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- Born 20 April 1972, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Actor
- Years active 1989-2003, 2025-present
- Other names Mamta Kulkarni, Mamta Goswami
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- Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum,
- Karan Arjun
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ABOUT mamta kulkarni
Mamta Kulkarni: From Bollywood Star to Hindu Monk Mamta Kulkarni, born April 20, 1972, enjoyed a successful career in Hindi cinema before embracing a spiritual path. Her notable films include Waqt Hamara Hai, Krantiveer, Karan Arjun, Sabse Bada Khiladi, and China Gate. Her performance in Aashiq Awara earned her the 1994 Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year. Her role opposite Salman Khan in the blockbuster Karan Arjun remains iconic. Kulkarni's Bollywood journey concluded with Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum. After a prolonged absence from public life, Kulkarni resurfaced in 2025. During the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, she announced her renunciation of worldly life and adoption of the monastic order. She was initiated as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara, receiving the new name Yamai Mamta Nand Giri, following traditional rituals including Pindadanam and Pattabhishekam. This marked a significant turning point in her life, transitioning from a celebrated actress to a spiritual leader.
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MAMTA KULKARNI NEWS
Mamta Kulkarni's 'Dawood Ibrahim did not carry out Mumbai blasts, not a terrorist' remark sparks controversy; retracts it later: 'Was referring to Vicky Goswami'
October 31, 2025 3:21 pm
Mamta Kulkarni's comments did not go down well, and many criticised her for the same, following which she issued a clarification that her remarks were misunderstood.
Mamta Kulkarni resigns from her role as Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara: 'Some people have a problem with me...'
February 10, 2025 9:50 pm
Mamta Kulkarni was appointed as Mahamandaleshwar on January 24 in the presence of Juna Akhara's Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mahendranand Giri, and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi.
'Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan sniggered at me, shut the door on my face during Karan Arjun shoot': Mamta Kulkarni
February 06, 2025 7:09 pm
Mamta Kulkarni starred opposite Salman Khan in the 1995 film Karan Arjun. The movie also starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles.
Mamta Kulkarni reveals she did semi-nude photoshoot due to lack of 'sexual consciousness': 'I was shown a picture of Demi Moore'
February 02, 2025 1:00 pm
Mamta Kulkarni opens up about her controversial semi-nude photoshoot in the 90s and featuring in the iconic item number "Koi Jaye To Le Aaye" from Ghatak.
Mamta Kulkarni says she 'can’t imagine doing films again' after taking sanyas at Maha Kumbh
January 27, 2025 11:35 am
After embracing the spiritual path as a Sadhvi, Karan Arjun actor Mamta Kulkarni expressed that returning to the film industry is unimaginable for her at this stage of her life.
Mahakumbh 2025: Actor Mamta Kulkarni becomes 'Mahamandleshwar' of Kinnar Akhara, assumes a new name: 'This was the order of Mahadev, Maha Kaali'
January 25, 2025 4:56 pm
Know all about the significance of being a mahamandleshwar and why it matters
Mamta Kulkarni on her connection with drug lord Vicky Goswami: 'He called me when he was jailed in Dubai...'
December 21, 2024 4:13 pm
Mamta Kulkarni talked about coming back to Mumbai and her connection with drug lord Vicky Goswami.
2016 drug bust case: Bombay HC quashes FIR against actor Mamta Kulkarni
August 07, 2024 9:55 pm
'Proceedings against her manifestly frivolous,' court says
As actress Mamta Kulkarni gets respite from Bombay HC, a look at the drugs case in which she was named accused
July 25, 2024 12:17 pm
Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni got a reprieve from the Bombay High Court as it quashed a 2016 case against her where the Thane police had named her as an accused in a Rs 2,000 crore drug haul case. A look at the case and what the court has said:
Mamta Kulkarni-ephedrine drug bust case: Court rejects ex-Bollywood actor's plea to de-freeze her bank accounts
August 03, 2021 12:09 pm
In her plea, Kulkarni had said she was the sole breadwinner of her family and also had to look after the expenses of her sister who suffers from a mental health issue.
