Aaditi Pohankar is a prominent Indian actress, recognized for her remarkable performance in the Netflix series “SHE” (2020). This blog post delves into various aspects of her life, career, and achievements.
Wiki/Biography
Aaditi Pohankar was born on Saturday, December 31, 1994, in Mumbai, India. She celebrates her birthday every year on December 31st. As of 2024, she is 29 years old. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Aaditi completed her graduation in commerce from a university in Mumbai, laying a solid foundation for her future career pursuits.
Physical Appearance
Aaditi possesses a striking presence.
- Height: Approximately 5′ 7″
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Aaditi comes from a family with a strong athletic background.
- Her father, Sudhir Pohankar, is a former marathon runner.
- Her mother, the late Shobha Pohankar, was a national-level hockey player.
- Her elder sister, Nivedita Pohankar, works as a writer at Prithvi Theatres.
- Her brother-in-law is the well-known Bollywood actor, Makarand Deshpande.
- Her grandmother, Susheela “Tai” Pohankar, was a renowned classical vocalist of the Kirana Gharana.
- Her uncle is the acclaimed classical vocalist Ajay Pohankar.
Information regarding Aaditi’s current relationship status and caste is not publicly available.
Career
Aaditi’s journey into acting began during her college years. She participated in acting workshops led by the esteemed theatre director, Satyadev Dubey, and later received mentorship from the accomplished Bollywood actor, Makarand Deshpande. This training provided a strong foundation for her acting career.
Her acting career spans various mediums, including film and television. She started with a cameo in the film “Love Sex Aur Dhokha” (2010). Her debut in Marathi cinema came in 2011 with “Kunasathi Kunitari,” co-starring veteran actors like Ashok Saraf, Smita Jaykar, and Poonam Dhillon. She also featured in notable Marathi film “Lai Bhaari” (2014) alongside Riteish Deshmukh, which earned critical acclaim.
Aaditi’s talent extended beyond Marathi cinema. She has worked in Tamil films such as “Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum” (2017) and “Mannavan Vanthanadi” (2018). Her breakthrough role came with Netflix’s original web series, “SHE” (2020), propelling her to wider recognition.
Facts/Trivia
Beyond her acting career, Aaditi has a diverse range of interests and achievements.
- She was a talented athlete in school and college, representing Maharashtra in athletics and winning medals in 100-meter and 200-meter races.
- She has appeared in numerous television commercials for brands such as Cadbury Munch, Godrej, Airtel, Lenskart, and Samsung.
- She actively supports the Celebrity Cricket League franchise, Veer Marathi.
- She is a devoted animal lover and shares her life with a pet cat.
Aaditi’s Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Medium |
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2010 | Love Sex Aur Dhokha | Cameo | Hindi Film |
2011 | Kunasathi Kunitari | (Role Name Not Available) | Marathi Film |
2014 | Lai Bhaari | (Role Name Not Available) | Marathi Film |
2017 | Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | (Role Name Not Available) | Tamil Film |
2018 | Mannavan Vanthanadi | (Role Name Not Available) | Tamil Film |
2020 | SHE | Bhumika | Netflix Series |