Amruta Subhash is a celebrated Marathi film, television, and theatre actress, renowned for her versatile acting and numerous awards.

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Amruta Subhash was born on May 13, 1979, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is 44 years old (as of 2023) and her zodiac sign is Taurus. She completed her graduation from S P College in Pune and honed her acting skills at the prestigious National School of Drama in New Delhi. This strong foundation in education and training contributed significantly to her successful career.

Physical Appearance

Amruta maintains a striking presence. Her approximate height is 5’4″ and she weighs approximately 55 kg. She has black hair and black eyes. Her approximate figure measurements are 32-26-34.

Family, Caste & Husband

Amruta hails from a Marathi Hindu family. Her father, Late. Subhash Chandra Dhembre, and her mother, a prominent Marathi cinema actress, Jyoti Subhash, shaped her early life. She also has a brother, Jay Subhash.

Amruta is married to Sandesh Kulkarni, a well-known director and writer of Marathi plays and films. Their relationship began when Amruta was just 17 years old, a meeting facilitated by a visit to Sandesh’s sister, Sonali Kulkarni’s house.

Career

Amruta’s acting journey began in 1997 with the play “Urvashiam”. However, it was her performance in “Tee Fulrani,” an adaptation of “My Fair Lady,” that truly catapulted her into the spotlight. Her television debut came in 2000 with the Marathi serial “Zoka”.

Her breakthrough role arrived in 2004 with the critically acclaimed Marathi film “Shwaas,” a national award winner and India’s Oscar entry that year. Following “Shwaas,” she debuted in Bollywood with “Chausar” in the same year. Her talents extend beyond acting; she also released a singing album, “Jata Jata Pawasane,” in 2014 and published a book, “Ek Ulat Ek Sulat,” the same year.

Amruta has collaborated with her mother in several films, notably “Gandha,” where her real mother played her on-screen mother. “Gandha’s” success led to a Bollywood adaptation, “Aiyya,” starring Rani Mukerji and Prithviraj Sukumaran. She also showcased her singing prowess in “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi,” reaching the top 5. Her versatility is further demonstrated through roles in “Raman Raghav 2.0,” “Gully Boy,” and the web series “Selection Day” and “Sacred Games 2”. Despite her successful film and television career, Amruta considers theatre her true passion.

Beyond her acting career, Amruta is a social activist and brand ambassador for Zee Marathi Jagruti. Her role as the RAW agent in “Sacred Games 2” was particularly noteworthy, as she successfully portrayed a character originally written as male in Vikram Chandra’s novel.

Awards & Honours

Amruta’s exceptional talent has been recognized through numerous awards:

• Zee Gaurav: Best Actress award for “Awaghachi Sansaar” (2004)
• National Film Award: Best Supporting Actress for “Astu” (2014)
• Smita Patil Memorial Award: Appreciation Award (2017)
• Maharashtra Government State Award for Best Playback Singer (“Nital,” 2006)
• Filmfare OTT Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Female) for “Lust Stories 2” (2023)

Favourite Things

Amruta’s preferences reveal a refined taste:

• Food: Indian Cuisine
• Actors: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay Raaz
• Movies: Abhimaan, Umrao Jaan
• Writer: Gulzar

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Amruta Subhash:

• She lost her father at a young age.
• Her hobbies, including singing, dancing, and writing, have transitioned into successful professional pursuits.
• She enjoys spending time with friends and children.
• She is the niece of the late playwright Govind Purushottam Deshpande.
• She shares a close bond with actress Sonali Kulkarni, who is now her sister-in-law.
• She met her husband at the young age of 17.
• She prioritizes quality content in her projects and has turned down many offers due to subpar scripts.
• Despite a small age difference, she convincingly portrayed Ranveer Singh’s mother in “Gully Boy”.
• She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer.
• Her performance as KDY in “Sacred Games Season 2” garnered significant praise.

Key Milestones