Urmila Matondkar is a popular Indian actress and TV presenter, mostly known for her roles in Hindi films. She is the recipient of numerous awards and prizes. Now she is developing her career in television as a host of various programs.
Biography and career
Urmila Matondkar was born in 1974 in the Indian city of Bombay into a teacher's family. Urmila has a sister who also became an actress. Little Urmila got into the cinema at the age of 6, having played her first role in the film "Our Era" (1980). Then the girl starred in several more films in minor episodes. Urmila became widely known for her role as a child in the film "Thoughtless Step" (1983).
Her adult film debut is considered her role in the film "Nerasimha" (1991), filmed in Bollywood. Then the actress played many more roles, including the main role in the movie "Merry", still considered the best in her career. Filming in this film earned Urmila Matondkar her first Best Actress nomination in India's main Filmfare Awards.
Urmila took part in the filming several times, playing characters with mental disorders, for example, she starred as a serial killer, psychopath, an obsessed woman. She was also good at these roles, as well as the roles of dramatic characters. Due to her versatile talent, Urmila Matondkar is recognized as one of the most versatile actresses in Bollywood. In addition, the actress made her own contribution to the cinematography of India: her dances in films were distinguished by an intense style and unusual grace, which were not characteristic of films of that time, but later the "style of Urmila Matondkar" became very popular.
In total, Urmila starred in more than 40 films and is considered one of the most famous and brightest actresses not only in Bollywood, but also in Tollywood (films in Telugu) and Collywood (films in Tamil).
In addition to filming films, Matondkar is actively involved in charity and humanitarian aid, she openly talks about the problems faced by some Indian women and children, tries to involve the public in solving difficult life situations in these families.
Recently, the actress has been trying herself as a TV presenter: she conducts programs, participates in various talk shows.
In addition to her successful acting career, Urmila is considered an outstanding dancer and often performs at many Bollywood exhibitions.
Personal life
In March 2016, Urmila Matondkar married businessman Mokhsin Akhtar. The wedding took place in secret from the press in a close family circle. In an official statement to the media, the actress said that it was a mutual decision to keep the news of the upcoming wedding a secret.
It is known that Urmila and Mokhsin met at a party with a mutual friend. According to them, it was love at first sight.
