Neha Pendse
{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Neha Pendse Bayas
| image =Neha Pendse snapped at Zee Cine Awards 2024 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Pendse in 2024
| other_names =
| birth_name = Nehha Pendse
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|11|29|df=y}}
| birth_place = Bombay, Maharashtra, India
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 1995–present
| known_for =
| spouse = {{marriage|Shardul Singh Bayas|2020}}
}}
Nehha Pendse Bayas{{Cite web |date=7 January 2020 |title=Nehha Pendse on changing her name after wedding: 'Proud to be Shardul's wife, couldn't wait to change my name' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/nehha-pendse-on-changing-her-name-after-wedding-proud-to-be-shardul-s-wife-couldn-t-wait-to-change-my-name/story-SzIPEqvNQ1vNMSWK5ulx0K.html |access-date=6 March 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} (née Pendse; born 29 November 1984) is an Indian actress and producer known for her work primarily in Marathi and Hindi films and television, along with appearances in other language films.
Pendse started her career as a child artist in Ekta Kapoor's horror show Captain House in 1995, when she was ten years old. She rose to prominence through notable roles in Hindi TV shows like Padosan and Hasratein. Her film debut happened in 1999 with an uncredited appearance in Daag: The Fire, followed by playing Sunny Deol
Notably, she gained recognition in the Marathi film industry during the late 2000s, starring in films like Agnividya and the family drama daily soap Bhagyalakshmi, portraying complex characters. Although she appeared in various Marathi films thereafter, including the fictional biopic Dusari Goshta (2014), the comedy Premasathi Coming Suun (2014), the inspirational drama Balkadu (2015), and the drama Natsamrat (2016). Despite her success in Marathi cinema, she also made notable appearances on Hindi television, notably in the sitcom May I Come In Madam? in 2016 and participated in Bigg Boss season 12. In 2021, Pendse's performance in the Marathi film June, which she co-produced, garnered critical acclaim, earning her a Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actress. She also replaced Saumya Tandon in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! but left the show in 2022. She reprised her role in the second season of May I Come In Madam? from mid-2023 to 2024, she continued to captivate audiences with her talent and versatility.
In 2020, she married businessman Shardul Singh Bayas.
Early life
Pendse was born on 29 November 1984{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-12-here-s-how-evicted-contestant-neha-pendse-is-celebrating-her-birthday-1398848-2018-11-29 |title=Bigg Boss 12: Here's how evicted contestant Neha Pendse is celebrating her birthday |date=29 November 2018}} in Bombay to Vijay Pendse and Shubhangi Pendse.{{cite web |date=18 September 2018 |title=Bigg Boss 12 contestant Neha Pendse: Biography, love life, unseen photos and videos of the hot actress |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/bigg-boss-12-contestant-neha-pendse-biography-love-life-unseen-photos-and-videos-of-the-hot-actress-1343126-2018-09-18 |website=India Today}}
Career
= 1995–2004: Career beginnings and acting debut =
Pendse began her acting journey at the tender age of ten, making her debut as a child actor in the television series Captain House in 1995, under the production of Ekta Kapoor.{{Cite web |date=16 January 2021 |title=Nehha Pendse: I always wished to play UP-based character |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/nehha-pendse-i-always-wished-to-play-up-based-character-101610777211449.html |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} Her talent broke through, and she rose to prominence in the Hindi entertainment industry as a child actor, featuring in notable shows such as Padosan (1996), Hasratein (1996), Ghunghat Ke Pat khol (1999), Meethi Meethi Baatein (1998), and the Marathi series Pimpalpaan (1999).{{Cite news |title=Can you recognize these kids? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/photofeatures/can-you-recognize-these-kids/photostory/46440904.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Venturing into episodic television, she showcased her versatility through various roles in Rishtey–The Love Stories, delving into the complexities of human relationships with nuance and depth.
