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Mamta Kulkarni | |
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| Born | Mamta Kulkarni 20 April 1972 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1989–2003 |
Mamta Kulkarni (born 20 April 1972)[1] is an Indian former actress and model turned Hindu monk known for her work in Hindi cinema. One of the most successful actresses of her time, she has appeared in several commercially successful Hindi films such as Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Krantiveer (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Andolan (1995), Baazi (1996), China Gate (1998) and Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller (2001). Her performance in Aashiq Awara (1993) won her the 1994 Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year. She quit the film industry at the peak of her acting career after her appearance in the film Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum.
After a long controversial life and disappearance of more than 20 years, Mamta announced her sanyas and became Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar akhara during 2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh in presence of Acharaya Mahamandaleshvar of the same akhara, Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi.[2] She performed all the rituals including Pindadanam, Pattabhishekam, etc., after which she adopted the new name Yamai Mamta Nand Giri.[3][4][5][6]
Later on 31 January 2025, Rishi Ajai Das, founder of Kinnar Akhara expelled Mamta from akhara with Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and also removed both from the post of Mahamandaleshwar citing connection of Mamta with underworld and Dawood Ibrahim.[7]
- ^ Mamta Kulkarni turns 40 – Birthday Suite: Mamta Kulkarni Archived 21 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Entertainment.in.msn.com (20 April 2012). Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ Tyagi, Amit (24 January 2025). "90s star Mamta Kulkarni named Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, takes a dip at sangam". India Today.
- ^ "Mahakumbh 2025: Actor Mamta Kulkarni becomes 'Mahamandleshwar' of Kinnar Akhara, assumes a new name: 'This was the order of Mahadev, Maha Kaali'". The Indian Express. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Mamta Kulkarni becomes Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhara, receives a new name 'Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri'". The Times of India. 25 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Mamta Kulkarni: The Price Of Notoriety". The Times of India. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Mamta Kulkarni reveals she did semi-nude photoshoot due to lack of 'sexual consciousness': 'I was shown a picture of Demi Moore'". The Indian Express. 2 February 2025.
- ^ "5 Reasons Why Mamta Kulkarni Was Expelled From Kinnar Akhara". News18. Retrieved 1 February 2025.