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{{infobox person | {{infobox person | ||
| name = Antara Mali | | name = Antara Mali | ||
| image = | | image = File:Antara Mali pic.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Mali at wedding function in 2026 | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age| | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|05|11|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], India | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India | ||
| occupation = Actress | | occupation = Actress | ||
| yearsactive = | | yearsactive = 1998–2005, 2010 | ||
| spouse = {{Marriage|Che Kurrien|2009}} | | spouse = {{Marriage|Che Kurrien|2009}} | ||
| children = | | children = 1 | ||
| family = [[Jagdish Mali]] (Father) | | family = [[Jagdish Mali]] (Father) | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Antara Mali''' | '''Antara Mali''' is a former Indian actress, director, and screenwriter, who predominantly worked in [[Hindi films]], and has also acted in a [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Telugu films]]. | ||
== | ==Early and personal life== | ||
Antara Mali was born in Mumbai | Antara Mali was born in Mumbai to a well known Indian photographer [[Jagdish Mali]].{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} She is married to Che Kurrien, the editor of [[GQ (magazine)|''GQ'' magazine]] since 12 June 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-06-16 |title=Antara Mali ties knot with editor of GQ magazine |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/antara-mali-ties-knot-with-editor-of-gq-magazine/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Mali's father had a history of diabetes and other illness. On being contacted after he was reported found disoriented in the streets, Antara Mali claimed that she was not in a position to take responsibility for her parent as she was soon to become a mother.<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201301172013011700555775389e400fc/%E2%80%98We-don%E2%80%99t-need-anybody%E2%80%99s-help%E2%80%99.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120013459/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201301172013011700555775389e400fc/%E2%80%98We-don%E2%80%99t-need-anybody%E2%80%99s-help%E2%80%99.html |date=20 January 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=VICKEY LALWANI |url= | Mali's father had a history of diabetes and other illness. On being contacted after he was reported found disoriented in the streets, Antara Mali claimed that she was not in a position to take responsibility for her parent as she was soon to become a mother.<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201301172013011700555775389e400fc/%E2%80%98We-don%E2%80%99t-need-anybody%E2%80%99s-help%E2%80%99.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120013459/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201301172013011700555775389e400fc/%E2%80%98We-don%E2%80%99t-need-anybody%E2%80%99s-help%E2%80%99.html|date=20 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=VICKEY LALWANI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Man-who-immortalised-Rekha-rescued-from-streets/articleshow/18042711.cms |title=Man who immortalised Rekha rescued from streets |date=16 January 2013 |access-date=13 May 2013 |archive-date=11 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411210548/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Man-who-immortalised-Rekha-rescued-from-streets/articleshow/18042711.cms?referral=PM |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/my-father-is-not-mentally-ill-says-antara-about-jagdish-mali/316244-8-66.html |title=My father is not mentally ill, says Antara about Jagdish Mali- Bollywood- IBNLive |access-date=19 January 2013 |archive-date=20 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120082000/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/my-father-is-not-mentally-ill-says-antara-about-jagdish-mali/316244-8-66.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/I-am-fit-and-fine-Jagdish-Mali/Article1-997586.aspx |title=I am fit and fine: Jagdish Mali |work=Hindustan Times |date=21 January 2013 |accessdate=13 May 2013 |archive-date=8 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408043927/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/I-am-fit-and-fine-Jagdish-Mali/Article1-997586.aspx |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Jagdish-Mali-s-family-plans-legal-action-against-Mink-Brar/Article1-995501.aspx |title=Jagdish Mali's family plans legal action against Mink Brar |work=Hindustan Times |date=20 January 2013 |accessdate=13 May 2013 |archive-date=16 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130416223515/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Jagdish-Mali-s-family-plans-legal-action-against-Mink-Brar/Article1-995501.aspx |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Mali gave birth to a baby girl | Mali gave birth to a baby girl at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai and refuses to share her personal life in public.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Mali made her acting debut in the [[1998 in film|1998 film]] ''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998 film)|Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!]]''. The film, however, flopped. The next year was released her film ''[[Prema Katha]]'' directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. Afterwards, Varma became Mali's frequent collaborator appearing in several of his films such as ''[[Mast (film)|Mast]]'' (1999), ''[[Road (2002 film)|Road]]'' (2002), ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' (2002) and ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' (2003). Although Mali's performances were praised by critics, most of them did not do well at the box office. Mali paid her tribute to [[Madhuri Dixit]] by playing an aspiring actress inspired by Madhuri in the 2003 film ''[[Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon]]''. She received a [[Filmfare]] nomination for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kunal M Shah, TNN |url= | Antara Mali made her acting debut in the [[1998 in film|1998 film]] ''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998 film)|Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!]]''. The film, however, flopped. The next year was released her film ''[[Prema Katha]]'' directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. Afterwards, Varma became Mali's frequent collaborator appearing in several of his films such as ''[[Mast (film)|Mast]]'' (1999), ''[[Road (2002 film)|Road]]'' (2002), ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' (2002) and ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' (2003). Although Mali's performances were praised by critics, most of them did not do well at the box office. Mali paid her tribute to [[Madhuri Dixit]] by playing an aspiring actress inspired by Madhuri in the 2003 film ''[[Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon]]''. She received a [[Filmfare]] nomination for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kunal M Shah, TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Antara-Mali-goes-bald/articleshow/6209104.cms |title=Antara Mali goes bald |date=24 July 2010 |access-date=13 May 2013 |archive-date=27 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527143525/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-24/news-interviews/28282907_1_antara-mali-brand-new-avatar-film |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
