Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar, famously known as the ‘Rangeela Girl’ from the 90s, is once again making headlines. Reports suggest that Urmila has filed for divorce from her husband, Mohsin Akhtar Mir, who is ten years younger than her. After eight years of marriage, the couple is reportedly parting ways.
Urmila’s divorce news has brought back memories of many 90s Bollywood stars whose grand weddings also ended in divorce. Like Urmila, several famous actresses from that era faced similar marital issues. At the start of 2024, Esha Deol announced her divorce from Bharat Takhtani. In 2023, Isha Koppikar, also known as the ‘Khallas Girl,’ confirmed her separation from Timmy Narang. Other popular 90s actresses, such as Karisma Kapoor, Sangeeta Bijlani, Mahima Chaudhry, and Manisha Koirala, also experienced failed marriages despite their glamorous public lives.
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Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani
Esha Deol, the daughter of Bollywood legends Hema Malini and Dharmendra, made headlines when she announced her split from businessman Bharat Takhtani at the beginning of 2024. After 12 years of marriage and two daughters, Miraya and Radhya, the couple decided to part ways. Their divorce shocked many fans who had followed their relationship closely.
Isha Koppikar and Timmy Narang
Isha Koppikar, who gained fame with her bold roles in the 2000s, married businessman Timmy Narang in 2009. The couple has a daughter, Rianna. However, by the end of 2023, rumors of trouble in their marriage surfaced, and at the beginning of this year, Timmy confirmed their divorce. After the split, Isha moved out of their home with her daughter.
Manisha Koirala and Samrat Dahal
Manisha Koirala, known for her beauty and successful Bollywood career, tied the knot with Nepali businessman Samrat Dahal in 2010. However, within a year of their marriage, reports of conflict began to emerge. The couple officially divorced three years later. Manisha openly spoke about the issues in their relationship, revealing that her husband had become like an enemy.
Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor, a major Bollywood star in the 90s, married Delhi-based businessman Sanjay Kapoor in 2003. Their marriage lasted 11 years before Karisma filed for divorce in 2014. By 2016, the divorce was finalized, and Karisma now has custody of their two children.
Sangeeta Bijlani and Mohammad Azharuddin
Sangeeta Bijlani, who was once in a relationship with Salman Khan, married Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin in 1996. However, their marriage ended in 2010 after 14 years. This was Sangeeta’s first marriage, while Azharuddin had previously divorced his first wife to marry her.
Mahima Chaudhry and Bobby Mukherjee
Pardes actress Mahima Chaudhry also faced difficulties in her married life. In 2006, she married architect and businessman Bobby Mukherjee. However, by 2011, the couple began to experience marital problems, and by 2013, they were officially separated. Mahima is now a single mother, raising her child independently.
Pooja Bhatt and Manish Makhija
Filmmaker and actress Pooja Bhatt married video jockey Manish Makhija in a love marriage. However, after 11 years of marriage, the couple decided to end their relationship. Their separation, like the others, surprised many fans who admired them as a couple.
While Urmila and Mohsin’s split is still surrounded by speculation, it follows a pattern seen among several of her 90s contemporaries. Despite their fairy-tale weddings and public displays of happiness, many stars from that era found that their marriages couldn’t withstand the pressures of life in the spotlight. Whether it’s career demands, personal differences, or simply growing apart, these relationships remind us that even the most glamorous love stories can have difficult endings.