In 1999, she marked her Hindi film debut, although uncredited, in Daag: The Fire, and the same year, she portrayed Sunny Deol's sister in Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin.{{Cite web |title=इन तस्वीरों में दिख रही किशोरी बन चुकी मैडम, जानिए सनी व शाहरुख से मुलाकात के दिलचस्प किस्से |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/neha-pendse-returns-with-may-i-come-in-madam-ekta-kapoor-shah-rukh-khan-sunny-deol-2023-09-15 |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}} Throughout this period, she often portrayed the roles of siblings to the main protagonists in Hindi cinema, featuring in films like Deewane (2000), Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller (2001), Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai (2002).{{cite web |date=16 September 2018 |title=Bigg Boss 12: Who's Neha Pendse? See pics of confirmed contestant on Salman Khan's show |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-12-who-s-neha-pendse-see-pics-of-confirmed-contestant-on-salman-khan-s-show/story-90sXWrZGQ3ytJrrPiHX2AN.html |website=Hindustan Times}} Particularly noteworthy was her role as Madhuri Dixit's friend, Chaurangi, in Devdas (2002), which she secured without an audition while still in tenth grade.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} In 2002, she ventured into the Telugu film industry with her leading role debut in the romantic comedy Sontham, where she was the sole female lead among three friends. Her performance was deemed "promising" by critics, and the film proved to be a box-office success.{{Cite web |title=One man army for Mahesh Babu |url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/20156/One-man-army-for-Mahesh-Babu |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=indiaherald.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Telugu Cinema - Review - Sontham - Aryan Rajesh, namitha, Rohit, Neha, Sunil - Seenu Vytla - Devi Sri Prasad - JD Arts |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-sontham.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=idlebrain.com}} Additionally, during the same year, she made her debut in Tamil cinema with the romantic drama Mounam Pesiyadhe, starring alongside Suriya, Trisha and Nandha.{{Cite news |date=13 December 2023 |title=Ameer pens a heartfelt note as his debut directorial 'Mounam Pesiyadhe' clocks 21 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ameer-pens-a-heartfelt-note-as-his-debut-directorial-mounam-pesiyadhe-clocks-21/articleshow/105957956.cms |access-date=9 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
File:Neha Pendse in 2019 (cropped).jpg
The following year, Pendse appeared alongside J. D. Chakravarthy in the Telugu comedy Golmaal, which was a remake of the 1994 Malayalam film Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji. Critics observed that her roles in these films were somewhat limited.{{Cite web |title=Telugu Cinema - Review - Golmaal -Chakri, Ramesh Aravind, Meera vasudevan, Neha - PN RamaChandra Rao - Vandemataram |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-golmaal.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=idlebrain.com}} However, her performance in her next venture, Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu in 2003, received acclaim. Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu praised her portrayal, stating, "Neha, whom we saw as the second heroine in Mounam Pesiyathe is apt as the bold, belligerent Mamathi later softened by love."{{Cite web |date=30 June 2003 |title=The Hindu : Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/05/16/stories/2003051601130201.htm |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030630034107/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/05/16/stories/2003051601130201.htm |archive-date=30 June 2003}} Similarly, Malini Mannath for Chennai Online noted, "Neha has charming demeanour and the talent to go with it. Vadivelu tries hard to make you laugh," mentioning her noticeable presence even in a supporting role in Mounam Pesiyathe.'"{{Cite web |date=6 April 2005 |title=Inithu Inithu Kadhal Inithu |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov272.asp |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050406034050/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov272.asp |archive-date=6 April 2005}}
In 2004, Pendse got into the English-Malayalam experimental bilingual film Nothing but Life. In the film, she starred opposite R. Madhavan, portraying the character of a suicidal girl born in the US but with Malayalee roots.{{Cite web |date=9 November 2012 |title=The Hindu : Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Interview : On the ties that bind society |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/08/11/stories/2006081100520300.htm |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109104049/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/08/11/stories/2006081100520300.htm |archive-date=9 November 2012}} The movie was showcased at various film festivals, including the 12th Kerala International Film Festival, before its theatrical release. Unfortunately, upon its commercial release, the film failed to make an impact at the box office.{{Cite web |date=11 October 2008 |title=Week-long Kerala International Film Festival begins Bollywood News, Telugucinema, Kollywood |url=https://www.bharatwaves.com/news/-Week-long-Kerala-International-Film-Festival-begins-10518.html |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011155259/https://www.bharatwaves.com/news/-Week-long-Kerala-International-Film-Festival-begins-10518.html |archive-date=11 October 2008}} Nonetheless, this project served as Pendse's debut in the Malayalam cinema industry. Also, she acted in the Malayalam delayed release Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and played a supporting role in the Kannada action drama Inspector Jhansi in 2005.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} That same year, she got her first lead role in a Hindi movie titled Dreams, but it didn't do well with critics or at the box office.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}
