Madhura Velankar

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Madhura Welankar-Satam (née Welankar) is an Indian actress. She is a four-time State Award winner who appears in Bollywood and Marathi movies and established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses.The daughter of actor Pradip Velankar made her acting debut with Gajendra Ahire's Directorial Not Only Mrs. Raut in 2003. Starring roles in Adhantari (2004), Sarivar Sari (2005), Khabardar (2005), Matichya Chuli (2006), Gojiri (2007), Mi Amrutha Boltey (2008), Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2008), Hapus (2010) she established herself as one of the top Marathi actress of the decade. Madhura took sabbatical from full time acting and worked infrequently over the next decade.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Madhura Welankar-Satam
Born
Madhura Pradip Welankar

Mumbai, Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active1997 – Present
Spouse
Abhijeet Satam
(m. 2010)
Children1
RelativesShivaji Satam
(father-in-law) Pradeep Velankar
(father)

She worked in Marathi television serials. She performed as a dancer at Rashtrapati Bhavan (Marathi Taarka), Maharshta State Awards (performed since 2002), Zee Awards, V. Shantaram Awards, Hirkani Awards. She did more than 75 stage shows as a dancer and anchor.

Personal life

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She married Abhijeet Satam. Her family includes father-in-law Shivaji Satam (famous for starring in Sony TV’s CID). Her father Pradeep Velankar is a Marathi actor.[8]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 Not Only Mrs. Raut Advocate Swati Dandavate Maharashtra State Film Award (Special Jury Award)
2004 Adhantari Maharashtra State Film Award (Special Jury Award)
2005 Khabardar Priyanka Garvare
Sarivar Sari Mani
Aai No. 1
2006 Matichya Chuli Pooja Dandekar
Akhand Saubhagyavati
2007 Gojiri Gojiri
2008 Uladhal Priti Nominated - MFK Award for Favourite Actress
Mi Amruta Boltey Amruta
2009 Ek Daav Dhobi Pachad Sayali
Rangiberangi Neeta Deshpande
2010 Haapus Amruta Ankita Nominated -MFK Award for Favourite Actress
2012 Jana Gana Mana
2013 Ashach Eka Betavar Ameeta
2018 Me Shivaji Park Meena Gavli
2022 Goshta Eka Paithanichi Akkasaheb
2023 Butterfly Nominated - Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress
2024 Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor Shalaka

Television

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  • Mrunmayi (Zee Marathi)
  • Chakravyuha (Zee TV)
  • Saanj Sawlya (ETV Marathi)
  • Aaplach Ghar (ETV Marathi)
  • Saata Janmachya Gaathi (ETV Marathi)
  • Anamika (ETV Marathi) (Best Actress, Sanskritik Kala Darpan)
  • Ladhai Dahavichi (ETV Marathi)
  • Aata Bolana (ETV Marathi)
  • Star Best Sellers (Star Plus)
  • Rishtey (Zee TV)
  • Surmai Shaam (ETV Marathi)
  • Spandan (ETV Marathi)
  • Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte? (Sony Marathi)
  • Aajchi Nayika (Zee Marathi)

Plays

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  • Lagnabambaal
  • Mr & Mrs[9][10]
  • Ha Shekhar Khosla Kon Aahe?[11]

Telefilms

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  • Aham
  • Sur Julta Julta (Etv)
  • Daav Songaticha

Documentary Films

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  • Maharashtra Paryatan Vibhaag

Short films

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  • Midnight
  • Suicide
  • Tyre Ki Hawa Puncture Gayi saab (International award winner)
  • Aai Shapat, winner of The Perfect 10 at The Mumbai Film Festival

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Madhura Velankar goes bold with Chinmay Mandlekar - Times of India".
  2. ^ "snword.in". snword.in.
  3. ^ Kulye, Ajay. "53rd Maharashtra State Film Awards 2016: Full Nominations List - MarathiCineyug.com - Marathi Movie News - TV Serials - Theatre". marathicineyug.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "The life of an enigma, relived - Mumbai Mirror". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "Madhura Velankar". 6 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Madhura Velankar Satam is waiting for a good film script". ZEE Talkies.
  7. ^ "Madhura Velankar Biography".
  8. ^ "Rashtrapati Bhavan awaits Marathi Tarka". 4 February 2008.
  9. ^ "Nominations for MICTA films, theatre awards". 7 September 2014. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  10. ^ "Mr & Mrs bags six awards at MICTA - Times of India".
  11. ^ "HA SHEKHAR KHOSLA KON AAHE? Marathi Play/Drama". mumbaitheatreguide.com.
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