Kimi Katkar of “Jumma Chumma” Fame Now Living a Quiet Life in Goa
Kimi Katkar, once a prominent bollywood actress of the 1980s and 1990s, is now living a quiet and anonymous life in Goa.
Despite her earlier fame, she has chosen to stay away from the limelight and maintain a private, peaceful lifestyle.
Born: december 11, 1965.
Entered the hindi film industry at the age of 20.
Made her debut with the 1985 film “Pathar Dil.”
Although the film performed well, she received limited recognition due to her supporting role.
Achieved overnight fame in 1985 with “Adventures of Tarzan.”
Her bold scenes and bikini appearance made her one of the most talked-about actresses of the era.
The film itself flopped commercially, but her performance earned her the label “Indian Tarzan Girl.”
This exposure led to a series of roles, making her one of the busiest actresses of the late ’80s.
Kimi worked with major stars including amitabh bachchan, Govinda, Shatrughan Sinha, Rajinikanth, Jeetendra, Dharmendra, Chunky Pandey, and Anil Kapoor.
Between 1988 and 1990, she appeared in over 35 films, marking the height of her popularity.
In 1989 alone, she acted in 15 films, most of which performed well at the box office.
Some notable films from her peak period include:
“Mera Lahu” (1987)
“Mulzim” (1988)
“Rama O Rama”
“Dharam Yudh”
“Tohfa Mohabbat Ka”
“Sone Par Suhaaga”
“Kahaan Hai Kanoon” (1989)
Her fame reached new heights with the 1991 blockbuster “Hum,” where she appeared in the iconic song “Jumma Chumma.”
The song cemented her identity in popular culture and further boosted her stardom.
After facing a series of film failures, she appeared last in “Hamla” (1992).
Soon after, she retired from films and married Shantanu Shorey, a photographer and advertising producer.
She later settled in Goa, embracing a more private and peaceful life away from Bollywood.
Despite her earlier fame, she has chosen to stay away from the limelight and maintain a private, peaceful lifestyle.
Early Life and Entry into Films
Born: december 11, 1965.
Entered the hindi film industry at the age of 20.
Made her debut with the 1985 film “Pathar Dil.”
Although the film performed well, she received limited recognition due to her supporting role.
Breakthrough with “Adventures of Tarzan”
Achieved overnight fame in 1985 with “Adventures of Tarzan.”
Her bold scenes and bikini appearance made her one of the most talked-about actresses of the era.
The film itself flopped commercially, but her performance earned her the label “Indian Tarzan Girl.”
This exposure led to a series of roles, making her one of the busiest actresses of the late ’80s.
Peak Career Years
Kimi worked with major stars including amitabh bachchan, Govinda, Shatrughan Sinha, Rajinikanth, Jeetendra, Dharmendra, Chunky Pandey, and Anil Kapoor.
Between 1988 and 1990, she appeared in over 35 films, marking the height of her popularity.
In 1989 alone, she acted in 15 films, most of which performed well at the box office.
Some notable films from her peak period include:
“Mera Lahu” (1987)
“Mulzim” (1988)
“Rama O Rama”
“Dharam Yudh”
“Tohfa Mohabbat Ka”
“Sone Par Suhaaga”
“Kahaan Hai Kanoon” (1989)
Rise to Iconic Status
Her fame reached new heights with the 1991 blockbuster “Hum,” where she appeared in the iconic song “Jumma Chumma.”
The song cemented her identity in popular culture and further boosted her stardom.
Retirement and Personal Life
After facing a series of film failures, she appeared last in “Hamla” (1992).
Soon after, she retired from films and married Shantanu Shorey, a photographer and advertising producer.
She later settled in Goa, embracing a more private and peaceful life away from Bollywood.