Mamta Kulkarni was born in a Marathi-speaking household, and lived at Yari Road, Versova, Andheri West, along with
two sisters, Mithila and Moulina.
Nothwithstanding Mamta's Marathi accent, and her inability to speak fluent English, she did land several roles in
Bollywood flicks, starting in 1992 with Tiranga, and thereafter in Karan Arjun, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Baazi, until the
2002 release of Kahbhi Tum Kabhi Hum. In role in Aashiq Awara opposite Sharmila Tagore's son, Saif Ali Khan, got her
an 'New Face' award from Filmfare & Lux.
In most of her films she is shown as a glamorous, sexy, song-and-dance girl. She did try to change this in Raj Kumar
Santoshi's Chinagate, but the movie flopped, and this, amongst other misunderstandings, led to souring of
relationships between Mamta and Santoshi.
It was during 1993 that Mamta created controversy by appearing topless, albeit with her arms crossed across her
breasts, in the September issue of 'Stardust'. This angered several conservative groups, leading to her her arrest,
subsequent conviction by the courts in the year 2000 and a fine Rs.15,000/-.
She was involved in another controversy by appearing in Court wearing an Islamic Burkha - incurring the wrath of
Islamic groups.
Controversy again followed her when she appeared on a stage show in 1997 at the invitation of a Bihar-based
Legislator, who was subsequently arrested for his involvement in a scam. Mamta has denied her involvement in this
scam.
Her natural beauty and outspokenness sparked jealousies and fears amongst other leading ladies, thus leading to
considerable diatribe between herself and other actresses, Urmila Matondkar in particular.
It cannot be denied that Mamta is breathtakingly beautiful, and deserves a second chance in movies. Although she has
re-located in the U.S., she continues to have many fans, who wish her well, and hope she makes a comeback someday.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Mamta Kulkarni Biography
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What is she doing now , are there any more details about her....
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