In 1980, she was condemned by the Indian media and public for kissing Prince Charles, during his India visit. In 1981, at the age of 15, she received her first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1982, she appeared in the film, ‘Prem Rog’ opposite Rishi Kapoor and won her Filmfare Award for Best Actress at the age of 17. In 1985, she did a film, ‘Do Dilon Ki Dastaan.’ During the shooting, she was not well and even worked when had a fever on. In 1993, she appeared in the movie, ‘Professor Ki Padosan’ and took a break from the film industry. In 1999, she made a comeback as a Producer for the film, ‘Rockford.’ In 2003, she returned to acting after almost 10 years with a Marathi film, ‘Chimani Pakhar.’ She was selected for the TV serial, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ to play the role of Tulsi Virani, after Smriti Irani left the show. Due to some reasons, the role went to Gautami Kapoor. She was also offered to work in the films such as Ek Duuje Ke Liye, Silsila, and Ram Teri Ganga Maili. But due to her busy schedule, she couldn’t be a part of these hit films. She has opened acting schools in Hyderabad & Delhi and a grooming and modelling academy in Mumbai. She also owns a boutique named “PadmaSitaa.” She is the sister-in-law of Shakti Kapoor and aunt of Siddhanth Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. Padmini was the second kid to her parents amongst three daughters. She belongs to a family of musician. Her father was a proficient classical singer as well as a Veena player. She initiated to learn music at a premature age. Padmini always desired to be a musician. In the year 1973, she made her first singing debut as a child for the movie titled Yaadon Ki Baaraat. In the year 1977, she portrayed the role of a child artist in the movie titled Satyam Shivam Sundaram. Her role in this movie was considered her most apparent child role. In the year 1980, Padmini was convicted by Indian media for kissing Prince Charles, all through her visit to India. She played the role of a schoolgirl in her debut film Ishq Ishq. In 1980 when Prince Charles came to India, she breached the security to kiss him. She ran away from her house to marry producer Pradeep Sharma. For her comeback Marathi film Chimnee Pakhra, she won herself a star screen award. Padmini Kolhapure was born second among the three daughters of Pandharinath Kolhapure, a professional musician, by his wife Nirupama Kolhapure. Her elder sister is the former actress Shivangi Kapoor, wife of actor Shakti Kapoor and mother of actress Shraddha Kapoor and actor Siddhanth Kapoor. Her younger sister, Tejaswini Kolhapure, too is an actress. The family took the surname “Kolhapure” because they hailed from Kolhapur in Maharashtra. Padmini’s mother, Nirupama Kolhapure, was born into a Konkani-speaking Konkani Brahmin family belonging to Mangalore in Karnataka. Padmini’s father, Pandharinath Kolhapure, was a talented vocalist and Veena player. He was the son of Pandit Krishnarao Kolhapure (partner in Balvant Natak Academy along with Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar), an exponent of Natya Sangeet, who had enjoyed the patronage of the Baroda Durbar. Pandharinath’s mother was the half-sister of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, and sister of Balwantrao Abhisheki, the father of vocalist Jitendra Abhisheki. Thus, Padmini is niece of legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle. Her mother formerly used to work as ground staff with Air India. While working for the film Aisa Pyar Kahan, Padmini met Pradeep Sharma, alias Tutu Sharma, who was the producer of the film. They were married after a brief courtship in 1986. They have a son named Priyaank K Sharma, born on 5 February 1990. Padmini Kolhapure’s son Priyank had assisted filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi for the film ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz. He has been offered films since he was 14 but accepted any. Priyaank Sharma got married to producer Karim Morani’s daughter Shaza on 4 February 2021.
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