She is from a Maharashtrian Goan family in Mumbai. |
At 15, she met Indian fashion photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha through her mother, a former Indian model. |
She started modeling after being noticed by fashion designer Hemant Trivedi. |
Namrata has featured in several print advertisements as a model. |
She has appeared in TV commercials for brands like Dabur Anmol Oil and Country Delight. |
During her modeling days, Namrata dated businessman Deepak Shetty for over 9 years. |
She participated in Femina Miss India in 1993 and won the title answering a quirky question. |
In 1993, she represented India in the Miss Universe pageant. |
Namrata was the first runner-up at the Femina Miss India Asia Pacific pageant the same year. |
Her debut Hindi film was 'Purab Ki Laila Paschim Ka Chaila,' which released in 2012 as 'Helloo India.' |
She acted in Hindi films like 'Mere Do Anmol Ratan' (1998) and 'Kachche Dhaage' (1999). |
Namrata starred in Telugu film 'Anji' in 2004. |
She met Mahesh Babu on the set of 'Vamshi,' married him after dating for five years, and then stopped acting. |
Namrata co-owns film production company AMB Cinemas LLP and holds positions in two other firms. |
She has promoted brands like Duson and Ariel on Instagram. |
Namrata shares her religious beliefs and love for Sai Ram online. |
She owns a pet dog named Nobu and is passionate about dogs. |
Namrata has graced the covers of magazines like Hello!, WOW!, and India Today. |
She and her daughter Sitara are brand ambassadors for the snack brand Lil Goodness. |
Namrata drinks alcohol occasionally. |