Last Updated on 3 weeks ago by Vijay Kumar
Urmila (Urmilla) Kanetkar Kothare is a respected name in Marathi cinema and television — an actor turned dancer and producer who built a steady career from early TV roles to critically noticed films. Born on 4 May 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra, Urmila trained in Kathak from an early age and completed higher education in Mumbai (St. Xavier’s and postgraduate training in classical dance).
Urmila Kothare
Early life and training
Raised in Maharashtra, Urmila’s grounding in classical dance shaped her screen presence. Her formal training in Kathak (Master’s level) gave her a strong performing foundation that later informed both her acting and her stage/dance projects.
She is an actress
Urmila began on Marathi television in the early 2000s and gradually moved into films. Early credits include the TV serials that established her as a familiar face, followed by film work — Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is listed among her early film credits in mainstream databases. Over the years she has taken a mix of lead and character roles, earning particular acclaim for works such as Mala Aai Vhhaychy! (which won attention and awards) and other popular Marathi films and TV shows. In addition to acting, she runs a dance academy and has credits as a producer, expanding her role behind the camera.
She married to Adinath Kothare
Urmila married actor-director Adinath Kothare in 2011. The couple are parents to a daughter (reported in media as Jizah / Jija). Her father-in-law is veteran filmmaker Mahesh Kothare, a well-known name in Marathi cinema.
28 Dec 2024 accident
On 28 December 2024, Urmila Kothare was involved in a serious car crash in the Kandivali area of Mumbai (near Poisar/Western Express Highway) when the vehicle — driven by her driver — struck two metro/rail workers who were on night duty. Multiple outlets reported that one worker died on the spot while another was seriously injured; Urmila and her driver were also injured, and her driver was subsequently taken into custody for investigation. Urmila posted about the incident on her social media, describing the event and confirming she’d been injured and unconscious briefly; she stated she would cooperate with police. This is a confirmed, well-reported incident; include sensitivity and the names of victims only if you have verified victim details from police or local news.
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