Following that, she featured in the Malayalam film Abraham & Lincoln, directed by Pramod Pappan, portraying the character of Nancy, Lincoln's sister, who faced challenges and dealt with mental health issues stemming from an incident during her studies.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} The film received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, particularly praising her performance.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Subsequently, she appeared in the Hindi drama Swami, directed by Ganesh Acharya, alongside Manoj Bajpayee and Maninder Singh, portraying the role of Bajpayee's daughter-in-law.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=8 June 2007 |title=Swami Review 2.5/5 {{!}} Swami Movie Review {{!}} Swami 2007 Public Review {{!}} Film Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/swami/critic-review/swami-movie-review/ |access-date=10 April 2024 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Swami (2007) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/swami-2007 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}} While Swami received mixed reviews from critics, her performance was highlighted.{{Cite web |title=Swami is sweet and simple |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/08swami.htm |access-date=10 April 2024 |publisher=Rediff.com}} She then starred opposite Upendra in the Kannada action film Parodi, playing the role of a journalist. Despite the film's lackluster performance at the box office, critics commended her performance and the chemistry between her and Upendra.{{Cite news |date=4 March 2007 |title=Undermining audiences' sensibility |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/ |access-date=10 April 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} Moviebuzz critics commented that Neha's portrayal of a journalist indicates room for improvement, while RG Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com wrote, "Upendra and Neha are the saving graces of this otherwise weak film."{{Cite web |date=22 December 2021 |title=Parodi |website=Sify |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/parodi-review-kannada-pclwmpfbchhid.html |access-date=10 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222231707/https://www.sify.com/movies/parodi-review-kannada-pclwmpfbchhid.html |archive-date=22 December 2021}}{{Cite web |title=Upendra can't save Parodi |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/mar/05ssparodi.htm |access-date=10 April 2024 |publisher=Rediff.com}} In 2008, she once again collaborated with Upendra and director Om Sai Prakash in Veedhi Rowdy.
= 2009–2015: Expansion in films and other success =
In 2009, she portrayed the teenage daughter of a divorced mother, played by Gracy Singh, in Aseema: Beyond Boundaries.{{Cite web |title=Aseema: Beyond Boundaries (2009) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/aseema-beyond-boundaries-2009 |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}} That same year, she made her debut in Marathi cinema with Agnidivya, where she starred alongside Subodh Bhave, Reema Lagoo, Mohan Agashe, and Mohan Joshi.{{Cite news |title=Mohan Joshi: Movies of the actor you should not miss watching |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/photofeatures/mohan-joshi-movies-of-the-actor-you-should-not-miss-watching/photostory/64173049.cms |access-date=11 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} The film, based on Chintamani Tryambak Khanolkar's novel Agochar, centers around the conflict between her character, Nandini, who is married to Bhave's character, a cruel man, and Anandrao, the autocratic leader. Nandini must confront a challenging ordeal known as the cleansing fire, 'Agnidivya.'{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} It received critical acclaim in the Marathi film industry in 2009 and was also recommended for consideration in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 82nd Academy Awards.{{Cite web |title=UPSC Civil Services- UPSC IAS Recruitment 2021-2022, IAS Exam DAF Link, Exam Dates, Notification, IAS Current Affairs, Latest UPSC News, Photos, Videos |url=https://indianexpress.com/section/upsc-current-affairs/ |access-date=11 April 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=20 May 2009 |title=Marathi Film Festival to begin on May 23 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/marathi-film-festival-to-begin-on-may-23/articleshow/4553260.cms |access-date=11 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
In 2010, she gained widespread acclaim for her role in the Marathi family drama series Bhagyalakshmi.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Portraying the lead character of a troubled woman named Kashi, she starred alongside Vikram Gokhale, Priya Berde, and Surekha Kudachi. The storyline revolves around Kashi, the daughter of a devdasi, who marries Sanjay, a politician's relative. However, the village head, Bappaji, becomes apprehensive about Kashi's strong devotion to Goddess Bhirai, fearing it might challenge his authority.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} This marked her return to television after an eight-year.
