Ratna Pathak Shah

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.0034

Gender

Female

Birthday

07-Mar-1957

Age

(69 years old)

Place of Birth

Bombay, Bombay State, India

Also Known As
  • Ratna Pathak Shah
  • Rathna Pathak Shah

Ratna Pathak Shah

Biography

Ratna Pathak Shah (born August 7, 1957) is an Indian actress and director of theatre, television, and films. Her extensive work in theatre includes a series of plays in both English and Hindi.


Credits

Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman Man Woman (2023) Character: Woman
A film where old school romance meets modern dating.
The Coffin Maker The Coffin Maker (2013) Character: Isabella
Based in a small village in Goa, "The Coffin Maker" is about Anton Gomes who comes from a family of accomplished carpenters and takes up coffin making when difficult circumstances render him jobless and penniless. Cynical and disillusioned Anton exists. Till one day Death challenges his life.
Mr. Ahmed Mr. Ahmed (1994) Character: N/A
Cultural boundries dissolve, and the family of a man struggle to reinvent itself within a new cultural context. Mr. Ahmed is the story of such a conflict - the old and new world: India and America. This simple, yet poignant drama, paints a portrait of a man caught between two worlds. As memories of a home and family left behind seep to the surface, the collision of the old and new world forces his life into a critical turn, and an act, which could destroy both of them. "an enigmatic masterpiece"
Sunday Sunday (1993) Character: Mom
When Junior forgets to write an essay for School, He narrates the story of a fun and bizarre Sunday to his Teacher to escape the punishment. He and his parents go through a series of adventures culminating in a colourful chaos.
Encounter: The Killing Encounter: The Killing (2002) Character: Mrs. Sudhakar Rao
After accidentally killing a young mobster, a guilt-stricken police officer searches for the parents who never came forward to claim their son's body.
The Perfect Murder The Perfect Murder (1988) Character: Pratima Ghote
Police Inspector Ghote lives a middle-class life in Bombay along with his wife, Pratima. He has been employed with the Bombay Police for many years. He is assigned to investigate the deadly assault on a Parsi man named Perfect, who is the Secretary of Lala Heera Lal, a wealthy man with underworld links. Inspector Ghote commences his investigation and is displeased when his superiors ask him to work with a Swedish Forensic Expert by the name of Axel Svennson.
Over A Cup of Chai Over A Cup of Chai (2025) Character: Saira
Nitya (Dalai) surprises her mom, Saira (Ratna Pathak Shah) on a lazy Sunday. As the mother-daughter exchange pleasantries, it is obvious there are undercurrents causing tension between the duo. Tensions further escalate when Nitya's partner, Aryan (Danesh Razvi) arrives, unaware of the conflict between Nitya and Saira. Will Saira and Nitya be able to forgive each other? Was Nitya's surprise hiding something important? Will Saira move on from the past? Over A Cup of Chai explores these uneasy dynamics, and hopes to leave the audience with feeling empathy for these characters. The film wishes to celebrate the triumph of love over hate and conflict.
एक मैं और एक तू एक मैं और एक तू (2012) Character: Mrs. Kapoor
Rahul and Riana meet each other for the first time, get drunk, and awake the next morning to find that they have gotten legally married to each other.
मंडी मंडी (1983) Character: Malti Gupta
The denizens of a brothel deal with internal drama, as well as greedy land developers and an anti-prostitution politician who are pressuring them to leave town.
थप्पड़ थप्पड़ (2020) Character: Sandhya Sandhu
A young woman's life is shattered into pieces when her husband slaps her at a party, causing her to question what this relationship stands for.
जाने तू...या जाने ना जाने तू...या जाने ना (2008) Character: Savitri Rathore
Two best friends being convinced that they are not in love search for each other's love.
अंधा युग अंधा युग (1989) Character: Katha Gayan/Mangalacharan
"Andha Yug"—literally 'Age of Blindness'—is an allegorical play written in the aftermath of the Partition of India by Shri Dharamvir Bharti. Rooted in the epic Mahabharata, this landmark 1989 Delhi performance was staged for the Nehru Shatabdi Samaroh Festival and has since been preserved by the Natya Shodh Sansthan, Kolkata (NSS). Set on the final day of the Kurukshetra war, the narrative chronicles the end of the Dvapara Yuga and the immediate descent into the dark Kali Yuga, triggered by Lord Krishna's demise. This five-act masterpiece explores the moral collapse, cycles of revenge, and psychological trauma of war. It depicts the pyrrhic reality of the Kali Yuga—the worst, shortest, and darkest of the four cosmic ages—in which recursive violence degrades the fabric of civilization, blinding individuals to reason as they are forced to reckon with the devastation's fallout.
यूँ होता तो क्या होता यूँ होता तो क्या होता (2006) Character: Tara
Four individuals from different parts of India board a US-bound flight. However, they are stuck in an unfortunate situation as the flight is hijacked soon after take-off.
खूबसूरत खूबसूरत (2014) Character: Nirmala Devi Rathore
A vibrant, hopelessly romantic physiotherapist meets a handsome young Rajput prince who is the complete opposite of her – and is engaged to someone else.
Heat and Dust Heat and Dust (1983) Character: Ritu
Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life.
Lipstick Under My Burkha Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017) Character: Usha "Rosy" Buaji
Four ordinary women, inflicted by silly societal norms, have to steal, lie, cheat and hide in order to lead the lives that they rightfully deserve.
पहेली पहेली (2005) Character: Female Puppet (Voice)
