Mukta Barve Age, Wiki and Bio

Mukta Barve

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Poetess & Theatre Artist and Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/05/1979
Age45 years
BirthplaceChinchwad, Pune

Bio/Wiki

NicknameMukti

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

BABachelor of Arts with Drama from Lalit Kala Kendra, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Personal Life

Date of Birth17/05/1979
BirthplaceChinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra
Zodiac signTaurus
Age45 Years
NationalityIndian
HometownChinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra
SchoolSir Parashurambhau College, Pune
College/UniversityLalit Kala Kendra, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Educational QualificationBA (Bachelor of Arts) with Drama from Lalit Kala Kendra, Savitribai Phule Pune University
CasteDeshastha Brahmin
HobbiesTravelling, Singing, Doing Photography & Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherVasant Barve (Worked at a telecom company)
MotherVijaya Barve (School Teacher)
Siblings
BrotherDebu Barve (Painter)
Sisternone

Career

Debut
TheatreGhar Tighancha Asava (1996)
TVGhadlay Bighadlay (1998) as 'Champa'
FilmChakwa (2004) as 'Chaya'
As a ProducerChhapa Kata (Marathi Play; 2013)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
  • 2018: Smita Patil Award for Best Actress
  • 2016: Marathi Filmfare Awards - Best Actress for the film "Double Seat"
  • 2009: Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards - Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
  • Maharashtra State Film Awards (Awarded by the Government of Maharashtra):
  • 2019: Best Actress for the film "Bandishala"
  • 2016: Best Actress for the film "Double Seat"
  • 2007: Best Actress in a Commercial Play for "Kabaddi Kabaddi"
  • 2007: Best Actress in a Commercial Play for "Final Draft"
  • 2006: Best Actress in a Commercial Play for "Hum To Tere Aashiq Hain"
  • 2005: Best Debut for the film "Chakwa"
  • Sanskruti Kaladarpan Awards:
  • 2017: Best Actress for the play "Codemantra"
  • 2017: Best Play for "Codemantra"
  • 2014: Best Actress for the play"Chhapa Kata"
  • 2014: Best Play for "Chhapa Kata"
  • 2009: Best Actress in a Commercial Play for "Jogwa"
  • 2007: Best Actress in a Commercial Play for "Kabaddi Kabaddi"
  • Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year:
  • 2017: For the play "Codemantra"
  • 2016: For the play "Chhapa Kata"
  • Zee Gaurav Puraskar:
  • 2017: Special Recognition Play for "Codemantra"
  • 2017: Most Natural Performance of the Year for the play "Codemantra"
  • 2008: Best Actress in a Commercial Play for "Kabaddi Kabaddi"
  • 2006: Best Actress in a Commercial Play for "Final Draft"
  • 2003: Best Supporting Actress for the play "Dehbhaan"

Favourites

Street FoodSamosa Pav, Sevpuri, Misal Pav
ActressSridevi

Some Lesser Known Facts

Mukta Barve is an accomplished Indian actress, poetess, and theater artist and producer. She is widely recognized as one of the leading Marathi actresses.
In an interview, Mukta Barve shared that during her childhood, she was less sociable and had few friends.
Mukta Barve started her acting journey in class 10 with the Marathi play "Ghar Tighancha Asava" and has played supporting roles in various Marathi plays.
To pursue her acting career, Mukta relocated to Mumbai and resided in a girl's hostel in Kurla.
She has played lead roles in notable Marathi plays such as "Hum To Tere Aashiq Hain" (2006) and "Kabaddi Kabaddi" (2008).
Mukta Barve made her Marathi television debut with "Ghadlay Bighadlay" (1998) and has since appeared in several TV shows.
In 2006, she appeared in a lead role on television in "Agnishikha" and has acted in a variety of shows.
She made her hosting debut with the Marathi game show "Amhi Marathi Pora Hushar" (2010) and has also served as a judge on a Marathi TV show.
Mukta Barve has appeared in numerous popular Marathi films and founded her production company, Rasika Productions, in 2013.
She has produced several successful Marathi plays, with the income from her play "Codemantra" going to the Indian Army Welfare Fund.
Mukta Barve is engaged in various social initiatives, including conservation efforts for birds and addressing women's issues.
She made her debut as a radio jockey in 2017 with "The Mukta Barve Show," focusing on women-centric topics.
Mukta Barve is also known for using her social media influence to initiate positive changes, as evidenced by a post that led to improvements in sanitation facilities in Pune.
In 2020, she appeared in the short film "Devi" alongside renowned actresses Kajol, Shruti Haasan, Neha Dhupia, and Neena Kulkarni.
Beyond her career, Mukta Barve is an ardent animal lover and owns a pet cat named Zendu.