Urmila Matondkar, is an Indian film actress and television presenter primarily known for her work in Hindi films, in addition to Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam language films. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including one Filmfare Award among seven nominations. Her film roles contributed to a then-new on-screen persona for a Hindi film heroine, in which she was known for her intense style and dancing skills. Having done so, Matondkar has established herself as a leading actress of Bollywood.Matondkar made her acting debut as a child artist in the 1980 Marathi film Zaakol, and had her first Bollywood release with the drama Kalyug.