Mumbai: Once a very popular name in the film industry, actress Mamta Kulkarni has the credit of working with all the superstars. But then, due to reasons unknown, she disappeared from the industry when she was at the peak of her career.
As the veteran beauty turns a year older today, let’s talk a look into her journey in the industry.
Mamta started her film career with the film Tiraanga. The actress had a small role in this film but later offers started coming her way. Then she starred in Aashiq Awara (1993) which won her a Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year.
However, it was the Mamta’s bold photoshoot for a magazine that created stir in the industry. Mamta was new in the industry and Stardust Magazine was looking for a new face for its cover page. They contacted many actresses but all of them flatly refused to shoot bold pictures. But the birthday girl immediately got ready for the shoot.
When told that she would have to go topless for the shoot Mamta finally agreed on condition that the photoshoot will be printed only if she likes it. The makers accepted her condition and Mamta gave a topless pose fiercely without hesitation. Mamta also liked the photoshoot and soon the magazine flooded the market.
The magazines were sold overnight and Mamta started getting threatening calls. Soon, Mamta shot to fame and became the top heroine of the film industry. Everyone in the industry, from superstar Aamir Khan to Salman Khan, praised Mamta’s bold photoshoot.
Soon, offers from big directors lined up and Mamta was flooded with films in her kitty. But then something happened that changed Mamata Kulkarni’s career forever.
Soon, Mamta hit the headlines for her alleged relationship with underworld don Chhota Rajan. Shortly thereafter, her name also became associated with drug smuggler Vicky Goswami. After this, Mamta distanced herself from the world of films and completely disappeared from the industry.