Mukta Barve is a renowned Indian actress, poet, theatre artist, and producer celebrated for her significant contributions to Marathi cinema and theatre.
Wiki/Biography
Mukta Barve was born on Thursday, May 17, 1979 (age 44 as of 2023), in Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She completed her schooling at Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Lalit Kala Kendra, Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’4″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Mukta Barve hails from a Deshastha Brahmin family in Maharashtra. Her father, Vasant Barve, worked in a telecom company, and her mother, Vijaya Barve, was a school teacher. She has a brother, Debu Barve, a painter.
Career
Theatre
Barve’s acting journey began at the age of 10 with the Marathi play “Ghar Tighancha Asava”. She then took on supporting roles in plays like “Aamhala Vegle Vhayache” (2001) and “Dehbhaan” (2005), before landing her first lead role as a student in “Final Draft” (2005). Her impressive theatre credits also include “Hum To Tere Aashiq Hain” (2006), “Kabaddi Kabaddi” (2008), “Chhapa Kata” (2013), “Lovebirds” (2015), and “Codemantra” (2016).
Television
Her television debut was in “Ghadlay Bighadlay” (1998), playing “Champa”. She appeared in several Marathi TV serials, including “Pimpalpan,” “Bandhan,” “Buwa Aala,” “Chitta Chor,” “Me Ek Bandu,” “Abhalmaya,” “Shriyut Gangadhar Tipre,” and “Indradhanush”. She achieved her first lead television role in “Agnishikha” (2006) as “Kalika”. Further roles followed in serials like “Agnihotra,” “Lajja,” “Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta,” and “Rudram”. She also hosted the game show “Amhi Marathi Pora Hushar” (2010) and judged “Jhakaas Heroine: season 2” (2015).
Films
Barve’s film debut was in “Chakwa” (2004) as “Chaya”. Her filmography is extensive and includes notable Marathi films like “Jogwa,” “Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai,” “Badam Rani Gulam Chor,” “Lagna Pahave Karun,” “Mangalashtak Once More,” “Double Seat,” “Highway,” “Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2,” “YZ,” “Hrudayantar,” “Aamhi Doghi,” “Mumbai Pune Mumbai 3,” “Bandishala,” “Smile Please,” and “Devi”.
Other Works
In 2013, she established “Rasika Productions,” named after her friend, veteran Marathi actress Rasika Joshi. The production company debuted with the play “Chhapa Kata”. She produced the poetry-based theatre program “Rang Nava” (2014) and numerous other plays, contributing to the Marathi theatre scene. She also worked as an RJ with “The Mukta Barve Show,” a program focusing on women’s issues.
Awards & Honours
Mukta Barve has received numerous accolades throughout her career. These include:
| Award | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards- Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar | 2009 | N/A |
| Marathi Filmfare Awards- Best Actress | 2016 | “Double Seat” |
| Smita Patil Award for Best Actress | 2018 | N/A |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | Various | Multiple categories |
| Zee Gaurav Puraskar | Various | Multiple categories |
| Sanskruti Kaladarpan Awards | Various | Multiple categories |
| Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year | 2016, 2017 | “Chhapa Kata”, “Codemantra” |
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Favourite Things
- Street Food: Samosa Pav, Sevpuri, Misal Pav
- Actress: Sridevi
Facts/Trivia
Mukta Barve enjoys travelling, singing, photography, and dancing. She is an animal lover and owns a cat named Zendu. Her close ones affectionately call her “Mukti”. She openly discussed her childhood social awkwardness and her later move to Mumbai to pursue her acting career.
She participated in the “Pakshi Vachva” expedition for bird protection. Her poem “Shodh” was published in Loksatta. She actively used social media to highlight the poor maintenance of public toilets, leading to positive change. She acted in the short film “Devi” alongside renowned actresses.
