Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/06/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Sonapur, Guwahati, Assam |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Urmila Mahanta
09/03/2026
Urmila Mahanta won the Best Actor (Female) award at the Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 for her performance in Mini. The recognition added to her recent run of honors, including a 2025 Times Now versatile performer accolade and an Assam State Film Award for Best Actress.
06/06/2025
Urmila Mahanta was honoured with the 'Outstanding Versatile Performer of the Year' award by Times Network as one of 36 'Gems of Northeast' recognised for their contributions. The award recognised her work across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Hindi and Assamese cinema. She was also noted for her recent theatrical release Sikaar, the first Indo-British film, which co-starred Adil Hussain.
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Bio/Wiki
| Urmila Mahanta is an Indian actress. | |
| She was born in Sonapur, Assam, India, and was brought up in Mumbai. | |
| She studied at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. | |
| She has acted in Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Uccha Madhyamik Balika Vidyalaya, Sonapur |
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| Qualifications | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Giridhar Mahanta (Retired Gazetted Officer) |
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| Mother | Ramala Mahanta (Housewife) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Food | Not Known |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Urmila, an Assamese girl, was raised in Mumbai. | |
| 2. In 6th grade, she joined a drama workshop during her summer break with her brother and friends. | |
| 3. Even though her brother left the workshop halfway, Urmila continued and completed it because she enjoyed it. | |
| 4. After completing her graduation, she pursued further studies at the Film & Television Institute of India (F.T.I.I) in Pune. | |
| 5. Her first movie, Vazhakku Enn 18/9, was a blockbuster success. | |
| 6. This film received 2 National Awards, 2 Filmfare Awards (South), Best Foreign Language Film Award in Paris, 2 Vijay TV Awards, Best Film in Norway Film Awards, and Best Film in Chennai Film Festival. | |
| 7. Urmila's second film, Ballad of Rustom, was chosen as India's entry for the Oscars. | |
| 8. She acted in plays since childhood and won many awards. | |
| 9. She appeared in television serials such as Murder and Tejimola for Doordarshan (NE). | |
| 10. She featured in short films including Aaliya, which won the Special Critic Award at the 2012 Mumbai International Film Festival, Their Story, and Cheng Kurthy. | |
| 11. She appeared in Assamese singer Tarali Sarma's album Henguliya. | |
| 12. She has acted in Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, and Malayalam films. | |
| 13. Urmila’s performance in Vazhakku Enn 18/9 won her SIIMA Awards nominations for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Female Debutante, and a Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress. | |
| 14. She starred in the critically acclaimed Assamese film Kothanodi directed by Bhaskar Hazarika. |
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