Urmila Matondkar`s journey through highs & lows

Updated On: 25 September, 2024 02:51 PM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi

Bollywood actress and 90s icon Urmila Matondkar has had an incredible journey in the industry. From entering the film business as a child actor to becoming a veteran and icon of Bollywood, her career has spanned decades. While Matondkar has always kept her personal life private, news of her filing for divorce recently went viral. She is also set to make her OTT debut with the series Tiwari. From her debut in Masoom to now making her OTT debut, here’s a look at Urmila Matondkar’s journey through all the ups and downs in both her personal and professional life

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Urmila Matondkar, a beloved name in Indian cinema, has enjoyed a multifaceted career spanning several decades

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Matondkar started her career as a child actor and later went on to become Bollywood`s most iconic stars

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Born on February 4, 1974, in Mumbai, Urmila Matondkar made her debut in the film industry as a child actor in `Kalyug` (1981)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She first gained attention with her role in the critically acclaimed `Masoom` (1983), a heartwarming family drama directed by Shekhar Kapur.</span></p>

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She first gained attention with her role in the critically acclaimed `Masoom` (1983), a heartwarming family drama directed by Shekhar Kapur.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While Urmila acted in several films during her teenage years, it was the 1995 film `Rangeela` that catapulted her to stardom</span></p>

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While Urmila acted in several films during her teenage years, it was the 1995 film `Rangeela` that catapulted her to stardom

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Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film, featuring her alongside Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff, became a massive hit

<p>Following `Rangeela`, Urmila continued to take on diverse roles, showcasing her range as an actress. She delivered stellar performances in films such as `Judaai` (1997), `Daud` (1997), and `Satya` (1998). </p>

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Following `Rangeela`, Urmila continued to take on diverse roles, showcasing her range as an actress. She delivered stellar performances in films such as `Judaai` (1997), `Daud` (1997), and `Satya` (1998).

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, it was her collaboration with Ram Gopal Varma in psychological thrillers like `Kaun` (1999) and `Bhoot` (2003)  that earned her praises</span></p>
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However, it was her collaboration with Ram Gopal Varma in psychological thrillers like `Kaun` (1999) and `Bhoot` (2003) that earned her praises

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In `Bhoot`, Urmila won critical acclaim, along with a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Urmila`s personal life remained relatively private for many years. However, in 2016, she made headlines when she married Kashmiri businessman and model Mohsin Akhtar Mir in a low-key, intimate ceremony. </span></p>
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Urmila`s personal life remained relatively private for many years. However, in 2016, she made headlines when she married Kashmiri businessman and model Mohsin Akhtar Mir in a low-key, intimate ceremony.

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The couple has kept their relationship away from the limelight, choosing to lead a quiet life away from the paparazzi.

<p>In 2019, Urmila transitioned from acting to politics, joining the Indian National Congress (INC). She contested the 2019 general elections from the Mumbai North constituency but was unsuccessful. </p>

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In 2019, Urmila transitioned from acting to politics, joining the Indian National Congress (INC). She contested the 2019 general elections from the Mumbai North constituency but was unsuccessful.

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Later, in 2020, she joined the Shiv Sena, where she continues her political journey.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Urmila Matondkar, who tied the knot with Mohsin Akhtar Mir, a Kashmir-based businessman, in 2016, has recently filed for divorce after 8 years of marriage</span></p>

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Urmila Matondkar, who tied the knot with Mohsin Akhtar Mir, a Kashmir-based businessman, in 2016, has recently filed for divorce after 8 years of marriage

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Like the other 90s actresses, Urmila Matondkar is set to debut on the OTT platform. Helmed by Saurabh Varma, the series `Tiwari` is said to be a thriller, based on an emotional mother-daughter story</span></p>
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Like the other 90s actresses, Urmila Matondkar is set to debut on the OTT platform. Helmed by Saurabh Varma, the series `Tiwari` is said to be a thriller, based on an emotional mother-daughter story

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