Madhura Velankar


Madhura Welankar-Satam is an Indian actress. She is a four-time State Award winner who appears in Bollywood and Marathi movies and established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses. The daughter of actor Pradip Velankar, she made her acting debut with Gajendra Ahire's Directorial Not Only Mrs. Raut in 2003. Starring roles in Adhantari, Sarivar Sari, Khabardar, Matichya Chuli, Gojiri, Mi Amrutha Boltey, Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad, Hapus 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, Maharashtra State Awards, 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. Her father Pradeep Velankar is a Marathi actor.

Filmography

Television

Mrunmayi Chakravyuha Saanj Sawlya Aaplach Ghar Saata Janmachya Gaathi Anamika Ladhai Dahavichi Aata Bolana Star Best Sellers Rishtey Surmai Shaam Spandan Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte?
  • ''Aajchi Nayika''

Plays

LagnabambaalMr & Mrs
  • ''Ha Shekhar Khosla Kon Aahe?''

Telefilms

AhamSur Julta Julta
  • ''Daav Songaticha''

Documentary Films

  • ''Maharashtra Paryatan Vibhaag''

Short films

MidnightSuicideTyre Ki Hawa Puncture Gayi saab Aai Shapat, winner of The Perfect 10 at The Mumbai Film Festival

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominated workResult
Maharashtra State Film Awards2004Maharashtra State Film Award (Special Jury Award)Not Only Mrs. RautWon
2005AdhantariWon--
Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?2008MFK Award for Favourite ActressUladhalNomitated
2010HaapusNomitated--
Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar2024Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best ActressButterflyNomitated