# Nishigandha Wad

Nishigandha Wad is an Indian film & television actress, social scientist, and author. She is known for her roles in 90s Marathi films.

## Early life

She received her doctorate from the University of Mumbai with a dissertation on Changing Role of Women In Society — Reflections from Marathi & British Theatres (1970–1990).

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1989 | Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro | Anees | Hindi | Debut film |
| 1990 | Shejari Shejari | Sushila Kulkarni | Marathi | |
| 1990 | Eka Peksha Ek | Anuradha Shinde | Marathi | Marathi Debut |
| 1991 | Gunehgar Kaun | Rama | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Bandhan | Pramila Jadhav | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Pratikar | Priya | Marathi | |
| 1992 | Karm Yodha | Anjali | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Anuradha | Anuradha | Marathi | |
| 1992 | Vaat Pahate Punvechi | Anjali Urangaonkar | Marathi | |
| 1992 | Gruhpravesh | Pooja | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Bala Jo Jo Re | Pooja/Aarti Naik | Marathi | Remake of hindi movie Sanjog |
| 1993 | Wajva Re Wajva | Swati | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Shivrayanchi Soon Tararani | Tarabai | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Janmathep | Sandhya Bhosale | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Premankur | Krishnapriya Chiplunkar | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Porka | Savitri | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Tu Sukhkarta | Aarti | Marathi | |
| 1994 | Bajrangachi Kamal | Priya Pradhan | Marathi | |
| 1994 | Sasar Maher | Vijaya | Marathi | |
| 1994 | Janmadaata | Kunda | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Topi Var Topi | Ratna | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Painjan | | Marathi | |
| 1997 | Daadagiri | Radha Sinha | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Sada haldi kunkwacha | | Marathi | |
| 1998 | Shandhyug | | Marathi | |
| 1999 | rang premacha | Sumati | Marathi | |
| 1999 | Saubhagya | | Marathi | |
| 1999 | manus | Pallavi karmarkar | Marathi | |
| 1999 | pratidav | | Marathi | |
| 1999 | Pathrakhin | Naina | Marathi | |
| 2000 | hrudaysparshi | Rashmi | Marathi | |
| 2000 | navra majhya muthit ga | Usha | Marathi | |
| 2001 | Ashi Dnyaneshwari | Sujata Kulkarni | Marathi | |
| 2001 | He khel nashibache | | Marathi | |
| 2002 | Deewangee | Unnamed | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Geeta Singh Thakur | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | Nisha Dholakia | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Indian Babu | Thakur's wife | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Bhaubeej | Mrs Mansingh yadav | Marathi | |
| 2004 | Abhalachi savli | | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Shaapit | Kaaya's mother | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota | Satyavan's wife | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Prem Kahani Ek Lapleli Goshta | Sujata | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Wazir | Ruhana's mother | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Race 3 | Sumitra Ranchod Singh | Hindi | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Language |
| 1987 | Aavhan | Veena | Marathi |
| 1991 | Peecha Karo | Sarita | Hindi |
| 1995-1996 | Daastaan | Nishi | Hindi |
| 1996 | Aakhir Kaun | Nisha | Hindi |
| 1998 | X Zone | Rajni Sharma | Hindi |
| 2005 | CID Special Bureau | Mamata Somnath Khanna | Hindi |
| 2008 | Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Sunanda | Hindi |
| 2008-2010 | Kulvadhu | | Marathi |
| 2010-2011 | Matti Ki Banno | Janaki Singh | Hindi |
| 2011-2016 | Sasural Simar Ka | Sujata Bharadwaj | Hindi |
| 2012 | Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein | Mrs. Chauhan | Hindi |
| 2014 | Khushiyon Kii Gullak Aashi | Prabha | Hindi |
| 2017-2018 | Savitri Devi College & Hospital | Savitri Malhotra | Hindi |
| 2019 | Meri Gudiya | Parvati Gujral | Hindi |
| 2021 | Jay Bhawani Jay Shivaji | Rajmata Jijau | Marathi |
| 2022 | Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey | Sargam Kulshreshth | Hindi |
| 2022-2024 | Rabb Se Hai Dua | Hina Akhtar | Hindi |
| 2024–present | Suman Indori | Geetanjali Mittal | Hindi |