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Nirmiti Sawant
Active Marathi Cinema, Theater, Hindi Cinema & Television
- FromDelhi, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age68 years
- Active1991–Present
- Updated
Nirmiti Sawant – Biography
Nirmiti Sawant – Full Information
- Full Name: Nirmiti Sawant (Madhumati Desai)
- Popular Name: Nirmiti Sawant
- Nickname: Nirmiti
- Profession: Actress, Theater Artist, Television Presenter
- Known For: Landmark comic timing in Marathi cinema, theater, and television; iconic for her role as Gangubai in Kumari Gangubai Non-Matric and starring in hit films like Bindhaast, Navra Maza Navsacha, and Jhimma.
- Date of Birth: January 30, 1958
- Age: 68 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Marathi Feature, Theater & Television Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 78 kg (172 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Salt & Pepper
Family
- Father: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Mother: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse: Late Mahesh Sawant
- Children: Abheney (Abhinay) Sawant (Son, Actor)
Education
- School: Local State Schooling (Mumbai)
- College: Mumbai University
- Qualification: Graduate Degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1991 | Screen debut with a brief role in Chaukat Raja |
| 1999 | Critical breakthrough performance as Warden in Bindhaast |
| 2004 | Massive commercial success as Aatya in Navra Maza Navsacha |
| 2005 | Television superstardom starring in daily comedy soap Kumari Gangubai Non-Matric |
| 2006 | Acclaimed stage performances in comedy plays including Jau Bai Jorat |
| 2012 | Featured in Hindi cinema alongside Rani Mukerji in Aiyyaa |
| 2013 | Reprised her iconic TV persona on the big screen in Kumari Gangubai Non-Matric The Movie |
| 2021 | Critical and commercial acclaim playing Nirmala Konde-Patil in Jhimma |
| 2023 | Reprised her popular role in the box-office hit sequel Jhimma 2 |
| 2024 | Starred in the blockbuster comedy sequel Navra Maza Navsacha 2 |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 1999 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Comedian | Bindhaast | Won |
| 2005 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Comedian | Khabardaar | Won |
| 2007 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Comedian | Hee Porgi Kunachi | Won |
| 2008 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Comedian | Valu | Won |
| 2021 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Comedian | Jhimma | Won |
| 2023 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Comedian | Jhimma 2 | Won |
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About Nirmiti Sawant's
What is Nirmiti Sawant's most iconic television role?
She is most famous for playing the title role in the hit Marathi comedy television series Kumari Gangubai Non-Matric alongside Pandharinath Kamble.
How many Maharashtra State Film Awards has Nirmiti Sawant won?
She holds the record for winning the Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian six times (for Bindhaast, Khabardaar, Hee Porgi Kunachi, Valu, Jhimma, and Jhimma 2).
Has Nirmiti Sawant acted in Hindi movies?
Yes, she has appeared in Hindi feature films such as Aiyyaa (playing Rani Mukerji's mother) and Horn 'OK' Pleassss.
Is Nirmiti Sawant's son also an actor?
Yes, her son Abheney (Abhinay) Sawant is a Marathi film actor known for films like Shrimanta Damodar Pant.
What are some of her notable theater productions?
Her famous stage plays include Jau Bai Jorat, Vacuum Cleaner, Chuk Bhul Dyavi Ghyavi, and Shyamchi Mummy.
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