15 Facts About Supriya Pathak, The Underrated Actress

Supriya Pathak is an Indian actress who is well-known for her work in Gujarati and Hindi films and television serials. Her portrayal of Hansa Parekh in the Khichdi franchise garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. She is also the wife of actor Pankaj Kapur. Supriya Pathak has received several awards for her contribution to the entertainment industry.

Here we have listed some of the lesser-known facts about actress Supriya Pathak:

1. Supriya Pathak was born on 7 January 1961 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Supriya Pathak age is 62 years as of 2023.

2. Supriya Pathak family

Supriya Pathak mother was Dina Pathak who was a Kathiyawadi Gujarati theater artiste, and veteran actor. Her father is Punjabi, Baldev Pathak. He was a dressmaker to the popular stars Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar. Her older sister is theatre and film actor Ratna Pathak who is married to actor Naseeruddin Shah.

3. She was a neglected, shy & introverted child

She was quite religious and used to fast and spend her time in temples.

4. When she was only 17, her father suffered huge losses in his business. She did not want to be a burden on her mom and she decided to work and earn money

5. Supriya Pathak education

She grew up in Parsi Colony in Dadar, Mumbai. She attended J. B. Vachha High School and has a bachelor’s degree in Fine art. She also specialized in Bharatanatyam, from the Nalanda Dance Research Centre, University of Mumbai.

6. Supriya Pathak first got into acting under her mother’s direction with the revival of the play Maina Gurjari

After that, she took part in a play with Dinesh Thakur titled Biwiyon Ka Madersa staged at the Prithvi Theatre.

7. The late wife of Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer Kendall spotted and she recommended her to Shyam Benegal for their home production Kalyug (1981)

She played the role of Subhadra and won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

8. Supriya Pathak movies

She featured in numerous movies like Bazaar (1982), Vijeta (1982), Masoom (1983), Mirch Masala (1985), Delhi 6, and many more. In 1985 she also played the lead role in the Malayalam movie Akalathe Ambili.

She won three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in Kalyug. For her stunning performance in the drama Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, she earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).

9. In the biopic Gandhi (1982), she played a minor role and also starred in the 1988 French film, The Bengali Night

10. Supriya Pathak TV shows include Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Idhar Udhar, Khichdi, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Chanchan, and many more

11. Supriya Pathak marriage and children

Supriya Pathak got married at 22 but they separated within a year. Supriya Pathak husband Pankaj Kapur worked with her in the film Agla Mausam in 1986, and that is when they met. They were in a relationship for two years and got married in 1988. Supriya Pathak and Pankaj Kapur are parents to a son and a daughter. Supriya Pathak daughter is Sanah Kapoor who is also an actor. Supriya Pathak son is Ruhaan Kapoor.

Supriya Pathak second husband Pankaj Kapur had a son from his previous marriage. Supriya Pathak children also include her stepson who is none other than the actor Shahid Kapoor.

12. Supriya Pathak husband, Pankaj Kapur and she launched their own TV production house, Grass Company in 1994

Under the banner, Mohandas B.A.L.L.B was the first serial they produced and acted in.

13. She took an 11-year break from acting

After an 11-year hiatus, she stepped back into Bollywood with the 2005 film Sarkar, followed by its sequel, Sarkar Raj in 2008.

She also portrayed a mother in Wake Up Sid (2009). She played the role of Dhankor Baa in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013.

14. Her first Gujarati film was Carry On Kesar released in 2016

15. Supriya Pathak net worth

The net worth of Supriya Pathak is estimated to be $10 million. She also owns an Audi.