{{short description|Indian actress (born 1982)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Kranti Redkar-Wankhede | image = Kranti Redkar.jpg | image_upright = | caption = Redkar-Wankhede in 2013 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|07|17|df=y}} | birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|filmmaker}} | spouse = {{marriage|Sameer Wankhede|2017}} | children = 2 | years_active = 2003–present }}
'''Kranti Redkar-Wankhede''' (née '''Redkar'''; born 17 August 1982) is an Indian film actress, director, and writer who primarily worked in Marathi films.
After making her acting debut in 2000 in ''Soon Asavi Ashi'', she gained recognition for the "Kombadi Palali" song from the movie ''Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad'' (2005). She established herself with roles in the dramas ''Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko'' (2006), ''Sakkha Savatra'' (2008), ''Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho'' (2010) and ''On Duty 24 Taas'' (2010). She also worked in the American biographical film ''The Letters'' (2014). Further praise came for her performances in the romantic drama ''Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika'' (2012), ''No Entry: Pudhe Dhoka Aahey'' (2012), the comedy ''Kho-Kho'' (2013), the ensemble drama ''Sugar Salt Ani Prem'' (2015), and the comedy mystery ''Murder Mestri'' (2015).
Redkar made her directorial debut with the romantic ''Kaakan'' in 2015, for which she won the Best Director Award at the Nashik International Film Festival. She next gained acclaim for portraying fraudsters in ''Kiran Kulkarni vs Kiran Kulkarni'' (2016) and a surrogate maid in ''Karaar'' (2017). The latter received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 4th Filmfare Awards Marathi. In addition to this, she launched her own clothing brand, ''ZiyaZyda'', in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kranti Redkar Launches Her New Clothing Brand, Check Out The Pictures From Her Launch Party With Marathi Stars {{!}} SpotboyE |url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/kranti-redkar-launches-her-new-clothing-brand-check-out-the-pictures-from-her-launch-party-with-marathi-stars/5d66a73709da697670cc8e2d |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en}}</ref> Redkar is married to Zonal Director of the NCB, Sameer Wankhede, with whom she has twin daughters.
== Early life == Kranti Redkar was born on 17 August 1982 into a Marathi Bhandari family in Mumbai to Dinanath and Urmila Redkar. She has two sisters, Hridaya Banerjee and Sanjana Wavhal. Redkar received her primary education at Cardinal Gracias High School in Bandra and later completed her graduation from Ramnarain Ruia College.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
== Career ==
=== Career beginnings and recognition (2000–2009) === During her college days, she began participating in college plays and also worked in a few Marathi productions. She made her film debut with ''Soon Asavi Ashi'', opposite Ankush Chaudhari, in 2000. She then appeared in a small role as a kidnapped girl, Apurva Kumari, in Prakash Jha's 2003 critically acclaimed ''Gangaajal''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kranti Redkar: 'गंगाजल' की अपूर्वा कुमारी का कितना बदल गया लुक, NCB अधिकारी समीर वानखेड़े की पत्नी हैं क्रांति रेडकर |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/kranti-redkar-wife-sameer-wankhede-gangajal-actress-then-and-now-look |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>
In 2005, she was seen in critical and commercial failure ''U, Bomsi n Me.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=U Bomsi N Me: Not worth it |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/21bomsi.htm |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=rediff.com}}</ref> Her next release was the 2006 Marathi comedy film ''Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad,'' directed by Kedar Shinde with an ensemble cast of Bharat Jadhav, Siddhartha Jadhav, Vijay Chavan, and Priya Berde.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Panchal |first=Chetana Gavkhadkar |date=2006-02-13 |title='JATRA' Keep aside the logic |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/jatra-review.php |access-date=2023-10-12 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=तर 'कोंबडी पळाली' गाण्यात क्रांती ऐवजी दिसली असती 'ही' अभिनेत्री; विचारणाही झाली पण... |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/jatra-movie-was-offered-to-aditi-sarangdhar-before-kranti-redkar-for-kombadi-palali-song/articleshow/102872034.cms |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> It was a huge success, especially since she became a household name through the superhit song "''Kombadi Palali''".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaekwad |first=Manish |date=2016-04-30 |title='Sairat' music composers Ajay-Atul are soaring higher and higher |url=https://scroll.in/reel/807318/sairat-music-composers-ajay-atul-are-soaring-higher-and-higher |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Scroll.in }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-30 |title=Jatra Marathi Movie : गेल्या 17 वर्षांत इतकं बदललंय 'जत्रा' चित्रपटातील गाव, केदार शिंदे यांनी शेअर केला व्हिडीओ |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/jatra-movie-completed-17-years-kedar-shinde-shared-memories-of-shooting-village-a590/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref> It was the first film where Redkar and Jadhav paired opposite each other. Following the success of ''Jatra'', she once again collaborated with Jadhav and Shinde on the romantic comedy ''Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko''. The story is about two couples and their complicated married lives. It was commercially well performed.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko Movie Trailer, Star Cast, Release Date, Box Office, Movie Review {{!}} Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko Movie budget and Collection {{!}} Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko |url=https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/majha-navra-tujhi-bayko |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=indianfilmhistory.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khot |first=Shweta |date=2007-03-24 |title=Maza Navra Tujhi Bayko |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/lyrics/lyrics-maza-navra-tuzi-bayko-yena-janu-yena.php |access-date=2023-10-12 }}</ref>
