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Shama Deshpande (née Gosavi) is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films and television, with a career spanning over four decades.
She began her acting journey by stepping in as a replacement in her father's stage plays, which gradually sparked her interest in the craft. Her first screen appearance came in the 1977 Marathi film Asla Navra Nako Ga Bai, where she played the role of the heroine's friend, a part offered by her father. She went on to appear in Marathi films like Ashtavinayak and Zidd, but found the struggle in the industry more challenging than expected, leading her to briefly step away from acting.
Over the years, she made occasional appearances in films such as Madhuchandrachi Raatra (1989), Jodidar (1997), Betaabi (1997), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), Nidaan (2000), and Koi Aap Sa (2005).
Deshpande made her television debut with The Great Maratha, directed by Sanjay Khan and aired on DD National, where she portrayed Gopikabai, the Peshwin of the Maratha Empire. Her television career gained momentum with Zee TV’s Aashirwad, followed by prominent roles in successful Balaji Telefilms shows such as Ghar Ek Mandir, Kutumb, Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, and Kahani Terrii Merrii. These appearances established her as a well-recognized face on Indian television.
She has worked alongside noted television actors including Hiten Tejwani, Ram Kapoor, Gauri Pradhan, Harshad Chopda, and Vivian Dsena. Her performances in shows like Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni, Dheere Dheere Se, and Udne Ki Aasha further strengthened her television career. She received widespread acclaim for her roles in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, earning a nomination for the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the latter.
| + !Year !Title !Role !Notes | |||
| 1977 | Asla Navra Nakoga Bai | ||
| 1979 | Ashtavinayak | Nayana Chavan | |
| 1980 | Zidd | ||
| 1989 | Eeshwar | Rani | |
| Madhuchandrachi Raatra | Alka Deshmukh | ||
| 1990 | Kuthe Kuthe Shodu Mi Tila | Mary | |
| 1991 | Ek Full Chaar Half | ||
| 1992 | Hach Sunbaicha Bahu | Mukta | |
| 1994 | Chikat Navra | Kavita Bhusavalkar | |
| 1995 | The Don | Deepti | |
| 1997 | Jodidar | Landlord's wife | |
| Vishwavidhaata | |||
| Betaabi | Mrs. Sumitra Ajmera | ||
| 1998 | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | Anita Jaitley | |
| Yamraaj | Shama | ||
| Kalicharan | |||
| 1999 | Lohpurush | ||
| Manchala | Mrs. Shanti | ||
| Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin | Nisha's Mother | ||
| Nyaydaata | |||
| Aaya Toofan | Gul's mom | ||
| Aanganiya Sajavo Raaj | |||
| Karaycha Te Dankyat | |||
| 2000 | Baaghi | Surya's Mother | |
| Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | |||
| Papa The Great | Radha Didi | ||
| Nidaan | Veena S. Kamat | ||
| 2001 | Maseeha | Parvati Srivastav | |
| 2002 | Aakheer | Prashant's mom | |
| Kitne Door Kitne Paas | Geeta | ||
| 2003 | Tada | Ajay's wife | |
| Indian Babu | Asha Sharma | ||
| Raja Bhaiya | |||
| 2004 | Mein Bikaaoo: On Sale | ||
| Krishna Cottage | |||
| Prarambh | Shanta | ||
| 2005 | Dhamkee | Mrs. Geeta J Dholakia | |
| Mumbai Xpress | Kishore's wife | ||
| Koi Aap Sa | Sumati | ||
| 2010 | Paalkhi | Aai | |
| 2015 | Love Exchange | Mrs. Malti Sathe | |
| 2019 | D.A.T.E | Mrs. Sharma | Short film |
| + !Year !Series !Role !Notes | |||
| 1994 | The Great Maratha | Gopikabai | |
| 1998–1999 | Aashirwad | Aparna Purushottam Choudhary | |
| 1999 | Muskaan | Ratna | |
| 1999 | X Zone | Episodic roles | |
| 1999–2000 | Rishtey | Episodic roles | |
| 2000–2002 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Gayatri | |
| 2000–2001 | Tanhaiyaan | ||
| 2000–2001 | Kutumb | Gayatri Umesh Mittal | |
| 2003 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Mother | |
| 2003–2004 | Awaz – Dil Se Dil Tak | Tanya's Mother | |
| 2003 | Kahani Terrii Merrii | ||
| 2004 | Prratima | Sumitra Tapendu Ghosh | |
| 2005 | Vineeta | ||
| 2005–2007 | Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai | Mrs. Purohit | |
| 2007–2008 | Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni | Meenakshi Malik | |
| 2008–2010 | Kabhi Saas Kabhi Bahu | Sujata Mallu Awasthi | |
| 2008–2010 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Gayatri Lalit Juneja | |
| 2012–2014 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Radha Bhatia | |
| 2022 | Aashaon Ka Savera... Dheere Dheere Se | Savita Brijmohan Srivastav | |
| 2024 | Udne Ki Aasha | Savitri Deshmukh |
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