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Published 23:12 IST, September 24th 2024

Urmila Matondkar Files For Divorce: Who Is Her Estranged Husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir?

Actress Urmila Matondkar, who had married Mohsin Akhtar Mir, reportedly got divorced recently. They tied the knot in 2016.

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Urmila Matondkar and Mohsin Akhtar Mir
Urmila Matondkar and Mohsin Akhtar Mir | Image: Instagram

Urmila Matondkar is one of the capable on-screen actresses of the Bollywood industry. From hypnotising fans with her magnificence to intriguing film buffs with her executioner dance moves, the woman won numerous hearts. While much is known about her professional life, she always has kept her personal life under wraps. Know all about Mohsin Akhtar Mir, who reportedly got separated from Urmila Matondkar.

Who is Mohsin Akhtar Mir?

Mohsin Akhtar Mir is a Kashmiri model. At the age of 21, he moved to Mumbai to become an actor. In 2007, Mohsin was the runner up of Times of India Mr. India. Before making his debut in 2009 film It’s A Man’s World, he featured alongside Preity Zinta in a commercial. The debut film of his was directed by Saurabh Sengupta and he featured alongside Shakti Arora, Mikhill Chandiramani, and Mouli Ganguly, among others.

Mohsin Akhtar Mir | Source: Instagram

Then later he played a short role in Zoya Akhtar’s film Luck By Chance. He also worked in Mumbai Mast Kallander in 2011, BA Pass in 2012. In 2011, he appeared in the video of A R Rahman’s song. Mohsin later did business in Kashmir embroidery and is currently working with Manish Malhotra’s label.

Relationship Timeline of Mohsin Akhtar Mir and Urmila Matondkar

The actor's marriage ceremony took place in Mumbai. Urmila and Mohsin reportedly met during designer Manish Malhotra's niece's wedding in 2014. Since then the two started dating and later tied the knots on March 3, 2016. Mohsin Akhtar in 10 years younger from Rangeela actress.

Urmila Matondkar and Mohsin Akhtar Mir | Source: Instagram

In recent reports, a source close to Urmila and her husband Mohsin Akhtar has confirmed the news with a media publication. The insider in the know shared that the reason for the separation remains unknown. They have also shared that the divorce is not happening on mutual terms.

When Urmila and Mohsin were trolled after their marriage

Earlier in a conversation with Mojo Story, Urmila had said that she was trolled badly for getting married to Mohsin Akhtar. She said, “He was called a terrorist, a Pakistani. I mean, there is a limit to where it should go… They have even infiltrated my Wikipedia page and they have gone and put my mother’s name as Rukhsana Ahmed and my father’s name as Shivinder Singh, two human beings who must be living somewhere in India but I don’t know of. My father’s name is Shrikant Matondkar and my mother’s name is Sunita Matondkar”.

Urmila Matondkar and Mohsin Akhtar Mir | Source: Instagram

“To top it all, my husband is not only a Muslim but a Kashmiri Muslim. We both follow our religions in an equally staunch way. That gave them a bigger platform to troll me and constantly target him and his family. It was very unfortunate,” she added.

Updated 23:12 IST, September 24th 2024