Redkar starrer in two films in 2007, first the romantic drama ''Soon Majhi Bhagyachi'' and the drama ''Ghartyasathi Sar Kahi''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sun Mazi Bhagyachi - Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sun_mazi_bhagyachi |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref> This was followed by the 2008 super-hit family drama film ''Sakkha Savatra'', a remake of the 1992 Hindi film ''Beta'', which itself was a remake of the Tamil film ''Enga Chinna Rasa''. The story revolving around a wicked stepmother and her innocent son, where she portrayed the smart daughter-in-law who understands and makes her husband aware of the odd goings, alongside Makarand Anaspure and Berde.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Sakkha Savatra - Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sakkha_savatra |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref> Her next film was Mahesh Tilekar's comedy ''Gaon Tasa Changala'', alongside Nilu Phule, Sanjay Narvekar, and Siddharth Jadhav. She played the glamorous role of US-return-educated teacher.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Gaon Tasa Changala (2008) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/gaon-tasa-changala-2008 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref>
Her only release in 2009 was ''Mata Ekvira Navsala Pauli,'' directed by her father, Dinanath Redkar. She portrayed a devotee of the goddess Ekvira and showcased her unwavering faith.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=M. M. W. |date=2009-10-10 |title='Mata Ekvira Navsala Pavli' to be release |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/news/mata-ekvira-navasala-pavli.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Critical and commercial success (2010–2014) === Mahesh Manjrekar's ''Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho'' was her first release in 2010, which was based on our education department. The film was highly praised by critics and audiences, mainly calling it a must-watch film and was also remade in four languages: Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and Punjabi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-01-18 |title=Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho Movie Review |url=https://thecommonmanspeaks.com/shikshanachya-aaicha-gho-review/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The Common Man Speaks |language=en-US}}</ref> Ulhas Shirke of ''Marathi Movie World'' found she has been cleverly used to complete the requirement of a female lead and wrote, "'she has played her part well."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panchal |first=Chetana Gavkhadkar |date=2010-01-15 |title='Shikshanachya Aaichha Gho' takes on the taxing educational system |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/shikshanachya-aaicha-gho-review.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> Next, she played brave cop Bansi Kolvalkar opposite Amol Kolhe in the comedy drama revolving around the Maharashtra police in ''On Duty 24 Taas''. Prasanna Hulikavi of ''Marathi Movie World'' commented, "Redkar has done a good job as the sub-inspector."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panchal |first=Chetana Gavkhadkar |date=2010-12-24 |title=On duty 24 Taas- The Police Saga |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/on-duty-24-taas-review.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> Her other two releases of that year were the custom comedy drama ''Ladi Godi'' and the thriller drama ''Target'', both opposite Sanjay Narvekar.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=M. M. W. |date=2015-01-01 |title=Target (2010) |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/moviedetail/target.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2011, her first release was the biggest multi-starrer, ''Shahanpan Dega Deva'', which performed moderately at the box office. ''Marathi Movie World''<nowiki/>'s Ulhas Shirke thought that three girls were just show pieces and were rightly used in the climax scene as item girls.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shirke |first=Ullhas |date=2011-01-21 |title='Shahanpan Dega Deva' - performance oriented film |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/shahanpan-dega-deva-review.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> Her next release was Sanjay Jadhav's ''Fakta Ladh Mhana''. It was one of the most anticipated and costliest movies made in Marathi cinemas at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-08-11 |title=Manjrekar makes costliest Marathi film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/manjrekar-makes-costliest-marathi-film/story-a6wKpZuBiAUoMKHQ2WyBdI.html |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Critics found her role totally different in this film.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Shirke |first=Ullhas |date=2011-08-05 |title='Fakta Ladh Mhana!' changes the face of Marathi films |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/faqta-ladh-mhana-review.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Redkar next co-starrer in Raju Parsekar's ''Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika'', a romantic comedy film about a husband's complications with his three wives, while she played the second wife to Anaspure's character.