Mamta Kulkarni dances to 90s hits at Rajasthan Film Festival after embracing sanyas

Actress Mamta Kulkarni, 54, who embraced sanyas and became a sadhvi during the Maha Kumbh Mela in January 2025, has once again grabbed attention on social media. The actress took the spiritual name Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri after entering the spiritual path. However, several videos of Mamta dancing to her popular 90s songs at the Rajasthan Film Festival have left netizens surprised and confused.Mamta Kulkarni Dances To 90s Hits After Embracing Sanyas View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaipur Ishq (@jaipurishq)In the viral videos, Mamta can be seen dancing to some of her most popular tracks, including Koi Jaaye To Le Aaye from Ghatak, Ek Munda Meri Umar Ka from Karan Arjun and Lamba Lamba Ghunghat from Sabse Bada Khiladi. For the event, she was seen dressed in a purple jumpsuit, marking a noticeable departure from the traditional sarees and saffron-coloured (bhagwa) robes she has often been seen wearing since embracing the spiritual path.'Main 25 Saal Se Saadhvi Thi Aur Rahungi', Mamta Kulkarni Resigns From The Post Of Mahamandaleshwar View this post on Instagram A post shared by RFF by Sanjana Sharma (@rajasthanfilmfestival) Her appearance and dance performance quickly sparked a wave of reactions online, with several social media users questioning her decision to embrace sanyas and her return to performing her old songs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaipur Allrounder (@jaipurallrounder)Netizens ReactSome users wrote, “Mata naach rahi hai!” while another commented, “Yeh to saadhvi bni thi na.” One user asked, “Yogini se phir heroine kya?” Another wrote, “Kya hua sanyasan chod di?”Other reactions included, “Yeh to Sanyasi ho gai thi bhai,” “Moh maaya kaha gaya?” and “Sadhvi banke bhi naach rahi hai.” One social media user also commented, “Ab achi lag rahi hai, faltu mein sanyasi ban gayi thi.” Mamta Kulkarni Opens Up About Controversial Revealing Photoshoot: 'Was In 9th Standard, Did Not Know'Mamta’s transformation and dance videos have therefore sparked considerable discussion online, with many users expressing surprise at seeing her in a glamorous avatar after her reported spiritual transition. However, as of now, Mamta Kulkarni has not publicly reacted to the viral videos or the comments surrounding them.

Mamta Kulkarni recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rajasthan Film Festival, where she delighted the audience by dancing to nostalgic 1990s hits, evoking memories of her former Bollywood stardom. Social media buzzed with reactions, as users shared their thoughts on her journey from acting to embracing a more spiritual life after accepting sanyas in 2025. Many reflected on her glamorous transformation, while others celebrated her authenticity.