Madhura Velankar

Madhura Velankar (née Satam; born 8 October 1981) is an Indian actress. She appears in Hindi and Marathi films and established herself as one of Marathi cinema's leading actresses. The daughter of actor Pradeep Velankar, she made her acting debut with Gajendra Ahire's Directorial Not Only Mrs. Raut in 2003.

Starring roles in Adhantari (2004), Sarivar Sari (2005), Khabardar (2005), Matichya Chuli (2006), Gojiri (2007), Mi Amrutha Boltey (2008), Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2008), Haapus (2010) established her as one of the top Marathi actresses of the decade. Madhura took a sabbatical from full time acting and worked infrequently over the next decade.

She worked in Marathi television serials also. She performed as a dancer at Rashtrapati Bhavan (Marathi Taarka), Maharashtra State Awards (performed since 2002), Zee Awards, V. Shantaram Awards, and Hirkani Awards. She has given more than 75 stage shows as a dancer and anchor.