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika (2012) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/teen-bayka-fajiti-aika-2012 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> A ''DNA'' reviewer wrote, "Redkar’s ‘Ingrazi-speaking’ Madhavi is clearly the soul of the film, peppy and refreshing."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Review: 'Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika' (Marathi) |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-teen-bayka-fajiti-aika-marathi-1666224 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> Under the direction of Ankush Choudhary, she starred in ''No Entry: Pudhe Dhoka Aahey'', the remake of the 2005 Hindi film ''No Entry''. She acted as a suspicious wife to her faithful husband, which was originally played by Lara Dutta.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey Movie Trailer, Star Cast, Release Date, Box Office, Movie Review {{!}} No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey Movie budget and Collection {{!}} No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahey |url=https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/no-entry-pudhe-dhoka-aahey |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=www.indianfilmhistory.com}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews upon release and received her MFK Award for Favourite Actress nomination.<ref>{{Cite news |title=No Entry Pudhe Dhoka Aahe Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/no-entry-pudhe-dhoka-aahe/movie-review/16311953.cms |access-date=2023-10-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zore |first=Prasanna D. |title=Review: No Entry: Pudhe Dhokha Aahey is a must-watch |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-no-entry-pudhe-dhokha-aahey/20120907.htm |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref> Her last release in 2012 was ''Pipani'', directed by Gajendra Ahire. The plot revolves around a Hollywood film maker making a feature film to invite the attention of the world to the tragic state of farmers in the Vidarbha region and the reality behind it. Ulhas Shirke of ''Marathi Movie World'' describes her as, "finding the best opportunity to display her talent as an actress in search of a role to win a national award."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shirke |first=Ullhas |date=2012-10-12 |title='Pipani' presents a Black comedy to deliver a timely message |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/pipani-review.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
She next worked in the romantic drama ''Love is Vaat'' and the romantic comedy ''Kuni Ghar Deta Ka Ghar'' in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bharat Jadhav And Kranti Redkar starrer Kuni Ghar Deta Ka Ghar's Music Launch held recently at Hotel Rangsharda Bandra – Writomania |url=https://writomania.in/works/bharat-jadhav-and-kranti-redkar-starrer-kuni-ghar-deta-ka-ghars-music-launch/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> Both films gained mixed responses. Redkar next teamed with Bharat Jadhav and Kedar Shinde for the ninth and fourth time, respectively, in the ''Kho-Kho'', in which she portrayed a ghost, a dancer ancestor who belongs to the Peshwa era and has royal roots.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-12 |title=Kranti Redkar to play a ghost in her next |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/kranti-redkar-to-play-a-ghost-in-her-next/articleshow/18860541.cms |access-date=2023-10-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film was an adaptation of the Shinde comic play ''Lochya Zhala Re''. It was critically and commercially well received.<ref>{{Cite web |author=EDITORIAL Staff |date=2013-02-14 |title=Kho Kho Marathi Movie Fist Look |url=https://marathistars.com/movies/kho-kho-marathi-movie-cast-story-photos/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=MarathiStars |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2014, she appeared in the American biographical drama film ''The Letters'', directed by William Riead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheshire |first=Godfrey |title=The Letters movie review & film summary (2015) {{!}} Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-letters-2015 |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=www.rogerebert.com/ |language=en}}</ref> The film is based on Mother Teresa’s letters, where Redkar portrayed the role of Deepa Ambereesh, who transforms into Sister Gertrude. For her part, she observed nuns and learned their body language and behaviour.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Marathi actors bag plum overseas projects |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/photofeatures/marathi-actors-bag-plum-overseas-projects/photostory/45676203.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film premiered at the Sedona Film Festival in February 2014.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2015-12-04 |title=The Letters - Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_letters_2015 |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>
