Nandita Patkar is an Indian actress who primarily works in Marathi cinema and television. She was born on March 16, 1982, in Pune, Maharashtra.

Before venturing into acting, Nandita Patkar was a radio jockey for All India Radio. She later joined a theatre group and has since appeared in a number of stage productions, including "Baya Daar Ughad," "Aranya Kiran," and "Amchya Hicha Prakaran." She won the Best Comedy Actress award at the Zee Natya Gaurav 2019 for her role in "Amchya Hicha Prakaran."

Her acting debut in Marathi films was in the 2014 film Elizabeth Ekadashi. Other films she has appeared in include Baba, Khari Biscuit, Lalbaugchi Rani, Baal Bhaarti, and Panchak. She earned a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) at the Planet Marathi presents Filmfare Awards Marathi 2020 for her performance in Baba.

She is also known for her work in television, having starred in the Marathi serials Sahkutumb Sahaparivar, where she played the lead character of Sarita, and Maze Pati Saubhagyavati, where she portrayed the character of Laxmi. She has also appeared in the mythological series Tu Maza Sangati.