Reema Lagoo Biography: Husband, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Daughter, Awards, Career

Nayan Bhadbhade is famously known as Reema Lagoo was a distinguished Indian actress celebrated for her versatile performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, television, and theatre.

Known for her iconic motherly roles in Bollywood blockbusters like Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Maine Pyar Kiya, she brought warmth and depth to her characters.

Profile

• Full Name: Nayan Bhadbhade
• Stage Name: Reema Lagoo
• Born: June 21, 1958
• Died: 18 May 2017 (Age: 58 years old)
• Birthplace: Bombay, Bombay State (now Mumbai, Maharashtra), India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Theatre Performer
• Height: 5’3″ (1.61 m)
• Parents: Mr. Nayan Bhadbhade and Mandakini Bhadbhade
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Vivek Lagoo
• Children: Mrunmayee Lagoo
• Relationship: Separated
• Net Worth: $60 million USD

Early Life and Education

Reema Lagoo, a renowned Indian actress and theatre performer, was born on June 21, 1958, in Bombay, Bombay State (now Mumbai, Maharashtra), India. Raised by her parents, Mr. Nayan Bhadbhade and Mandakini Bhadbhade, a prominent Marathi stage and film actress known for Lekure Udand Jaahalee, Reema grew up immersed in the arts.

Her acting talent was evident during her school years at Huzurpaga HHCP High School in Pune, where she participated in cultural activities. After completing secondary education, she pursued acting professionally while briefly studying at Wilson College, Mumbai.

From 1979 to 1989, she worked at Union Bank of India in Mumbai, balancing her job with theatre and early film roles. Her ethnicity was Indian (Marathi), and her religion was Hinduism.

Career

Reema Lagoo, a distinguished Indian actress and theatre performer, began her career as a child artist, appearing in films like Masterji and Ti Phularani, directed by Durga Khote. Her senior career took off in the late 1970s with Marathi theatre, including P.L. Deshpande’s adaptation of My Fair Lady.

She debuted in Hindi cinema with Kalyug (1980) and gained prominence with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) as Juhi Chawla’s mother and Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) as Salman Khan’s mother, roles that defined her as Bollywood’s quintessential mother figure.

Her notable Hindi films include Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Rangeela (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999), Vaastav: The Reality (1999), and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). In Vaastav, her portrayal of a mother who kills her gangster son (Sanjay Dutt) showcased her dramatic range, earning her a Filmfare nomination.

She played diverse roles, such as a dancer in Aakrosh (1980) and a businesswoman in Yeh Dillagi (1994). In Marathi cinema, she starred in Sinhasan (1979), Reshamgaath (2002), and Janma (2011), winning a Maharashtra State Film Award for Reshamgaath.

On television, Reema debuted with Khandaan (1985) and became a household name with Shrimaan Shrimati (1994–1999) as Kokila Kulkarni and Tu Tu Main Main (1994–2000) as Devaki Verma, winning the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role for the latter. She appeared in Naamkarann (2016–2017) until her passing.

Reema also featured on Maanacha Muzra, a Marathi show honoring cultural icons, cementing her legacy across mediums.

Awards and Nominations

• 1990: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Maine Pyar Kiya
• 1995: Won, Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
• 1995: Won, Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
• 2000: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Vaastav: The Reality
• 2000: Won, Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for Vaastav: The Reality
• 2000: Won, IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for Vaastav: The Reality
• 2002: Won, Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for Reshamgaath
• 2002: Won, Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role for Tu Tu Main Main

Social Media

Reema Lagoo does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Reema Lagoo, a celebrated Indian actress and theatre performer, was 58 years old at the time of her passing on May 18, 2017. She met Marathi actor Vivek Lagoo in 1976 while working at Union Bank of India, bonding over their shared love for theatre. They married in 1978, and Reema adopted her stage name after the marriage.

The couple welcomed their daughter, Mrunmayee Lagoo, on May 29, 1988, who later became an actress and theatre director, known for assisting on films like 3 Idiots and Dangal. Reema and Vivek separated amicably after over a decade due to irreconcilable differences, with Reema retaining custody of Mrunmayee.

At the time of her death, she was separated and focused on her career. Reema enjoyed reading novels, biographies, and cooking, as noted in interviews. She passed away due to cardiac arrest at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, hours after filming for Naamkarann. Her funeral was attended by colleagues from Bollywood and television.

Filmography:

• Kalyug (1980) – Supporting role
• Aakrosh (1980) – Dancer
• Sinhasan (1979) – Supporting role (Marathi)
• Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) – Kamla Singh (Juhi Chawla’s mother)
• Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) – Kaushalya Choudhary (Salman Khan’s mother)
• Saajan (1991) – Supporting role
• Gumrah (1993) – Sridevi’s mother
• Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) – Mamta Choudhary
• Yeh Dillagi (1994) – Businesswoman
• Rangeela (1995) – Urmila Matondkar’s mother
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) – Anjali’s mother
• Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) – Mamta Sharma
• Vaastav: The Reality (1999) – Shanta (Sanjay Dutt’s mother)
• Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) – Aman’s mother
• Reshamgaath (2002) – Lead role (Marathi)
• Janma (2011) – Lead role (Marathi)
• Jaundya Na Balasaheb (2016) – Supporting role (Marathi)
• Naamkarann (2016–2017) – Dayavanti Mehta (TV)

Net Worth

Reema Lagoo, an accomplished Indian actress and theatre performer, had an estimated net worth of $60 million USD (5000 Crore INR). Her wealth was derived from her extensive career in Hindi and Marathi films, television serials, and theatre performances.