Rohini Hattangadi

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Characters played by Rohini Hattangadi

Parvati Pradhan — Saaransh (1984)

Pradhan's wife and Ajay's mother, she shares her husband's grief but comes to believe that Sujata's unborn child is Ajay reincarnated. She cares for Sujata during her pregnancy and resists when Pradhan tries to send the couple away. Though devastated when he makes her face Ajay's death, she joins him in moving forward.

Ganga — Hum Se Na Takrana (1990)

Ganga is Vijay's single mother. After Amar, an orphaned and homeless boy, rescues her young son, she adopts Amar and raises both boys together. Her adoption makes Amar and Vijay part of the same family as they grow up in Sharifpur.

Parvati Sharma — Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)

Munna's mother, traditional and proud of her son's supposed career.

Govardhan's grandmother — The Family Star (2024)

Govardhan's grandmother is part of his family and joins him when he confronts the politician's goons at the wedding. Her support helps Govardhan reach Indu and win her back, making her an ally in the story's final effort to reunite the couple.

Ambu — Chaalbaaz (1989)

Ambu is Anju's aunt and conspires with Tribuvan to keep Anju frightened and dependent until she can sign away her inheritance. She gives Anju injections that contribute to her panic when Suraj and Vishwannath visit with a marriage offer. Ambu and Tribuvan want Anju to marry Ambu's brother, Balma.

Kasturi — Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)

She is the protagonist's mother and is heartbroken when his deception and criminal livelihood are revealed. She leaves with her husband after the family disowns him, but her earlier lesson that comfort can be offered through a healing embrace becomes central to his compassionate approach toward patients and others.

Shanti (Vijay's mother) — Shahenshah (1988)

Shanti is Vijay's mother, who shares the consequences of the disgrace surrounding his father's false arrest and suicide. After the tragedy, she leaves the family home with Vijay and lives in Inspector Aslam Khan's house. Her presence connects Vijay's personal history to the family that supports him.

Rukku Bai Devi — Sarkar 3 (2017)

Respected elder within Sarkar's political and social network.

Baby Shalini — Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)

Akarsha's grandmother, Baby Shalini becomes someone Nandu approaches after his attempt to get close to Akarsha through their neighbour fails. Nandu grows closer to her, and she travels with him and Akarsha to Akarsha's sister's wedding, where the story's revenge plot intersects with their journey.

Judge — Chitralahari (2019)

The Judge presides over the court proceedings after Vijay is accused of acting recklessly and irresponsibly to publicize his device. After hearing the case, the Judge ultimately grants Vijay the right to pursue his dream, providing the legal resolution that validates his determination and brings the central conflict to a close.

Suhasini Chauhan — Agneepath (1990)

Suhasini is Master Dinanath's widow and the mother of Vijay and Siksha. She condemns Vijay's criminal conduct, separates from him, and rejects him after he damages his father's good name. She later returns to his favor when he restores the village, and finally forgives him while he dies in her arms.

Rajeshwari Devi — Little Soldiers (1996)

A wealthy widow who initially disowns her daughter but later changes her mind after a stroke. She bequeaths her estate to her daughter and sets in motion the events that lead to the grandchildren's reunion with their family. She ultimately embraces her grandchildren and helps resolve the family conflict.

Career Overview

Rohini Hattangadi has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Sarkar with 1 titles. Signature works include Gurthukosthunnayi, Saaransh, Oka Manchi Prema Katha. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
91
Birth Date
1955-04-11
Birth Place
New Delhi, India

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1606036), public domain (CC0).