Ratna Pathak Shah Special: Maya Sarabhai To Usha Buaji, 3 Iconic Characters Played By The Veteran Actress
Ratna Pathak Shah is one of the effortless, most talented actresses we have ever had. From ruling the television as Maya Sarabhai to creating a disruption in Bollywood with some of her epic performances, she has paved her way as one of the finest veterans of Bollywood. On her 66th birthday, lets revisit some of her iconic characters that thoroughly entertained us. Happy birthday Ratna Pathak Shah.
1. Maya Sarabhai - Sarabhai Vs SarabhaiYou must be living under a rock if you don't know about the iconic and sophisticated Maya Sarabhai. Elevating Indian television's comedy standard to another level, Ratna Pathak Shah redefined the concept of daily soaps. Maya's fun banter with her daughter-in-law Monisha Sarabhai (Rupali Ganguly) made every Indian keep everything aside and watch the show religiously. The second season of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai marked Ratna Pathak Shah's marked her comeback as Maya Sarabhai and garnered all the love and praise.Maya Sarabhai is not a character, she is a legend.
2. Sunita Kapoor - Kapoor And SonsIf there is any Bollywood movie that aptly showcases an Indian family drama, its ups and downs, the problems, and everything in between - it has to be Kapoor And Sons. Playing a doted mother to Sidharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan, Sunita Kapoor (Ratna Pathak Shah) is trying to make her place both in her husband's (Rajat Kapoor) heart and in society. One incident changes her life forever and we see a Sunita Kapoor 2.0.Ratna Pathak Shah ate this role and left no crumbs.Also read: These 5 Iconic Characters Make Naseeruddin Shah Synonymous To Versatile And Effortless
3. Usha Buaji - Lipstick Under My BurkhaIf you thought Ratna Pathak Shah can only play subtle, simple, and comic roles, wait till you see her mind-bending performance in Lipstick Under My Burkha. Playing Usha Buaji (Usha Aunt), she explores new realms of life and acts like never before. It is safe to say that this was one of her most challenging and experimental characters which we absolutely loved.Also Read: Exceptional Women Oriented Bollywood Movies Made By Female DirectorsRado City wishes Ratna Pathak Shah a very happy birthday.