Shalini Mardolkar (15 August 1939 – 7 January 2013) was an Indian actress, singer, playwright, and director known for her work in Hindi, Konkani films, and tiatr productions.

A highlight in her career was her portrayal of Mother Mary in J. P. Souzalin's religious tiatr (theater performance) titled Saibinnicheo Sat Dukhi (Our Lady's Seven Dolours), which took place in Mapuçá, Goa in 1963.

The impact of her acting was so significant that after the conclusion of the tiatr, people eagerly sought Mardolkar's blessings, regarding her as a representation of Mother Mary.

[5] Her rendition of the popular lullaby/song "Dhol Mojea Bai" (Rock my baby) in Frank Fernand's film Nirmon (1966) solidified her status as a singer and actress.

Her artistic journey also encompasses the realm of video films, where she lent her talents to Mogachi Faxi, a Konkani production produced and directed by C. Alvares.

Beyond her on-screen appearances, she ventured into the realms of writing and directing, creating two tiatrs (Konkani theater productions) titled Sounsaracho Gaddo (The bullock cart of the world) and Korta To Bhogta (One who acts has to pay).

[5] Tiatr critic and journalist Daniel F De Souza expressed deep regret at the death of Mardolkar, highlighting her significant influence on the stage from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Noting her performance in M. Boyer's tiatr Ekuch Rosto (Only One Way), De Souza emphasizes Mardolkar's portrayal of a traditional Hindu woman as her most memorable stage achievement.

Tomazinho Cardozo, the president of Kala Mogi, Candolim, expressed his condolences, emphasizing the loss suffered by the tiatr community and the Konkani language due to Mardolkar's death.

He praised Mardolkar as a versatile actress whose impact on the Konkani tiatr stage will be cherished by enthusiasts of the arts for a long time.

Wagh emphasized that her absence has left a void in the Goan Konkani tiatr stage, highlighting that Mardolkar's contributions will always be held in high regard by the art community in Goa.

The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) released a statement highlighting Mardolkar's versatility as an actress and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.