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Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth4 May 1986

Age38 Years

BirthplacePune, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAdinath Kothare

FamilyDaughter - Jizah Kothare; Mother - Neelima Kanetkar

Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare Biography

Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare is an Indian actress and trained dancer from Pune who works primarily in Marathi film and television. She has appeared in notable

Early life and background

Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare was born on 4 May 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra. Raised in a family that supported her artistic interests, she completed a BA at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and trained formally in classical dance, holding an MA in Kathak. She also studied Odissi under Sujata Mahapatra in Bhubaneshwar during her formative years as a performer.

From a young age Urmilla took part in public cultural events; at age 11 she participated in a program marking India’s 50th Independence Day. Her early exposure to dance and performance shaped the dual path she would pursue in classical dance and acting.

Career

Urmilla launched her film career with the Marathi movie Shubha Mangal Saavadhan in 2006, appearing as the character Supriya. While working on that project she met Adinath Kothare, who was the assistant director on the film and later became her husband. Over the years she has built a steady presence in Marathi cinema and television.

On television she has been part of several Marathi serials, including Oon Paus (2005), Asambhav (2008), Goshta Eka Lagnachi (2009) and Tujhya Veena. Her work in Asambhav earned her critical recognition, with nominations for Best Actress in 2007 and 2008 for the role of Shubhra/Parvati.

Urmilla has also worked in Hindi and Telugu productions. In 2007 she appeared on national television as Raji Khurana in the Zee TV series Maayka. Her Telugu film credits include Welcome Obama (2013), in which she played Yashodha. In Marathi cinema she has continued to take notable roles, including appearances in Duniyadari (2013) and Ti Saddhya Kay Karte (2017), where she played the character Radhika.

She expanded into the digital space with roles on streaming platforms. In 2022 she played Nisha Jain in the Planet Marathi OTT thriller-drama web series RaanBaazaar. That same year she appeared in the Hindi fantasy comedy-drama Thank God in a supporting role as the sister of the character Aayan.

Her background in dance complements her acting work; she continues to perform and share recordings of her dance and music on her personal YouTube channel.

Public profile

Urmilla is known as a classically trained performer with skills in Kathak and Odissi. Physically, the available profile information lists her height as approximately 168 cm (5'6") and a weight around 65 kg. Eye and hair color are described as black. She follows a non-vegetarian diet and lists dancing, singing, travelling and yoga among her hobbies. Her favorite musician is noted as Zakir Hussain and she has expressed an affinity for the color white and for London as a destination.

Personal life

Urmilla married Marathi actor Adinath Kothare in 2011. The couple have a daughter, Jizah Kothare. Her mother is named Neelima Kanetkar and her father’s name is not publicly listed in the available profile.

Latest updates

In 2022 she continued to work across film and digital platforms, with credited appearances in Thank God and RaanBaazaar. She also maintains a YouTube channel, Urmilla Kothare, where she posts dance performances and song covers and had a subscriber base reported at 6.3k.

In December 2024 reports stated that she was injured, along with her driver, in a car accident in Mumbai that also involved pedestrians; the incident received media attention and she was taken to hospital with injuries.

RecentWork

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Recent Work

Ti Saddhya Kay Karte

Played the role of Radhika in the 2017 Marathi romantic drama film.

2017
RaanBaazaar

Portrayed Nisha Jain in the 2022 Marathi thriller-drama web series on Planet Marathi OTT.

2022
Thank God

Appeared in the 2022 Hindi fantasy comedy-drama as Aayan’s sister.

2022
Welcome Obama

Played Yashodha in the 2013 Telugu film.

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Marathi film debut in Shubha Mangal Saavadhan (2006)
  2. Television roles in Asambhav, Maayka and other serials
  3. Nominated for Best Actress for Asambhav in 2007 and 2008
  4. Roles across Marathi cinema, Hindi and Telugu films and a presence on OTT platforms
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare born?

4 May 1986

What is Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare known for?

Actress

What is Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare’s marital status?

Married

Who is Urmilla Kanetkar Kothare married to?

Adinath Kothare