Mamta Kulkarni Biography: Husband, Children, Age, Net Worth, Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Nationality, Wikipedia

Mamta Kulkarni is a former Indian actress and model who gained prominence in the 1990s with acclaimed performances in films such as Karan Arjun, Sabse Bada Khiladi, and Aashiq Awara.

Her performance in Aashiq Awara earned her the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year in 1994.

While her career was marked by success and controversy, including a 2016 drug-related case that was later dismissed, she remains a notable figure in Indian cinema.

Profile

• Full Name: Mamta Kulkarni
• Stage Name: Mamta Kulkarni
• Born: April 20, 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Former Indian actress and model
• Height: 1.58 m
• Parents: Mukund Kulkarni
• Siblings: Moulina Kulkarni, Mithila Kulkarni
• Partner: Vicky Goswami (separated)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life And Education

Mamta Kulkarni was born on April 20, 1972, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

She is the daughter of Mukund Kulkarni, who served as the Transport Commissioner of Mumbai. While details about her mother remain limited, she has two sisters.

Kulkarni pursued her education at St. Joseph’s High School in Juhu, where she actively participated in school plays and cultural programs.

Of Marathi heritage and a follower of Hinduism, she later embraced spirituality and, in 2025, adopted the monastic name Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri.

Career

Mamta Kulkarni began her career in the early 1990s and quickly rose to prominence in Bollywood. She made her Tamil film debut with Nanbargal (1991) before stepping into Hindi cinema with Tirangaa (1992).

Her breakthrough came with Aashiq Awara (1993), which earned her the prestigious Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year.

Throughout the mid-1990s, she starred in several successful films, including Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Krantiveer (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), and Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), often playing the lead actress opposite top stars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan. Her glamorous screen presence and popular dance numbers further solidified her position in the industry.

However, Kulkarni’s career trajectory took a downturn in the late 1990s. Her association with director Rajkumar Santoshi became controversial during filming China Gate (1998), with allegations of favoritism and creative disputes overshadowing the project.

Following this controversy, her opportunities in Bollywood dwindled, though she continued working in regional films and projects like Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller (2001).

Despite her efforts to stay relevant, she gradually withdrew from the industry, ultimately retiring after Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum (2002).

Post-retirement, Kulkarni faced legal challenges. In 2016, she was implicated in a ₹2,000 crore drug trafficking case linked to her partner, Vicky Goswami.

However, in 2024, the Bombay High Court dismissed the charges against her due to a lack of evidence. She embraced spirituality during her time away from the public eye, dedicating over a decade to meditation and penance.

In January 2025, she was appointed Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, adopting the spiritual name Shree Yamai Mamta Nand Giri.

However, this appointment was short-lived, as she was expelled from the Akhada later that month due to controversies surrounding her past associations.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @mamtakulkarniofficial____

Personal Life

Mamta Kulkarni has been linked to several relationships but has consistently denied being married. Her most notable association was with Vicky Goswami, a convicted drug trafficker whom she met in 1996.

While reports suggested they married while he was in jail, she has clarified that they were never legally married.

Kulkarni has also stated that she cut ties with him four years ago and considers him a part of her past. There is no public information indicating that she has any children.

Filmography

• Nanbargal
• Tirangaa
• Ashaant
• Bhookamp
• Aashiq Awara
• Waqt Hamara Hai
• Krantiveer
• Dilbar
• Betaj Badshah
• Vaade Iraade
• Karan Arjun
• Baazi
• Police Wala Gunda
• Sabse Bada Khiladi
• Andolan
• Ahankaar
• Gangster
• Beqabu
• Raja Aur Rangeeli
• Ghatak: Lethal
• Jeevan Yudh
• Censor
• Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller
• Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum

Net Worth

Mamta Kulkarni’s net worth is around $10 million (approximately ₹85 crores).

She has maintained a substantial financial standing despite stepping away from Bollywood in the early 2000s.