10 Facts About Umashree

Umashree was born on 10 May 1957 and is an Indian actress and politician.

Umashree appears in Kannada cinema, particularly in character roles and supporting roles.

Umashree received the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Gulabi in the 2008 Kannada film Gulabi Talkies.

In 2013, Umashree became a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Karnataka in the government of Siddaramaiah where she was the minister for women and child development, empowerment of the differently abled and senior citizens, Kannada language and culture.

Umashree has two children, a daughter named Gayathri, who is a dentist, and a son named Vijayakumar, an advocate, she raised them as a single mother.

Umashree participates in positive social activities such as supporting rural and disadvantaged women.

Umashree is Minister for Women and Child Development, Kannada and Culture.

Umashree has experience in village, amateur, mythological and professional drama.

Umashree is a member of Rangasampada amateur theatre group of Bangalore.

Umashree began her movie career in 1984 in a supporting role in Anubhava with Kashinath.