Alka Kubal
Alka Kubal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 1965 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Ishaani Athalye |
Alka Kubal (born 23 September 1965)[1] is a Marathi film actress from Mumbai, India. in a carrier spanning 40 years She has worked over 100 Marathi and some Hindi movies. Her film Maherchi Sadi made her a household name in Maharashtra. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Kubal won twice Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress and nominated three times for Filmfare Marathi Awards.
Kubal established herself as the most popular Marathi actress of the 1980s and 1990s. She is best known for her performances in films such as Streedhan (1984), Lek Chalali Sasarla (1984), Tujhyawachun Karmena (1986), Shubha Bol Narya (1990), Maherchi Sadi (1991), Soona Yeti Ghara (1995), Kamaal Majhya Baikochi (1997), Navsach Por (1998) and Devaki (2001).
Early life
[edit]Alka Kubal was born on 23 September 1965 into a Marathi family in Goregaon, Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra. Her father worked as a supervisor at Tata Mill, while her mother was a teacher at a Municipal school.[2] She is the youngest of four siblings. Kubal completed her early education at a Municipal school up to the 7th grade, continued at Maharashtra Vidyalaya, and later joined Dalmia College, where she initially pursued commerce before completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.[3]
From a young age, she showed a keen interest in dance. Recognizing her passion, her uncle introduced her to renowned writer Bhau Padhye when she was just eight years old. Padhye offered her a child role in the iconic play Natsamrat, in which she went on to perform over 250 shows alongside celebrated actors Dattatray Ramachandra Bhat and Shanta Jog.[4] She later acted in other notable plays such as Veda Vrindavan, Sandhya Chhaya, and Vat Savitri, working with artists like Nayantara and Yashwant Dutt.[3] At the age of 13, Kubal appeared in the play Me Malak Hya Dehacha alongside Vikram Gokhale and Faiyaz Shaikh.[2]
Career
[edit]While working as a child actor in the play Natsamrat, Kubal was recommended for a Hindi film role by her co-actor Suren Fatarpekar.[5] At the age of 15, she made her film debut in the 1981 Hindi film Chakra, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Smita Patil, where she played the small role of Patil's daughter-in-law.[6][7] Recalling the experience, she once said, "It was my 10th-grade year, yet I agreed just because I would get to share the screen with Smita Patil."[5]
Personal life
[edit]She is married to the cinematographer Sameer Athalye, and along with acting she produced some Marathi films like Aamhi Ka Tisre (2012), Agnipariksha (2010) and Suwasinichi Hee Satwapariksha (2010). She has played the role of the mother in the biopic Dr Tatyarao Lahane... Angaar Power is Within.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sobati | Unnamed | |
| 1981 | Chakra | Amli | [6] |
| 1984 | Streedhan | Ratna | Lead debut Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress |
| Lek Chalali Sasarla | Mukta Inamdar | ||
| Ramu Chanana | Chanana | Rajasthani film | |
| 1985 | Vahinichi Maya | Madhavi | |
| 1986 | Tujhya Vachun Karamena | Anuradha Suryavanshi | Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1987 | Porichi Dhamaal Bapachi Kamaal | Neela | |
| 1988 | Nashibwan | Alka | |
| 1989 | De Taali | Alka Daji Raoji Rede | |
| Rajane Wajvila Baja | Karuna | ||
| Auntie Ne Vajavili Ghanti | Sharmila Pansare | ||
| Rickshaw Wali | Sujata | ||
| Madhu Chandrachi Ratra | Naina | ||
| Dharla Tar Chavtay | Nayan Patil | ||
| Zakali Muth Sawa Lakhachi | Vidya | ||
| Gharkul Punha Hasave | Laxmi | ||
| Balache Baap Brahmachari | Kamal Patil | ||
| 1990 | Shubha Bol Narya | Laxmi | |
| Dhumakool | Alka | ||
| Mahatma Basweshwar | - | ||
| Lapwa Chhapwi | Sita Gokhale | ||
| 1991 | Yeda Ki Khula | Mohini | |
| Bandalbaaz | Manju | ||
| Aandhala Sakshidar | Nilofar d'sooza | ||
| Kal Ratri 12 Wajta | Lakshmi | ||
| Fatfajiti | Maina | ||
| Doctor Doctor | Suman | ||
| Jasa Baap Tashya Pori | Pooja Thorat-Sahukar | ||
| Maherchi Sadi | Laxmi[9] | ||
| Naya Zaher | Alka | Hindi film | |
| 1992 | Anuradha | Anuradha / Madhavi | |
| Amrutvel | Nanda | ||
| Khulyancha bazar | Radha | ||
| 1993 | Tainchya Bangdya | Suman | |
| Chaar diwas sasuche | Shalu | ||
| Ram Rahim | Alka | ||
| Mahercha Aaher | Uma Jadhav | ||
| 1994 | Gharandaaz | ||
| 1995 | Zakhmi Kunku | Durga | |
| Taich Lagna | Alka | ||
| Senani Sane Guruji | Yashodabai | ||
| Sunbaichi Punyaai | |||
| Soona Yeti Ghara | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi | ||
| Oti Hi Khana Narlachi | Laxmi[10] | ||
| 1996 | Durga Aali ghara | Janki Deshmukh | |
| Maya Mamta | Shante | ||
| 1997 | Sasuchi Maya | Gayatri Naik | |
| Baba | |||
| Kamaal Majhya Baikochi | Laxmi Niphadkar | ||
| Bahini Bahini | |||
| Tyaag | |||
