Urmilla Kothare is an Indian actress who works mainly in Marathi films and television. She started her acting career with the Marathi film Shubha Mangal Saavadhan. She is known for her lead roles in Marathi films Duniyadari and Mala Aai Vhhachi!. She made her television debut with the Hindi TV serial Maayka.
After this, she also appeared in Marathi television serials Asambhav and Gosht Eka Lagnachi. In 2013, she made her Telugu cinema debut with the film Welcome Obama. She has also appeared in the 2022 Hindi film Thank God starring Ajay Devgan and Siddharth Malhotra.
Urmilla Kothare Bio/Wiki
Urmilla Kothare was born on 4 May 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra. She completed her graduation from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and then obtained a Master of Arts degree in Kathak. She is a trained Kathak dancer.
She learned Odissi dance from Sujata Mahapatra in Bhubaneswar. At the age of 11, she participated in the event celebrating India’s 50th Independence Day.
Urmilla Kothare Personal Information
Full Name | Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | 4 May 1986 |
Age | 38 years (as of 2024) |
Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Hometown | Pune |
College | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
Qualification | Master of Arts (M.A) in kathak |
Height | 5’6″ (168 cm) |
weight | 65 kg |
Figure Measurement (approx.) | 34-28-36 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Nationality | Indian |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Food-Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing, Singing, Doing Yoga |
Career Info
Debut film | Marathi film- Shubha Mangal Saavadhan (2006) Telugu film – Welcome Obama (2013) |
Debut TV | Hindi Television – Maayka Marathi Television – Asambhav |
Debut web Series | Breathe (2018) |
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Favourite Things
Color | White |
Musician | Zakir Hussain |
Travel Destination | London |
Urmilla Kothare Family & Relationship
Urmilla Kothare married Actor Adinath Kothare in 2011. She met Adinath Kothare in 2006 during the filming of the Marathi film Shubha Mangal Saavadhan. Adinath was serving as an assistant director in this film. After this, both of them got married and also have a daughter named Jizah Kothare.
Urmilla Kothare Family Timeline
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Year | 2011 |
Husband | Adinath Kothare (Marathi actor) |
Father | Not Known |
Mother | Neelima Kanetkar (advocate) |
Children | Daughter – Jizah Kothare |
Urmilla Kothare Career
Urmilla Kothare started her acting career with the Marathi film Shubha Mangal Saavadhan in which she played the role of Supriya. She then appeared in Aai Shappath..!, Duniyadari.
In 2007, she made her Hindi television debut in Zee TV serial Maayka as Raji Khurana. She then appeared in the Marathi television series Asambhav as Shubhra / Parvati and Gosht Eka Lagnachi as Anandi.
In 2011, she appeared in the film Mala Aai Vhhaychy! as Yashodha for which she was awarded the Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress for this film. In 2013, she made her Telugu cinema debut with the film Welcome Obama in which she played the role of Yashodha.
Urmilla Kothare then appeared in films such as Pyaar Vali Love Story (2014), Guru (2016), Ti Saddhya Kay Karte (2017) and Karaar (2017). In 2022, she appeared in the Hindi comedy film Thank God starring Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malhotra as Aayan’s sister. After this she worked in the marathi film Autograph – Ek Japun Thevavi Ashi Lovestory.
Urmilla Kothare debuted in the Planet Marathi OTT Marathi web series Breathe in 2018. She then played the role of Nisha Jain in the Planet Marathi OTT Marathi web series Ranbazaar in 2022 and starred in the Amazon Prime Video web series Athanag and Six (Disney hotstar).
Urmilla Kothare Movies
Year | Movie | Role |
2022 | Autograph – Ek Japun Thevavi Ashi Lovestory | Saavni |
2022 | Thank God | Aayan’s Sister |
2022 | Ekda Kaay Zala | Shruti |
2017 | Karaar | Jayashree Mokashi |
2017 | Ti Saddhya Kay Karte | Radhika |
2017 | Vitha | Vithabai Narayangaonkar |
2016 | Guru | Mango Dolly |
2015 | Timepass 2 | Spruha |
2014 | Anvatt | Madhura |
2014 | Pyaar Vali Love Story | Nandini |
2014 | Baavare Prem He | Ananya |
2014 | Timepass | Spruha |
2013 | Thodi Khatti Thodi Hatti | Iravati |
2013 | Welcome Obama | Yashodha |
2013 | Duniyadari | Meenakshi Inamdar |
2011 | Dubhangg | Vishakha |
2011 | Mala Aai Vhhaychy! | Yashodha |
2006 | Savalee | Rama’s Student |
2006 | Aai Shappath..! | Devaki (Young) |
2006 | Shubha Mangal Saavadhan | Supriya |
Urmilla Kothare T.V Shows
Year | T.V Show | Role |
2022 | Aata Hou De Dhingana | as a Contestant |
2022-2024 | Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe | Vaidehi Kamat |
2021 | Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta | Cameo appearance |
2011 | Vegh | — |
2009 | Gosht Eka Lagnachi | Anandi |
2008-2009 | Asambhav | Shubhra / Parvati |
2007-2008 | Maayka | Raji Khurana |
Urmilla Kothare Web Series
Year | Web Series | Role |
2022 | Athang (Amazon Prime Video) | Lakshmi |
2022 | RaanBaazaar (Planet Marathi OTT) | Nisha Jain |
2021 | Six (Disney hotstar) | —- (1 Epicode) |
2018 | Breathe (Planet Marathi OTT) | Margaret Mascarenhes |
Awards
- In 2012, she won Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress for the film Mala Aai Vhhaychy!
- In 2014, she received MFK Award for Favourite Supporting actress for the film Duniyadari
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