Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Pune |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare
21/10/2026
Urmila changed her Instagram username, replacing her married surname Kothare with her maiden surname Kanetkar, about three months after the separation was announced. She has not publicly explained the change.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare is an Indian actress and dancer who works mainly in Marathi films, television and theatre. She is trained in Kathak, holds a Master's degree, and began her acting career with the Marathi daily soap Tuzyavina (2003–2004). |
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| Film Debut | Shubha Mangal Saavadhan (2006) |
| Breakthrough | Her performances in Mala Aai Vhhaychy! and Dubhang (2011) earned her wide acclaim, and the former won her the Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress. |
| Recent Work | Special appearance as herself in the song 'Tujhe Naav Gheta' in the 2026 film Maitreyaa |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm (5’ 7”) |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements | 34-28-36 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced (separation announced July 2026) |
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| Marriage Date | 2011 |
Family
| Father | Shrikant Kothare |
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| Mother | Neelima Kanetkar (advocate) |
| Spouse | Adinath Kothare (Marathi actor) (m. 2011; separated 2026) |
| Children | Jizah Kothare (Daughter) |
Career
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Favourites
| Musician | Zakir Hussain |
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| Colour | White |
| Destination | London |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare is a renowned Indian actress in the Marathi film and TV industry. | |
| 2. She has starred in popular Marathi films such as ‘Shubha Mangal Saavadhan’ (2006), ‘Duniyadari’ (2013), and ‘Ti Saddhya Kay Karte’ (2017). | |
| 3. Urmilla is a skilled Kathak dancer. | |
| 4. She received training in Odissi dance from Sujata Mahapatra in Bhubaneshwar. | |
| 5. At the age of 11 in 1997, she participated in a program commemorating India’s 50th Independence Day. | |
| 6. Urmila met her husband, Adinath Kothare, while filming ‘Shubh Mangal Savdhan’ in 2006 where Adinath was the assistant director. | |
| 7. She portrayed Raji Khurana in Zee TV’s Hindi series ‘Maayka’ in 2007. | |
| 8. Her acting credits also include Marathi TV series like ‘Oon Paus’ (2005), ‘Asambhav’ (2008), and ‘Goshta Eka Lagnachi’ (2009). | |
| 9. She received Best Actress Award nominations in 2007 and 2008 for her role as Shubhra/Parvati in the Marathi TV serial ‘Asambhav.’ | |
| 10. In 2017, she played the character Radhika in the romantic drama film ‘Ti Saddhya Kay Karte.’ | |
| 11. Urmilla manages a YouTube channel, Urmilla Kothare, with 6.3k subscribers showcasing her dance performances and song covers. | |
| 12. In 2022, she appeared as Aayan’s sister in the Hindi fantasy comedy-drama film ‘Thank God’ alongside Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malhotra. | |
| 13. She portrayed the character Nisha Jain in Planet Marathi OTT’s 2022 Marathi thriller-drama web series ‘RaanBazaar.’ | |
| 14. After a 12-year break from television, she made a comeback in the Marathi TV serial 'Tujhech Mee Geet Gaat Ahe'. |
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