In 2013, her role in the internationally acclaimed drama film Touring Talkies, directed by Gajendra Ahire, once again brought attention, as the film was considered for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 86th Academy Awards.{{Cite web |title='Touring Talkies' in Oscar race! {{!}} Marathi Movie News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/marathi/touring-talkies-in-oscar-race/videoshow/27683969.cms |access-date=11 April 2024 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} In the movie, she portrayed a brief role as an actress working with an indie filmmaker, who is shocked to discover some unexpected moments in the film.{{Cite web |last=Hoeij |first=Boyd van |date=17 January 2014 |title=Touring Talkies: Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/touring-talkies-film-review-671695/ |access-date=11 April 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=10 January 2017 |title=Touring Talkies goes international |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/touring-talkies-goes-international/articleshow/17950838.cms |access-date=11 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Keyur Seta of The Common Man Speaks praised her performance, stating that "Pendse shines in a cameo."{{Cite web |date=22 April 2013 |title=Touring Talkies (Marathi Movie) Review |url=https://thecommonmanspeaks.com/touring-talkies-marathi-movie-review/ |access-date=11 April 2024 |website=The Common Man Speaks |language=en-US}} The following year, she had a busy schedule with appearances in five films. She played a supporting role in Rajendra Talak's A Rainy Day and took on the female lead in the fictional biopic Dusari Goshta, directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni, based on the life of former Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde.{{Cite news |title=A Rainy Day Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/a-rainy-day/movie-review/29665391.cms |access-date=11 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=31 January 2014 |title=Review: A Rainy Day (Marathi Movie) |url=https://thecommonmanspeaks.com/a-rainy-day-marathi-movie-review/ |access-date=11 April 2024 |website=The Common Man Speaks |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |title=Dusari Goshta Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/dusari-goshta-vikram-gokhale-siddharth-chandekar-sandeep-mehta-neha-pendse/movie-review/34540510.cms?from=mdr |access-date=12 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Additionally, she was part of two multi-starrer films: Hu Tu Tu directed by Kanchan Adhikari, alongside Jitendra Joshi, Hemant Dhome, and Mansi Naik, and Bol Baby Bol alongside Aruna Irani, Makarand Anaspure, and Aniket Vishwasrao.{{Cite news |title=Bol Baby Bol Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/bol-baby-bol/movie-review/45077908.cms |access-date=12 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=19 October 2014 |title=Aruna Irani to make a comeback |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/aruna-irani-to-make-a-comeback/articleshow/44876845.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} In Premasathi Coming Suun, she played the main protagonist, a prospective bride with a hidden agenda opposite Adinath Kothare. Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India complimented her appearance, stating that "Neha looks ravishing after having lost those extra kilos."{{Cite news |title=Premasathi Coming Suun Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/premasathi-coming-suun/movie-review/45501721.cms |access-date=12 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
In 2015, she starred opposite Umesh Kamat in Balkadu, a film inspired by the ideologies of the late Indian politician Bal Thackeray.{{Cite news |date=13 January 2017 |title=A biopic on Balasaheb Thackeray? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/A-biopic-on-Balasaheb-Thackeray/articleshow/45592141.cms |access-date=12 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} In the movie, she portrayed the childhood sweetheart of Kamat's character, reuniting with him after a long separation and providing unwavering support in his endeavors.{{Cite news |date=13 January 2017 |title=Neha designed her look in Balkadu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/neha-designed-her-look-in-balkadu/articleshow/45809964.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=24 January 2015 |title=Balkadu (Marathi Movie) Review |url=https://thecommonmanspeaks.com/balkadu-marathi-movie/ |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=The Common Man Speaks |language=en-US}} Keertikumar Kadam of Marathi Movie World praised her performance, stating that "Pendse does what was expected of her and looks ravishingly stunning, on screen."