Madhura Velankar was born on Thursday, 8 October 1981 (age 42 years; as of 2022) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Libra. After completing her formal education, she went on to pursue her acting career.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
Parents & Siblings
Madhura’s father is Pradeep Velankar, a Marathi actor, and her mother is Rajani Velankar. She has two sisters named Meera Velankar and Gauri Velankar.
Madhura with her mother
Madhura’s father
Madhura with her sisters
Husband & Children
In 2010, Madhura got married to Abhijeet Satam. The couple has a son named Yuvan Abhijeet Satam.
Madhura with her husband and son
Religion
She follows Hinduism.
Career
Film
Hindi
Madhura entered the Hindi cinema with her debut film Jajantaram Mamantaram (2003) as ‘Rajkumari Amori.’
Kannada
Madhura began her acting career in Marathi cinema with her debut film Not Only Mrs. Raut (2003) in which she played the role of ‘Advocate Swati Dandavate.’
Poster of the film Not Only Mrs. Raut, starring Madhura Velankar
In 2005, she played the role of ‘Mani’ in the film ‘Sarivar Sari.’ She shared the screen with the actress Vandana Gupte in the film ‘Matichya Chuli’ (2006). In 2009, she played the role of ‘Sayali’ in the film Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad. Madhura played a double role of ‘Ankita’ and ‘Amruta’ in the film Haapus (2010). In 2022, she played the role of ‘Akkasaheb’ in the film Goshta Eka Paithanichi. In 2023, Madhura came up with her directorial debut ‘Butterfly.’
Poster of the film ‘Butterfly’
Television
Madhura Velankar has worked in the Marathi-language Television drama. She debuted in the serial Mrunmayi in which she played the role of ‘Mrunmayi Gangadhar Bhave.’
Poster of the serial ‘Mrunmayi’ starring Madhura
She then appeared in the serials Chakravyuha, Saanj Sawlya, Aapla Ghar, and Saata Janmachya Gaathi. In an interview, she shared her experience working in television serials and said,
I feel TV medium needs more dedication and time. Also, when I used to work on TV, there was a different era. There were emotional and narrative concepts. I have done popular Marathi TV shows like Mrunmayi, Chakravyuha, Saanj Saavlya, Aapla Ghar, and many more.
In 2021, she played the role of ‘Shraddha’ in the serial ‘Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte?’ along with actor Harish Dudhade.
Poster of the serial ‘Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte,’ starring Madhura Velankar
Short Films
Madhura has acted in many short films including Midnight, Suicide, and Tyre Ki Hawa Puncture Gayi Saab. In 2017, she appeared as herself in the short film ‘Aai Shapat’ and gained immense popularity and the film came under the perfect 10 at the Mumbai Film Festival.
A still from the play ‘Aai Shapat’
Other Work
Madhura has her appearance in plays, documentaries, and telefilms. She appeared in plays including Lagnabambaal, Mr & Mrs, and Ha Shekar Khosla Kon Aahe? Her telefilms includes Aham, Sur Julta Julta, and Daav Songaticha. Madhura worked in a documentary film called ‘Maharashtra Paryatan Vibhaag.’ In 2021, Madhura made her Hindi digital debut in Crime Next Door, where she played a substantial role in the murder mystery alongside Girish Kulkarni.
Poster of the series ‘Crime Next Door’
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Madhura Velankar won the “Maharashtra State Award” for her performance in Not Only Mrs. Raut, Adhantari, Mr & Mrs, and Lagnabambaal.
- She won the ‘Best Actress award’ for her role in the play Mr & Mrs.
- She was honored with the ‘Natyaparishad Puraskar for Best Actress’ for the serial Ha Shekhar Khosla Kon Aahe?
- She won the ‘Best Actress Saskruti Kala Darpan Award’ for Lagnabambaal, Sari Var Sari, and Anamika.
- In 2020, Madhura was awarded Umed Puraskar, Kala Gaurav Puraskar, and Saibaai Puraskar.
Madhura holding ‘Kala Gaurav Puraskar’
Net Worth
Madhura’s net worth is $5 million; as of 2022.
Favorites
- Food: Indian, Chinese, Gujarati
Facts
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