| 1998 | Navsach Por | Shanta | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi |
| 1999 | Nirmala Macchindra Kamble | ||
| Sasar Majh He Bhagyacha | |||
| Maherchi Pahuni | Shubhangi | ||
| Tuch Majhi Suhasini | |||
| Pratidaav | |||
| Dhangad Dhinga | Mrs. Nadkarni | ||
| 2000 | Tochi Ek Samrat | ||
| 2001 | Shirdi Sai Baba | Tulsi | |
| Devki | Vasudha Paranjpe | ||
| Tulas Aali Ghara | Varsha Inamadar | ||
| Zak Marli Mumbai Pahili | |||
| 2002 | Owalini | Devki Kumbhar | [11] |
| Maratha Bataliyan | Savitri Bhosle | ||
| 2003 | Nishkalank | Mansi Desai | |
| Bhaubeej | Mrs khan | ||
| 2004 | Aai Tuza Ashirwad | Urmila | |
| Oti Krishnamaichi | Krushna | ||
| Majh Ghar Tujha Sansar | Sarita | ||
| Suhasinichi Hi Satvapariksha | Suman | ||
| 2006 | Naatigoti | Kusum V. Rao | |
| Gruhlakshmi | |||
| 2010 | Agnipariksha | Alka | |
| 2012 | He Vaat Jeevanachi | Laxmi | |
| Amhi Ka Tisre | Anu's wife | ||
| 2013 | Sur Rahu De | Deepika | |
| Shrimant Damodar Pant | Shanta (Mai) | ||
| Majhi Shala | Savitri | ||
| Sant Sevalal | Unnamed | ||
| 2014 | Marg Maza Aekala | Laxmi | |
| 2015 | Olakh - My Identity | Sanjay's mother | |
| Te Don Diwas | Alka | ||
| Anjaan Parindey | Unnamed | ||
| 2016 | Well Done Bhalya | Rahul's mother | |
| Chiranjeev | Ganya Kaka's wife | ||
| 2018 | Ghar Hota Menacha | Laxmi | |
| Dr. Tatya Lahane - Angaar Power is Within | Anjanabai | ||
| 2019 | Wedding Cha Shinema | Prakash's mother | |
| 2020 | Dhurala | Jyoti Tai Ubhe[12] | |
| 2022 | Sher Shivraj | Tulja Bhavani | |
| 2023 | Aalay Majhya Rashila | Aai | [13] |
| Subhedar | Jana Garadhin | [14] | |
| 2025 | Mangla | [15] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ashta Roopa Jai Vaibhavlaxmi Mata | Sheela | |
| 2020-2021 | Aai Majhi Kalubai | Kalubai | Lead role |
Theatre
[edit]- Natsamrat
- Veda Vrindavan
- Sandhya Chhaya
- Vat Savitri
- Apala Manus
Awards
[edit]- Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress For Debut Film Streedhan.
- Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress For Tujhyawachun Karmena.
- Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi for film Soona Yeti Ghara.
- Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi For Film Navsach Por.
- Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi for film Dhurala.
She has received several awards including the V. Shantaram Award in 2016, Rajya Sanskrutik Puraskar in 2013 and many others.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Documenting the dying tradition of travelling cinema in India". The Economic Times. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Alka Kubal's Early Life Story (Facebook Post)". Facebook. Marathi Chitrapat (Facebook Group). 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ a b Team, Marathi TV Editorial (19 March 2024). "Alka Kubal Wiki, Family, Daughter, Husband, Age, Photos, Biography". Marathi.TV. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ टीम, एबीपी माझा वेब (11 September 2018). "नटसम्राट पुन्हा रंगभूमीवर अवतरणार, गणपतराव कोण साकारणार?". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ a b "अलका कुबल ने हिंदी सिनेमा में शुरुआत फिल्म 'चक्र' से की; सामने थीं स्मिता पाटिल". Lokmat (in Marathi). 30 April 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Actress Alka Kubal Athalye Reminded of Her Debut Film Chakra With Smita Patil". News18. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ कुलकर्णी, धनंजय (7 June 2025). "चक्र: Smita Patil यांची एक अद्वितीय कलाकृती!". Kalakruti Media. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Video : Actor Alka Kubal, director Virag visits Nagpur to promoto 'Tatya Lahane'". Nagpur Today : Nagpur News. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (24 September 2023). "अलका कुबल यांना 'माहेरची साडी' कसा मिळाला? जाणून घ्या..." ABP Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Latest Entertainment & Bollywood News, Movie Reviews". indianfilmhistory.com. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Owalini songs - Owalini 2008 Music Album - Owalini Marathi Movie Soundtrack". 16 November 2012. Archived from the original on 16 November 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "DhuralaPhotos - Marathi-Movies-The Times of India Photogallery". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas. "Alka Kubal: 'आलंय माझ्या राशीला'मध्ये अल्का कुबल-चिन्मय मांडलेकर दिसणार एकत्र, टीझर प्रदर्शित". Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "'सुभेदार' चित्रपटात अलका कुबल यांनी साकारली आहे प्रभावशाली भूमिका, जाणून घ्या..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 29 August 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Mangla Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | मंगला | Mangala | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "53rd Maharashtra State Film Awards 2016: Ringan, Double Seat, Daagdi Chaawl Wins Best Film Awards". marathicineyug.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
External links
[edit]- Alka Kubal at IMDb