{{Cite web |last=Kadam |first=Keertikumar |date=23 January 2015 |title='Balkadu' inspires 'Marathi Manoos', to fight injustice |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/balkadu-review.php |access-date=12 April 2024 |language=en-US}} Following this, she appeared in Anant Mahadevan's biographical film Gour Hari Dastaan, which depicts the life of an Indian freedom fighter from Odisha.{{Cite web |title=Gour Hari Dastaan |url=https://mayday.leftword.com/catalog/product/view/id/17796/s/gour-hari-dastaan/ |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=mayday.leftword.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=17 August 2015 |title=Movie Review: Gour Hari Dastaan – The Freedom File is a brilliantly crafted film that are made once in a lifetime |url=https://nasheman.in/movie-review-gour-hari-dastaan-the-freedom-file-is-a-brilliantly-crafted-film-that-are-made-once-in-a-lifetime/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=Nasheman |language=en-US}}
= 2016–present: Claim to fame and ''Bigg Boss 12'' =
In 2016, she experienced significant success, marking her return to Hindi television with the lead role in the comedy-drama May I Come In Madam? airing on Life OK.{{cite web |date=16 February 2016 |title=Kuch Rang Pyar Ke to May I Come In Madam: 6 upcoming shows that look promising |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/coming-soon-may-i-come-in-madam-kuch-rang-pyar-ke-ek-duje-ke-vaste-kasam-vishkanya-small-scree-upcoming-shows-308852-2016-02-15 |website=India Today}} In the show, she portrayed the charming boss of a young man who feels downtrodden due to his overbearing wife.{{Cite web |title=May I Come In Madam? actress Nehha Pendse falls off stairs while shooting |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/may-i-come-in-madam-actress-nehha-pendse-falls-off-stairs-while-shooting-lifetv-358588-2016-12-20 |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=India Today |date=20 December 2016 |language=en}} The series quickly became one of the top-rated shows in 2016.{{Cite news |date=25 July 2016 |title='May I Come In Madam?' completes 100 episodes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/may-i-come-in-madam-completes-100-episodes/articleshow/53376096.cms |access-date=12 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Furthermore, she portrayed the daughter-in-law of the titular character in Natsamrat, played by Nana Patekar and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.{{Cite news |date=13 January 2017 |title=Neha to go de-glam for Natsamrat |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/neha-to-go-de-glam-for-natsamrat/articleshow/46804827.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} This cinematic adaptation, based on a play by the renowned playwright Kusumagraj, delves into the poignant family dynamics of a retired stage actor grappling with nostalgia for his past life in the theater.{{Cite web |title='Natsamrat' review: Do not miss this phenomenal performance by Nana Patekar |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-natsamrat-review-do-not-miss-this-phenomenal-performance-by-nana-patekar-2162127 |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=Daily News and Analysis |language=en}} Natsamrat garnered widespread praise upon its release, becoming the top-grossing Marathi film of its time with earnings of ₹48 crore.{{Cite news |last=Narayan |first=Hari |date=26 December 2016 |title=Marathi, Punjabi films that made a mark in 2016 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Marathi-Punjabi-films-that-made-a-mark-in-2016/article16944908.ece1 |access-date=12 April 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |title=Nana Patekar-starrer 'Natsamrat' gets biggest ever opening weekend in Marathi cinema |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-nana-patekar-starrer-natsamrat-gets-biggest-ever-opening-weekend-in-marathi-cinema-2162658 |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=DNA India |language=en}} The following year, she had only one film release, Nagarsevak - Ek Nayak, which received negative reviews, starring opposite Upendra Limaye.{{Cite web |title=Nagarsevak - Ek Nayak (2017) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/nagarsevak-ek-nayak-2017 |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Nagarsevak Review: A Messed Up Political Jumble! – MarathiStars |url=https://marathistars.in/reviews/nagarsevak-marathi-movie-review/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |language=en-US}}