She discontinued her acting career in 2005 after her last film ''[[Mr Ya Miss]]'' (which she had also written and directed) was received poorly and critically panned. | She discontinued her acting career in 2005 after her last film ''[[Mr Ya Miss]]'' (which she had also written and directed) was received poorly and critically panned. | ||
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===Actor=== | ===Actor=== | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes | ! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1998 || ''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998 film)|Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!]]'' || Renu || Hindi || | | 1998 || ''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998 film)|Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!]]'' || Renu || [[Hindi]]||Debut film | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2"| 1999 || ''[[Prema | | rowspan="2"| 1999 || ''[[Prema Katha]]'' || Divya || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Mast (film)|Mast]]'' || Nisha | | ''[[Mast (film)|Mast]]'' || Nisha || Hindi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2000 || ''[[Ayyappantamma Neyyappam Chuttu]]'' || Latha || [[Malayalam]] || | | 2000 || ''[[Ayyappantamma Neyyappam Chuttu]]'' || Latha || [[Malayalam]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2000 || ''[[Khiladi 420]]'' || Monica | | 2000 || ''[[Khiladi 420]]'' || Monica D'Souza Chaudhary || rowspan="10" | Hindi || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2001 || Urf Professor || Bindiya Chamkegi Choodi Khankegi / Maya Kapoor | | 2001 || ''Urf Professor''|| Bindiya Chamkegi Choodi Khankegi / Maya Kapoor || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2"| 2002 || ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' || Kannu | | rowspan="2"| 2002 || ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' || Kannu || Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Road (film)|Road]]'' || Lakshmikant | | ''[[Road (2002 film)|Road]]'' || Lakshmikant || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2"| 2003 || ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' || Anjali | | rowspan="2"| 2003 || ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' || Anjali Deshmukh ||Story segment: On The Way | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon]]'' || Chutki | | ''[[Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon]]'' || Chutki || Nominated - Zee Cine Award for Best Actress | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2"| 2004 || ''[[Gayab]]'' || Mohini | | rowspan="2"| 2004 || ''[[Gayab]]'' || Mohini || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Naach]]'' || Rewati || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2005 || ''[[Mr Ya Miss]]'' || Sanjana Patel || | | 2005 || ''[[Mr Ya Miss]]'' || Sanjana Patel || Also director and writer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2010 || ''[[...And Once Again]]'' || Savitri | | 2010 || ''[[...And Once Again]]'' || Savitri || | ||
|} | |} | ||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:1979 births]] | [[Category:1979 births]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses from Mumbai]] | |||
[[Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema]] | [[Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]] | [[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]] | [[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:27, 28 February 2026
Antara Mali | |
|---|---|
 Mali at wedding function in 2026 | |
| Born | 11 May 1979 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1998–2005, 2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Che Kurrien ( m. 2009) |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Jagdish Mali (Father) |
Antara Mali is a former Indian actress, director, and screenwriter, who predominantly worked in Hindi films, and has also acted in a Malayalam and Telugu films.
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
Antara Mali was born in Mumbai to a well known Indian photographer Jagdish Mali.[citation needed] She is married to Che Kurrien, the editor of GQ magazine since 12 June 2009.[1]
Mali's father had a history of diabetes and other illness. On being contacted after he was reported found disoriented in the streets, Antara Mali claimed that she was not in a position to take responsibility for her parent as she was soon to become a mother.[2][3][4][5][6]
Mali gave birth to a baby girl at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai and refuses to share her personal life in public.[citation needed]
Career[edit | edit source]
Antara Mali made her acting debut in the 1998 film Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!. The film, however, flopped. The next year was released her film Prema Katha directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Afterwards, Varma became Mali's frequent collaborator appearing in several of his films such as Mast (1999), Road (2002), Company (2002) and Darna Mana Hai (2003). Although Mali's performances were praised by critics, most of them did not do well at the box office. Mali paid her tribute to Madhuri Dixit by playing an aspiring actress inspired by Madhuri in the 2003 film Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon. She received a Filmfare nomination for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Company.[7]
She discontinued her acting career in 2005 after her last film Mr Ya Miss (which she had also written and directed) was received poorly and critically panned.
In 2010, she made a comeback to films with ...And Once Again directed by Amol Palekar and since then has once again not been active in films.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Actor[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! | Renu | Hindi | Debut film |
| 1999 | Prema Katha | Divya | Telugu | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| Mast | Nisha | Hindi | ||
| 2000 | Ayyappantamma Neyyappam Chuttu | Latha | Malayalam | |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Monica D'Souza Chaudhary | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Urf Professor | Bindiya Chamkegi Choodi Khankegi / Maya Kapoor | ||
| 2002 | Company | Kannu | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Road | Lakshmikant | |||
| 2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Anjali Deshmukh | Story segment: On The Way | |
| Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon | Chutki | Nominated - Zee Cine Award for Best Actress | ||
| 2004 | Gayab | Mohini | ||
| Naach | Rewati | |||
| 2005 | Mr Ya Miss | Sanjana Patel | Also director and writer | |
| 2010 | ...And Once Again | Savitri |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Antara Mali ties knot with editor of GQ magazine". The Indian Express. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ↑ [1] Archived 20 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ VICKEY LALWANI (16 January 2013). "Man who immortalised Rekha rescued from streets". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ "My father is not mentally ill, says Antara about Jagdish Mali- Bollywood- IBNLive". Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ "I am fit and fine: Jagdish Mali". Hindustan Times. 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 8 April 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ "Jagdish Mali's family plans legal action against Mink Brar". Hindustan Times. 20 January 2013. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ Kunal M Shah, TNN (24 July 2010). "Antara Mali goes bald". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Antara Mali on IMDb