Priya Tendulkar

Actor

Indian Bombay

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/10/1954
Age47 years (died on 19, Sep, 2002)
BirthplaceBombay
Date of Death19/09/2002

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameRajani
Famous RoleTitular role in the TV serial, 'Rajani' (1985)
Notable RolesHousewife in Shyam Benegal's 'Ankur' (1974); role in Vijay Tendulkar's TV series 'Swayamsiddha'; role in 'Hum Panch' TV series

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreePolitical Science
DiplomaPainting

Personal Life

Place of DeathHer 'Prabhadevi' residence in Mumbai
Death CauseHeart attack and battling with breast cancer

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date1998

Family

FatherVijay Tendulkar
MotherNirmala Tendulkar
Siblings
  • Raja Tendulkar (Cinematographer)
  • Tanuja Mohite
  • Sushma Tendulkar
SpouseKaran Razdan

Career

Debut
Theatre PlayHaya Vadan (1969)
FilmAnkur (1974)
Notable Films
  • Minchina Ota (1980)
  • Nasoor (1985)
  • Besahara (1987)
  • Mohra (1994)
  • Trimurti (1995)
  • Gupt (1997)
Notable TV Series
  • Rajani (1985)
  • Hum Paanch (1995)
  • Yug (1996)
  • Itihaas (1996)
  • Professor Pyarelal (1999)
  • Swayamsiddha
Hosting
  • Priya Tendulkar Talk Show
  • Zimmedar Kaun

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started acting career at 15 by appearing in a TV commercial.
2. Had various jobs before pursuing acting full-time.
3. Known as India's inaugural TV superstar.
4. Currently engaged to Anant Nag.
5. Featured in movies like 'Minchina Ota', 'Nasoor', 'Besahara', 'Mohra', 'Trimurti', and 'Gupt'.
6. Hosted talk shows such as 'Priya Tendulkar Talk Show' and 'Zimmedar Kaun'.
7. Received state awards and recognition as an author.
8. Received condolences from former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
9. Worked as a hotel service receptionist in a 5-star hotel, air hostess, part-time model, and newsreader before pursuing acting full-time.
10. Rose to national fame with her TV series 'Rajani' (1985), where she played a housewife who fights against injustice and solves public social issues.
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