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Rajshri Deshpande Biography, Movies & Breast Cancer Update

Who Is Rajshri Deshpande?

Rajshri Deshpande

Rajshri Deshpande Biography

Full Name

Rajshri Deshpande

Nick Name

Raj

Date Of Birth

14 Oct 1982

Birth Place

Aurangabad

Hometown

Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Qualification

Graduation in Law / Post Graduation in Advertising

By Profession

Actress / Philanthropist

Martial Status

Married

Bollywood Debut

Talaash (2012)

TV Debut

Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (2012)

Born on October 14, 1982, Rajshri Deshpande is an Indian actress from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. She received worldwide acclaim for her performance as Laxami in Pan Nalin's Angry Indian Goddesses.

She then played the lead role of Durga in Sanal Kumar Sasidharan's Sexy Durga, which received the Hivos Toger Award at the Rotterdam Film Festival.

Rajshri Deshpande Movies List

Rajshri Deshpande Movies List

Year

Movie Name

Role

Language

2012

Talaash

Priya

Hindi

2014

Kick

Mrs. Sharma

Hindi

2015

Haram

Ameena

Malayalam

Angry Indian Goddesses

Laxmi

Hindi

2016

Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani

Ganga

Hindi / English / Marathi

Mumbai Central

Gauri

Hindi

2017

Sexy Durga

Durga

Malayalam

Mom

DK's wife

Hindi

2018

Manto

Ismat Chughtai

Hindi / Urdu

2019

Nirvana Inn

Mohini

Hindi

The Sky Is Pink

Anita Tandon

Kanpuriye

Kohinoor

2020

Choked

Neeta

2021

Collar Bomb

Rita

2022

Mann Kasturi Re

Siddhant's lawyer

Marathi

2023

Joram

Mukta

Hindi

2024

Satyashodhak

Savitribai Phule

Marathi

Chote Nawab

Asgari

Hindi

2025

Thug Life

Kanika

Tamil

Along with movies, Rajshri has also worked in the TV industry. She made her TV debut with Hindi serial ‘Kuch to Log Kahenge’ in which she played Suhasini’s character.

Rajshri also appeared in several Netflix series which includes Sacred Games, The Fame Game, Trial by Fire, Black Warrant, and Rangeen.

Malayalam Actress Rajshri Deshpande Career Breakthrough

Rajshri made her entry into Bollywood with a minor part in Talaash in 2012. She made her comeback to the big screen with a supporting role in Kick. Rajshri earned critical praise for her role in Sacred Games, which gained her extensive recognition.

Rajshri Deshpande achieved global fame with her striking role in Angry Indian Goddesses and subsequently starred in the highly praised Malayalam film Sexy Durga, directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Her latest appearance was in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life (2025).

Rajshri Deshpande Once Called A ‘Adult Star’

Rajshri remembered when she was compared to an adult film star after a bold scene in the Netflix series Sacred Games. In a discussion with Dainik Bhaskar, she mentioned, "The series garnered much acclaim, yet I was labeled a porn star for my intimate scene." An individual interfered with the series scene and posted a video on an adult website. “My images were altered and went viral.”

Why Rajshri Is In Headlines Again?

rahshri deshpande breast cancer

Rajshri took to social media to disclose that she had been battling breast cancer.

On Wednesday, she posted a picture from her hospital bed to reveal that she has been diagnosed with Grade 1 infiltrating ductal carcinoma (NOS). She mentioned that the condition was found during a standard check-up and was identified early, greatly enhancing her outlook. She also stated that she has had surgery and is currently in recovery. 

Her declaration prompted an overwhelming response of support from both the film industry and fans. Actors such as Tilotama Shome and Adarsh Gourav, among others, shared their wishes.

Rajshri Deshpande has built a strong reputation through powerful performances in films and OTT series. Despite her recent health challenge, fans and the film industry continue to support her during recovery.

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