Supriya Pathak

Supriya Pathak Kapur is an Indian actress of film, television and stage. She is mostly popular for playing the role of Hansa Parekh in the sitcom, Khichdi. Her portrayal of Subhadra won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She went onto give stellar performances in Vijeta, Bazaar, Masoom and Mirch Masala. She had a minor role in the biopic Gandhi and starred in the 1988 French film, The Bengali Night. She has been prolific on the small screen as well and is known for her roles in serials like Idhar Udhar, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Khichdi, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Chanchan among others.In 1994, her husband, Pankaj Kapur and she launched their own TV production house, Grass Company. Mohandas B.A.L.L.B was the first serial they produced and acted in, under the banner. After an 11-year hiatus from acting, she starred in the 2005 film Sarkar, followed by its sequel, Sarkar Raj in 2008. She was applauded for her portrayal of a subservient mother who tries hard to fill the generation gap with her son in Wake Up Sid. The Filmfare magazine called her rendering of the sinister Dhankor Baa in 2013's Ram-Leela as the '' watershed of her career".She worked as a lead in the Gujarati film, Carry On Kesar.

Born on: 7 January, 1961

Born in: Mumbai, India

Height: 5' 4"

Nickname(s): Hansa