Archana Joglekar is an Indian actress and classical dancer. She has acted in Marathi, Odia and Hindi films and television serials. Some of her noted films are Sansar (Hindi), Eka Peksha Ek (Marathi) and Anapekshit (Marathi). She is a Kathak dancer and choreographer.[2] She was trained in Kathak by her mother, Asha Joglekar, a Kathak dancer and instructor. In 1963, her mother founded a dance school in Mumbai called Archana Nrityalaya. In 1999, Joglekar opened a branch of this dance school in New Jersey, US.[3]
Archana Joglekar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Classical dancer, Actor |
| Years active | 1987–2012 |
| Spouse |
Nirmal Mulye (m. 1999) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editShe Made Her Debut in Marathi Films with Khichdi and gain Recognition with Superhit Marathi Movie Ardhangi. She was Cast Opposite Ajinkya Deo In Ardhangi.
She was known for her roles in Odia, Marathi, and Hindi movies. She also starred alongside Arun Govil in Phoolwanti and Nitish Bharadwaj in Anpekshit.[4]
The actress made her mark in the movie Sansar alongside Rekha, Raj Babbar, and Anupam Kher. Her role as Rajni in the film earned her recognition. She also appeared in other Hindi movies like Mardangi, Aatank Hi Aatank, and Aag Se Khelenge. Her work extended to Marathi cinema, with praise for her performances in Eka Peksha Ek and Anpekshit. She won best actress Maharashtra state award for film Anpekshit. [5]
She also appeared on television shows, with roles in serials like Chunauti, Karmabhoomi, Chahat Aur Nafrat, and Kissa Shanti Ka. She then disappeared from the silver screen.[6]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Khichdi | Hema | Marathi | Debut film |
| Ardhangi | Archana | Lead role | ||
| 1987 | Mardon Mein Mard | Sheela | Hindi | Hindi debut |
| Sansar | Rajni Sharma-Fernandez | Supporting role[7] | ||
| 1988 | Suna Chadhei | Bandana (Binni) Das | Odia | Odia debut |
| Rangat Sangat | Geeta | Marathi | Lead role | |
| Mardangi | Sona Singh | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Billoo Badshah | Nisha T. Mirchandani | Supporting role | |
| Aag Se Khelenge | Sunita | |||
| Nivdung | Chitra | Marathi | Lead role | |
| 1990 | Maa Kasam Badla Loonga | Sikander/
Roopa |
Hindi | |
| Eka Peksha Ek | Sona | Marathi | ||
| 1991 | Baat Hai Pyaar Ki | Anjali | Hindi | |
| Anpekshit | Meghana Varde | Marathi | ||
| 1993 | Aakanksha | Manju | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Mogamul | Yamuna | Tamil | Tamil debut |
| Aatank Hi Aatank | Razia Pathan[8] | Hindi | Lead role | |
| 1998 | Stree | Barsha | Odia | |
| 2012 | Married 2 America | Anjali Malhotra | Hindi |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Chunauti | Archana | [9] |
| 1990 | Karmabhoomi | Sakina | |
| 1992 | Phoolwanti | Phoolwanti | |
| 1995 | Kissa Shanti Ka | Shanti | [10] |
| 1999 | Chahat Aur Nafrat | Pooja |
Controversy
editWhile filming a movie in Odisha on November 30, 1997, Joglekar was the victim of an attempted rape. The police made an arrest on December 1, 1997. In April 2010, a court in Bhubaneswar sentenced the perpetrator to 18 months in jail.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ Life&More (18 February 2019). "Dance is oxygen: Archana Joglekar". Life And More. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Defrance, Y., 2001. L'Encyclopedie Garland des musiques du monde (suite), The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. New York and London: Garland Publishing, Inc. 10 vol., 1998-2004. Cahiers d'ethnomusicologie. Anciennement Cahiers de musiques traditionnelles, (14), pp.290-299.[1]
- ^ "Meet Archana Joglekar, 90s superstar who quit acting forever after a shocking incident, has worked with Aamir, Govinda". www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "When Archana Joglekar Quit Acting After This Traumatic Incident". News18. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Live, A. B. P. "शूटिंग के दौरान इस हसीना से शख्स ने की थी रेप की कोशिश, अब इंडस्ट्री से दूर ऐसे जी रहीं लाइफ". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "सौंदर्यात ऐश्वर्यालाही दिलेली टक्कर; शुटिंगदरम्यान नकोशी घटना अन् तिने इंडस्ट्रीच सोडली". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Where Is Sansar Fame Archana Joglekar? Here's Everything You Need To Know". News18. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Sisodia, Kirti (1 January 2017). Aamir Khan : A Social Spark: Aamir Khan: A Journey Towards Social Transformation. Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 978-93-5266-118-3.
- ^ "किस हाल में हैं अनुपम खेर की बेटी अर्चना जोगलेकर, 90s की स्टार फिल्में छोड़ अब कर रहीं यह काम". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Live, A. B. P. "इस एक्ट्रेस ने करियर के पीक पर कह दिया था बॉलीवुड को अलविदा, अब विदेश में करती हैं ये काम!". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Man jailed for 18 months for attempting to rape actress". Hindustan Times. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Network, Post News (1 March 2021). "Archana Joglekar queen of 80s faced worst things, once someone tried to rape the actress - OrissaPOST". OrissaPOST. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
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