Indian actress
Was a successful model before joining films with Tarzan in 1985.
Retired from films in 1992 and is now settled in Melbourne, Australia.
Turned down roles in the films Parampara and King Uncle because at the time she had made up her mind to quit doing movies.
After filming Humlaa , Katkar quit the film industry after her marriage to ace photographer and ad-filmmaker Shantanu Shorey.
Her two most famous films for which she is mostly remembered for are Adventures of Tarzan and Hum .
Daughter of actress and costume designer Tina Katkar.
Her mother was a dancer and actress using her real name Tina Misquitta.Tina was a dancer in the 1950s and 1960s. She danced along Bollywood legend Edwina Lyons.After marriage Tina opted to use her martial name for Bollywood projects.
Changed her name from "Nayantara Katkar" to " Kimi Katkar" for the silver screen.
Was engaged to actor Mohnish Behl.
Had a close relationship with actor Binju Ali (Mehmoods nephew).
Had a close relationship with Danny Denzongpa in 1988.
Was involved with Sanjay Dutt.
Starred in Kuku Khanna s shelved film "Mahasangharsh".
Was involved with Hemant Birje during the making of Tarzan.
Kimi Katkars father was a junior artiste supplier for films. Kimi did not ever meet her father. Urban legend of the film industry suggest that Kimi Katkars father and Reena Roys father were brothers. Reena Roys father was a actor and part time junior artiste supplier.
Was offered the French film Black. She declined it and the role went to Kitu Gidwani.