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In 2018, Pendse was involved in various reality television programs. She participated as a contestant on shows like Comedy Dangal and Entertainment Ki Raat. Additionally, she served as the presenter alongside Kapil Sharma on the reality comedy game show Family Time With Kapil Sharma.{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/family-time-with-kapil-sharma-ajay-devgn-5100799/lite/ |title=Ajay Devgn is the first guest on Family Time With Kapil Sharma |website=The Indian Express |date=17 March 2018 |publisher=Arushi Jain |access-date=18 March 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/family-time-with-kapil-sharma-7-things-you-need-to-know-about-kapil-s-comeback-show/story-0bN3wiyXUUjU0w5YWroyjN_amp.html |title=Family Time With Kapil Sharma: 7 things you need to know about Kapil's comeback show |website=Hindustan Times |date=16 March 2018 |publisher=Correspondent |access-date=18 March 2018}} Pendse also entered the popular reality TV show Bigg Boss 12 as a contestant, but was eliminated on the 28th day, on 14 October.{{cite web |date=17 September 2018 |title=Bigg Boss 12: No one knows anything about me, I am a clean slate, says Neha Pendse | Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-12-no-one-knows-anything-about-me-i-am-a-clean-slate-says-neha-pendse-1341711-2018-09-17 |website=India Today}}{{cite web |date=15 October 2018 |title=Nehha Pendse gets evicted from Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 12 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nehha-pendse-gets-evicted-from-bigg-boss-12-5401809/ |website=The Indian Express}}{{cite web |date=16 October 2018 |title=Bigg Boss 12 evicted contestant Nehha Pendse: Dipika Kakar's leadership quality went against me |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-12-evicted-contestant-nehha-pendse-5402319/ |website=The Indian Express}} Furthermore, she took part in the fourth season of the celebrity Indian sports reality show, Box Cricket League, an indoor cricket game format.
In 2021, Pendse took over the role of Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the popular daily sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, replacing Saumya Tandon. However, she left the show in January 2022. Her next project was the Marathi drama film June, set in Aurangabad, tackling various social issues such as bullying, sexism, suicide, and the generation gap. In the film, she portrays a troubled married woman.{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=30 June 2021 |title='June' review: A sensitive movie about holding on and letting go |url=https://scroll.in/reel/998857/june-review-a-sensitive-movie-about-holding-on-and-letting-go |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=Scroll.in |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=24 January 2020 |title='June': Siddharth Menon shares a BTS photo with Nehha Pendse from the films set |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/june-siddharth-menon-shares-a-bts-photo-with-nehha-pendse-from-the-films-set/articleshow/73580619.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Pendse not only acted in the film but also co-produced it without charging any fee.{{Cite web |date=19 January 2021 |title=It took courage for me to do the film, put my own money: Nehha Pendse on June |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/it-took-courage-for-me-to-do-the-film-put-my-own-money-nehha-pendse-on-june-7153050/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Critics applauded Pendse's performance, with Mihir Bhanage from The Times of India describing it as a "revelation" and noted, "she channels Neha's inner turmoil effortlessly and is comfortable in the skin of the character."{{Cite news |title=June Movie Review : Of healing and fresh beginnings |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/june/movie-review/83954661.cms?from=mdr |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Another critic from Film Information commended, "Pendse Bayas delivers an honest performance, straight from the heart. She lives the character of Neha and expresses the anguish of a separated woman to the hilt. Not once does she go overboard in her performance."{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=30 June 2021 |title='JUNE' (Marathi) {{!}} 30 June 2021 – Film Information |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/june-marathi-30-june-2021/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |language=en-US}} The film screened at several festivals, including the Pune International Film Festival, International Film Festival of Kerala, New York Indian Film Festival and 51st International Film Festival of India.