| Nick name | many rivers |
| gender | female |
| age | 60 years old (2024) |
| date of birth | July 30, 1963 |
| full name | Mandakini |
| Profession | actor |
| Country of Citizenship | Indian |
| place of birth | Meerut, India |
| religion | hinduism |
| Published on | December 4, 2021 06:49 pm |
| zodiac signs | Leo |
Mandakini is an Indian former actress who has worked in South Indian and Hindi films. She is best remembered for her role in the 1985 film Ram Teri Ganga Maili. She was born in Meerut, India, to an Anglo-Indian family. Her father, Joseph, was English.
At one point, the actress revealed in an interview that she was turned down for her first film role. She was rejected by three film producers. Later, Ranjit Vij approached her, changed her name to Mandakini, and signed up for his film Mazloom.
Profession
Mandakini started her career after several failures. She made her directorial debut with Ranjit Vij’s directorial effort Mazloom. Later, she continued acting without looking back.
Mandakini was approached by Raj Kapoor at the age of 22 and signed her to play the female lead in the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili. In the film, Mandakini is seen on screen alongside Rajiv Kapoor, the younger son of Raj Kapoor. Fortunately, the film became a hit and earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Actress. This was the first victory in her acting career.
Subsequently, Mandakini appeared in semi-nude scenes in two consecutive films, causing huge controversy among the public.
Among her many acting credits, Mandakini is known for appearing in successful films such as: “Dance Dance” with Mithun Chakraborty, “Kahan Hai Kanoon” with Aditya Pancholi, “Pyaar Karke Dekho” with Govinda Ahuja .
Achievement
Apart from gaining success and fame for starring in successful blockbusters, Mandakini also received a Filmfare Best Actress nomination for the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili.
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Mandakini Education
School: High School
Mandakini career
Occupation: Actor
Net worth: Approximately $1.5 million
family and relatives
Father: Joseph
Mother: Mooney Joseph
Brothers: Banu Joseph, Rustom Joseph
Sister: Parveen Khan
Marital status: Married
Husband: Dr. Kagyu Rinpoche Thakura (married in 1990)
Number of children: 2
Son: Rabir Thakur
Daughter: Labzee Inaya Thakur
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mandakini?
Mandakini, born on July 30, 1963 in Meerut, India, is an Indian actress.
How old is Mandakini?
As of May 2024, Mandakini is 60 years old.
How tall is a mandakini?
Mandakini is 5 feet 4 inches (1.64 m) tall.
Categories: Best Bollywood Actors
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