Mamta Kulkarni
Mamta Kulkarni

Mamta Kulkarni

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.

Movies

China Gate
  • Nov 27, 1998
  • Hindi
10 old exiled army men decide to free a village from an evil bandit
Beqabu
  • Oct 13, 1996
  • Hindi
Raja helps imprison a terrorist who then murders him. Years later, Raja's girlfriend comes across his lookalike in Nepal and decides to find the truth.
Sabse Bada Khiladi
  • Jun 09, 1995
  • Hindi
A police officer impersonates his murdered twin brother in order to bring his killers to justice.
Andolan
  • Mar 03, 1995
  • Hindi
Adarsh and Aniket are two brothers who study in the same college. However, when they graduate and plan to establish a career, both of them choose different paths and, gradually, drift apart.
Karan Arjun
  • Jan 13, 1995
  • Hindi
Karan and Arjun reincarnate in the different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death.
Ahankaar
  • Dec 31, 1994
  • Hindi
In a freak accident, Prabhat loses his voice attempting to save his stepmother. However, a family that is mainly filled with selfish and unethical individuals does not appreciate this sacrifice and many others.
Krantiveer
  • Jul 22, 1994
  • Hindi
Disowned by his parents at a young age, a man ends up in a small village controlled by underworld dons and powerful politicians. Lazy, alcoholic, and unemployed, he gets influenced by a journalist with a positive mission.
Waqt Hamara Hai
  • Jul 02, 1993
  • Hindi
Friends Vikas and Sunil, along with their girlfriends, Ayesha and Mamta, unknowingly become a part of an awful terrorist plot to kill a minister.