{{Cite news |date=16 May 2021 |title=Proud moment for us: Siddharth Menon on June's selection at the NYIFF |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/proud-moment-for-us-siddharth-menon-on-junes-selection-at-the-nyiff/articleshow/82675146.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |last=न्यूज़ |first=एबीपी |date=4 July 2021 |title=नेहा पेंडसे और सिद्धार्थ मेनन की 'जून' ने लॉन्च होते ही मचाया धमाल, तोड़े कई स्टीरियोटाइप |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/neha-pendse-siddharth-menon-film-june-on-planet-marathi-ott-acclaimed-for-breaking-stereotypes-1935662 |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=abplive.com |language=hi}} Her performance in June earned her Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Actress and a nomination at Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman.{{Cite news |date=1 April 2022 |title=6th Planet Filmfare Marathi Awards 2021: Complete winners' list |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/6th-planet-filmfare-marathi-awards-2021-complete-winners-list/articleshow/90561300.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} From mid-2023 to 2024, she returned to her popular role as Sanjana Hiteshi in the second season of May I Come In Madam? 2, which aired on Star Bharat.{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Nehha Pendse-starrer May I Come In Madam? Season 2 Shooting Underway |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/nehha-pendse-starrer-may-i-come-in-madam-season-2-shooting-underway-8566349.html |access-date=15 April 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}
Personal life
The actress tied the knot with her boyfriend Shardul Singh Bayas on 5 January 2020, in a traditional Marathi ceremony.{{Cite web |date=5 January 2020 |title=Inside Nehha Pendse's wedding |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/nehha-pendse-shardul-bayas-wedding-pics-6200927/ |access-date=15 April 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=9 January 2020 |title=Nehha Pendse on hubby Shardul being a divorcee: I am not a virgin either; atleast he won't make mistakes that a rookie husband might |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nehha-pendse-on-hubby-shardul-being-a-divorcee-i-am-not-a-virgin-either-atleast-he-wont-make-mistakes-that-a-rookie-husband-might/photostory/73166222.cms |website=The Times of India}} During an interview, Neha revealed that Shardul proposed marriage three months after they started dating, in April. The couple started dating in early 2019.{{Cite web |date=2 January 2020 |title=Nehha Pendse to tie the knot soon |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nehha-pendse-to-tie-the-knot-on-january-5-6195650/ |website=The Indian Express}} Neha changed her name after marriage, adding Bayas to her last name.
Media
Pendse was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Women at No. 49 in 2019.{{Cite news |title=MEET THE TIMES 50 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN 2019 - Times of India ► |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meet-indias-most-desirable-divas/articleshow/77805527.cms |access-date=7 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
=Films=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role !Language ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} | ||||
| rowspan="2" |1999
| |Hindi |Uncredited role | rowspan="2" |{{cite web |author=Deshmukh, Gayatri |date=26 October 2012 |title=Nehha goes sans make-up to B-Town |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/marathi/news-interviews/Neha-goes-sans-make-up-to-B-Town/articleshow/16952976.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216082058/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-26/news-interviews/34730518_1_freedom-fighter-ranvir-shorey-gour-hari-dastaan |archive-date=16 February 2013 |access-date=7 January 2013 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |date=12 January 2017 |title=Neha goes sans make-up to B-Town |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/neha-goes-sans-make-up-to-b-town/articleshow/16952976.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} | ||||
| Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
| Guddi | Hindi | | ||||
| 2000
| Deewane | Nimmo |Hindi | | ||||
| 2001
| Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller | Guddi Chinoy |Hindi | | ||||
| rowspan="4" |2002
| Anu Dixit |Hindi | | ||||
| Devdas
|Chaurangi |Hindi | | {{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| Sontham
| Soumya | Telugu | | ||||
| Mounam Pesiyadhe
| Mahalakshmi | Tamil | credited as Maha | |||
| rowspan="2" | 2003
| Mumtaz | Telugu | | ||||
| Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu
| Mamathi | Tamil | | ||||
