Teja Devkar
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Tejaa Deokar | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Surya Devkar (sister) |
Tejaa Devkar (also spelled Deokar) is an Indian actress who has acted in Marathi language television series and films.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Tejaa was born to Suresh and Neeta Deokar in Mumbai, and she has done her doctorate in English Literature. Suresh is a businessman in Mumbai, and Neeta has produced a couple of Marathi films.[3]
Acting career
[edit]Tejaa has worked in many Marathi movies and is associated with many serials aired on different channels. She has won many awards in various categories.[4]
She began her career in 2005 with the Marathi movie Hirwa Kunku, a family drama that did well at the box office, especially in the remote places in Maharashtra. She has acted in many other Marathi movies including Oxygen, Dharpakad, Khandaobacha Lagin, Raadhika, Shambhu Majha Navsacha, Natee and Adla Badli. In Dharpakad she played a kabaddi sportsman, in Khandobacha Lagin she played an adivasi girl, in Shambhu Majha Navsacha she played a negative role, whereas in Adla Badla she played a comic role. In Neeta Devkar's Oxygen, she played a housewife.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hirwa Kunku | Gouri | Debut |
| 2006 | Shambhu Maza Navsacha | ||
| 2006 | Maa Shakambharicha Mahima | Satakshi | |
| 2006 | Sasarchi Ka Maherchi | ||
| 2007 | Karz Kunkavache | ||
| 2007 | Mahercha Daivat | ||
| 2008 | Aar Aar Aaba Aata Tari Thamba | Sayili | |
| 2008 | Adla Badli | ||
| 2010 | Chal Dhar Pakad | Rama | |
| 2010 | Mulga | ||
| 2010 | Oxygen | ||
| 2011 | Tuch Khari Gharchi Lakshmi | ||
| 2013 | Nati | Sulakshana Shinde/Resham | |
| 2013 | Raadhika | ||
| 2013 | Boom Boom Bajirav | ||
| 2013 | Topiwale Kavale | ||
| 2014 | Bharla Malwat Rakhtaana | Lakshmi | [6] |
| 2014 | May Mauli Manudevi | ||
| 2015 | Sasu Cha Swayamwar | Nandini Dekhne | |
| 2015 | Nazar | [7] | |
| 2016 | Marathi Tigers | ||
| 2016 | 1234 | ||
| 2017 | Zala Bobhata | Rani Saheb | |
| 2017 | Thank You Vitthala[8] | ||
| 2018 | Pani Bani[9] | ||
| 2019 | Saint Nerry Marathi Medium | ||
| 2019 | Khandobacha Lagin | ||
| 2019 | Unch Bharari | ||
| 2023 | Khel Tamasha | ||
| 2023 | Jaavai Maazha Navasacha |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Lek | ETV Marathi | ||
| Ek Zhunj Vadalashi | ETV Marathi | ||
| Chimanipankh | DD Sahyadri | ||
| 2016 | Kulswamini | Star Pravah | |
| 2021 | Vrundavan | Kartiki | Mi Marathi |
| 2023 | Amchi Mumbai | TV Series |
References
[edit]- ^ Sandeep Hattangadi (12 August 2010). "Teja Devkar is Mother India!". The Afternoon Despatch & Courier. Archived from the original on 18 January 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
- ^ "Darker Shades of Fame". The Indian Express. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ Shukla, Varun (11 February 2022). "वडिलांचे दुःखद निधन, अभिनेत्रीच्या कुटुंबावर पसरली शोककळा". kalakar. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "सिनेसृष्टीपासून दूर मात्र फोटो एक नंबर; 'कुलस्वामिनी' फेम अभिनेत्री झालीये बंगाली ब्युटी". News18 Lokmat (in Marathi). 3 August 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Vivek Sabnis. Neeta Devkar's Marathi film that tackles the issue of domestic violence, Mid-Day, 2 December 2008.
- ^ "'Khoon Bhari Maang' to be remade in Marathi". The Times of India. 12 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Filmmakers focus on disabilities to sensitise audience". The Times of India. 13 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "marathicineyug". marathicineyug.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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