=== Unconventional roles and direction (2015 – present) === In 2015, her first film was ''Yudh: Astitvachi Ladai'', where she played a psychiatrist who goes against the system and interviews rape victims to bring the rich businessman under the light.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Yudh - Astitvachi Ladhai Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/yudh-astitvachi-ladhai/movie-review/47305681.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film got negative reviews on release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=युद्ध (थ्रीडी) : एक निरर्थक लढाई |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/yudh/moviereview/47303108.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> Her next release was the ensemble relationship drama ''Sugar Salt Ani Prem.''<ref>{{Cite web |author=EDITORIAL Staff |date=2015-05-31 |title=Sugar Salt aani Prem (2015) {{!}} Marathi Movie |url=https://marathistars.com/movies/sugar-salt-aani-prem-2015-marathi-movie/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=MarathiStars |language=en-US}}</ref> Mihir Bhanage of ''The Times of India'' found the three ladies a show stealer.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sugar Salt Aani Prem Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/sugar-salt-aani-prem/movie-review/47689612.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She then appeared alongside Dilip Prabhavalkar, Vandana Gupte, Sanjay Khapare and Manasi Naik in ''Murder Mestri''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=M. M. W. |date=2015-07-01 |title=Murder Mestri (मर्डर मेस्त्री ) |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/moviedetail/murder-mestri.php |access-date=2023-10-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> It was highly praised by critics and audiences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zore |first=Prasanna D. |title=Review: Murder Mestri is paisa vasool fun. Twice over. |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-murder-mestri-is-paisa-vasool-fun-twice-over/20150710.htm |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref> ''Murder Mestri'' won the Best Actress Award at Zee Talkies Comedy Awards.
The same year, she made her directorial debut with period romance ''Kaakan''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-04-10 |title=Kranti Redkar's film 'Kaakan' clocks 4 years; actress takes a trip down memory lane |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/kranti-redkars-film-kaakan-clocks-4-years-actress-takes-a-trip-down-memory-lane/articleshow/68812367.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hattangadi |first=Sandeep |date=2015-04-06 |title="Kaakan started off as a short film" says debutant director Kranti Redkar. |url=https://marathistars.com/interviews/kaakan-started-off-as-a-short-film-says-debutant-director-kranti-redkar/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=MarathiStars |language=en-US}}</ref> The story about a poor guy and rich girl essayed by Jitendra Joshi and Urmila Kothare, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=M. M. W. |date=2015-02-12 |title=Kranti Redkar reveals the first look of 'Kaakan' |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/news/kranti-redkar-reveals-the-first-look-of-kaakan.php |access-date=2023-10-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> She even wrote the story of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-12 |title=Kranti Redkar wears director's hat for Kaakan |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/kranti-redkar-wears-directors-hat-for-kaakan/articleshow/19912612.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2014-06-20 |title=Actress Kranti Redkar debuts as director |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/actress-kranti-redkar-debuts-as-director/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Upon release, ''Kaakan'' gained a positive response.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kaakan Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/movie-review-kaakan/movie-review/46887514.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Ulhas Shirke of ''Marathi Movie World'', calling it a good attempt, further wrote, "Redkar has expertly narrated the story with the present happenings, using flashbacks to show the love story of a girl from a rich family and boy from poor family. She has also tried to show the after effect of a train blast by the terrorists through the character of Wasim, a hard-working tea boy."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shirke |first=Ullhas |date=2015-04-10 |title=Urmila's fine performance makes 'Kaakan' appealing |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/urmilas-fine-performance-makes-kaakan-appealing.php |access-date=2023-10-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> She received the Golden Camera Award for Best Direction at the Nashik International Film Festival.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
Following this in 2016, she starred opposite Subodh Bhave in Kanchan Adhikari's ''Kiran Kulkarni vs Kiran Kulkarni'', the story about the art of living happily while catching the thread of cybercrime. She portrayed a fraudster involved in credit card scams who believes in living the good life and does what she has to in order to get what she wants.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kiran Kulkarni v/s Kiran Kulkarni Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/movie-review-kiran-kulkarni/movie-review/53263992.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Critics found her performance the strength of the film and compared it to Kareena Kapoor from ''Jab We Met''. Jaydeep Pathak of the ''Maharashtra Times'' described her as "a surprise package" and wrote that " her graceful, natural acting throughout the film is definitely admirable. This will be an important milestone in her career."<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2023 |title=किरण कुलकर्णी V/s किरण कुलकर्णीः दोन 'मी'ची गोष्ट!... |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kiran-kulkarni-vs-kiran-kulkarni-cine-review/amp_moviereview/53233092.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303135951/https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kiran-kulkarni-vs-kiran-kulkarni-cine-review/amp_moviereview/53233092.cms |archive-date=3 March 2023 |access-date=3 March 2023 |website= Maharashtra Times |language=Marathi }}</ref> She won the Best Actress Award at the AFFA.
