Quick Info
| Profession | Former Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Mamta Kulkarni
10/02/2025
Mamta Kulkarni resigned from the Mahamandaleshwar position of Kinnar Akhara. Reports said she later returned after Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi refused to accept her resignation, reviving the controversy around her status in the akhara.
24/01/2025
Mamta Kulkarni was anointed as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh. After completing rituals including pind daan and a ceremonial initiation, she received the spiritual name Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri. The event marked her public entry into a formal monastic role after years away from films.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mamta Mukund Kulkarni |
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| Real Name | Padmavati Kulkarni |
| Nickname | Rani |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (161 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| St. Josephs Convent High School, Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading Books, Doing Meditation |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Marriage Date | 10 May 2013 (rumoured) |
Family
| Father | Mukund Kulkarni (former commissioner of Mumbai) |
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| Siblings | Priyadarshani Kulkarni aka Mithila, Mulina Kulkarni aka Soumya Kulkarni (both actress) |
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Career
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| Award | 1994: Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year for the Hindi film Aashiq Awara | ||||||||||||
| Recent Career | On 24/01/2025, she was anointed Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara at Prayagraj Mahakumbh and received the spiritual name Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri. |
Favourites
| Actor | Salman Khan |
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| Food | Seafood (earlier) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mamta Kulkarni was raised in Mumbai. | |
| 2. At her mother's suggestion, she auditioned for modeling which led to print commercials and other projects. | |
| 3. Following a topless photoshoot, she was offered an adult film by a Nepali producer. | |
| 4. Mamta's mother aspired for her to be an actress, but she herself did not share this goal. | |
| 5. She once referred to Indian actresses Rekha and Sridevi as cosmetic beauties. | |
| 6. Mamta has starred in several Hindi films including 'Aashiq Awara' (1993) and 'Karan Arjun' (1995). | |
| 7. She is recognized for her role in the Hindi song "Mujhko Rana Ji Maaf Karna" from the film 'Karan Arjun.' | |
| 8. Mamta has appeared in movies in languages apart from Hindi like 'Donga Police' (1992) and 'Shesh Bongsodhar' (2003). | |
| 9. After leaving films in 2002, she moved to Dubai and later pursued spirituality as a yogini following Mahayogi Gagangiri. |