| rowspan="2" | 2004 | rowspan="2" | Nothing but Life | rowspan="2" | Rachel | English | | rowspan="2" | |
| Malayalam
| | ||||
| rowspan="3" |2005
| Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | - |Malayalam |Delayed | {{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| Dreams
| Pooja | Hindi | | ||||
| Inspector Jhansi
| Chitra | Kannada | | | ||||
| rowspan="4" | 2007
| Nancy George | Malayalam | | {{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| Podarillu
| |Telugu | |{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| Swami
| Pooja | Hindi | | ||||
| Parodi
| Bharathi |Kannada | | ||||
| 2008
| Veedhi Rowdy | | Telugu | |{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2009
| Aseema: Beyond Boundaries | Gudiya A. Mohanty | Hindi | | ||||
| Agnidivya
| Nandini | Marathi | | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2011
| Sharyat | - |Marathi | Special appearance in an item number "Sheelachya Aicha Gho" | ||||
| Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
| Neha Desai | Hindi | Special appearance | | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2012
| |Hindi | | ||||
| Snake And Ladder
| |Malayalam | |{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| rowspan="3" | 2013
|Sonu |Marathi | | ||||
| Kurukshetra
| Lavani Dancer |Marathi | Special appearance in an item number "Kali Khulwa Na" | | ||||
| Vanshvel
|Herself |Marathi |Special appearance in song "Ambe Krupa Kari" | | ||||
| rowspan="5" |2014
|Simran |Marathi | |{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| Dusari Goshta
| Anjali |Marathi | | ||||
| Hu Tu Tu
|Preeti |Marathi | | ||||
| Bol Baby Bol
| Sonali |Marathi | | ||||
| Premasathi Coming Suun
| Antara |Marathi | | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2015
| Balkadu | Sai |Marathi | | ||||
| Gour Hari Dastaan
| Neha Das |Hindi | | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2016
| Neha Makrand Belwalkar | Marathi | | ||||
| 35% Kathavar Pass
| Teacher |Marathi | | ||||
| 2017
| Nagarsevak - Ek Nayak | Komal Shinde |Marathi | |{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2020
| Kavya Godbole |Hindi | |{{Cite web |last=author/tejalgawde |date=14 October 2020 |title=PHOTOS: अभिनेत्री नेहा पेंडसे दिसणार 'सुरज पे मंगल भारी' चित्रपटात, दिवाळीला होणार रिलीज |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/photos/marathi-cinema/photos-actress-neha-pendse-appear-suraj-pe-mangal-bhari-be-released-diwali-a603/ |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}{{Cite news |title=Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari Movie Review : This one's entertaining, witty and a smooth comic ride |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/suraj-pe-mangal-bhari/movie-review/79195699.cms |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} | ||||
| June
| Neha | Marathi | |
= Television =
| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role !Language ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |
| 1995–1996
| | Hindi |
| 1995–1997
| Padosan | |Hindi |
| 1996
| Urja |Hindi |
| 1998–1999
| Meethi Meethi Baatein | |Hindi | |
| 1998–1999
| Pimpalpaan | |Marathi | |
| 1999–2000
|Aashu and Binni |Hindi | |
| rowspan="2" |2000
|Kushi | |Hindi |
| Ghar Ek Mandir
| |Hindi | |
| 2002–2003
|Madhuri and Nemolika |Hindi | |
| 2010-2011
| Kashi |Marathi | {{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} |
| 2011
|Contestant |Marathi |
| 2012
| Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Ria | Hindi | |
| 2016–2017
| Sanjana Hiteshi |Hindi | |
| 2017
| Comedy Dangal | Contestant |Hindi | |
| rowspan="4" | 2018
| Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double | Chamku |Hindi |
| Family Time With Kapil Sharma
| Host |Hindi |
| Entertainment Ki Raat
|Co Host |Hindi |
| Bigg Boss 12
|Contestant (Evicted on Day 29) |Hindi |
| rowspan="3" | 2019
|Guest |Hindi | |
| Kitchen Champion 5
|Guest |Hindi | |
| Box Cricket League 4
|Player |Hindi | |
| 2021–2022
| Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra |Hindi |
| 2023–2024
| Sanjana Hiteshi |Hindi |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ !Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 2016
|Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? |{{nom}} |{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} |
| 2016
| rowspan="2" |Indian Television Academy Awards | rowspan="2" |Best Actress - Comedy | rowspan="2" |May I Come In Madam? |{{nom}} |
| 2017
|{{nom}} |
| 2021
|Pune International Film Festival |Best Actress | rowspan="3" |June |{{won}} |
| 2022
|{{won}} |
| 2022
|{{nom}} |
| 2024
|Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards |Best Marathi Female Style Icon |{{N/A}} |{{won}} |
See also
References
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