Padmini Kolhapure: Eloped, Married, and Left Industry at Peak

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News18•13-01-2026, 15:26
Padmini Kolhapure: Eloped, Married, and Left Industry at Peak
- •Padmini Kolhapure, a child artist turned successful actress, is Shakti Kapoor's sister-in-law and Lata Mangeshkar's niece.
- •She gained early fame as young Zeenat Aman in 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' and won a Filmfare for 'Insaaf Ka Tarazu'.
- •Her role opposite Rishi Kapoor in Raj Kapoor's 'Prem Rog' made her an overnight star, with its music becoming a blockbuster.
- •Padmini starred with Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor early in their careers, and 'Pyaar Jhukta Nahin' with Mithun Chakraborty was a super hit.
- •She eloped with producer Pradeep Sharma, with Shakti Kapoor performing Kanyadaan, and chose to leave the industry at her peak to focus on family.
Why It Matters: Padmini Kolhapure, a celebrated actress, eloped for love and chose family over a booming career.
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