In 2017, she once again worked with Bhave and Kothare in the drama ''Karaar''. She depicted the de-glamourized role of a window house help who turns surrogate to a couple who can't get pregnant. Shalaka Nalawade of ''The Times of India'' opined, "Kranti happens to be a delight in the scenes she gets, getting the poor but emotional and honest Radha just right"<ref>{{Cite news |title=Karaar Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/karaar/movie-review/58867284.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and Mukund Kule of ''Maharashtra Times'' appreciated the leads performances but commented that Redkar has to be mentioned separately here and concluded, "Apart from the costumes, her role and acting have got a good combination."<ref>{{Cite web |title=सिनेरिव्ह्यू : अतार्किक 'करार' |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/karaar-movie-review/moviereview/58848768.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> For her performance, she won Best Supporting Actress at the Sanskriti Kaladarpan Awards and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Marathi.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-09-25 |title=Marathi nominations for the 4th Jio Filmfare Marathi Awards 2018 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/marathi-nominations-for-the-4th-jio-filmfare-marathi-awards-2018/articleshow/65949558.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
Her next release was Nitin Chandrakant Desai's ''Truckbhar Swapna'', revolving around a taxi driver (played by Makarand Deshpande) who migrates from Konkan village to Mumbai slums along with his wife and two kids for their better education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Truckbhar Swapna - Official Trailer {{!}} Marathi Movie News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/marathi/truckbhar-swapna-official-trailer/videoshow/65308351.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Mukund Kule of ''The Times of India'' commented, "She shines in this film."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Truckbhar Swapna Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/truckbhar-swapna/movie-review/65518104.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The next year, she was seen as a police officer in ''Rocky'' and as a mother of a cricket aspirant in ''Baalaa''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rocky Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/rocky/movie-review/68323239.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=2019-05-04 |title=BAALAA (Marathi) {{!}} 4 May 2019 – Film Information |url=https://filminformation.com/reviews/baalaa-marathi-4-may-2019/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Redkar and Sameer Wankhede, Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), knew each other from the age of 17, as they were classmates at Ramnarain Ruia College.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-16 |title=क्रांती रेडकर आणि समीर वानखेडे महाविद्यालयात होते एकत्र, पाहा १९९७ ते लग्नापर्यंतचे Unseen फोटो |url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/3854261/kranti-redkar-and-sameer-wankhede-shared-unseen-college-days-photos-during-interview-sva-00/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref> They didn't keep in touch after graduation, but in 2010, they unintentionally met again at the airport when Redkar was returning from an award show and Wankhede was on duty.<ref>{{Cite web |title=वयाच्या १७ व्या वर्षापासून एकत्र, समीर वानखेडेला अशी लाभली क्रांती रेडकरची साथ |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/lifestyle-news/relationships/kranti-redkar-sameer-wankhede-love-story-in-detail/articleshow/100268746.cms |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> They subsequently started dating within a few years, and on 29 March 2017, they got married in a private ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |title=पहिल्यांदाच एकत्र दिसले क्रांती आणि समीर वानखेडे; हा व्हिडिओ एकदा पाहाच |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kranti-redkar-wishes-husband-sameer-wankhede-on-his-birthday-says-you-are-the-center-of-my-universe/articleshow/79736072.cms |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> A year later, on 3 December 2018, she gave birth to twin girls, Ziya and Zyada, at Surya Hospital in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=टीम |first=एबीपी माझा वेब |date=2018-12-06 |title=अभिनेत्री क्रांती रेडकरला जुळ्या मुली |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/bollywood/actress-kranti-redkar-delivers-twin-girls-611043 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}}</ref><ref name="loksatta.com">{{Cite web |date=2018-12-07 |title=Latest Marathi News- Breaking News Today {{!}} Read Marathi Batmya from Maharashtra, India ब्रेकींग मराठी न्यूज |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/actress-kranti-redkar-delivers-twin-girls-1801192/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}
=== Films ===
