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Mandakini

Mandakini Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Place of Birth Meerut
  • Occupation Actor
  • Spouse Kagyur T. Rinpoche Thakur
  • Years active 1985-1996
  • Other names Mandakini Joseph Thakur

Related Other Pages:

  • Maa O Maa, 
  • Ram Teri Ganga Maili
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ABOUT Mandakini

Mandakini: From Ganga's Banks to a Life Beyond the Limelight Mandakini, née Yasmeen Joseph Thakur, is a former Indian actress whose career, though brief, remains etched in cinematic history, primarily due to her breakout role. Her portrayal of the titular character in Raj Kapoor's 1985 film Ram Teri Ganga Maili catapulted her to instant fame. The film, known for its romantic scenes and musical score, established Mandakini as a prominent Bollywood actress. While her subsequent film appearances didn't replicate the phenomenal success of Ram Teri Ganga Maili, they cemented her presence in the industry for a period. Post her acting career, Mandakini largely withdrew from public life. Details regarding her personal life and current activities are scarce in mainstream media, reflecting her decision to maintain a low profile. While Ram Teri Ganga Maili remains her most iconic and enduring contribution to cinema, she remains a significant figure representing a certain era of Bollywood. Further details on her post-acting life are not readily available in verifiable public sources. The focus remains on her defining role and its lasting impact on the Hindi film industry.

Mandakini FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Maa O Maa
  • Maa O Maa

    ( 2022 )

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  • Se Aamar Prem
  • Se Aamar Prem

    ( 2002 )

  • Chenna Kesava Reddy
  • Chenna Kesava Reddy

    ( 2002 )

  • Zordaar
  • Zordaar

    ( 1996 )

  • Naach Govinda Naach
  • Naach Govinda Naach

    ( 1992 )

  • Antarer Bhalobasha
  • Antarer Bhalobasha

    ( 1991 )

  • Deshwasi
  • Deshwasi

    ( 1991 )

  • Pyar Ka Saudagar
  • Pyar Ka Saudagar

    ( 1991 )

  • Jaan-E-Wafa
  • Jaan-E-Wafa

    ( 1990 )

  • Sheshnaag
  • Sheshnaag

    ( 1990 )

  • Dushman
  • Dushman

    ( 1990 )

  • Naya Khoon
  • Naya Khoon

    ( 1990 )

  • Shandar
  • Shandar

    ( 1990 )

  • Taqdeer Ka Tamasha
  • Taqdeer Ka Tamasha

    ( 1990 )

  • Pyar Ke Naam Qurban
  • Pyar Ke Naam Qurban

    ( 1990 )

  • Naag Nagin
  • Naag Nagin

    ( 1989 )

  • Ladaai
  • Ladaai

    ( 1989 )

  • Desh Ke Dushman
  • Desh Ke Dushman

    ( 1989 )

  • Hisaab Khoon Ka
  • Hisaab Khoon Ka

    ( 1989 )

  • Na-Insaafi
  • Na-Insaafi

    ( 1989 )

  • Jung Baaz
  • Jung Baaz

    ( 1989 )

  • Aakhri Baazi
  • Aakhri Baazi

    ( 1989 )

  • Kahan Hai Kanoon
  • Kahan Hai Kanoon

    ( 1989 )

  • Commando
  • Commando

    ( 1988 )

  • Pyaar Mohabbat
  • Pyaar Mohabbat

    ( 1988 )

  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se
  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se

    ( 1988 )

  • Agnee
  • Agnee

    ( 1988 )

  • Tezaab
  • Tezaab

    ( 1988 )

  • Maar Dhaad
  • Maar Dhaad

    ( 1988 )

  • Rolling in Money
  • Rolling in Money

    ( 1988 )

  • Hum To Chale Pardes
  • Hum To Chale Pardes

    ( 1988 )

  • Shoorveer
  • Shoorveer

    ( 1988 )

  • Apne Apne
  • Apne Apne

    ( 1987 )

