Where Is Mandakini Now, Ram Teri Ganga Maili Star Once Linked To Underworld Don Dawood Ibrahim?

Actress Mandakini, famous for her role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, was born in Meerut to a British father and a Kashmiri mother. Originally named as Yasmeen Joseph, Mandakini was discovered by filmmaker Raj Kapoor and her bold on-screen presence made her an overnight sensation. She made her debut with Ram Teri Ganga Maili which was a hit of the time. Later, Mandakini went on to star Loha, Tezaab, Dushman, among others. But, nobody knew how her career would hit a rough patch surrounded with major controversies, leading to her vanishment.

Mandakini's links with Dawood Ibrahim

At the peak of her career, Mandakini was surrounded by controversy due to alleged links with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. A photo of the two fueled widespread speculation. However, Dawood consistently denied the rumours, many filmmakers were hesitant to cast her. As mentioned in Dial D For Don by former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar, the don allegedly influenced producers to offer her roles. This didn't work anywhere in favour of Mandakini, but it did destroy her film career.

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Where is Mandakini now?

According to a report in India.com, in the 1990s, Mandakini tied the knot with Dr. Kagyur T. Rinpoche Thakur, a former Buddhist monk and embraced Buddhism. This marked a major shift in her personal life.

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Following her final film, Zordaar, she gradually stepped away from the film industry and chose a quieter path away from the spotlight.

Today, Mandakini leads a peaceful life, running Tibetan yoga classes, while her husband manages a Tibetan Herbal Centre. The couple is blessed with two children—a son, Rabbil, and a daughter, Rabze Innaya.