Umashree
Umashree | |
|---|---|
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | C. M. Lingappa |
| Constituency | Nominated |
| Minister for Women and Child Development Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 20 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Kalakappa G. Bandi |
| Succeeded by | Jayamala |
| Minister for Kannada and Culture Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 20 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Govind M. Karjol |
| Succeeded by | Jayamala |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 17 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Siddu Savadi |
| Succeeded by | Siddu Savadi |
| Constituency | Terdal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Umashree 10 May 1957 |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Actor (1978–present) Politician (2013–present) |
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Umashree (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She appears in Kannada cinema, particularly in character roles and supporting roles. She 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 disabled and senior citizens, Kannada language and culture.