Umashree

Actress

Born - May 10, 1957 in Nonavinakere, Karnataka, India

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Unlike Tamil Nadu and Andhra, Karnataka stays resistant to cinema-driven politics

May 07, 2026, 22:45 (IST)

'Landlord' OTT release: Where to watch Raj B Shetty's rural drama

etimes.in / Mar 19, 2026, 16:46 (IST)

Kannada rural drama 'Landlord,' starring Rachita Ram and Raj B. Shetty, has officially arrived on ZEE5 after its theatrical run. The film, set in 1980s rural Karnataka, chronicles a laborer's struggle for land ownership against a powerful landlord, exploring themes of inequality and resistance. Despite some pacing and melodrama issues, the movie's performances and intent leave an impression.

No firms leaving Karnataka over infra gaps, says govt

Mar 17, 2026, 22:32 (IST)

Sanjana Burli pens a sweet birthday note to her on-screen mommy Umashree

etimes.in / May 10, 2022, 15:54 (IST)

Ace actress Umashree is celebrating her birthday today (May 10th). Since midnight, wishes have been pouring in. From celebs to fans and well-wishers, everyone is wishing the veteran actress a very happy birthday.

Umashree back on stage, plays Goddess Chamundeshwari

TNN / Dec 27, 2018, 07:25 (IST)

Former minister Umashree, who lost the May 2018 assembly elections from Terdal in Bagalkot district, has returned to her old passion: acting with professional theatre troupes. Umashree played Goddess Chamundeshwari in a play staged in Doddaballapura on Tuesday.

Veteran actress Umashree to make her TV comeback with a new show?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 23, 2021, 12:06 (IST)

Veteran actress-politician Umashree, who has earlier been a part of shows like Aarthi Gobba Keerthi Gobba and Chinnara Chillipili, is likely to be back to Kannada TV shortly.

Umashree makes her comeback to films after 6 years

TNN / Jan 03, 2019, 16:10 (IST)

Senior actress Umashree who is famously known for playing the role of mother of Ravichandran in the movie ‘Putnanja’ is all set to make her comeback after six years. Now, again Umashree will be seen essaying the mother role for Ravichandran for the upcoming film ‘Byatraya’.

Umashree starrer Puttakkana Makkalu to premiere soon

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 05, 2021, 15:50 (IST)

Kannada television will soon be welcoming a new daily soap. Titled 'Puttakkana Makkalu', the show is about a single mother who has three daughters.

Meti's sex tape issue: CID will reveal truth, says minister Umashree

TNN / Dec 15, 2016, 16:27 (IST)

Minister for women and child welfare Umashree on Thursday said the CID inquiry will bring truth behind former Excise Minister H Y Meti’s sex tape issue.

Umashree returns to the small screen

TNN / Dec 07, 2019, 00:00 (IST)

Umashree to play Puttmalli in Aarthigobba Keerthigobba

TNN / Dec 10, 2019, 10:56 (IST)

Umashree captivates audience with theatre performance

TNN / Jun 22, 2025, 23:32 (IST)

Veteran actress Umashree to host the upcoming show 'Chinnara Chilipili'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 16, 2019, 10:58 (IST)

Actress cum politician Umashree will be hosting kids' reality show 'Chinnara Chilipili', which will soon be premiering on a Kannada general entertainment channel (GEC).

Umashree to make a comeback on big-screen with 'Rathnan Prapancha'

Sep 02, 2020, 15:28 (IST)

Dolly Dhananjaya’s upcoming movie ‘Rathnan Prapancha’ is creating a huge buzz in the Kannada film industry. Now, veteran actress and politician Umashree is making her comeback in Sandalwood through this movie.

Umashree starrer Puttakkana Makkalu to premiere in November

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 08, 2021, 13:35 (IST)

Kannada television will soon be welcoming a new daily soap. The upcoming show 'Puttakkana Makkalu', is about a single mother who has three daughters. As per the industrial reports, the daily soap is all set to premiere in the month of November on a leading Kannada general entertainment channel (GEC).

Umashree to contest assembly elections

TNN / Apr 01, 2013, 16:39 (IST)

Actresses Umashree, Pooja Gandhi and Rakshita are likely to contest elections this year

CID probe will unravel truth: Umashree

TNN / Dec 16, 2016, 23:38 (IST)

Minister for women and child welfare Umashree on Thursday said a CID probe will bring out the truth behind former excise minister H Y Meti’s sex tape issue.

Micro-financiers harass women, says Umashree

TNN / Feb 09, 2017, 08:04 (IST)

Minister for women and child welfare Umashree said the government is aware of the harassment meted out to women selfhelp groups across the state, and that the department is making all efforts to resolve the issue.

Umashree returns to TV as a single mother in Puttakana Makkalu

TNN / Mar 24, 2021, 13:34 (IST)

The show is directed by popular television director Arooru Jagadish

Umashree is excited to host Chinnara Chilipili

TNN / Jan 02, 2020, 10:42 (IST)

Umashree gets emotional at an award ceremony

TNN / Jul 19, 2013, 14:23 (IST)

At a recent award ceremony, actress-turned-politician Umashree became emotional.

Actress Umashree performs solo play ‘Sharmishte’

TNN / Jul 06, 2025, 23:01 (IST)

Now, Shalini replaces Umashree as TV host

TNN / Mar 16, 2020, 00:00 (IST)

Now, Shalini replaces Umashree as TV host

Umashree's insensitive stand on Bangalore school rape

TNN / Jul 21, 2014, 14:37 (IST)

The actress-turned-politician shrugged off responsibility for the crime

Umashree confers Rajyotsava award on veteran dance guru

TNN / Dec 15, 2016, 21:16 (IST)

Minister for Kannada and culture Umashree on Thursday conferred Karnataka Rajyotsava Award on veteran dance teacher K Muraleedhara Rao, 93, who was not able to attend the awards function in Bengaluru on November 1.

Meet the star cast of the new show Puttakkana Makkalu which is premiering today

TNN / Dec 13, 2021, 11:10 (IST)

The show is set to treat viewers from today at 7:30pm

Umashree's car hits bus, none injured

TNN / Sep 12, 2009, 02:24 (IST)

Kannada actor and former MLC Umashree's car hit a bus when she was on her way to the city from Mysore on Friday. Nobody was injured.

Karnataka State Open University rescinds its order on PhD degrees

TNN / Apr 29, 2014, 16:25 (IST)

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) which allegedly amended rules governing enrolment of students for doctorate degrees to accommodate film star turned politician Umashree on Monday withdrew its amended order and reverted back to its earlier status on the issue.