  • Param Dharam
  • Param Dharam

    ( 1987 )

  • Hawalaat
  • Hawalaat

    ( 1987 )

  • Dance Dance
  • Dance Dance

    ( 1987 )

  • Pyaar Karke Dekho
  • Pyaar Karke Dekho

    ( 1987 )

  • Loha
  • Loha

    ( 1987 )

  • Bhargava Ramudu
  • Bhargava Ramudu

    ( 1987 )

  • Om
  • Om

    ( 1986 )

  • Jeeva
  • Jeeva

    ( 1986 )

  • Aag Aur Shola
  • Aag Aur Shola

    ( 1986 )

  • Mazloom
  • Mazloom

    ( 1986 )

  • Simhasanam
  • Simhasanam

    ( 1986 )

  • Singhasan
  • Singhasan

    ( 1986 )

  • Jaal
  • Jaal

    ( 1986 )

  • Mera Saathi
  • Mera Saathi

    ( 1985 )

  • Ram Teri Ganga Maili
  • Ram Teri Ganga Maili

    ( 1985 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

MANDAKINI NEWS

Bollywood actress rose to fame with Mithun Chakraborty’s Disco Dancer, dated Danny Denzongpa, but was eventually typecast in glamour roles

August 26, 2025 2:30 pm

Kim Yashpal shot to fame with the chartbuster "Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja" in Disco Dancer, but was soon typecast and relegated to item numbers.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili actor Mandakini's father passes away, pens emotional tribute: 'My heart is shattered, no words can explain pain'

July 03, 2025 12:03 pm

Ram Teri Ganga Maili star Mandakini's father Joseph passed away on July 2. The veteran actor penned an emotional tribute on social media.

Kapil Sharma teases Sangeeta Bijlani: 'Both cricketers and Bollywood celebs are her fans'

May 22, 2023 3:20 pm

Sangeeta Bijlani was in a relationship with Salman Khan for over a decade. Sangeeta later married cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin but they divorced later.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili actor Mandakini on rumour that her father had shot her; married life: 'My husband didn't know Hindi'

May 23, 2023 7:19 am

Mandakini recently appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show with yesteryear actor Sangeeta Bijlani, where she got candid about her personal life.

Mandakini goes red as Kapil Sharma reminds how men reacted to Ram Teri Ganga Maili: 'They would hide your photos from their wives'

May 17, 2023 8:45 am

Kapil Sharma reminded Mandakini how after her 'bold' film, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, directed by Raj Kapoor, men would hide her photos from their wives.

When Twinkle Khanna clapped back at director who wanted her to do a Mandakini: 'He never spoke to me again'

November 28, 2022 8:23 am

Twinkle Khanna recalled giving a befitting answer to a director who wanted her to wear transparent clothes for a song sequence.

Mandakini recalls she'd make Rs 1-2 lakh for a film, could get replaced by another actor who had asked for only Rs 75,000

September 14, 2022 9:41 am

Mandakini spoke about how female actors were easily replaced in the 1980s, and male actors had complete control over casting.

Mandakini on meeting Raj Kapoor for Ram Teri Ganga Maili: 'He said agar tum jeans pehen ke aati toh...'

September 16, 2022 8:27 am

Mandakini was last seen in the 1996 movie Zordaar, post which she quit movies.

Mandakini says Ram Teri Ganga Maili breastfeeding scene was 'nothing' compared to the kind of 'skin show' in today's films

August 27, 2022 9:37 am

Mandakini has spoken about the controversial breastfeeding scene in her breakout film, Ram Teri Ganga Maili. She refused to call it a 'breastfeeding scene' and brought up the kind of sexuality shown on screen in modern cinema.

Panchayat 2 actor Sunita Rajwar gets a surprise visit from Mandakini: 'They came all the way to meet me'

June 29, 2022 3:08 pm

Sunita Rajwar received praise for playing Bittu's mother in Gullak, and Kranti Devi in Panchayat season 2.

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