Rita Bhaduri

Rita Bhaduri (4 November 1955 – 17 July 2018) was an Indian film and television actress. She also worked in Gujarati cinema. She is sometimes mistaken for Rita Bhaduri, sister of actress Jaya Bachchan and wife of actor Rajeev Verma.

Career She initially appeared as supporting actress in various Bollywood films during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

She was from the 1973 batch of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and her batch included actress, Zarina Wahab.

She had a supporting role as Julie's best friend in Julie (1975), where the song "Yeh Raatein Nayi Purani" was picturized on her. Her landmark role was in Malayalam film Kanyakumari opposite Kamal Hasan.

She was cast in 1976 Gujarati film Lakho Phulani which was hit and she continued to work in the Gujarati cinema for next 8 years and became a leading actress of it.

She was most known for Sawan Ko Aane Do a 1979 Rajshri Productions film and Raja (1995) for which she received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Later her serial Grihalakshmi Ka Jinn was famous in 1995 to 1997 period. In 1996 she worked in Pyar Zindagi Hai along with Naveen Nischol and Raj Mohammed this was shot in Hyderabad.

Rita Bhaduri played the role of grandmother in the serial Nimki Mukhiya. Her last role was in Nimki Mukhiya.

Death She died in Mumbai at the age of 62 while being treated at Mumbai's Sujay Hospital in Vile Parle for a kidney ailment.

Filmography Year Film Language Role Notes 1968 Teri Talash Mein Hindi 1974 Kanyakumari Malayalam Parvathi 1974 Aaina Hindi Poorna R. Shastri 1975 Dimple Hindi 1975 Julie Hindi Usha Bhattacharya 1976 Lakho Phulani Gujarati 1976 Udhar Ka Sindur Hindi Sudha – Premnath's sister 1977 Anurodh Hindi Anju 1977 Kulvadhu Gujarati 1977 Din Amader Bengali 1977 Gher Gher Matina Chula Gujarati 1977 Pratima Aur Paayal Hindi 1978 Naag Devta Hindi 1978 Mota Gharni Vahu Gujarati 1978 Khoon Ki Pukaar Hindi Rani 1978 Vishwanath Hindi Munni 1978 College Girl Hindi 1978 Bhagyalakshmi Gujarati 1979 Dikri Ane Gai Dore Tiva Jaye Gujarati 1979 Kashino Dikro Gujarati 1979 Sawan Ko Aane Do Hindi Gitanjali 1979 Nagin Aur Suhagan Hindi Gauri J. Singh / Kamla 1979 Gopal Krishna Hindi Yashoda 1979 Shyamla Hindi 1979 Raadha Aur Seeta Hindi Raadha S. Saxena 1979 Mutiyar Punjabi 1979 Mahi Munda Punjabi 1980 Khanjar Hindi 1980 Diyar Bhojai Gujarati 1980 Akhand Chudlo Gujarati 1980 Vaya Viramgam Gujarati 1980 Hum Nahin Sudherenge Hindi 1980 Unees-Bees Hindi 1980 Gunehgaar Hindi 1980 Gehrayee Hindi Chenni 1981 Garvi Naar Gujaratan Gujarati 1981 Jagya Tyathi Sawaar Gujarati 1981 Alakh Niranjan Gujarati 1981 Akhand Saubhagyawati Gujarati 1981 Woh Phir Nahin Aaye Hindi Reeta Bhaduri 1982 Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi Hindi 1982 Bezubaan Hindi Revati (Meerabai) 1982 Peethi Pili Ne Rang Rato Gujarati 1982 Jugal Jodi Gujarati 1982 Apne Paraye Hindi 1982 Zakhmee Insaan Hindi 1982 Sati Aur Bhagwan Hindi 1983 Nastik Hindi Shanti 1983 Saacho Sukh Saasarivama Gujarati 1983 Kanku Ni Kimat Gujarati 1983 Ek Din Bahu Ka Hindi 1984 Maya Bazaar Hindi Surekha 1984 Maa Mane Sambhare Che Gujarati 1984 Maa Na Aansu Gujarati 1985 Phoolan Devi Hindi Phoolan 1985 Preet Na Karsho Koi Gujarati 1986 Main Balwan Hindi Geeta, Tony's mother 1986 Kanya Viday Gujarati 1987 Diljalaa Hindi Dead child's mother 1988 Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam Hindi Mrs. Dharamchand 1988 Rama O Rama Hindi Monu's mother 1989 Sindoor Aur Bandook Hindi 1990 Naya Khoon Hindi Sapna Srivastav 1990 Nehru: The Jewel of India English 1990 Jungle Love Hindi Rani's mother 1990 Ghar Ho To Aisa Hindi Kanchan 1990 Teri Talash Mein Hindi Shanta D. Sandhu 1991 Ayee Milan Ki Raat Hindi 1991 Khooni Panja Hindi 1991 Kasam Kali Ki Hindi Daku Bhagvathi 1991 House No. 13 Hindi Shanti 1991 Love Hindi Stella Pinto 1992 Beta Hindi Neeta 1992 Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh Hindi School teacher 1992 Ghar Jamai Hindi Nirmala 1992 Tilak Hindi 1992 Yudhpath Hindi Mrs. Choudhary 1993 Anth Hindi Priya's mother 1993 Insaniyat Ke Devta Hindi Sumitradevi 1993 Aashik Awara Hindi Gayetri 1993 Apaatkaal Hindi Mrs. Siddhu 1993 Game Hindi Vikram's mother 1993 Rang Hindi Mrs. Joshi 1993 Dalaal Hindi Mrs. Djun-Djun Wala 1994 Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Hindi Mary Sullivan 1994 Stuntman Hindi Reena's mother 1995 Raja Hindi Sarita Garewal 1995 Maa Ki Mamta Hindi Shanti 1995 Inteqam Ke Sholay Hindi 1995 Dance Party Hindi Mrs. Lajjo Sharma 1995 Aatank Hi Aatank Hindi Mrs. Shiv Charan Sharma 1996 Pyar Zindagi Hai Hindi 1996 Khoon Ki Pyasi Hindi Parvati 1997 Virasat Hindi Mausi 1997 Hero No. 1 Hindi Mrs. Laxmi Vidya Nath 1997 Tamanna Hindi Mother Superior 1998 Jaane Jigar Hindi Mrs. Prem Kishan 1999 Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya Hindi Asha 2000 Kya Kehna Hindi Ajay's mother 2001 Maru Ghar Kya Chhe Gujarati 2002 Mulaqaat Hindi Mrs. Patkar 2002 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Hindi 2003 Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon Hindi Kalavati 2012 Kevi Rite Jaish Gujarati Old lady