==== Acting roles ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2000 |''Soon Asavi Ashi'' |Soonbai | | style="text-align: center;" | {{citation needed|date=April 2025}} |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" | 2003 | ''Gangaajal'' | Apoorva Kumari |Hindi film | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":0" /> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2005 |''U, Bomsi n Me'' |Raji |Hindi film | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=U Bomsi N Me - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1644 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2006 |''Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko'' |Mohini/Pooja | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko (2006) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/majha-navra-tujhi-bayko-2006 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=The A.V. Club }}</ref> |- |''Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad'' |Shevanta | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":1" /> |- |''Ishhya'' |Herself |Special appearance in the song "Bhamta" | style="text-align: center;" | {{citation needed|date=April 2025}} |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2007 |''Soon Majhi Bhagyachi'' |Vibha | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Citation |title=Trailer of 'Soon Mazi Bhagyachi' | date=27 July 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXJTsx_gvxU |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Ghartyasathi Sar Kahi'' |Laxmi | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=545959398772917&set=a.545673212134869 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2008 |''Full 3 Dhamaal'' |Herself |Special appearance in the song "Tandoori Paaplet" | style="text-align: center;" | {{citation needed|date=April 2025}} |- |''Sakkha Savatra'' |Vijaya Ram Patil | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":3" /> |- |''Gaon Tasa Changala'' |Sundara | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":4" /> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2009 |''Mata Ekvira Navsala Pauli'' |Manjula | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":5" /> |- ! rowspan="4" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2010 |''Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho'' |Nalini | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho review. Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho Bollywood movie review, story, rating |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/shikshanachya-aaicha-gho-review-hindi-movie-11864 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> |- |''On Duty 24 Taas'' |Bansi Kolvalkar | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=On Duty 24 Taas Movie Trailer, Star Cast, Release Date, Box Office, Movie Review {{!}} On Duty 24 Taas Movie budget and Collection {{!}} On Duty 24 Taas |url=https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/on-duty-24-taas |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=www.indianfilmhistory.com}}</ref> |- |''Ladi Godi'' |Hema | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=M. M. W. |date=2010-09-17 |title=Laadi Godi ( लाडी गोडी ) |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/moviedetail/laadi-godi.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Target'' |Komal | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":6" /> |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2011 |''Shahanpan Dega Deva'' |Bharat's love interest | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-01-28 |title=Shahanpan Dega Deva |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/shahanpan-dega-deva/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shahanpan Dega Deva (2011) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/shahanpan-dega-deva-2011 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Fakta Ladh Mhana'' |Tukaram's girlfriend | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":7" /> |- |''Morya'' |Herself |Special appearance in the song "E-mail Kal Internet Var Kela" | style="text-align: center;" | |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2012 |''Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika'' |Madhavi Dhoke | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Teen Bayka Fajiti Aika |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-details/teen-bayka-fajiti-aika/movieshow/61258077.cms |access-date=2023-10-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shirke |first=Ullhas |date=2012-03-23 |title='Teen Baika Fajiti Aika' - a masala stuffed comedy |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/review/teen-bayka-fajiti-aika-review.php |access-date=2023-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''No Entry: Pudhe Dhoka Aahey'' |Kaajal |Nominated – MFK Award for Favourite Actress | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":8" /> |- |''Pipaani'' |Kranti | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |author=EDITORIAL Staff |date=2012-10-06 |title=Pipani Marathi Movie Promo, Details, Photos |url=https://marathistars.com/movies/pipani-marathi-movie-promo-details-photos/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=MarathiStars |language=en-US}}</ref> |- ! rowspan="4" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2013 |''Love is Vaat'' |Sakshi | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Love is Vaat (2013) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/love-is-vaat-2013 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Kho-Kho'' |Koynabai Deshmukh | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-05-31 |title=Kranti Redkar gets nostalgic as Kho Kho completes eight years |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/kranti-redkar-turns-as-kho-kho-completes-eight-years/articleshow/83125673.cms |access-date=2023-10-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |''Kuni Ghar Deta Ka Ghar'' |Natasha Patil | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kuni Ghar Deta Ka GharU |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-details/kuni-ghar-deta-ka-ghar/movieshow/62536898.cms |access-date=2023-10-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |''Vanshvel'' |Herself |Special appearance in song "Ambe Krupa Kari" | |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2014 |''The Letters'' |Deepa Ambereesh |English film | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":9" /> |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2015 |''Yudh.. Astitvachi Ladai'' |Dr. Sarangi | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-13 |title=Yudh actors observe black day |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/yudh-actors-observe-black-day/articleshow/47130129.