Ratna Pathak Shah

Ratna Pathak Shah, born on March eighteenth, nineteen sixty-three, is a distinguished Indian actress and director celebrated for her contributions to Hindi theatre, television, and film. She has an impressive repertoire of theatrical performances in both English and Hindi, showcasing her versatility and talent.

Her rise to fame began in the 1980s with the popular television series Idhar Udhar, but it was her iconic role as Maya Sarabhai in the cult sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai from two thousand four to two thousand six that truly cemented her status in the entertainment industry. This portrayal of a snobbish socialite resonated with audiences and critics alike, earning her widespread acclaim.

In addition to her television success, Ratna has appeared in several notable films, including the coming-of-age romantic comedy Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na in two thousand eight, the action comedy Golmaal 3 in two thousand ten, and the family drama Kapoor & Sons in two thousand sixteen. Her performances in the black comedy Lipstick Under My Burkha in two thousand seventeen and the road adventure drama Dhak Dhak in two thousand twenty-three have also garnered her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Ratna's talent extends to romantic comedies such as Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu in two thousand twelve and Khoobsurat in two thousand fourteen, both of which received critical acclaim. Furthermore, her role in the Amazon Prime Video anthology film Unpaused in two thousand twenty earned her a nomination for the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress in a Web Original Film.

As the daughter of actress Dina Pathak, Ratna married fellow actor Naseeruddin Shah in nineteen eighty-two, and together they have two sons. She is also the sister of actress Supriya Pathak, who is married to actor Pankaj Kapur, further highlighting the family's deep roots in the Indian film industry.