Television Title Role Channel Bante Bigadte Dulaari Doordarshan Manzil Mousi Doordarshan Nimki Mukhiya Daadi Star Bharat Sanjivani - A Medical Boon Dr. Rahul Mehra's paternal grandmother Star Plus Kaajjal Bimmo Bua Sony TV Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Ilaben STAR One Kkoi Dil Mein Hai Asha's mother Sony TV Zameen Aasman Shanno Girja Devi Housewife Zee TV Hudd Kar Di Kiran/Beeji Zee TV Saas v/s Bahu Herself: Contestant Sahara One Hum Sab Baraati Maya Zee TV Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka Faiba Sony TV Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai Sony TV Amanat Gayatri Kapoor Zee TV Grihalakshmi Ka Jinn Grihalakshmi Zee TV (1994–97) with Raj Zutshi as Jinn Gopaljee Rukmani Zee TV (1996) Choti Bahu Shantidevi Purohit Zee TV Hasratein Savi's Aunt Zee TV Mujrim Hazir Doordarshan Kumkum Rajeshwari Wadhwa Star Plus Khichdi Hemlata Star Plus Bible Ki Kahaniya Deborah DD National Bhagonwali-Baante Apni Taqdeer Ahilya Devi (Nani) Zee TV Rishtey (Season 1) Zee TV Krishnaben Khakhrawala Santu Baa Sony TV Chunauti DD National Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein Naani Zee TV Bani - Ishq Da Kalma Biji Colors and RishteyAaj Ki Housewife Hai... Sab Jaanti Hai Sona's grandma Zee TV Ek Nayi Pehchaan Daadi maa Sony TV Bhagyalakshmi Shanti Shukla; Murlimanohar's wife; Rajendra and Vijendra's mother; Bhoomi, Avni and Varun's grandmother &TV Mohi Vinay's mom Star Plus Josh aur Shakti... Jeevan ke khel Suman Walia (Nanny ji) Zee TV