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yudh.. Astitvachi Ladai (2015) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/yudh-astitvachi-ladai-2015 |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Sugar Salt Ani Prem'' |Soumya | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sugar Salt Ani Prem: First look {{!}} Marathi Movie News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/marathi/sugar-salt-ani-prem-first-look/videoshow/47616565.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Murder Mestri'' |Saraswati Mestri | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=मर्डर मेस्त्री: मर्डर नव्हे, सुसाइड |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/murder-mestri/moviereview/48011886.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2016 |''Kiran Kulkarni vs Kiran Kulkarni'' |Kasturi/Kiran Kulkarni | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-03-06 |title=Subodh-Kranti starrer on TV |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/marathi/subodh-kranti-starrer-on-tv/articleshow/57494461.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2017 |''Karaar'' |Radha |Nominated – Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Supporting Actress | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=M. M. W. |date=2016-12-06 |title=Karaar ( करार ) |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/moviedetail/karaar.php |access-date=2023-10-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2018 |''Truckbhar Swapna'' |Rani | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matkari |first=Ganesh |date=2018-08-24 |title=FILM: FILM TRUCKBHAR SWAPNA |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/marathi-reviews/film-film-truckbhar-swapna/cid5088061.htm |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=punemirror.com |language=en}}</ref> |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2019 |''Rocky'' |Kalpana | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |author=EDITORIAL Staff |date=2019-02-27 |title=Rocky (2019) - Marathi Movie |url=https://marathistars.com/movies/rocky-2019-marathi-movie/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=MarathiStars |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Baalaa'' |Nandini Rane | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Baalaa Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/baalaa/movie-review/69162452.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |}
==== As filmmaker ==== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Film ! scope="col" | Director ! scope="col" | Writer ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2015 | ''Kaakan'' | {{yes}} || {{yes}} | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=काकण: शेवटच्या तीस मिनिटांत फिरलेला खेळ |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kaakan/moviereview/46884206.cms |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> |- !{{TBA}} | {{pending| ''Rainbow''}} | {{yes}} || {{yes}} | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-21 |title=क्रांती रेडकरच्या 'रेनबो'च्या चित्रीकरणाचा लंडनमध्ये श्रीगणेशा! {{!}} kranti redkar director of rainbow movie sonalee kulkarni and sharad kelkar |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/kranti-redkar-director-of-rainbow-movie-sonalee-kulkarni-and-sharad-kelkar-dcp-98-2983247/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref> |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Channel ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2007-2008 |''Simply Sapney'' | |Zee Next | | style="text-align: center;" | |- !scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2007 |''Humsafar The Train'' | Shivani Gaurav Verma |DD National | Lead Role | style="text-align: center;" | |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2009 |''Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur'' |Nagmati |Sony TV | | style="text-align: center;" |{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2017 |''Sangeet Samrat'' |Judge |Zee Yuva | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-26 |title=Latest Marathi News- Breaking News Today {{!}} Read Marathi Batmya from Maharashtra, India ब्रेकींग मराठी न्यूज |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/kranti-redkar-adarsh-shinde-sangeet-samrat-on-zee-yuva-1500025/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-08-01 |title=Kranti Redkar returns to Sangeet Samrat |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/kranti-redkar-returns-to-sangeet-samrat/articleshow/65232960.cms |access-date=2023-10-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2022 |''Bus Bai Bus'' |Special Appearance |Zee Marathi | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="loksatta.com"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=टीम |first=एबीपी माझा वेब |date=2022-08-19 |title=Bus Bai Bus : 'बस बाई बस'च्या मंचावर क्रांती रेडकर अन् भरत जाधव थिरकणार 'कोंबडी पळाली'वर |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bus-bai-bus-kranti-redkar-and-bharat-jadhav-will-participate-in-the-upcoming-episode-of-bus-bai-bus-dance-on-kombadi-palali-song-1091448 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2023 |''Dholkichya Talavar'' |Judge |Colors Marathi | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-08 |title=Kranti Redkar to judge the upcoming Lavani dance show Dholkichya Talavar |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/kranti-redkar-to-judge-the-upcoming-lavani-dance-show-dholkichya-talavar/articleshow/100843174.cms |access-date=2023-10-12|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" |2025 | ''Baipan Zindabaad'' | | Colors Marathi | | |- |}
=== Theatre ===
* ''Shrimant Damodar Pant'' (2004)
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|nm2906637}}
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