Madhura Velankar

Madhura Velankar (née Satam; born 8 October 1981) is an Indian actress. She appears in Hindi and Marathi films and established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses. The daughter of actor Pradeep Velankar, she 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), Haapus (2010) established her as one of the top Marathi actresses of the decade. Madhura took a sabbatical from full time acting and worked infrequently over the next decade.

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

Personal life 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.

Filmography

Television 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

Lagnabambaal Mr & Mrs Ha Shekhar Khosla Kon Aahe?

Telefilms

Aham Sur Julta Julta (Etv) Daav Songaticha

Documentary Films

Maharashtra Paryatan Vibhaag

Short films

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

Awards and nominations