Atisha Naik is an Indian actress who works primarily in the Marathi entertainment industry. In 2023, she came into the limelight with her appearance in the Disney+ Hotstar series “Taaza Khabar”, in which she played the role of Aai (Vasya’s mother).
Wiki/Biography
Atisha Naik was born on Friday, March 22, 1968, in Mumbai, Maharashtra (age 55; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Aries. Atisha was fascinated by acting since childhood and began her acting career at the age of eight.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′3″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Adisha was born in a Marathi-speaking family in Mumbai.
Parents and siblings
Adisha Naik and her family
husband
Adisha Naik is unmarried.
religion
Adisha Naik is a Hindu.
Profession
theater
At the age of eight, Atisha made her acting debut as a child artist in the play “The Goodbye Doctor.” Atisha subsequently appeared in many Marathi theater productions. In 2015, she starred in the Marathi drama Shevgyachya Shenga.
Stills of Atisha Naik in the drama Shevgyachya Shenga (2015)
In 2018, she appeared in the drama production “Ashi hi Shyamchi Aai”.
Atisha Naik in the poster of drama production Ashi hi Shyamchi Aai
In 2019, she starred in the Marathi drama Majhi Maay Sarsoti. Adisha has acted in many theater productions such as Sorry, Wrong Number, Sakharam Binder, Gidhade, Suryachi Pille, Varyavarchi Varat, Jubai Jorat, Vijay Dinanath Chauhan and Dili Supari Baykochi”.
television
In 1999, Adisha made her television debut in the Marathi program Abhalmaya, which was aired on Marathi Alpha TV.
Poster for the Marathi TV show Abhalmaya (1998)
In 2008, she appeared in the TV series “Ek Packet Umeed” as Sundari. In 2014, she played a supporting role in the Marathi television show Hasa Chakat Fu. Subsequently, Atisha appeared in many television shows such as Ghadlay Bighadlay (1999), Ya Gojirwanya Gharat (2006), Madhu Ithe An Chandra Tithe (2011), Dilya Ghari Tu Sukhi Raha (2011), Swapnannchya Palikadale (2010), Fu Bai Fu (2010), Ghadge & Suun (2017), Bun Maska (2016), Pudhcha Paaul (2011) and Sundara Manamadhe Bharli (2020).
Atisha Naik plays Saumitra’s mother in stills from Marathi TV show Bun Maska
Movie
marathi
In 2003, Adisha made her acting debut in the Marathi film Nishkalank, playing the role of Shobha Aunty.
Atisha Naik as Shobha in a still from her debut film Nishkalank (2003)
In 2004, she played the role of Shaila in the Marathi film The Wrong Mauritius. Adisha subsequently appeared in many Marathi films such as Manthan: Ek Amrut Pyala (2006), Ek Daav Sansaracha (2007), Deool (2011) and We Are On Houn Jau Dya” (2013).
Hindi
In 2003, Adisha made her acting debut in the Hindi film Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye, playing the role of Elaichi. Adisha has appeared in many Hindi films such as Waking Up Sid (2009), La Fonji Parindi (2010), City of Dreams (2021) and Gan Gubai Katiawadi” (2022).
Atisha Naik as Mrs. Bapat in a still from the Hindi film Wake Up Sid (2009)
web series
In 2023, Adisha made her digital debut in the Disney+ Hotstar series Taaza Khabar, in which she played the role of Aai.
Atisha Naik plays Vaishya’s mother in stills from Disney+ Hotstar series Taaza Khabar (2023)
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, Adisha Naik shares her experience of playing a negative role in Marathi show Pudhcha Paaul (2011) and the audience response she received. In the same discussion, Atisha said that she often receives various hateful messages from netizens for playing villain roles. she says,
You don’t always get positive messages from fans. Early on, I received so many hate messages and text messages that I lost count. But then I avoided them. I know these words are not written for me, but for the characters I play. There have been situations where I have had to react to some text messages and I always stand up for myself when I have to face situations like this. I believe the audience is smart enough to watch one series at a time. They won’t judge you by your role, only by your performance. “
- In 2018, Adisha made a guest appearance in the first season of the Colors Marathi reality show Big Boss Marathi.
Adisha Naik (centre) in a still from the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi Season 1 (2018)
- In 2018, Adisha won the Eye-catching Actress Award at the Sanskruti Kaladarpan Awards for her Marathi drama Ashi Hi Shyamchi Aai.
- Atisha was also a university tutor. She mentors film students in the MGM School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
- Adisha is an avid dog lover and often posts various photos of feeding stray dogs on social media. She also adopted two pet dogs on the set of the show and one at home. When talking about this issue in an interview, Venerable Atisha said:
I like dogs very much. I also have a dog at home. We had three dogs on set. A dog came to the set. I named him “Bandya”. A few days later, another dog arrived. This is his girlfriend. So I named her “Bubli”. Then the third one came, very quietly. So I named her “Manjula”. There are three dogs around me on our set right now. “
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