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 Year Title Role Notes 2003 Not Only Mrs. RautAdvocate Swati DandavateDebut film Jajantaram MamantaramAmoriHindi film2004 AdhantariPallaviMaharashtra State Film Award (Special Jury Award)2005Khabardar Priyanka GarvareSarivar SariMani Aai No. 1Pari2006Matichya Chuli Pooja Dandekar Akhand SaubhagyavatiSaii 2007 Gojiri Gojiri 2008 Uladhal Priti Mi Amruta BolteyAmruta2009Ek Daav Dhobi PachadSayali Rangiberangi Neeta Deshpande Made In ChinaPrachiCanvasMadhu2010Haapus Amruta Ankita Double Role2011PaulwaatMadhura 2012Jana Gana ManaMalti2013 Ashach Eka Betavar Ameeta 2017Aai ShapathAai2018Me Shivaji Park Meena Gavli2019Ek NirnayMuktaBhai: Vyakti Ki Valli 2Young Vijaya Joshi 2022Goshta Eka Paithanichi Akkasaheb2023ButterflyMeghaNominated - Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress2024Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor Shalaka
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 + AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultMaharashtra State Film Awards2004Maharashtra State Film Award (Special Jury Award)Not Only Mrs. Raut2005AdhantariMaharashtracha Favourite Kon?2008MFK Award for Favourite ActressUladhal2010HaapusZee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar2024Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best ActressButterfly
See also List of Marathi film actresses
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