Kishanlal marries the beautiful Lachchi, but the day after the wedding, he leaves on business for five years. When Kishanlal reappears only a few days later, Lachchi is delighted, but this new Kishanlal is in fact a spirit who has taken the form of Lachchi's husband, after having seen her by chance and fallen in love with her. Four years later, the real Kishanlal returns and the townsfolk must determine who is who.
कपूर एण्ड सन्स कपूर एण्ड सन्स (2016) Character: Sunita Kapoor
Returning home to visit their ill grandfather, two estranged brothers must confront their unresolved rivalry while their parents’ marriage frays.
गोलमाल 3 गोलमाल 3 (2010) Character: Geeta (Guddi)
Cupid strikes when Pritam, a single father, comes across his college sweetheart, Geeta, in Goa. However, when their respective children go to war with each other, the two find it difficult to reunite.
Attack Attack (2022) Character: Shanti Shergill
With the Parliament under siege, India’s first super soldier Arjun Shergill is tasked to get hold of the terrorists in time, save the Prime Minister from their clutches and stop a dirty bomb from exploding and destroying Delhi.
Shaam hi toh hai Shaam hi toh hai (2024) Character: Supriya
Supriya and Kishore are two souls in the twilight of their lives. Having lived a quiet life in various cities over various transfers, they are now settled in their own house. But there is someone else who is a part of their life now: Bittu, their 19-year-old niece, is living with them. Her presence in their life creates a dilemma they both are unable to solve.
Aladin Aladin (2009) Character: Marjina
Aladin, an orphan tormented by bullies, discovers a magic lamp that grants him incredible powers. Later, with the help of a genie, he embarks on thrilling adventures to defeat the evil Ringmaster.
जयेशभाई जोरदार जयेशभाई जोरदार (2022) Character: Jashoda (Jayesh's Mother)
A non-confrontational Jayesh decides to defy his patriarchal family and flee with his pregnant wife Mudra to save their unborn daughter from foeticide. A screwball, hilarious chase begins as Jayesh's father assembles all his might to nab them. Will this unlikely hero manage to create a safe and equal haven for his daughter?
मुबारकां मुबारकां (2017) Character: N/A
Singleton Kartar Singh is left with the responsibility of raising his two orphaned nephews. He asks his brother in Punjab to raise Charan and his sister in London to raise Karan. When the twins cross continents, they leave behind a trail of confusion.
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2: The Making Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2: The Making (2017) Character: Self / Maya Sarabhai
Takes the audience behind the artistry, intellectual spirits, and production of the second season of the holy grail of Indian sitcom.
A Knock on the Door A Knock on the Door (2023) Character: Hod
As they prepare to celebrate their wedding anniversary, politically committed professors Hari and Ramona receive a group of unwanted visitors claiming to be from a central intelligence agency. Dressed in white hazmat suits and wearing multifaced masks, the team of men and women raids their house, traumatising the couple and taking away their hard drives. The professors contact the police, but when their friends and acquaintances doubt their claims, Hari begins to break down.
Love per Square Foot Love per Square Foot (2018) Character: Blossom D'souza
Individually, bank employees Sanjay and Karina don't earn enough to be able to buy a home, so they decide to enter into a marriage of convenience.
કચ્છ એક્સપ્રેસ કચ્છ એક્સપ્રેસ (2023) Character: Baiji
Your life is perfect with your family and husband. But when this perfect life is just an illusion, where else do you seek solace?
Bachu Ni Benpani Bachu Ni Benpani (2025) Character: N/A
Bachu Bapodara, a miser and health freak, is on a free trip to Bangkok. A mystery woman, wild adventures, and heartfelt twists make his journey hilarious and emotional. 'Bachu Ni Benpani' is a perfect film for the whole family.
फिर जिंदगी... फिर जिंदगी... (2015) Character: N/A
The film sheds light on the complicated & emotionally charged decision-making process for families when confronted by having to consider the organ donation of their recently deceased loved ones.
जासूस शेरदिल जासूस शेरदिल (2025) Character: Rajeshwari
For Detective Sherdil, crime-solving is his superpower. But can his wit, intellect and street-smart instincts help him crack the murder mystery of the industrialist Pankaj Bhatti?
मिर्च मसाला मिर्च मसाला (1987) Character: Factory worker
Early-1940s, rural British India. When a woman decides to fight against the village's despotic subedar and is supported by the guard of the local spice factory, more women join to defy the prevailing oppression.
Unpaused Unpaused (2020) Character: Uma (segment "Chand Mubarak")
An anthology that brings five unique creators and filmmakers to tell stories about love, happiness, friendship, new beginnings, second chances and a glimmer of hope - set and filmed in the times of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Nil Battey Sannata Nil Battey Sannata (2016) Character: Dr. Diwan
Behind the magnificent Taj Mahal lies a cluster of dingy homes where Chanda (35), a domestic help, lives with her 14-year-old daughter Appu. Chanda aspires and dreams that her daughter will study and embrace a better fate. When Appu tells her she wants to quit school and become a maid like her, Chanda takes a strong decision: she will herself go back to school, and even join the class of her daughter.
हम दो हमारे दो हम दो हमारे दो (2021) Character: Deepti Kashyap
Self-made man Dhruv and social media star Anya fall in love and decide to marry. Just one problem - he's an orphan because Anya will only marry a guy, who has an adorable family, so the only solution - arrange a 'fake' set of parents.
Dhak Dhak Dhak Dhak (2023) Character: Manpreet Kaur 'Mahi' Sethi
Four women — a travel blogger, her friend's biker granny, a makeshift mechanic and a young girl set to be married — ride to the highest motorable pass in the world on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery.



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