Who is Urmila Matondkar? Everything You Need To Know

Urmila Matondkar is a renowned Indian actress, who has worked in several Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.

She has received critical acclaim for her performances and has won numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actress. Let’s take a closer look at her life and career.

Facts of Urmila Matondkar

Bio
Profession(s)	Actress, Model, Politician
Physical Stats & More
Height	in centimeters- 161 cm in meters- 1.61 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 3½”
Weight (approx.)	in Kilograms- 50 Kg in Pounds- 110 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)	32-24-32
Eye Colour	Greyish
Hair Colour	Brown
Politics
Political Party	• Indian National Congress (INC) (27 March 2019 – 10 September 2019) • Shiv Sena (1 December 2020-present)
Acting Career
Debut Film	As a child actress: Kalyug (1980) As an adult actress: Narasimha (1991)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	4 February 1974
Age (as of 2020)	46 Years
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School	Not Known
College	Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
Educational Qualification	Graduate (B.A. in Philosophy)
Family	Father– Shivinder Singh (a lecturer) Mother– Rukshana Sultana (homemaker) Sisters– Mamta Matondkar (elder, actress), Pooja Matondkar (younger) Brother– Kedar Matondkar (elder; worked in the Indian Air Force as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician)
Best Friends	Manish Malhotra (Fashion Designer), Paulomi Sanghvi (Jewellery Designer)
Religion	Hindu
Address	93/14, Lokhandwala Road Andheri West, Mumbai
Tattoo	A airy on her right shoulder
Hobbies	Studying, Acting
Controversies	N/A
Favourite Things
Food	Italian & Chinese Cuisines
Actor	Aamir Khan
Actress	Rani Mukerji
Singer(s)	Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle
Travel Destination(s)	London & Kashmir
Boys, Affairs and More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Boyfriends	Ram Gopal Varma (Director) Mohsin Akhtar Mir (model, businessman)
Husband	Mohsin Akhtar Mir
Marriage Date	3 March 2016
Children	None
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	₹1-2 Crores/film
Net Worth (approx.)	$20 million

Early Life and Career

Urmila Matondkar was born on February 4, 1974, in Mumbai, India. She began her career as a child artist and made her debut in the film “Kalyug” in 1981, at the age of seven. She continued to work as a child artist in films such as “Masoom” and “Bhavna” before making her debut as a leading actress in the film “Narasimha” in 1991.

Career Breakthrough

Matondkar gained widespread recognition and acclaim for her role in the film “Rangeela” in 1995. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film was a commercial and critical success, and Matondkar’s performance as a young, aspiring actress was widely praised.

The film marked a turning point in her career and established her as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood.

Notable Performances

Matondkar continued to deliver strong performances in a range of films, including “Satya” (1998), “Kaun” (1999), “Judaai” (1997), and “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya” (2001). She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the film “Pinjar” in 2003, in which she played a woman who is abducted during the partition of India.

Political Career

In 2019, Matondkar joined the Indian National Congress and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North constituency. However, she was unsuccessful in her bid for a seat in parliament, losing to the incumbent BJP candidate.

Personal Life

Matondkar married Kashmiri businessman and model Mohsin Akhtar Mir in 2016. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in 2021.

In conclusion,

Urmila Matondkar is a highly respected and accomplished actress who has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Her powerful performances and versatile range have earned her numerous accolades and fans around the world.

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