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Usha Nadkarni Says Living Alone Has Not Made Her Fearful at 80
Actor Usha Nadkarni, 80, says she has lived alone in Mumbai since 1987 and is no longer afraid of loneliness or death. In an interview with Rajshri Marathi, she said her son…
The Story in Brief
Actor Usha Nadkarni, 80, says she has lived alone in Mumbai since 1987 and is no longer afraid of loneliness or death. In an interview with Rajshri Marathi, she said her son lives overseas and her siblings have died. She recalled once asking a building guard to walk her to her door because she feared an attack, but said that fear has passed.
Nadkarni said acting came with personal costs, including missing much of her son’s childhood while performing frequently in Marathi theatre. She has worked across Marathi and Hindi cinema, television and theatre for nearly seven decades. She is known for Pavitra Rishta and has also appeared on Bigg Boss Marathi and Celebrity MasterChef.
The Indian Opinion
Stories about older people living alone often turn quickly into either a tale of helplessness or a celebration of heroic independence. Both are too simple. Nadkarni’s account shows that confidence can grow with experience, but it does not answer practical concerns such as emergency care, neighbours and financial security. The useful test is concrete: does an older person have a reliable contact and a response plan if the door stays closed?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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