Remember Karan Arjun’s Mamta Kulkarni? This is what she does now

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The actress accused director Rajkumar Santoshi of sexual harassment after their film China Gate failed at the box office.

She made her acting debut in 1991.

She made her acting debut in 1991.

Rakesh Roshan’s directorial action drama film Karan Arjun starring stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan has been re-released in theatres. The film holds a special place in the hearts of fans thanks to its captivating storyline, acting and songs. The film also featured actress Mamta Kulkarni in a pivotal role opposite Salman. She received a lot of recognition for her performance in the film and especially for her dance moves in the song Bhangra Paa Le.

Mamta made her acting debut in 1991 with the Tamil film Nanbagai and went on to star in major projects like Tirangaa, Waqt Humaara Hai, Krantiveer, China Gate, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Andolan and others. Her last project was the 2003 Bangladeshi Film Shesh Bongsodhar, after which she retired from the film industry.

She was one of the top actresses in the 1990s and was the first choice of every filmmaker. That said, she was also known for her daring roles and photo shoots. She previously made headlines after doing a topless photoshoot for Stardust Magazine. Soon after, her name also started coming up in several controversies.

The actress accused director Rajkumar Santoshi of sexual harassment after their film China Gate failed at the box office. Also, several reports claimed that the actress was dating gangster Chhota Rajan, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim. Several rumors also suggested that Mamta married her boyfriend and drug mafia Vicky Goswami and moved to Dubai.

But do you know where Mamta Kulkarni is now? And what does she do? Well, once considered the best choice for any film, she is now a Sadhvi. After saying goodbye to the acting world, she took the path of spirituality and in 2013 she released her book Autobiography of a Yogini.

In 2016, Mamta became involved in a high-profile drug trafficking case. Mamta denied any involvement and claimed she was made a scapegoat. In 2024, the Bombay High Court dismissed the charges against her on the grounds of lack of evidence.

She also revealed that she was never passionate about acting and had participated in films under the influence of her mother.

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