Mona Ambegaonkar

Actress

Indian Mumbai Pisces 5' 6"

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/03/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceMumbai
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Mona Ambegaonkar

10/02/2025

Mona Ambegaonkar appeared in the queer drama Kuch Sapney Apne, which was highlighted in coverage from February 2025. The film centers on love and acceptance, with Ambegaonkar playing Vasudha, a mother dealing with her son's homosexuality within a patriarchal family.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMona Ambegaonkar

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6"
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune (Taught there)

Personal Life

ControversyIn 2020, she claimed through her Twitter account that director Shekhar Kapur made a sexist remark towards her.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends

Family

FatherName
MotherName
ChildrenDiva

Career

Debut
FilmZakhmi Zameen (1990)
TVThoda Sa Aasman (1995)
Awards
  • Critics Award for Marathi movie Bindhaast (1999)
  • Indian Television Academy Award (2011)
  • Winner Jury Prize (2019) in International Queer Film Festival Playa Del Carmen
  • Winner Jury Prize (2018) in OUT at the Movies Int'l LGBT Film Fest
  • Winner Jury Prize (2018) in OMOVIES - LGBT Q Film Festival
  • Winner Jury Prize (2019) in Rainbow Umbrella Film Festival
  • Nominee at Screen Awards and Asian Academy Creative Awards
  • Best Performance in a Supporting Role at Out At The Movies, Winston-Salem for Evening Shadows
Notable Works
  • Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (Film)
  • Dhadkan (TV Series as Dr. Chitra)
  • C.I.D. (Recurring role)
  • Evening Shadows (2018)
  • Bhaag Beanie Bhaag (2020 web series)
  • Music School (2023)
  • Bhak (2019)
  • The Good Vibes (2018)

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/MonaAmbegaonkar

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She began her career by assisting actor Jalal Agha.
2. Served as the chief assistant director for Shekhar Kapur in Mr. India (1987).
3. Taught at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune.
4. Published articles, dubbed series, and worked in various films and TV shows.
5. Known for her advocacy work on social issues, particularly animal rights.
6. Took part in anti-CAA protests at Shaheen Bagh and Kalyan.
7. Featured in over 15 plays, 18 feature films, 38 TV projects, and 37 advertising campaigns

Also born on 5 March

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